The Menopause Coach

Could the changes you've been putting down to stress, ageing or a busy life actually be the early signs of perimenopause? Many women spend years wondering why they suddenly feel anxious, exhausted, forgetful or unlike themselves, never realising these can be some of the earliest signs of perimenopause. In this episode, Adele unpacks the symptoms that are so often overlooked, explains why hormonal...

How do we find our confidence, identity and sense of self again when perimenopause and menopause change the way we experience our bodies and our lives? In this episode, Adele is joined by Heather Jackson for an honest and empowering conversation about identity, confidence and the emotional journey through perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explore the changes women experience beyond the p...

What if menopause weight loss isn’t about becoming the woman you used to be - but about reconnecting with the powerful woman you are becoming? So many women enter perimenopause and menopause searching for answers about weight changes, body confidence and why everything that once worked suddenly feels different. In this episode, Adele explores the deeper story behind menopause weight loss - looking...

Have you ever found yourself grieving a relationship that ended without closure, even though the person is still alive? In one of her most personal and heartfelt episodes yet, Adele explores the hidden grief that comes from losing relationships, friendships and connections without a clear ending. Through her own experiences and powerful psychological insights, she unpacks why we often blame oursel...

What if menopause weight loss isn’t about trying harder, eating less or having more willpower - but about understanding what your changing body truly needs? Weight changes during perimenopause and menopause are one of the biggest conversations women are searching for answers around — but the real question often goes much deeper than the number on the scales. In this episode, Adele explores what hu...

Have you built a successful career, yet still feel like something important is missing? Many women reach midlife having achieved everything they thought they wanted, only to find themselves feeling unfulfilled, restless or drawn towards something more meaningful. In this thought-provoking episode, Adele explores seven powerful signs that you may have outgrown your career and why this feeling isn’t...

What if the biggest shift women need during perimenopause and menopause isn’t more advice - but learning how to truly reconnect with and advocate for their own health? In this thought-provoking episode, Adele explores why so many women feel unsupported during perimenopause and menopause - and why the answer may not lie solely within traditional healthcare systems. Together, we unpack the growing “...

Could your shoulder pain be more than “just getting older” - and actually linked to the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause? Frozen shoulder is one of the lesser-known symptoms connected to perimenopause and menopause, yet so many women are experiencing it without understanding why. In this deeply personal and educational episode, Adele shares her own experience of navigating frozen sh...

Could specialist menopause support become the missing link in women’s healthcare? In this episode, Adele explores why menopause coaches are becoming an essential part of the future of women’s health. From the gaps in traditional healthcare to the growing demand for truly personalised support, she unpacks why women are seeking deeper understanding, evidence-based guidance and practitioners who genu...

Are women still being overlooked in healthcare - and what is it really costing us? In this important episode, Adele explores the reality many women face when it comes to being unheard, underdiagnosed and left waiting for answers. From missed symptoms to gaps in research and a system historically built around the male body, this conversation sheds light on why so many women feel dismissed - especia...

What is the real cost of always being the strong one - especially during perimenopause and menopause? So many women in perimenopause and menopause carry the invisible weight of being “the strong one” - the one everyone relies on, while quietly holding everything together behind the scenes. In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the emotional toll of self-silencing, chronic strength and unsp...

How could your experience of menopause be shaped by what happened in your body decades earlier? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Adele is joined by youth sports specialist Tracy Kennedy to explore the often-overlooked link between female development in adolescence and long-term health - including menopause. From why so many young girls drop out of sport, to the critical importance of bone...

Could the changes you’re experiencing in your 30s actually be the start of perimenopause? Menopause is often seen as something that happens later in life - but what if your symptoms are starting much earlier? In this episode, Adele explores the reality of perimenopause and early menopause in your 30s, sharing both her personal journey and the science behind what’s really happening in your body. Fr...

What if menopause isn’t something to simply get through - but an opportunity to upgrade your long-term health in ways you never expected? In this eye-opening episode, we explore how menopause can become a powerful turning point for your long-term health, rather than a period of decline. Through a personal story and evidence-informed insight, we unpack why symptoms aren’t always “just hormones” and...

Why does something as familiar as exercise suddenly leave you breathless during perimenopause or menopause - and what is your body really trying to tell you? Feeling unexpectedly out of breath during workouts can be unsettling, especially when nothing about your routine has changed. In this episode, Adele unpacks why this common experience can show up during perimenopause and menopause - from horm...

What if menopause isn’t slowing your success down, but asking you to rebuild it in a way that finally works for you? In this episode, Adele challenges the outdated narrative that success in business and leadership must come from constant hustle and linear growth. For women navigating perimenopause and menopause, this phase of life can feel like everything is shifting - but what if that shift is ac...

Are you turning to AI for answers about your health, and could the instant validation be shaping the way you think about your menopause experience? In this episode, Adele explores the surprising psychology behind why tools like AI can feel so supportive, especially for women navigating perimenopause or menopause. From instant answers to reassuring responses, AI can offer a sense of validation that...

What if true success for women in perimenopause and menopause isn’t about pushing harder - but about learning how to work with your biology rather than against it? In this episode, we continue the powerful conversation about ambition, burnout and the hidden biological cost of success for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Moving beyond the disruption explored in the previous episode, we...

Is your ambition fuelling your success - or quietly accelerating the biological toll of perimenopause and menopause? In this episode, Adele explores the hidden biological cost of modern success culture for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. From chronic stress plateaus and cortisol overload to hormonal disruption and accelerated cellular ageing, she unpacks how high achievement may be i...

Is it brain fog, burnout - or the cognitive overload of navigating perimenopause and menopause all at once? Brain fog is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - experiences for women in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, we explore what’s really happening in the brain during this transition, the role of hormones and chronic stress, and why cognitive overload can feel so intens...

Adele is joined by Dr Salas-Whalen to explore the evolving role of GLP-1 medications in perimenopause and menopause care. Moving far beyond outdated BMI measures and “skinny jab” stereotypes, they unpack body recomposition, metabolic health, strength training and protein intake, and ask whether GLP-1 therapy and HRT could one day work hand in hand to support women’s long-term health, cognition and...

What if the reason you feel behind or depleted isn’t poor time management - but the invisible load of perimenopause, menopause and modern life? We’re often told that everyone has the same 24 hours in a day - but for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this episode, Adele unpacks the reality of cognitive load, hormonal change, emotional labour a...

What changes when women in perimenopause and menopause feel truly heard, informed and supported - rather than dismissed or misunderstood? In this episode, Adele's joined by Rebecca Barr for an open, thoughtful conversation centred on the real, lived experience of perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explore the gaps in understanding, the emotional and physical shifts women navigate, and why...

Brain fog is one of the most talked-about - and misunderstood - experiences of perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, Adele unpacks the latest research showing how hormonal shifts create real, measurable changes in the brain, why memory, focus and word-finding can suddenly feel harder, and crucially, what this means for you. You’ll discover why you’re not going mad, why this phase is tempor...

What if the exhaustion you’re feeling in menopause isn’t burnout from doing too much, but a nervous system under chronic stress that’s been overlooked for years? Menopause burnout is real - and it’s not just about hormones or willpower. In this episode, we explore the cortisol blind spot that so many women in perimenopause and menopause are experiencing but rarely have explained to them. Through a...