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Gaynor Faye on Hot Flash, menopause - and why midlife women deserve to be seen
The conversation around menopause is changing, bringing long-overdue honesty and humour to an experience too often overlooked. So when actress Gaynor Faye read Jan Birley’s script for the upcoming comedy feature, Hot Flash, she knew she wanted to be involved. I spoke to Gaynor about playing Geri, a single mum launching her own business while navigating midlife, and how her own menopause experience shaped both her performance and her passion for bringing Jan’s message to a wider audience.
Exercise snacking - how small bursts of movement can boost your mindset
As schedules expand and attention spans decrease, it’s no wonder fitting a 60‑minute workout into your day feels increasingly unrealistic and outdated. Enter exercise snacking - a way of exercising that breaks movement into short, manageable bursts. We speak to a psychotherapist about how taking the pressure off could help you make movement a regular part of your day.
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