Peri-menopause? Why now? This is my time!

Season 7 Episode 8 is here!


This weeks guest is Sharon Walters. Sharon is a London based
award winning artist and project curator. Her multi disciplinary
series seeing ourselves explores identity, beauty standards and
race through intricate paper cutouts, hand assembled collages,
podcasts, talks and events, with solo exhibitions at Hacklebury,
London and the Midland Art Centre. Walters works have been
acquired by public collections including the National Portrait
Gallery and Soho House, and Sharon can be also be seen on screen
as an artist mentor in BBCs 'Make it at market'. Sharon
is represented by Hacklebury London.


West Londoner Sharon and I had a conversation about what entering
peri-menopause means to her. We covered many topics including:


> spending time in denial about what was happening 


> coping with rage and her list of symptoms


> resenting this stage of life.


> learning to take up space through her art.


and more...


CONNECT


https://www.sharon-walters.com/


Sharon Walters Instagram


NOTES


Diptych Candle in Tuberose


Organic Rosehip tea - health benefits


Hacklebury Fine Art 'Seeing Ourselves' 


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Karen Arthur is a broadcaster, artist, author and menopause
activist.  She is also host of bi-weekly weekend radio show
on Golddust radio 'Can We Talk'.


Karen hosts The Joy Retreat Barbados, the worlds first
retreat for Black women in any stage of menopause, 28th April -
5th May 2025. 8 of 10 spaces remain.


Karens first childrens book, 'Grandmas Locs', illustrated by
Camilla Ru, on celebrating natural Black hair through the
relationship between a grandmother and her grandson, will be
published by Tate publishing on 24th October 2024. Preorders
open.


New episodes drop every Wednesday thanks to the invaluable work
of @beyongolia and @yaa___studio who are
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*we recognise that inclusive language is important in ensuring
that ALL who experience menopause are seen and heard. The term
women is used whilst mindful of this.