Healthier Life Through Menopause Podcast with Catherine Shelton | Nutrition & Lifestyle Tips for Women

Join experienced Health and Wellness Coach, Catherine Shelton, as she discusses all things perimenopause. Diving into what’s going on with your hormones, Catherine addresses many of the common symptoms of menopause, such as weight gain, mood swings, lack of sleep, night sweats and hot flushes/flashes. Catherine shares her top tips and strategies to inspire, inform and empower you to make intentional, healthier choices day by day. Catherine’s approach focuses on getting more whole food, plant-based nutrition, balancing your blood sugar, reducing stress, improving sleep and learning how to exercise in a way that best supports your mind and your body through this key time. Whether or not you choose to take HRT, Catherine is here to support you with the things you can control - namely diet and lifestyle – so that you can feel calm and confident, find more energy, balance and joy, and finally start to flourish in life once more. Subscribe to the show, and head over to catherineshelton.com, where you can find out more about her coaching programmes and grab your free Menopause Weight Loss Guide! Next Steps: Grab your FREE Menopause Weight Loss Guide: www.bit.ly/freemenopauseguide Join our Free Community on FB: www.facebook.com/groups/healthierlifecommunity Visit the website: www.catherineshelton.com Follow me on Instagram/Facebook:@catherinesheltoncoaching Find out more about my coaching programmes: www.catherineshelton.com/workwithme Email me: hello@catherineshelton.com

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August 17, 2024 37 mins

65 \ Focusing on Self-Care whilst Managing the Working Parent Juggle – Interview with Nada Soubra

Nada Soubra is a Certified Health Coach focused on empowering busy working parents to lay the foundations of a long and healthy life, free of chronic diseases. She focuses on effective and hassle-free nutrition and lifestyle tweaks that fit into busy schedules. In our interview, she shares: How she got into health coaching Her experience […]
December 8, 2023 11 mins

64 \ How To Stay Healthy When You’re Super Busy

Hey! Feeling stressed? No time to exercise? Healthy eating plan gone out the window? You might be in a super busy time right now, but the good news is that you don’t have to put your health on the back burner. In today’s episode, I have 3 simple tips for you that you can implement […]
November 24, 2023 53 mins

63 \ Getting To The Root Cause Of Your Menopause Symptoms

Hey! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Dr Indra Barathan, a Functional Medicine doctor with her own private practice in the north of England. We talk about a functional medicine approach to menopausal symptoms, which involves getting to the root of what might be causing those symptoms. Spoiler alert – it’s not just […]
October 29, 2023 39 mins

62 \ Menopause and Mental Health: Raising Awareness Of This Important Connection – Interview with Andrea Newton

Hi! Did you know that October brings both World Mental Health Awareness Day (10th) and World Menopause Awareness Day (18th)? Our guest today is here to talk to us about both – how mental health issues are often overlooked, misunderstood or misdiagnosed when dealing with menopausal women, and Andrea has a very powerful story to […]
October 16, 2023 24 mins

61 \ My Top 5 Recommended Books For All Things Menopause

Each year, October sees a special focus on all things Menopause. And that’s because World Menopause Day is on the 18th of October. I thought I’d share with you my top 5 favourite and recommended books on how to successfully navigate perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Check out the links in the show notes or on […]

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Join experienced Health and Wellness Coach, Catherine Shelton, as she discusses all things perimenopause. Diving into what’s going on with your hormones, Catherine addresses many of the common symptoms of menopause, such as weight gain, mood swings, lack of sleep, night sweats and hot flushes/flashes. Catherine shares her top tips and strategies to inspire, inform and empower you to make intentional, healthier choices day by day. Catherine’s approach focuses on getting more whole food, plant-based nutrition, balancing your blood sugar, reducing stress, improving sleep and learning how to exercise in a way that best supports your mind and your body through this key time. Whether or not you choose to take HRT, Catherine is here to support you with the things you can control - namely diet and lifestyle – so that you can feel calm and confident, find more energy, balance and joy, and finally start to flourish in life once more. Subscribe to the show, and head over to catherineshelton.com, where you can find out more about her coaching programmes and grab your free Menopause Weight Loss Guide! Next Steps: Grab your FREE Menopause Weight Loss Guide: www.bit.ly/freemenopauseguide Join our Free Community on FB: www.facebook.com/groups/healthierlifecommunity Visit the website: www.catherineshelton.com Follow me on Instagram/Facebook:@catherinesheltoncoaching Find out more about my coaching programmes: www.catherineshelton.com/workwithme Email me: hello@catherineshelton.com
  • 65 \ Focusing on Self-Care whilst Managing the Working Parent Juggle – Interview with Nada Soubra

