The Ageless and Awesome Podcast

December doesn’t have to drain your energy or derail your goals. I'm reframing the festive season with a calm, hormone-aware game plan so you can enjoy the food, the parties, and the people without the restrict-then-regret rollercoaster. If perimenopause or menopause has made social months feel harder, you’ll learn what’s changed in your body and how to work with it.I break down why midlife physiology reacts differently to stress, alcohol, poor sleep, and sugar, and how small shifts create a big buffer: protein-first plates that stabilise glucose, planned drinks that protect sleep and mood, and short post-meal walks that flatten spikes and clear your head. You’ll hear seven simple non-negotiables for December, from not “saving calories,” to prioritising movement and strength training, to treating sleep as a superpower. I also open up honest strategies for emotional triggers—grief, family dynamics, comparison, or loneliness—and swap guilt for compassionate tools like boundaries, journaling, and choosing pleasure on purpose.This is a maintenance-first mindset for the holidays: protect anchor habits, avoid all-or-nothing swings, and restart at the next meal rather than waiting for Monday. With clear structure and gentle accountability, you can step into January energised, proud, and in control. If you want tailored support and a plan that matches your hormones and lifestyle, explore the Glow Protocol and set up your Peri Weight Loss Assessment for January.Send me a text!Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Join the waitlist for my innovative NEW 8 week group program, In Your Skin™️, for women in perimenopause and post-menopause who want effective solutions to manage skin changes at this time of life.

Ever bolt awake between 2-3 am with your mind racing and your heart doing drum solos? There’s a reason it happens at the same time, and no, you didn’t forget how to sleep. We dive into the real mechanics behind this annoying wake-up call so many women face in perimenopause and post-menopause: oestrogen swings that destabilise blood sugar, the steady drop in progesterone that removes a calming brake, a jumpier cortisol response, and a liver that’s busiest just as adrenaline naturally peaks.I share how these pieces create a predictable pattern—an overnight glucose dip that your brain flags as a threat, triggering adrenaline to rescue blood sugar and snapping you awake. From there, we get practical. You’ll learn why daytime stability equals nighttime stability, how to set protein targets that match this life stage, and why three regular meals often beat intermittent fasting for women over 40. We talk slow carbs at dinner to drip-feed energy overnight, caffeine cut-offs to protect your rhythm, and smart swaps for alcohol so party season doesn’t wreck your sleep.We also map out simple, science-backed ways to calm your nervous system: evening screen boundaries, breath work you can actually stick to, magnesium glycinate, journaling, and mini moments of mindfulness that nudge your body back into safety. Finally, we flag the subtle signs of insulin resistance and why addressing it is central to steady hormones and deep, unbroken sleep. If you’re tired of feeling wired, there’s a clear route back to calm: balance blood sugar, guide cortisol, support the liver, and personalise your nutrition.Ready to sleep through and wake clear? Hit follow, share this with a friend who’s up at 2 a.m., and leave a quick review so more women can find these tools. Want tailored help? Book a free peri weight loss assessment via the link in the show notes and get your plan in place before January lands.Send me a text!Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Join the waitlist for my innovative NEW 8 week group program, In Your Skin™️, for women in perimenopause and post-menopause who want effective solutions to manage skin changes at this time of life.

The Monday “restart” spiral ends here. In this week's episode I dig into the real reasons consistency feels harder after 40 and why motivation alone won’t carry you through perimenopause and menopause. From shifting hormones and sleep disruptions to higher cortisol and years of diet fatigue, I unpack the biology and psychology that make old methods fail - and the practical changes that finally stick.You’ll learn why perfection is the enemy of progress and how black-and-white thinking quietly derails results. I break down the comfort zone loop that fuels self-sabotage, especially when big goals feel overwhelming or your identity is tied to a number on the scale. Then, of course, some solutions you can use today: regulate your nervous system with simple daily habits, fuel your body so hunger stops driving cravings, and use small, sustainable goals that hold on busy, low-energy days. I also talk about the power of accountability - the kind that guides, supports and keeps you on track when life gets 'lifey'.If you’re ready to trade willpower for systems and build a plan that works with your hormones, this conversation offers a grounded path forward. Subscribe, share with a friend who keeps starting over, and leave a review to help more women find practical support. Want personalised help? Book the free Peri Weight loss assessment via the link below and start January with your plan locked in.Send me a text!Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Join the waitlist for my innovative NEW 8 week group program, In Your Skin™️, for women in perimenopause and post-menopause who want effective solutions to manage skin changes at this time of life.

Your body hasn’t just “stopped working” after 40 - your biology has changed the rules. In today's episode I unpack the five hidden drivers behind stubborn midlife weight gain and show you how to work with your hormones, not against them. From silent inflammation to cortisol spikes, poor sleep, gut shifts, and insulin resistance, I map out practical steps that make weight loss feel possible again.  • the myth of “eat less, move more” failing after 40 due to hormonal shifts • inflammation as a key driver and how to lower it with food choices • cortisol’s impact on belly fat and how to set boundaries and rest • sleep as a metabolic tool and simple night routines that work • gut changes, fibre-first strategies, and smart use of probiotics • insulin resistance signs and fixes with protein, strength, and meal timing • why personalisation beats one-size-fits-all plans  If your clothes feel tighter despite “doing everything right,” this guide gives you a clear path: nourish, don’t punish; slow down to speed up; personalise your plan. Ready for support from someone that understands the complexity of female hormones after 40? Book the free Peri Weight Loss Assessment below, follow the podcast, and share this episode with a friend who needs a science-backed reset. Your midlife metabolism can thrive—let’s get you there.Send me a text!Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Join the waitlist for my innovative NEW 8 week group program, In Your Skin™️, for women in perimenopause and post-menopause who want effective solutions to manage skin changes at this time of life.

The rules of metabolism change in midlife, and so should your strategy. In this episode I explore how a unique plan, real coaching, and supportive accountability beat willpower and hacks, especially when hormones shift and life gets noisy. Drawing on recent clinical research and years of practice, I unpack why even brief, structured coaching leads to better weight loss, stronger adherence, and a calmer mind.I share a candid story from my own experience with the gym - how weekly check-ins with a coach delivered bigger strength gains in six weeks than I’d seen in years. That experience mirrors what I see with clients: information is abundant, but transformation comes from structure, feedback, and consistency. I dig into the science of supportive accountability, how it reduces decision fatigue, stabilises blood sugar, and helps rebuild metabolic flexibility with targeted protein and macro-aware meals.I also tackle weight loss injections with a clear-eyed view. Yes, they can curb appetite and improve glucose control, but plateaus and weight regain are common without a nutrition plan, protein targets, and progressive strength training. Muscle is a metabolic organ, essential for bone health, insulin sensitivity, and long-term vitality. Protect it with a high-protein, anti-inflammatory approach and a muscle-preserving program. The winning formula is simple and powerful: a clear plan that respects your hormones, coaching that adapts to real life, and accountability that keeps you moving forward.Ready to stop guessing and start progressing? Subscribe for weekly insights, share this with a friend who needs support, and leave a review so more women can find the help they deserve. If you want tailored guidance, book a free Peri Weight Loss Assessment—let’s map the exact plan your body needs now.Send me a text!Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Join the waitlist for my innovative NEW 8 week group program, In Your Skin™️, for women in perimenopause and post-menopause who want effective solutions to manage skin changes at this time of life.