I Talk Far Too Much To Go To a Yoga Class!

Menopause Whist Black Season SEVEN Episode TWO!


Our guest for Episode 2 of S7 is Shakira Taylor
@Fitnesswithshakira.


'I Talk Far Too Much To Go To a Yoga Class!"'


Londoner Shakira Taylor is a women’s wellness coach specialising
in supporting women to navigate the journey from Perimenopause
and beyond by developing a positive relationship with exercise,
nutrition and self care. Having started her own Perimenopause
journey at 39 and feeling unprepared and overwhelmed she realised
the importance of sharing practical advice, guidance and tools.


Shakira is a Fully qualified Level 3 PT and Hula Fitness
instructor with over 12 years’ experience in the health, fitness
and wellness industry. She has significant experience of working
either 1:1, in groups and with corporate clients online or in
person. Shakira has just celebrated a successful @PauseLive, one
of the biggest menopause events in the UK. 


Shakira pulls no punches and gets to the point pretty quickly, no
holds barred. Perhaps sweep the area for young children if you
play this episode on speaker!


In this episode we talk about:


>The head-spinning misery of multiple symptoms one after the
other


> Poly-systic ovary syndrome and peri-menopause > Her
accidental move into the wellness industry


> Anyone can learn to hula-hoop (it's all in the thrust! )


> Inter-generational learning within her family and friends.


...and much, MUCH more.


 


Show notes


Eat to Beat Menopause book


Woman Wise


Pamela Windell - Hormone Coach


Supplement brand Together Health


Karen Newby - Menopause Nutritionist


Shakira's Music choice: Beres Hammond - I feel Good


Connect


Fitness with Shakira on Instagram


https://www.fitnesswithshakira.co.uk/


 


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iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and beyond.


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Please keep talking about menopause amongst your family, friends
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taboo and ensure that every person gets the menopause care they
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Karen Arthur is a broadcaster, artist, author and menopause
activist.  She is 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. Bookings for
April/May 2025 open shortly.
Email thekarenarthur@mail.com 


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 miraculously* appear on Wednesdays. *thanks to the
invaluable work of @beyongolia and @yaa___studio who are bloody
amazing. #MenopauseWhilstBlack


*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.