The Menopause Coach

What if hormone replacement therapy isn’t right for you - or simply isn’t the path you want to take - what options do you really have? HRT can be life-changing for many women, but it isn’t the right choice for everyone - and that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. In this episode, we explore menopause without HRT, unpacking evidence-based alternatives, lifestyle foundations and supportive approac...

What happens when women stop waiting, start asking questions, and choose healthcare that truly listens to them? Something powerful is shifting in women’s healthcare - especially for those navigating perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, we explore the growing move towards informed, values-led care, where women are no longer willing to be dismissed, delayed or told to “just cope”. Through a...

What if creating your vision for the year ahead didn’t feel overwhelming, but instead brought a sense of calm, clarity and self-trust? As we step into a new year, many women in perimenopause and menopause feel pressure to set goals, make plans and “have it all figured out”. In this episode, we gently shift away from hustle and overwhelm and explore how to design a vision for 2026 that feels embodi...

In this heartfelt Christmas episode, Adele Johnston addresses the emotional complexities many women face during the holiday season. She emphasises the importance of self-care and recognising the emotional labour involved in holding space for others. Adele encourages listeners to prioritise their own needs and feelings, reminding them that it's okay to take a step back and reclaim their time and en...

Why does food feel so much louder, heavier and more emotional during perimenopause and menopause - especially at times of celebration? Food isn’t just food during perimenopause — it can carry guilt, anxiety, nostalgia and shame, all wrapped up in hormonal change and nervous system overload. In this episode, we gently unpack the unspoken relationship many women have with food during menopause, why...

In this conversation, Adele Johnston and Maeve Hanan explore the intricate relationship between menopause, food, and self-acceptance. They discuss how hormonal changes during menopause can affect appetite and emotional connections to food, emphasising the importance of self compassion and understanding food freedom. Maeve shares insights on the societal pressures women face regarding body image an...

Being health anxious about the symptoms you're experiencing is normal, is it dementia or is it some brain fog? In this episode, Adele figures out some of the differences in symptoms between the two and how you can differentiate them. The WHM Membership Waitlist: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/black-friday-waitlist/ ____________ Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnst...

Are you finding that you're snapping at any and everything? Maybe you feel like you're going down a spiral. In this episode, Adele explains why you might be experiencing that due to menopause and how to manage those symptoms more effectively to make your life more fulfilling. The WHM Membership Waitlist: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/black-friday-waitlist/ ____________ Check out Adele's FREE s...

Menopause healthcare in the UK still isn't good enough and it needs to get better. In the past week, Adele has spoken to numerous women about their menopausal health and some of the major pitfalls of our healthcare system, today she's here to explain her findings. The WHM Membership Waitlist: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/black-friday-waitlist/ ____________ Check out Adele's FREE symptom asses...

Medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and more have been popular in the media in recent years, but how can they affect menopause? In this episode, Adele unpacks the truth behind the buzz surrounding GLP-1 medications. Are they really miracle weight loss drugs for those in menopause? Nauck, M. A., Quast, D. R., Wefers, J., & Meier, J. J. (2021). GLP-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of type...

Do you feel as if you can't stay on task and burnout more frequently than people around you? In this episode, Adele explains the feeling of ADHD in Perimenopause and how their effects intertwine with one another, when you can't mask it anymore, what can you do? ____________ Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ 12 Min...

If you feel like you're beginning peri-menopause, you might ask the question, when will my periods change? In this episode, Adele explains that it's different for many people but there are signs to help you pinpoint when your periods will really change. Check Out Love Mushrooms:  https://lovemushrooms.co.uk/ CODE: COACH10 About Love Mushrooms Co-founded in the Scottish Highlands by mushroom expert...

How has our understanding of menopause evolved over time? Even going back 200 years? In this episode, Adele explains how menopause was first brought to the public eye and how the research into it has sped up over the years, hopefully speeding up even further in the future. References: Appiah D, Nwabuo CC, Ebong IA, Wellons MF, Winters SJ. Trends in Age at Natural Menopause and Reproductive Life Sp...

New research about hormones and mental health has emerged, so Adele wants to discuss how this may relate to you. Whether it be anxiety or other mental or physical symptoms, you deserve to know what's happening to you and why, Adele talks you through that today. Check Out Love Mushrooms:  https://lovemushrooms.co.uk/ CODE: COACH10   About Love Mushrooms Co-founded in the Scottish Highlands by mushr...

Are you keeping track of your healthy sleep and your diet? Along with those, there are many reasons why you might need to keep an eye on if you're still tired on HRT, Adele talks through them today. Check Out Love Mushrooms:  https://lovemushrooms.co.uk/ CODE: COACH10   About Love Mushrooms Co-founded in the Scottish Highlands by mushroom expert Smith Feeney, Love Mushrooms specialises in high-pot...

Your lifestyle affects how you deal with your menopause symptoms, your diet your sleep, everything. Today, Adele discusses how a lifestyle change can be the medicine that you need in your journey. Check Out Love Mushrooms:  https://lovemushrooms.co.uk/ CODE: COACH10   About Love Mushrooms Co-founded in the Scottish Highlands by mushroom expert Smith Feeney, Love Mushrooms specialises in high-poten...

Looking for a menopause treatment but you're not feeling Hormone Replacement Therapy? There are other options for you. In this episode, Adele discusses those other options and how they can help you feel better too. Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ 12 Minute Breathwork Method: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/bre...

Menopause needs even more research and more backing behind that research. In this episode, Adele explains the steps needed to rewrite the story and the future of menopause and menopause research. Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ 12 Minute Breathwork Method: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/breathwork/ The Menopa...

It's a question a lot of people ask, you want to take preventative measures so you're ready for the future, but you need all the facts first. In this episode, Adele explains how the answer to this question can vary from person to person and how to know which answer you're after. Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ 1...

POI is a term that's often misunderstood, so let's get some facts into the conversation. In this episode, Adele explains Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and what you can do to remedy it in the most empowering ways. For your comfort. Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ 12 Minute Breathwork Method: https://adelejohnst...

Does your body feel out of whack at the moment? Are you feeling like it could be perimenopause? In this episode, Adele goes through some of the tells for perimenopause and hoe she realised she'd hit her perimenopause stage. Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ 12 Minute Breathwork Method: https://adelejohnstoncoachin...

Do you feel like your strength training just isn't helping the same way as it used to? In this episode, Adele explains why peri and post-menopausal bodies need a different strength plan and the benefits that come out of it, being a very big part of your journey. Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ 12 Minute Breathwo...

If you have a gut feeling about having perimenopause, don't sit on it: TAKE ACTION! In this episode, Adele outlines that perimenopause doesn't have an age where it magically appears and becomes your new normal, it can happen at any point in life. Adele explains why this could happen to you, and why it happened to her. Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.co...

You are the master of your own body and you know best for it. Doctors can help you to make decisions around your body but sometimes you have to spur them on a bit so you can get the help you deserve, in this episode Adele gives you some questions you might need to ask your doctor. 12 Minute Breathwork Method: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/breathwork/ The Menopause Cheat Sheet: https://docs.goo...

It's nothing to be ashamed of - we've all been there. In this episode, Adele discusses some of the moments in menopause that you might hit and how to get over those hurdles in empowering ways. 12 Minute Breathwork Method: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/breathwork/ The Menopause Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ka-fN6J5DJW2J3IE0Qa80zFCKFXmTs4srlnlXYBf-gA/edit?usp=sharing Check ou...