    Nada Soubra is a Certified Health Coach focused on empowering busy working parents to lay the foundations of a long and healthy life, free of chronic diseases. She focuses on effective and hassle-free nutrition and lifestyle tweaks that fit into busy schedules. In our interview, she shares: How she got into health coaching Her experience […]

  • 64 \ How To Stay Healthy When You’re Super Busy

    Hey! Feeling stressed? No time to exercise? Healthy eating plan gone out the window? You might be in a super busy time right now, but the good news is that you don’t have to put your health on the back burner. In today’s episode, I have 3 simple tips for you that you can implement […]

  • 63 \ Getting To The Root Cause Of Your Menopause Symptoms

    Hey! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Dr Indra Barathan, a Functional Medicine doctor with her own private practice in the north of England. We talk about a functional medicine approach to menopausal symptoms, which involves getting to the root of what might be causing those symptoms. Spoiler alert – it’s not just […]

  • 62 \ Menopause and Mental Health: Raising Awareness Of This Important Connection – Interview with Andrea Newton

    Hi! Did you know that October brings both World Mental Health Awareness Day (10th) and World Menopause Awareness Day (18th)? Our guest today is here to talk to us about both – how mental health issues are often overlooked, misunderstood or misdiagnosed when dealing with menopausal women, and Andrea has a very powerful story to […]

  • 61 \ My Top 5 Recommended Books For All Things Menopause

    Each year, October sees a special focus on all things Menopause. And that’s because World Menopause Day is on the 18th of October. I thought I’d share with you my top 5 favourite and recommended books on how to successfully navigate perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Check out the links in the show notes or on […]

  • 60 \ How menopausal women have been socialised to have a distorted relationship with food and with their bodies – interview with Elizabeth Sherman

    Hi! In today’s episode I’m speaking with Elizabeth Sherman about how, as women, we’re socialised from a young age to have a distorted relationship with food and with our bodies, and how this affects us as we age, particularly as we go through menopause. This is such an important topic because so many women today […]

  • 59 \ 4 Focus Pillars To Ease Your Way Through Menopause – Interview with Claire Thomas

    Hi! In today’s episode, I’m interviewing the lovely Claire Thomas, who shares her 4 pillars to focus on in order to ease your way through the common symptoms of perimenopause and beyond. These tips are simple and easily actionable but can make a massive difference.   Don’t forget to join us inside the Healthier Life […]

  • 58 \ Why You Lack Motivation and How To Turn That Around!

    Hey! Today I’m addressing a really common issue that I come across a lot, and that’s: ‘Help! I can’t stay motivated to keep going with my health goals!’   So many of us start well, but soon we start to lose focus and end up back where we were before. It’s frustrating and time-consuming. If […]

  • 57 \ 6 Useful Things I Learned From Wearing A CGM

    Hi! In today’s episode, I’m sharing the six things I learned about managing your blood sugar levels from wearing a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) for 2 weeks. This is such an important topic because, as we go through perimenopause and beyond, we tend to become more insulin resistant, which means we can find ourselves on […]

  • 56 \ Endometriosis and Surgical Menopause – Interview with Ana Herrera

    In today’s episode, I’m interviewing the lovely Ana Gonzalez Herrera, who will be sharing about her struggle with Stage IV Endometriosis and the resulting surgical menopause, all of which led her to a new focus and career change so she could help other women with hormone health.   Ana is the founder of Hormone University […]

  • 55 \ Your Sneak Peek Inside A Live Health Coaching Session

    Hi! In today’s episode, I’m actually sharing a snippet of a live coaching session with one of my lovely clients, who has graciously given permission for me to share this with you all. You may be thinking that you’d like to get some health coaching yourself, but you’re not really sure what it actually looks […]

  • 54 \ 4 Happy Hormones and How To Boost Them Naturally

    Hi! In today’s episode, I’m talking about our 4 Happy Hormones, what they are, and how we can boost them naturally. When we’re more aware of how our food and lifestyle choices affect our happiness levels we can actually do something about it. Learn how to give your mood, motivation, concentration and happiness levels a […]

  • 53 \ 4 Simple Steps To Balance Your Blood Sugar

    Hi! In today’s episode, I’m giving you my 4 top tips for how to balance your blood sugar! This is such an important topic because blood sugar spikes and increasing insulin resistance are one of the main reasons women find it so much harder to lose weight once they get to their 40s and 50s. […]

  • 52 \ Terms & Taboos – A Brief History of Menopause

    In today’s episode, I’m talking about the fascinating history of menopause – the things women had to go through, and how we were so misunderstood and mistreated all because of a natural biological process that all women go through at some point in their lives.   This is such an important topic because it sets […]

  • 51 \ Welcome back to a new season of the podcast!

