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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Feeling more irritable, anxious or emotionally overwhelmed than usual? Explore why mood changes can occur during perimenopause, what else may influence emotional wellbeing and practical ways to support yourself through a challenging time.

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.

Feeling unusually angry, frustrated or close to snapping can be unsettling when it doesn't feel like your usual self. Explore why anger may become more noticeable during perimenopause, what can contribute to emotional overload and where to find practical support.

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

Brain fog, disrupted sleep, fatigue and mood changes can leave you wondering what's happening to your body. Explore nine possible signs of hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms can overlap with other conditions and when to seek medical advice.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Discover why menopause isnt just a women’s health issue. Explore an inclusive approach to midlife health that supports all genders, backgrounds and workplaces.

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.