Meade musings podcast is Based on true life stories of everyday people we aim to raise awareness about disabilities , debilitating illnesses and societal issues people don’t usually talk about openly . Tons of people experience different issues that impact on their emotional ,psychological , mental and physical health and wellbeing ! some of these issues are Infertility /involuntary childlessness. Living with disabilities and/or debilitating illnesses Homelessness Dealing with abusive partners , Recognising and sharing experiences of being in abusive relationship. Real everyday issues We share these stories to break the societal stigmas, and encourage other people who may be going through similar trying times .
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episode 72: Episode 56 : Exploring reflexology for menstrual and reproductive health with Amy Williams
Statistics available from the UNICEF website show that 1.8 billion people menstruate every month ,and there are indications that millions of girls ,women , transgender men and non binary persons experience problems with managing their menstrual cycle especially with gender inequalities , discrimination and societal norms ,impacting on mental and emotional health for these groups of people .
My guest on this episode Amy is a coach in reflexology for menstrual and reproductive health.
We discussed:
Her role as a reflexology coach, why she got involved , her interest in endometriosis and fibroids ,and how these impact on fertility .
The unnecessarily lengthy journey that women go through to get the diagnosis and the evasive treatment protocol .
The need for both dietary and medical management for fibroids .
She helps with supporting couples but she does not diagnose in any way .
Different ways she works with couples through reflexology and how she signposts people for appropriate medical actions depending on their needs.
Why male fertility is declining and factors that affect reproductive health for men as well as women .
We also explored why more people are deciding to stay childless .
The biological clock phenomenon and impact for childbearing .
Nutrition and reproductive health .
Impact of environmental factors and lifestyle on Sperm DNA.
How reproductive issues impair Mental Health .
Why organisations need to be more empathetic and compassionate when their employees go through Miscarriages/ Child loss .
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