    We’re back with a new focus: perimenopause, menopause and beyond! In this episode, I give a quick update as to what I’ve been doing since Episode 50 aired a few months ago, and I share three reasons why I decided to pick this new focus – I hope it’s one you’ll find informative whatever stage […]

  • 50 \ 5 Helpful Benefits Of Doing Health In Community

    Hi! In today’s episode, we’re talking about the importance of community when it comes to living long, healthy and happy lives. This is such an important topic because, not only does the Bible say that we’re wired for community, but research also shows that having a supportive community around you is so important for our […]

  • 49 \ How To Get Started With Plant-Based Eating – Interview with Kathy Davis

    Hi! In today’s episode, I’m interviewing the lovely Kathy Davis of VegInspired and we’re talking about plant-based eating. Kathy answers all your questions about: What is plant-based eating? How do I get started? What are some simple recipes for busy people? How do I make sure I’m getting the right nutrition? What if I’m feeling […]

  • 48 \ 5 Essential Areas of Self-Care & A New Book On Home Education! Interview with Editor of ’Another Way To Learn?’ Molly Ashton.

    In today’s episode, I’m interviewing the lovely Molly Ashton. It’s a little different from many of my other episodes because, although we’re talking about the very important topic of self-care, it’s all from the context of home education or homeschooling.   So this episode is particularly for you if you are homeschooling, or you’re thinking […]

  • 47 \ How To Let God Into Your Fitness Journey: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself When It Comes to Health and Your Body for Christians – Interview with Jaclyn Castro

    Hi! This week’s episode is an interview with the lovely Jaclyn Castro of Courageous Fit Female. In our conversation together, Jaclyn talks about looking at the reasons behind why we work out and the importance of letting God into your fitness journey. She tells her story about how she got sucked into the world’s way […]

  • 46 \ 3 Powerful Questions To Ask Yourself Regularly: Health & Wellness Check-In

    Hi! Summer is a great time to take stock of where you are with your health and wellness goals. Yes, remember those goals you set back in January? How are you doing?   In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful questions you can ask yourself as you take stock on how you’re doing in fitness, […]

  • 45 \ Carbs – Which Carbs Are Good For You And Which To Avoid?

    Hi! Today’s episode is the 3rd in our series on Macronutrients and today we’re looking at carbohydrates!   This can be a very confusing issue for many. Should I go on a low-carb diet? Which carbs are bad for me? What about fruit? Should I avoid all grains? My friend lost weight on the keto […]

  • 44 \ Can I Get Enough Quality Protein From Plants?

    Hi friend!   This episode is the second in a little mini-series I’m doing on the 3 main macronutrients. This week we’re going to be looking at protein. What is protein and why is it important? What’s the difference between animal-based proteins and plant-based proteins? And how much protein should I be eating?   This […]

  • 43 \ Will Eating Fat Make Me Fat?

    Hi! Are you someone who always reaches for the product with the fat-free or reduced-fat label? You might want to think again. In this episode, you’re going to learn about why the war on fat began in the first place, what the results of the fat-free movement have actually been, the 4 different types of […]

  • 42 \ How To Live Nourished In Today’s Busy World – Interview With Functional Medicine Nutrition Counselor Hally Brooke

    Hi! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the lovely Hally Brooke, all about how to live nourished in today’s busy world.   Hally is a Functional Medicine Nutrition Counselor and Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and she shares her own journey of how she healed herself, through nutrition and prayer, from IBS, which then […]

  • 41 \ Perimenopause: Causes, Symptoms and Simple Natural Solutions and Remedies

    Hi! Let’s talk about perimenopause!   This is such an important issue, and thankfully it’s finally beginning to get talked about more in the media. After all, half the population go through this!   In today’s episode I talk you through:   What’s going on with our sex hormones each month? What’s estrogen dominance? What […]

  • 40 \ 5 Easy & Effective Ways To Combat Adrenal Fatigue

    If you’re feeling tired, run-down and on the way to burnout, then this episode is for you! I answer the questions: What is Adrenal Fatigue What are the Symptoms, and What Simple, Natural Remedies Can I Use? This is such an important topic because so many of us are going around in an exhausted daze […]

