How many times have you been told or heard to “prioritise your sleep”? What if you ARE trying to “prioritise” sleep but you just can’t seem to sleep well anymore?! Sleep can be profoundly impacted during perimenopause and it can be one of the first things we notice, even as early as late 30s and particularly early 40s. Whether it’s trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or both. And waking up feeling groggy and unrefreshed can become the norm (this is not OK!). A few things can be feeding...

Symptoms of low mood, anxiety, sleep issues, poor memory recall, constipation, weight gain.. How often do you hear “oh that’s just perimenopause/menopause“? Yes, it may well be that you are now in the perimenopause phase if you are past your mid to late 30s, but that doesn’t mean that perimenopause can be blamed for everything. We also need to consider other hormones that might be imbalanced too, as well as possible nutrient deficiencies that might be driving symptoms like brain fog, low...

There are 4 main foundational pillars of health that we must address and support if we want to have a much smoother hormonal ride through our 40s. And, if we want to safeguard our health, both now and in the future.  In this episode I discuss the first of these foundations, which is blood sugar balance and insulin control. Insulin resistance is a big factor in perimenopause symptoms and challenges, both physically and cognitively. It impacts so many of the typical symptoms experienced in our...

Whilst perimenopause IS hormonal chaos, there IS a way to have a smooth ride and rock up to menopause and life post-menopause feeling and looking great! There are some key foundational pillars of health, that if we have in place beforehand (although it’s NEVER too late), we can sail through this decade or so, and find ourselves at menopause in a happier, healthier state than we’d be if we had not laid the foundations. The healthier you are when you hit perimenopause, the better the whole...

Hi listeners! This week I’m talking about what’s happening with oestrogen through the different stages of perimenopause and how to help.I discuss oestrogen’s role in the many and varied symptoms, challenges, and situations associated with perimenopause, and what you can do to support it, so you can minimise symptoms and issues. Because this IS possible! As we move into your 40s and through the first half of the decade, oestrogen levels can soar to high levels that you’ve never had before....

Hi listeners! As we move into perimenopause, progesterone is the first of the two ovarian hormones to start to shift. Changes in oestrogen come a little bit later. As progesterone starts to decline anywhere from mid-late 30s or early 40s, you might notice the consequences of this by way of sleep troubles, anxiety, feeling less resilient, changes to cognition, new or worse PMS, heavy periods, and shorter cycles. The decline in progesterone is really important part of perimenopause physiology...

Are you feeling more stressed out since being in your 40s? Does it feel like some thing has just suddenly shifted and now you’re feeling more anxious, easily irritated, less tolerant, less focused, and feeling like your cortisol is really high? Maybe you’re also noticing physical symptoms like “puffiness” in your legs, face, or hands.. You can’t seem to sleep well anymore and you’re feeling tired but wired at night. And when you do fall asleep, you wake up multiple times in the night.. If any...

A question I get asked a lot is “should I be intermittent fasting?” The (annoying) answer is “it depends”. I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about the benefits of fasting but is it right for YOU? And is it right/helpful in perimenopause? In this episode, I talk about the 5:2 and the 16:8 and the variations in between. Support for the show: Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me makes an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful...

If you’re frustrated by what feels like overnight weight gain since you turned 40, do know that you are not alone! Whilst it IS more likely for a woman to gain weight (body fat) as she moves past 40, the good news is that it’s not the way it needs to stay or be.  In this episode I go through 7 things that are really important to consider implementing if you’re 40 plus. These are some key factors that can make a profound difference to your ability to effortlessly manage your weight. Support...

Hello listeners! If you’re in your 40s and you’re gaining weight and wondering what on earth is going on, this episode is for you! Perimenopausal weight gain is REAL! And in this episode I explain some of the key shifts that are happening, physiologically, to women as they move into and through their 40s that can result in weight gain. The hormonal changes we start to experience from late 30s start to create metabolic shifts that can make women three times more likely to gain weight in their...

Hello lovely listeners! In today’s episode I’m talking about the various areas of your health and factors that need to be considered and addressed, where applicable, in order to have a much smoother ride throughout perimenopause. AND to have a more peaceful and gentle arrival to menopause when the time comes!  I am introducing some of the most foundational areas to address when it comes to minimising symptoms and negative changes associated with the new hormonal landscape of our 40s. Such as...

Are you wondering which stage of perimenopause you’re in? Did you even know there are different stages of perimenopause? In this episode, I talk through the different stages of this lengthy, ever-evolving life stage. I break this all down for you and then chat through some of the most common early signs and symptoms that say you’re in perimenopause. I hope you find the episode helpful! Enjoy Support for the show: Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and...

Hello listeners! In this episode, I dive into what your hormones are actually doing as you move into the phase of perimenopause, which starts anywhere from mid to late 30s and lasts right up until you reach menopause. I talk about HOW the hormonal landscape changes and WHY, and discuss the various symptoms and changes this starts to create. I explain how the natural cycling of oestrogen and progesterone (the menstrual cycle) changes in your 40s and the various ways we might FEEL and...

Hello listeners! Welcome! In this episode, I kick off the podcast with an introduction to me and the show. I tell you a little bit about my background and how I came to be a Nutritionist and to specialise in perimenopause. I tell you who this podcast is for and why you should stick around and subscribe to my weekly episodes! Support for the show: Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me makes an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be...