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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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.
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.
Strength Training on GLP-1s: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle in Menopause
Losing weight is only part of the picture. Discover why preserving muscle strength matters when taking GLP-1 medication such as Mounjaro, Wegovy or Ozempic, and how resistance training can help support your strength, bone health and physical function during menopause.
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.
Overcoming Gym Intimidation: Your Guide to Starting Resistance Training in Menopause
Does the thought of walking into a gym make you nervous? You don't have to become a confident gym-goer overnight. Discover practical ways to feel more comfortable, take smaller steps and explore strength training at a pace that works for you.
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.
The Best Strength Exercises for Menopause: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Beyond
Not sure which strength exercises to choose during menopause? Explore seven key movement patterns, beginner-friendly options and ways to adapt exercises as your confidence and experience develop. Find out how to approach strength training without feeling you have to do everything at once.
How to Maintain Weight Loss After GLP-1 Medication During Menopause
What practical steps can help you support your health after GLP-1 treatment? Explore balanced nutrition, satisfying meals, protein, strength training and sustainable daily routines that can support your wellbeing during menopause, without restrictive dieting or all-or-nothing rules.
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.
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.