  • 39 \ 6 Great Health Books To Inspire You On Your Wellness Journey

    Hi!   Do you love reading like me? I have 6 amazing books to share with you that will inspire you on your journey to up-level your health and wellness and find more energy, balance and joy. Ranging from topics such as plant-based nutrition, gut health, stress management, sleep hacks and more, there’s something here […]

  • 38 \ Why Knowing Yourself Better Can Help You With Your Health Goals – Personality Types and the Four Tendencies

    Hi!   In today’s episode we’re talking about personality types, and how knowing yourself better can be really helpful both in terms of self-care and also when it comes to forming new, healthier habits or letting go of old, unhelpful habits.   Such quizzes should be taken lightly, as we’re all unique and change is […]

  • 37 \ Eating Disorders And How To Journey Towards Recovery And Food Freedom Using Creativity with Niki Kent

    Hi!   In today’s episode, I’m talking with professional artist and Creative Wellness Coach, Niki Kent on the topic of Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating, and how using art, creativity and green spaces can help to turn those around.   This is also the last week to sign up for my brand new Fit & […]

  • 36 \ 3 Ways To Get More Motivation To Eat, Live and Move Better

    Hi! Today we’re talking about motivation. Lack of motivation is second only to lack of willpower when it comes to reasons that women give for not being able to stick to their health and wellness goals over the long term. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 simple ways you can get more motivation.   And […]

  • 35 \ Fancy A Fresh Start? Check Out These 7 Quick Ideas!

    Hi! Are you a fresh start junkie like me? I love to think of Easter as my time for a fresh start when it comes to my health and wellness. It’s the perfect time of year!   If you’re also looking for a fresh start, then check out my 7 quick and easy ideas for […]

  • 34 \ How To Cut Down On Sugar In 10 Simple Steps

    Hi! Today I’m talking about sugar: what it’s doing to your body, where it’s creeping into your diet, how much we should be aiming for, and then ten tips for how to reduce your sugar intake.   This is such an important topic because eating too much sugar is behind so many of today’s chronic […]

  • 33 \ Why Should We Look After Our Bodies As Christians? Finding The Why Behind Faith-Based Health and Wellness.

    Hi!   In today’s episode, I’m talking about why should we, as Christians, be looking after our bodies? Why does our physical health matter? This is such an important topic because understanding our ‘why’ behind all that we do when it comes to health and wellness will keep us going when things get a bit […]

  • 32 \ Is Chocolate Really Good For You? Cacao and the History of Easter Eggs

      Hi friend! I don’t know about you but it seems to me that Easter is fast becoming, if it hasn’t already become, the chocolate holiday. At least that’s the impression you get when you walk into any supermarket at the time I’m recording this episode.   Whole aisles are dedicated to chocolate eggs of […]

  • 31 \ Picky Eaters, Mediterranean Diet, Building Healthy Habits and Why You Should Invest In Health Coaching Today! Interview with Dr Orlena Kerek

    Hi!   Today on the podcast I’m chatting with Dr Orlena Kerek. Dr Orlena trained as a pediatric doctor in the UK. She now works as a health coach, teaching busy women to lead their most healthy life in a way they love, so they can feel amazing, lead a long life and teach their […]

  • 30 \ Why Taking Up Running Might Massively Change Your Life

    Hi friend! This podcast is for you, even if you don’t consider yourself (yet) a runner! Not only do I talk about the amazing health benefits of running, but I also share some interesting facts about how, as a species, we’re literally born to run, and also about the history of women’s running in particular. […]

  • 29 \ Reporting Back On The Wonderful Wellness Reset Weekend

    Hi! I’m still on Cloud 9 after an amazing time leading my very first Wellness Reset Weekend this past weekend! Many of you have been curious to know how it went, so in today’s episode, I’m sharing a snapshot of what went on, the kinds of topics we discussed, the overall plan of the weekend […]

  • 28 \ Introducing Six Of My Favourite Healthy Foods!

