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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Hot Flushes Happen (And How to Calm Them Quickly)
Hot flushes or night sweats disrupting your day or sleep? Understand why they happen during menopause and explore practical ways to manage them, including lifestyle approaches, non-hormonal options and treatments to discuss with your healthcare professional.
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.
Why Supplements Aren’t Fixing Your Menopause Symptoms
Menopause supplements are often marketed as quick fixes, but the evidence, potential risks and limitations vary. Explore what to consider before relying on supplements, why a broader approach to health matters and when to discuss your questions with an appropriate healthcare professional.
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.
9 Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Menopause & Perimenopause
Noticing changes in your mood, energy, sleep or periods? Explore symptoms that may accompany hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, other possible explanations, and when to seek medical advice rather than assuming hormones are the cause.
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.
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.