Embrace The Change

Common  complaints during menopause include bloating, swollen ankles (is that called cankles or did I make that up?) anyway... tired, achy legs, increased cellulite, weight gain, swollen breasts, I could go on If the lymphatic system cannot remove toxins properly, no hormone, no gene, no enzyme, and no molecule is going to work optimally, and there will be deposition of waste products into th...

What was I saying? Why was I coming into this room? Why are my keys in the fridge? Do I have early onset dementia? If you are peri-menopausal, then the good news is probably not. Find out why you think you are losing your mind in this episode   Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowerin...

Rather depressingly, our collagen production starts to reduce in our 30's and studies show that women lose 30% of the collagen in their skin in the first 5 years of menopause...great! It’s the main component of connective tissues that make up several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles Collagen has many important functions, including providing your skin with structure and s...

Taking up weight training in midlife has many health benefits, from increased muscle tone, improved bone density to better mobility Learn about the benefits and how to build it into daily life Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowering women to be healthy and take charge of their wellbeing...

Have you found all of a sudden you have trouble touching your toes? Our fascia becomes less elastic as we go through menopause, but why and what can we do? Find out in this episode Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowering women to be healthy and take charge of their wellbeing and menopaus...

You might expect mood changes as a symptom of menopause, but why do you suddenly feel anxious? It's not uncommon for anxierty to increase at this time, find out why in this episode Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowering women to be healthy and take charge of their wellbeing and menopaus...

They say you don't miss something till it's gone, and this is never more true than with our vital female hormone Estrogen But why does Estrogen Matter? Find out more in this episode Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowering women to be healthy and take charge of their wellbeing and menopau...

Heart disease is the BIGGEST killer of post menopausal women, yet we still view it as a mans disease Learn the reasons why our risk quadruples and solutions to safeguard our heart health Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowering women to be healthy and take charge of their wellbeing and me...

One of the first things you may notice during peri-menopause is a little extra poundage around your middle You may not have changed anything in your diet, you could still be as active as usual, but still there it is, taunting you in the mirror .....muffin top Not a problem, you'll just do a detox or knock out the wine for a couple of weeks, that always does the trick, but it doesn't, what the *U#K...

A certain amount of stress is sometimes needed in life, the problems come when we are in a constant state of stress and this is even more true during peri-menopause  And, in a twist, menopause itself is stressful! Brain fog, weight gain, hot flushes and erratic periods... who wouldn't be stressed! Learn more in this episode

There are many holistic options to help manage symptoms during menopause and beyond, but have you thought about CBD? I discovered CBD to help with joint pain and the more I learned the more impressed I was about this amazing oil and it's potential benefits during menopause Find out more in this episode  Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Tra...

Here's the low down on the top 5 most common symptoms that tend to come on in Peri-menopause such as weight gain and disturbed sleep

Times have changed, and chances are you will be working when peri-menopause hits. Unfortunately, the workplace has not changed and society expects us to 'pretend' its not happening, so navigating this time of HUGE physical and mental change can be really hard This episode give you some helpful tips and strategies Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qua...

Weight gain is a distressing symptom that hits in peri-menopause caused by our dropping hormone levels, so what can we do? Intermittent Fasting has many, many amazing health benefits and for Menopausal women it can really help with the dreaded middle aged spread Find out more in this episode Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Traine...

If you have been part of the community for a while you will know that I speak about the importance of our gut health during menopause and beyond ALL the time, honestly I feel like a broken record That's because good gut health benefits our mood, sleep, digestive health, immune system and importantly, our hormones Learn some easy to implement basics in this Podcast

There is no one 'magic pill' that can make the transition of menopause easy (sorry if that breaks any illusions ladies)  And whether you take HRT or not, knowing which holistic options can help with symptoms is a vital part of healthy menopause management Learn more with this guide to supplements for menopause support

Formally known as Vaginal Atrophy yes, I said Vagina! Shocking I know but on a serious note, knowing what GSM is and why it happens can really help your future quality of life....down there! 1 in 2 of us will suffer from GSM so find out more  

Not a subject that we speak about, weirdly,  but as far as Menopause is concerned when they stop it's the defining signal of the end of our Fertility But there is a lot going on in the lead up to that time, find out more in this episode 

Heart disease is the biggest killer of women and yet it is still seen as a mans disease Find out why our risk increases, the signs to look out for and some tips to future-proof your heart health Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowering women to be healthy and take charge of their wellbein...

Osteoporosis can have devestating consequenses for women, find out some tips to future-proof your bone health Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowering women to be healthy and take charge of their wellbeing and menopause transition As a teen I contracted Hepatitis which damaged the way I d...

A super quick guide to why Magnesium is important for us during menopause Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowering women to be healthy and take charge of their wellbeing and menopause transition As a teen I contracted Hepatitis which damaged the way I digested fat in my diet, I spent the...

In this episode we look at a symptom that many women suffer from....disturbed sleep, find out the reasons why and some easy strategies to get back on track Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowering women to be healthy and take charge of their wellbeing and menopause transition As a teen I...

Could the changes you are experiencing be a) you losing your mind or b) the first signs of menopause? Find out more in this first episode Podcaster Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca I am a Menopause Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and qualified Personal Trainer and  I am passionate about empowering women to be healthy and take charge of their wellbeing and menopause transition As a teen I contracted Hepatit...