The Alo Solutions Podcast
Women Positively Ageing
The podcast for women who want to live well for longer. Join Barbara Bray and expert guests for conversations about the research, experiences and practical ideas that can help us understand ageing and make informed choices about our health and wellbeing.
Please note: nothing in this podcast replaces personalised advice from a healthcare professional.
Latest episode
Fibre Power
with Dr Emily Leeming
5 February 2026
Barbara Bray and Dr Emily Leeming discuss the critical role of fibre in nutrition, particularly for women experiencing menopause. They explore the importance of fibre for gut health, its benefits for overall wellbeing, and practical strategies for increasing fibre intake in daily diets. Dr Emily is not interested in restrictive diets, nor complicated routines — she is here to provide science-backed, simple and practical strategies to get you eating and feeling better.
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Explore the three series
Three series of expert-led conversations exploring what it means to age well — from nutrition and menopause to brain health, movement, mental wellbeing and beyond.
Living and Ageing Well
Expanding the conversation beyond menopause to explore the wider landscape of healthy ageing — from caring for ageing parents and retiring well, to culturally-specific perspectives and the power of fibre.
Fibre Power
Dr Emily Leeming
The critical role of fibre in nutrition for women experiencing menopause — gut health, overall wellbeing, and practical strategies for increasing fibre intake.
5 February 2026
Navigating Nutrition in Later Life
Mary Merheim & Clare Bayley
Caring for ageing parents — nutrition, hydration, appetite loss and the importance of social eating. Introducing Grandbars®, a nutritious snack designed for seniors.
28 January 2025
Healthy Ageing: Empowering African and Caribbean Communities
Dr Sophia Amenyah
Culturally-tailored nutrition and healthy ageing for African and Caribbean individuals — heritage, community support, social connection and practical tips for living well.
27 December 2024
How to Retire Well
Avril Aslett-Bentley & Olive Strachan MBE
Retirement brings changes to routine, social life and eating habits. Practical advice on maintaining a healthy diet, staying active, and approaching retirement with a positive mindset.
27 December 2024
Menopause, Mind and Body
A deep dive into the health challenges that often emerge in mid-life — from bone and bladder health to sleep, mental wellbeing, body image and eating well through menopause.
Bladder Health and Nutrition: Empowering Women in Mid-Life
Lynn Burns & Catriona Bannon
The top five bladder health challenges women face in mid-life and how nutrition can help — from urinary incontinence and overactive bladder to hormonal changes and lifestyle factors.
27 December 2024
How to Eat Well During Menopause
Dr Laura Wyness & Lynn Burns
How the food we eat can help us live well through menopause and beyond — the Mediterranean diet, hydration, soya foods and the book Eating Well for Menopause.
2 June 2023
Depression, Anxiety and Ageing Well
Dr Charlotte Marriot
Depression affects women at nearly twice the rate of men, with prevalence particularly high during the menopause transition. Practical strategies for prevention and management.
17 May 2023
How to Sleep Better
Dr Jonny Bloomfield & Diana Spellman
Sleep, tiredness and the impact of menopause on sleep quality. Practical strategies for better sleep hygiene, managing disruptors and winding down effectively.
25 April 2023
Letting Go of Wanting to Lose Weight
Mel Wakeman & Amy Wilkinson
Intuitive eating, non-diet nutrition and body image — moving beyond diet culture to focus on wellbeing, core strength and healthy ageing in your 60s and beyond.
19 April 2023
How Good Is Your Bone Health?
Tanya Grenade & Aliya Porter
As we age from mid-life, muscle mass and bone strength gradually decline. Four steps to good bone health — prevention, lifestyle changes, early intervention and timely treatment.
4 April 2023
The Foundations of Healthy Ageing
The series that started it all — exploring the core pillars of healthy ageing, from gut health and movement to brain health, heart health and the impact of social connection.
Heart Health and Menopause
Dr Laura Wyness
The risk of coronary heart disease increases for women after menopause. Dietary changes to reduce cholesterol, manage menopausal symptoms and protect heart health.
27 October 2022
How to Protect Your Brain Health
Professor Anne-Marie Minihane
How to maintain brain health and reduce dementia risk as we age — the Mediterranean diet, gut-brain connection, omega-3, and the impact of menopause on cognitive health.
7 October 2022
Social Isolation and Loneliness
Shazney Spence & Dr Deborah Morgan
A lack of social connection is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Strategies to build confidence, community and connection as we age.
28 September 2022
How to Deal with Belly Fat
Dr Margaret Ashwell OBE
Why fat around the middle has different health consequences — the string test, apple and pear shapes, and what we can realistically do about central adiposity at menopause.
8 July 2022
Move More, Age Well
Sheni Ravji-Smith & Hayley Lever
Physical activity, strength training and the importance of movement for healthy ageing — building identity-driven habits and finding your why.
25 June 2022
Gut Health and Ageing
Emily Leeming & Rebecca Hirst
How the gut microbiome changes as we age, what influences those changes, and what we can do to support good health through diet and lifestyle.
25 June 2022
Women Positively Ageing — Trailer
Barbara Bray
Barbara Bray introduces Women Positively Ageing — why she started the podcast, what healthspan means, and how the series will help women live well for longer.
25 June 2022
About the host
Barbara Bray MBE PhD
Founder, Alo Solutions
Barbara Bray is a Registered Nutritionist with nearly 30 years of experience in the food industry. She founded Alo Solutions to bring specialist expertise in food safety, nutrition and research to businesses and organisations that want to do better.
Barbara created Women Positively Ageing from conversations with her peers about how we could all age better. Her research into healthy ageing, combined with her nutrition expertise, drives her passion for helping women make informed choices about their health and wellbeing.
Each episode brings together leading researchers, clinicians and women with lived experience — because the best conversations happen when science meets real life.
Learn more about Alo Solutions
Registered Nutritionist · MBE · PhD · 30 years in food industry
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