In this episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast, we're diving into the menopause and its impact on women's health and athletic performance. Join host Dame Laura Kenny as she welcomes a panel of experts and advocates dedicated to empowering women through this transformative life stage.

Janet Birkmyre, a celebrated British cyclist with numerous titles, recounts her midlife journey into cycling and her experience with the menopause, both on and off the track.

Dr Bella Smith, an NHS doctor who is also co-founder of The Well HQ and co-author of The Female Body Bible, explains what the menopause is and what women should expect. She sheds light on the issue of bone density loss during menopause too.

Danni Tabor, a wellbeing coach and co-owner of Lift Studio London, shares her insights on the benefits of weight training, highlighting how it enhances sleep, mood and overall well-being.

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In this episode of the Telegraph Women’s Sport Podcast, we delve into the pervasive issue of sexism in sports. Join host Dame Laura Kenny as she opens up a crucial conversation with sport leaders and advocates who are championing gender equality.

Our guests include Yvonne Harrison, Women In Football chief executive, and Dr Stacey Pope, a professor renowned for her work on gender and inequality in sports.

Yvonne shares insightful perspectives on systemic sexism and the subtle language differences that perpetuate gender biases in sporting events. Stacey unveils her compelling research findings on entrenched misogyny among male football fans, emphasising the urgent need for cultural and institutional change.

We also hear from England cricketer Tammy Beaumont, who recounts her personal encounters with subtle and overt sexism, from ill-fitting men’s gear to harsh social media scrutiny driven by online betting culture.

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In this episode of the Telegraph Women’s Sport Podcast, we’re tackling a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of sports: the impact of kit on female athletes. Hosted by Dame Laura Kenny, we’re joined by a line-up of guests who know the challenges all too well.

Tess Howard, a pioneering England and GB hockey player, shares her journey advocating for rule changes that allow women to wear shorts instead of skorts, explaining the practical and symbolic significance of this change for female athletes.

Olympic gold medallist Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill takes us back to her early career, outlining the discomfort she faced with ill-fitting sportswear, and discusses the positive changes brought about through athlete feedback and collaboration with kit brands.

We also hear from Laura Youngson, co-founder of IDA Sports, and netball star Britney Clarke, who shares her personal struggles with kit sizes.

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