In this week’s episode I interview Dinah Siman, a wonderful multi-talented teacher who practices Pilates, Yoga and Gyrotonic™, and has made her name in recent years by specialising in Menopause Pilates. Now also an author, Dinah aims to impassion movement teachers to celebrate menopause and give confidence to support students during this transformative phase. We talk about both the history and the current understanding of menopause, Dinah generously shares her own journey, and I especially love her thoughts about the opportunities menopause can offer if it's well understood and well supported.   Regardless of your personal practice or what you teach, this book truly is written from the heart and designed to give everyone a sense of confidence and well-being in what can be a difficult time to navigate. Written with Dinah’s lively sense of humour and backed by science (but not loaded to be a ‘heavy read’) we get to chat about how the book works, why it felt so important to write, and why it’s a must-buy for anyone who is (or works with) women in movement!! So I really hope you enjoy this conversation and find a lot of value in it. MORE ABOUT DINAHFind out more about Dinah Siman's work and her online and in person training CPD Menopause Awareness for Pilates Teachers and Allied Movement Practitioners at menopausepilates.com Pre-order her book 'Pilates-Based Movement for Menopause. A guide for teachers and practitioners' (publishing 21st August 2024) at a discounted rate here.Follow her brilliant Instagram account @menopausepilatesSIGN UP TO THE JOANNE AVISON NEWSLETTER Simply scroll down to ‘Join Our Collective’ and pop in your details. We DON’T spam and we DO respect privacy! FOLLOW ME Instagram Facebook FREE TRAINING! Access my free webinar here - How Yoga & Pilates Instructors Are Using 5 Key ‘Game-Changers’ To Transform Their Teaching And Have A Greater Impact On Their Client’s Lives - WITHOUT Having To Gain Any Extra Qualifications Or Spend Years Relearning.