Empower Your Menopause

Message us your comments Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause — the podcast where we ditch outdated advice and give you real tools to help you thrive in midlife and beyond. It's coaches James and Juli, and we’re really excited about this episode. If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering if sleep is just another thing you’re losing in menopause… this one’s definitely for you....

Message us your comments Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause—the podcast where we ditch outdated advice and give you real tools to help you thrive in midlife and beyond.  It's coaches James and Juli here and in this episode we’re tackling one of the most confusing (and misunderstood) nutrition topics for women over 40: can you guess what it is yet? It’s carbohydrates. If you’ve been told t...

Message us your comments Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause—the podcast where we ditch outdated advice and give you real tools to help you thrive in midlife and beyond.  On this episode, coaches Juli and James are talking about one of the most powerful, misunderstood tools for women in perimenopause and post-menopause: strength. We’re not just talking about gym selfies or deadlifts. We’re talk...

Message us your comments Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast that turns midlife myths inside out, shakes off the outdated advice, and brings you empowering insights to thrive in your 40s and beyond. It’s coaches James and Juli here, and today, we're inviting you to try a bit of time travel.  Not to the past, but into your future—the one where you get to choose what it looks li...

Message us your comments Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast that turns midlife myths inside out, shakes off outdated advice, and brings you empowering insights to thrive in your 40s and beyond.  It’s coaches James and Juli here, and today, we're tackling a topic that touches us all—stress reduction. If you’ve listened to any of our other podcasts, you’ve likely heard us say t...

Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, challenge outdated health advice, and empower women to thrive in midlife and beyond. It’s coaches James and Juli here, and today, we’re diving into an often-overlooked but incredibly important piece of the menopause puzzle — gut health. If you’ve ever struggled with bloating, digestive issues, or food sens...

Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, challenge outdated health advice, and empower women to thrive in midlife and beyond. It’s coaches James and Juli here, bringing you the real talk on what actually works for women over 40. And today’s topic is close to our hearts (and muscles!): Movement for Mood – Why Exercise is More Than Just Physical. M...

Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, challenge outdated health advice, and empower women to thrive in midlife and beyond.  It’s coaches James and Juli here, bringing you the real talk on what actually works for women over 40. This week, we’re tackling a big question: How much protein do you really need? Because let’s be honest—most women are...

Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, challenge outdated health advice, and empower women to thrive in midlife and beyond. It’s coaches James and Juli here, and we’re excited to dive into a topic that often frustrates women in menopause. Do you ever feel like the world of dieting is just a never-ending maze of rules, restrictions, and frustrat...

Message us your comments In this episode we dive into the delightful chaos of motherhood, blogging, and navigating perimenopause with our special guest, Stacey Wallenstein, better known as The Mint Chip Mama.  Stacey brings a blend of humour, honesty, and heart to everything she does, from exploring parenting adventures to sharing life hacks that make everyday a bit easier and a lot more fun. In t...

Message us your comments 🎙️ Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, challenge outdated health advice, and empower women to thrive in midlife and beyond. It’s James and Juli here, and in this episode we’re addressing a topic that’s critically important throughout the menopause journey. If you’re waking up exhausted, tossing and turning, or feeling like your sleep has com...

Message us your comments We’ve all been told that weight gain is just about calories in versus calories out. But if that were the whole story, midlife weight gain wouldn’t feel like such an uphill battle! The truth? Hormones play a huge role in how your body stores fat, burns energy, and regulates appetite — and that gets even more complicated during the menopause transition as the fall in sex hor...

Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, share strategies, and empower women to thrive in this next phase of life. It’s James and Juli here, and today we’re diving into a topic that has affected all of us at one point or another. Ever felt like you’re either crushing life or totally failing at it — no middle ground? Like, if you don’t have time f...

Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, share strategies, and empower women to thrive in this next phase of life. It’s James and Juli here, and in this episode we’re diving into one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for better health in menopause: walking.   Walking might not sound exciting or glamorous, but it’s one of the most underrated...

Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, where we share stories, strategies, and support to help women thrive during midlife and beyond. In this episode we have a very special guest, Niamh Gourlay. Niamh is a breast cancer survivor and advocate whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. She's also a certified nutrition coach and an inspiring advocate for women’s health, e...

Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, where we bust myths, break down barriers, and give you the tools to thrive in this next phase of life. It’s James and Juli here, and today we’re taking on one of the biggest misconceptions out there: that eating less automatically means weighing less. Spoiler alert—it’s not that simple, especially for women navigating perimenopause and me...

Message us your comments Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause! Coaches Juli and James here and in this episode, we’re stepping into the myth-busting ring to tackle some sneaky menopause myths that might be messing with your mindset. From the fear of slowing down to myths about hormone therapy, these beliefs are more than just wrong—they’re holding you back. But don’t worry, we’re here to sort fa...

Message us your comments Welcome to the 25th episode of Empower Your Menopause ! This week, James and Juli celebrate this milestone with a special guest: Jennifer Mo, Co-Founder of Pura Collagen. Jennifer shares her personal menopause journey, her incredible career in sports nutrition, and how collagen became a game-changer for her health—and can be for yours too. From improving joint health to bo...

Message us your comments Ah, Christmas—the season of joy, indulgence, and, let’s face it, stress! For women navigating menopause, the holidays can feel like a double-edged sword. Between the relentless cravings, family gatherings, and jam-packed schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not—this week’s episode of Empower Your Menopause has got you covered! Join James and Juli as they unwr...

Message us your comments Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause! It’s coach James and coach Juli here, helping women 40 and above power through the menopause transition. In this episode, we’re tackling an incredibly important yet often overlooked topic: the connection between menopause and cardiovascular disease. Most people think of heart disease as a man’s issue, but did you know that after age...

Message us your comments In this episode of Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we dive deep into the topics that matter most to women navigating this incredible stage of life, we're talking to a woman who is truly fabulous beyond 40, James's running buddy Laura Watts.  Laura is one of the UK’s top female ultra runners, with an awe-inspiring track record. She’s completed some of th...

Message us your comments Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast for all things around the menopause transition from peri to post menopause. We’re coaches James Ellis and Juli Madacey. Today, we’re diving into a topic that many women in midlife struggle with but don’t often talk about: emotional eating. Whether it’s stress, boredom, or just that irresistible call of the cookie jar, emo...

Message us your comments Hello and welcome back to Empower Your Menopause, where we dig into everything that supports your health, wellness, and transformation during the menopause transition years, from peri through to post menopause. Today, we’re focusing on something essential yet often overlooked—your mindset as you navigate midlife changes. Menopause doesn’t have to be all about what you’re l...

Message us your comments Hello and welcome to another episode of ‘Empower Your Menopause,’ where we tackle all things health, wellness, and transformation for women navigating the menopause journey, from peri to post menopause Today, we’re talking about something that hits home this time of year: managing expectations and setting realistic goals for the rest of the year . The end of the year can b...

Message us your comments Hello and welcome back to Empower Your Menopause! It’s coaches James and Juli here and today, we’re talking about something that can feel like a luxury but is actually a necessity: rest and recovery. Whether you’re experiencing sleepless nights, feeling wired but tired, or just wondering why rest feels harder than ever during menopause, this episode is for you. We’ll explo...