Midlife Insights for Good Health
Not sure where to start?
New articles, added regularly - real questions from real clients, answered with evidence and care. Here’s what’s most recent.
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SYMPTOMS
Understand what's happening in your body and why, symptom by symptom.
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WEIGHT & BODY COMPOSITION
Why menopause changes how and where your body holds weight - and what actually helps.
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NUTRITION
Food strategies that support your hormones, energy and metabolism through this stage of life.
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STRENGTH & MOVEMENT
Why resistance training matters more than ever now, and how to get started.
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SLEEP
Practical ways to address the disrupted, restless nights so many women experience.
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BRAIN FOG
The science behind menopausal brain fog, and small changes that make a real difference.
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MENOPAUSE AT WORK
Guidance for managing symptoms and conversations in a working environment.
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GLP-1 & MENOPAUSE
What GLP-1 medications mean for menopausal weight and health - clearly explained.
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HEALTHY AGEING
Building long-term strength, resilience and wellbeing for the decades ahead.
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Fibre in Menopause: How Much You Need and How to Get More
Discover how much fibre you need during menopause, which everyday foods can help you reach the UK guideline of 30g a day, and how to increase your intake gradually without making bloating worse. Find practical food swaps, easy meal ideas and tips for supporting your digestive health.
Carbohydrates & Menopause: What You Really Need to Know
Menopause changes far more than your hormones - it changes the way your body processes carbohydrates and regulates blood sugar. Learn why cravings, energy crashes and weight gain become more common, and what evidence-based nutrition strategies can genuinely help.
Meal Timing and Menopause: Why When You Eat Matters More Now
Could when you eat affect how you feel during menopause? Explore the science behind meal timing, what the evidence really tells us, and three practical ways to experiment with your eating routine without following rigid rules.
What Happens When You Stop Ozempic or Mounjaro in Menopause?
You’ve lost weight on Ozempic or Mounjaro - now what? The meds stop, hunger returns, and old patterns creep back. But here’s the truth: it’s not about willpower. With the right protein, fibre and healthy fats, you can maintain your results, balance hormones and feel confident in midlife.
Nutrition and Menopause: What to Eat for Energy, Strength and Healthy Ageing
Good nutrition during menopause is about more than weight. Discover how everyday food choices can support bone health, muscle strength and healthy ageing, with practical, evidence-informed guidance for building balanced eating habits that fit your life.
Why Menopause Weight Gain Is So Hard to Shift - And What Actually Works
Finding that your weight is changing or feels harder to manage in midlife? Explore how menopause, ageing, sleep, activity and everyday habits may contribute, and discover practical, sustainable approaches that go beyond restrictive dieting..
Life After GLP-1s: What Comes Next?
This blog explores how The Menopause Health Coach’s coaching can guide you through the physical and emotional shifts, offering practical strategies and reassurance every step of the way after GLP-1 medication.
Mediterranean Diet and Menopause: Does It Actually Help? (Weight, Energy & What to Eat)
Could a Mediterranean-style diet support your health during menopause? Discover what this way of eating involves, what research suggests about its potential benefits, which foods to include and simple ways to make it work in everyday life.
Mounjaro and Menopause: What UK Women Need to Know (2026 update)
Struggling with menopause weight gain and curious about Mounjaro? This blog breaks down what UK women need to know, access, safety and hormone therapy interactions. If you're considering medication or just want clarity, Phillipa offers compassionate, expert support. Reach out today to explore your options.
Why Your Gut Feels Worse in Menopause (Bloating, IBS & What Helps)
Bloating, constipation and changes in digestion can be frustrating, especially when your usual routines no longer seem to help. Explore what may contribute to digestive symptoms around menopause and discover practical ways to support your gut health.
How to Keep Weight Off After Stopping Mounjaro or Ozempic During Menopause
Stopping weight loss injections like Mounjaro or Wegovy during menopause can feel daunting but it doesn’t have to mean gaining back the weight. Phillipa Jacobs-Smith
GLP-1 and Menopause: Coaching Support for Women Using or Stopping These Medications
Learn how I support menopausal women using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy and what to know when transitioning off them safely. Phillipa Jacobs-Smith
When you're ready for more than information
Understanding what's happening is an important first step. Knowing how to apply that information to your own life is often the harder part.
If you've reached the point where you're looking for personalised support rather than more information, coaching provides a structured, evidence-informed approach tailored to your goals, your symptoms and your circumstances.
You can explore the coaching options, or book a free Menopause Clarity Call if you'd like to talk things through first.