Educate yourself, advises perimenopause coach Catherine O’Keeffe. “Prepare for it and empower yourself with knowledge.”Visit websites like www.wellnesswarrior.ie or mysecondspring.ie, she says. “The more you know, the more empowered you will be.”

Should we have a menopause policy in place for women who need to take leave during times of uncomfortable or difficult symptoms? British MPs are pushing for workplace policies to protect women going through menopause, saying it takes a heavy personal and professional toll on as many as one in four women. Should we have something similar here? Susan chats to listeners

Last May in a room full of warm hearted, funny and gregarious women Lesley let a roar from the back of the room about her jump into the world of Jazz....as I was talking about Passion & Purpose. Only the week before I had read a great article on how music is one of the most powerful tools to keep the brain healthy and thriving.

I started researching magnesium in more detail a month or two ago and I’ll be honest it’s never ending! There is so much to take into account when you enter the world of magnesium and it’s fascinating in its own right.

You will remember I recently did some videos on Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) with Karen Cryan - there was great interest in the information Karen provided and this continues with great details below. Again it's knowing your labels, know what your eating and empower yourself with knowledge.