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Last week's episode was about the impact chronic stress has on belly fat at  peri/menopause. So it seemed right that this week  I give you some practical solutions to help you not only release stubborn belly fat, but also to help you regulate your nervous system, reduce cortisol levels, and ultimattely achieve a calmer, happier life. In this episode you'll: ➡️ Discover tools to handle a...

On today's Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking all about kindness. Being kind to others is a win-win, because it not only makes the person receiving the kindness feel good, it also makes us feel good. Plus...kindness has many health benefits, both physical and emotional. If we prioritise spreading a little kindness every day, we truly are doing our bit to make the world a better place;...

Feeling frustrated by stubborn belly fat, even though you're eating healthy and exercising regularly? You're not alone! This episode of Menomorphosis dives deep into the surprising culprit behind this common struggle for midlife women: stress. In this episode, you'll discover: 🎙️ The connection between stress and weight gain at perimenopause. 🎙️ Why reducing calories alone isn'...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about responding versus reacting. We share what the difference is between the two, why responding is preferable, and some tools to keep calm during stressful moments. We hope you find something useful in here. Love, Polly & Lucy x Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath...

Personal Trainer and Author, Kate Rowe-Ham, returns to the podcast to share insights from her new new book Fitter, Calmer, Stronger, and so much more! Kate is on a mission to empower women, revealing how it's absolutely possible to become fitter, calmer, and stronger, especially during menopause. Get ready for a dose of inspiration as Kate's positive voice works its magic, offering game-...

If you’re trying to make a change or cultivate a new habit, you need accountability. And that is exactly what Lucy and I are talking about on this week’s Thursday Thoughts. Having accountability has been a game changer for both of us. We are each other’s accountability buddies in business, and I also had a fabulous accountability buddy when I first started getting up at 5am a few years ago. Had it...

Imagine, amidst the tsunami of midlife challenges (perimenopause and teenagers are definitely up there) you also had to navigate a cross-country move, care for a sick parent and handle an ADHD diagnosis for your child.  That's a lot, but perhaps not uncommon. Now, imagine receiving news that shatters your world - a tumour, the size of two fists, nestled in your chest.  This is the reality Jud...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about purpose. We all have a mission on our heart, something we’re passionate about whether it be big or small. But are we following it? I once heard somebody say that the opposite of depression isn’t happiness, it’s purpose. And when you think about it, we all need something that gives our lives meaning and direction. In this conversation, Poll...

Stuck on a treadmill of "just okay"?  Every day feels like pushing uphill, the finish line forever fading.  Happiness shimmers like a mirage, tauntingly out of reach.  Sound familiar? Midlife, and especially perimenopause, can twist everything we thought we knew. Hormones shift, priorities tumble, and the world feels like a chaotic carousel. But here's the good news: true joy is clo...

On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I chat about letting go. We cover letting go of unhelpful feelings and beliefs, letting go of what people think of us and letting go of resentment and relationships. Enjoy! Love Polly & Lucy x Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understandin...

I'm so excited to share some big news with you! My podcast of nearly 2 years, The Positive Perimenopause Podcast, is having a makeover.  Just like me, the podcast has evolved and I want the name to reflect that. It's time for a fresh chapter, and I'm thrilled to announce the birth of Menomorphosis. This new name reflects not just the evolution of the podcast, but also my own journey...

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the importance of reflecting on the past year and celebrating the good bits. We also talk about why it's good to let go of unhelpful thoughts and stories about ourselves, as well as doing some decluttering as we head into a new year. And we chat about our own goals for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who's watched and...

As we start 2024, our attention often turns to resetting how we eat, especially if we've over indulged during the Christmas season!   So I'm delighted to be chatting to Nutritional Therapist and author Amanda Ryder in this week's episode.  Amanda reminds us of the important of eating  in a way which avoids yo yo dieting, and which is going to support our overall health, our hormones...

On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy & I are talking about mindfulness. We share what mindfulness means to both of us, why we think it’s important, and how we can start to become more mindful in our daily lives through savouring the small things, and finding joy in the every day. We hope you’ll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5...

Now is a great time to reflect on the importance of movement and exercise for our overall health and well-being. In this episode, we revisit some of my favourite clips from experts in the field to motivate and inspire you to make movement a part of your daily routine. ✅ Nigel Denby , a registered dietician, talks about the importance of muscle development and how it contributes to overall strengt...

On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about breathwork. We talk about what it is, some of the amazing benefits, and how it's become a big part of both our lives, particularly now I'm a a trained Breathwork Facilitator! We hope you'll find something useful in here. Love, Polly & Lucy x P.S. If you would like to find out more about breathwork, then you ca...

As we approach the end of 2023, it’s a great time to review what we’ve learned about nutrition and weight loss this year.  We’ve covered a lot of ground, from the importance of fat loss versus weight loss to the power of snacking wisely.  In this episode, I bring together some of my favourite clips from experts in the field to help you achieve your health and wellness goals for 2024. ⭐ Nutritioni...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about self love. From learning to accept all parts of ourselves, having the courage to get out of a bad situation, or refusing to dumb down the parts of ourselves that are ‘too much’, self love is more important than we might realise. Because how we feel about ourselves affects every area of our lives. We hope you’ll find something useful in her...

My guest this week has had a varied career to say the least.   She has worked as a physio for the best rugby teams in the world and also supports hundreds of menopausal women. Join us as we uncover the insights Donna has gained through her experiences, shedding light on the importance of addressing perimenopause with a proactive mindset including: 🎙️The challenges of working as a young physio for...

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about ageing, very apt after turning 50 recently! We discuss how our beliefs about ageing can accelerate or decelerate the ageing process and how important it is to challenge societal narratives around ageing. We hope there may be something helpful in here for you. Polly & Lucy xx Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute aud...

Did you know that men have a hormonal cycle that lasts 24-hours whereas women's hormonal cycles last approximately 28 days? This biological difference is often overlooked, yet it has a profound impact on how we experience work, stress and success. Women's bodies are designed to ebb and flow in sync with their cycles. This cyclical nature is not a weakness; it's a source of strength...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about early morning routines. Both of us get up pretty early in order to cross things off our list, such as meditation and exercise; but if this fills you with horror…keep listening! We talk about why carving out time early in the morning is incredibly beneficial not only to your day, but also to your life. We share tips on how to actually get...

Stress is one of the biggest aggravators of perimenopause symptoms so finding ways which are easy and accessible to relieve stress are super important.   We also all know how busy we are during midlife.  We're pulled in every direction, so being able to expand our capacity to hold all of it in a way that doesn't burn us out is vital.   And I truly believe that breathwork ticks all the bo...

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about overwhelm. We discuss why the way we talk to ourselves about overwhelm is so important, and give lots of tips on what we can do to keep feelings of overwhelm under control. Enjoy! Love, Polly & Lucy Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE...

Migraines are often dismissed as mere "bad headaches," but they are far more than that. This debilitating condition affects over 1 billion people worldwide, with women being three to four times more likely to experience them than men.  Despite the vast number of people affected, migraines remain shrouded in mystery and often fall outside the scope of traditional Western medicine. Enter D...