Midlife Insights for Good Health
Welcome to Midlife Insights for Good Health, a dedicated space where you’ll find expert guidance, practical advice and empowering information on navigating menopause and midlife with confidence.
Here, I share evidence-based strategies, real-life experiences and compassionate support to help you take control of your health and wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing menopause symptoms, improving your energy, building strength or making sustainable lifestyle changes, you’ll find resources tailored to your journey.
No quick fixes, just compassionate, practical advice to help you feel your best.
Fuel Well:
Nutritional strategies for balancing hormones, improving digestion and supporting long-term health.
Move Well:
Strength training, mobility and exercise tips to keep you strong and energised.
Live Well
Stress management, sleep optimisation and behaviour change techniques for a healthier mindset.
Menopause in the Workplace:
Advice on navigating midlife in professional settings.
Real Talk:
Personal stories, expert interviews and myth-busting around menopause and midlife health.
Not sure where to start?
Start here based on what you’re experiencing:
Poor sleep or waking at 3am → Why You’re Wired but Tired at Night in Menopause - and How to Finally Sleep Through
Weight changes, cravings or slower metabolism→ Explore Weight & Metabolism
Brain fog, overwhelm or anxiety → Explore Menopause Symptoms
Using Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro → Explore GLP-1 Support
Free Menopause & Perimenopause Guides
Practical, evidence-based downloads to support common midlife challenges. All guides are free. How to download: click on a guide, add it to your cart (£0), and complete checkout to access your free download instantly.
The 7-Day Menopause Meal Plan: A simple, supportive meal plan to stabilise energy, reduce decision fatigue and support digestion in midlife.
The 3AM Wake Up Guide: Understand why you’re waking in the night and what actually helps when sleep becomes disrupted during menopause.
Your Perimenopause Power Blueprint: A guided starting point to help you make sense of your symptoms, understand what’s changing in your body and decide your next steps.
The Brain Fog Survival Kit: Practical tools to support focus, memory and mental clarity when brain fog is affecting daily life.
Explore Menopause Support by Topic
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Menopause Symptoms
Brain fog, anxiety, sleep disruption, hot flushes, palpitations, joint pain and more - understand the full picture of menopause symptoms and what may help.
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Weight & Metabolism
Understand menopause weight gain, appetite changes, protein needs, blood sugar stability and what actually supports metabolic health in midlife.
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Menopause Coaching
Understand what menopause coaching is, when support helps most and how behaviour change becomes sustainable in real life.
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GLP-1 & Menopause
Using Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro in menopause?
Learn how to protect muscle, support metabolism and maintain results long-term.
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Menopause at Work
Support your confidence, energy and performance at work with practical guidance for brain fog, fatigue, workplace adjustments and career wellbeing.
Mediterranean Diet and Menopause: Does It Actually Help? (Weight, Energy & What to Eat)
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied and proven ways to eat for lifelong health. In midlife, it can improve heart health, support brain function, balance blood sugar and ease menopausal transitions, without restriction or deprivation. Here’s the science and how to make it work for you, with my help!
Waking Up With Hip or Ear Pain? The Hidden Menopause Cause
If your ear or hip suddenly aches at night since menopause, it’s not the pillow, it’s your hormones. As oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone decline, skin, muscle and connective tissue lose their natural cushioning. The result? Pressure points that once went unnoticed now feel sore. Read for the good news.
Overcoming Gym Intimidation: Your Guide to Starting Resistance Training in Menopause
Feeling intimidated by the gym? You’re not alone. Those nerves are just your brain adjusting to something new. Start small, trust yourself and know you belong there! I can help - Phillipa Jacobs-Smith
World Menopause Month 2025: Lifestyle Medicine Is the Real Game-Changer
October is World Menopause Month and this year’s spotlight is on lifestyle medicine. The everyday choices that act as powerful medicine for your body. From nutrition and movement to sleep and stress, lifestyle medicine can transform your menopause journey. Discover how health & nutrition coaching makes it realistic, personal and even enjoyable.
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 Supplements Aren’t Fixing Your Menopause Symptoms
Discover why supplements aren’t always the answer in menopause. Learn about wholefoods, supplement safety and evidence-based choices with expert guidance. Phillipa Jacobs-Smith
I’m Not a Doctor - So What Does a Menopause Health Coach Actually Do?
Discover how health coaching can support women in midlife with compassion, confidence and evidence-based strategies. Phillipa helps you take small steps toward big, sustainable changes during perimenopause and menopause.
Why Your Gut Feels Worse in Menopause (Bloating, IBS & What Helps)
Discover how menopause impacts your gut microbiome, why it matters for digestion, mood and metabolism and simple ways to support it.
Why Your Mood Feels So Unstable in Perimenopause (And How to Steady It)
Mood swings, tears or unexpected anxiety during perimenopause and menopause? You’re not alone. Learn why emotions shift and how to find balance.
The Best Strength Exercises for Menopause: Build Muscle, Boost Metabolism, Stay Strong
Strength training is one of the most powerful tools for women in midlife and menopause, helping to protect muscle, boost metabolism and support long-term health. Let me tell you why. Phillipa Jacobs-Smith
Losing Your Sh*t: Mood Swings & Rages in Perimenopause
Perimenopause can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, one moment you’re fine, the next you’re snapping over something small. These sudden waves of anger and mood swings aren’t “just in your head.”
How to Keep Weight Off After Mounjaro or Ozempic in Menopause (Step-by-Step)
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
9 Early Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Menopause & Perimenopause
Wondering if your mood swings, fatigue, or weight gain could be hormonal? This post explores the common signs of hormonal imbalance in perimenopause and menopause and how to start feeling like yourself again. Phillipa Jacobs-Smith
The Power of Personalised Health Coaching in Menopause
I explain how I work to support you to regain empowerment and clarity, reflecting on the transformative journey of personalised menopause health coaching. Phillipa Jacobs-Smith
Why You’re Wired but Tired at Night in Menopause - and How to Finally Sleep Through
Struggling with stress and poor sleep in menopause? Discover how cortisol affects your body in midlife and how the right kind of movement can balance hormones, reduce belly fat, and improve sleep quality. Phillipa Jacobs-Smith
The Simplest Way to Build Strength After 40
Discover why strength training is essential during menopause. Support your metabolism, muscles, bones and energy, cardio alone isn’t enough. 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
Why It Feels Harder to Stick to Healthy Habits in Menopause (and How to Make Them Last)
For midlife women, healthy habits need more than motivation. Learn why willpower fails during menopause and how to create sustainable change. Phillipa Jacobs-Smith
Menopause is for Everyone: An Inclusive Approach to Midlife Health
Discover why menopause isnt just a women’s health issue. Explore an inclusive approach to midlife health that supports all genders, backgrounds and workplaces.
How to Support Your Body in Menopause Without Relying on Quick Fixes
Menopause affects every woman differently. Learn why a holistic, personalised approach to menopause support is key to thriving through midlife and beyond.