In this powerful episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Ruth to talk about a side of menopause that isn’t spoken about enough. What started suddenly became overwhelming, impacting her confidence, emotions, and sense of self in ways she never expected. Ruth opens up about her experience, the challenges of being heard, and the turning point that helped her feel like herself again.

This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about menopause, the importance of advocating for your health, and why more women need to know they’re not alone 🤍

Support & Resources (UK): • NHS Menopause Guide: symptoms, treatments and HRT information • Women’s Health Concern: expert advice and menopause factsheets • The Menopause Charity: education, support and guidance • Balance Menopause App: tools, support and personalised information

If you’re struggling or unsure about symptoms, speaking to a GP can be an important first step. You deserve to feel heard and supported 💛

Follow & support: Host: Rebecca Dickenson: @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok)

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Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse, coercive control, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Sara Jane Black to explore a life shaped by resilience, reinvention, and hard-earned healing. From navigating single motherhood and complex relationships to rebuilding identity and rediscovering strength, Sara shares her journey with raw vulnerability and insight. This episode touches on the realities many face but few speak about openly and the quiet courage it takes to start again.

A story of survival, accountability, and the transformative power of support from other women, this is one you won’t want to miss.

🎙 Hosted by Rebecca Dickenson

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💛 If you or someone you know needs support: UK Support Services: • National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7): 0808 2000 247 • Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk • Refuge: https://www.refuge.org.uk • Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 • Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk

You are not alone, and help is available.

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In this inspiring episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Joseph Ferrero, a renowned hairdresser whose journey has taken him from Australia to building a thriving career in the UK.

Joseph shares his story of ambition, resilience, and reinvention from his early days in Sydney to his current role as a successful salon owner in Harrogate. He opens up about the highs and lows of business, the power of mentorship, and why authenticity matters more than ever in today’s social media-driven industry.

This is a candid and motivating conversation about growth, leadership, and finding purpose, both behind the chair and beyond it.

Follow & support: Host Rebecca Dickenson: @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok) Guest Joseph Ferraro: @josephferrarohair @josephferrarocoaching @josephferraro81