Midlife Insights for Good Health
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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.
Menopause and Chronic Pain: Why Midlife Can Hurt More Than You Expected
Aching joints, muscle pain or persistent discomfort during midlife? Understand how menopause may be part of the picture, what else can contribute and when pain needs proper medical attention.
How to Start Exercising in Menopause: A Beginner's Guide
How to start exercising in menopause when you haven't exercised for years. Discover how small, realistic steps can help you build confidence, create an exercise habit and get moving again - without needing to become an “exercise person”.
How Much Protein Do Women Need During Menopause?
Protein becomes even more important during menopause, but many women don't realise their needs have changed. Learn how much protein you may need, why timing matters, and practical ways to support muscle, metabolism and bone health.
How Often Should Women Lift Weights During Menopause?
Confused about how often you should lift weights during menopause? Discover why two to three strength sessions each week are enough for many women, how recovery fits into the picture, and how to build a routine you can stick to.
I've Started HRT - So Why Don't I Feel Like Myself Yet?
You’ve started HRT, but something still doesn’t feel right. This post explores why symptoms can persist, what’s normal in the early stages, and what else may be shaping how you feel.
How to Choose a Menopause Coach (What to Look For & Red Flags)
Choosing a menopause coach involves more than finding someone whose approach sounds appealing. Discover what to look for in qualifications, professional boundaries, coaching style and fees, plus the questions that can help you make a more informed decision.
Do I Need a Menopause Coach? 5 Signs You're Ready for Support
Wondering whether menopause coaching would be useful for you? Explore five signs that personalised support may be worth considering, what coaching can realistically offer and how to decide whether it's the right next step.
What Does a Menopause Coach Do? What Working Together Actually Looks Like
What actually happens when you work with a menopause coach? Discover what coaching involves, the areas it can help you work on, how it fits alongside medical care and what to consider when deciding whether it's right for you.
Coaching in Perimenopause: Finding Clarity and Support During Change
Perimenopause can bring changing symptoms, competing demands and plenty of questions about what to do next. Explore how to understand your priorities, consider practical lifestyle changes and decide whether education or additional support could help you navigate this transition.
Menopause Joint Pain: Why Your Joints Ache and What May Help
Are your knees stiff when you stand up, your fingers aching in the morning, or your hips and shoulders giving you more trouble than they used to? Joint pain can become an unwelcome part of midlife, leaving you wondering whether hormones are to blame or something else is going on. Discover why menopause may play a role, what else could be causing your aches, and how to support your strength, mobility and long-term joint health.
Why Sticking with Exercise Feels So Hard in Midlife and How to Finally Make It Stick
Knowing that exercise can help is one thing; finding a way to keep going is another. Explore why consistency can feel difficult during midlife and discover practical ways to adapt your routine, navigate setbacks and build habits that fit your real life.
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.
Lifestyle Medicine and Menopause: Six Pillars for Midlife Health
The International Menopause Society highlighted lifestyle medicine for World Menopause Day 2025. Explore its six pillars - from healthy eating and physical activity to restorative sleep, mental wellbeing and social connection - and discover how realistic everyday habits can support health through menopause and beyond.
What Can a Health Coach Do for You? Making Healthy Changes That Last
You may already know plenty about healthy habits but struggle to make them stick. Discover how health coaching can help you turn information into realistic actions, work through everyday barriers and build habits that fit your life.
The Power of Personalised Health Coaching in Menopause
No two menopause experiences are exactly alike, so why should everyone's approach to health be the same? Discover how personalised health coaching can help you identify your priorities, work with your individual circumstances and find a practical way forward.
Strength Training During Menopause: Benefits and How to Get Started
Strength training can support muscle strength, bone health and everyday physical function during menopause. Discover why it matters, explore different ways to begin, and find a realistic starting point that fits your experience, abilities and life.
Why It Feels Harder to Stick to Healthy Habits in Menopause (and How to Make Them Last)
Knowing what could help your health doesn't always make it easy to put into practice. Discover why habits can be difficult to change during menopause and how to build realistic routines that work with your life, rather than against it.
A Holistic Approach to Menopause: Five Pillars for Midlife Health
Menopause health involves more than hormones alone. Explore five interconnected pillars - from nutrition and gut health to movement, behaviour change, stress and sleep- and discover how small, realistic changes can support your wellbeing through midlife.
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.