    Hi! Today I’m sharing six of my all-time, favourite, healthy foods! These six foods are a regular part of our weekly meals, and they’re all bursting with vitamins, minerals, fibre and amazing health benefits. Find out which six foods I’m sharing today, and let me know if you agree 🙂 Check out the show notes […]

  • 27 \ Intermittent Fasting: The Spiritual and Health Benefits of Periodic Fasting and Time Restricted Eating

    Hi There!   You may have heard of the term Intermittent Fasting. It’s very popular in the health and wellness world at the moment, but it can also be a little confusing. In today’s episode, I talk about both the spiritual and the health benefits of Periodic Fasting. I hope to answer many of your questions about […]

  • 26 \ Pancakes, Fasting, and 7 Things You Could Give Up For Lent

    What is pancake day all about? Why do Christians fast during Lent? And what kinds of things could I be fasting from or giving up in the 40 days up to Easter?   In this week’s episode, we have a bit of a look back at church history, as well as encouragement not to give […]

  • 25 \ The Importance Of Immune Health with April Likins

    Hey Friend!   Are you looking after your immune health?   Our modern life, whether that’s through the foods we’re eating, or not eating, or the toxins we’re exposed to, or our high levels of chronic stress together with not enough hours of quality sleep, is all contributing to our immune systems just not being […]

  • 24 \ 3 Steps To Building More Willpower Around Food

    Hey Friend! Do you struggle with willpower when it comes to tempting foods or habits that you know are unhelpful? You’re not alone! And there are reasons why it’s so hard. But the good news is that willpower is not something that you either have or you don’t have. In this episode I talk about […]

  • 23 \ How To Fit In Regular Rest, Reconnection and Reflection

    Hi! Today we’re talking about the 3 ‘R’s. Not the ones at school, but ‘Rest, Reconnecting with God and Reflection’. (And Planning, but that doesn’t start with an R sadly!)   I talk about why each one is so important, and I give you tips on how to fit them into your life on a […]

  • 22 \ How To Find More Time To Be Healthy

    Hi there! The number one reason women give me for why they’re struggling with their health and wellness is not having enough TIME! We’re just too busy. But then, if we’re not careful to fit in time for healthy eating, exercise and all the other pillars of good health, then we’re on a downward spiral […]

  • 21 \ Improve Your Digestive Health In 10 Simple Steps

    Hey Friend!   Today we’re answering a question from one of the lovely ladies inside my Healthier Life Community Facebook Group. She asked about how she could improve her digestive health. This is a topic I’m a big fan of, partly because of my own history with IBS. We’re going to be talking about what […]

  • 20 \ Are Beans Good For You?

    Hi there! One of the foundational topics I cover with my clients is nutrition, and so today I thought I’d do an episode all about a particular kind of food that people love to hate, and often avoid, but is actually packed full of nutrition and really, really good for you. And that’s BEANS! Why […]

  • 19 \ 5 Expert Tips For Building Healthy Habits and Morning Routines – Interview with Daniela Ullmann

    Hi! This is our last in our 3-part series on setting healthy habits. Today I’m interviewing my dear friend, fellow health coach and motivational speaker, Daniela Ullmann. Daniela is sharing her top 5 tips for setting up healthy habits for the year ahead, and we also touch on the importance of morning routines. Daniela’s got […]

  • 18 \ 6 Easy Hacks For Creating Habits That Stick

    Happy New Year! I’m sure you’ve thought about some new goals for the year ahead. But what’s the secret to actually achieving your health and wellness goals? Answer: creating habits that stick. Following on from the last episode on Understanding Your Why and Setting SMART Goals, the next step is to Create Healthy Habits. But […]

  • 17 \ Why New Years Resolutions Don’t Work and What You Can Do Instead!

    If you’re anything like me, you love fresh starts and are already making plans for 2022. Perhaps you’re wondering what your New Year’s Resolutions should be. But stop!! New Year’s Resolutions don’t actually work! Why? I give you 3 reasons inside today’s episode, and then give you clear, actionable tips for how you can turn […]

  • 16 \ How To Bring Christ Back Into Christmas

    Happy Christmas 2021!   Just a quick episode talking about my own experience of celebrating Christmas in a place where the 25th was a normal, working day, and some tips on how to avoid the commercialism and secularization of Christmas in today’s Western culture.   If you’d like to give my feedback and suggestions for […]

  • 15 \ 5 Simple Ways To Prioritise Self-Care In Your Life Right Away

    Self-care isn’t self-ish! If you struggle to find time for yourself, if you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or you feel you’re on your way to burn-out, then listen to this episode right now! I give you 5 simple tips you can do right away to get some moments of self-care planned into your busy schedule. You […]

  • 14 \ Intuitive Eating, Body Image and Food Freedom with Victoria Yates

    Do you find yourself obsessing over food, or worrying about calories? Are you fed up with diet culture and want to try a different, more gentle approach?   In my interview with Victoria Yates, we talk about what intuitive eating is all about, and how we can start applying it to our relationship with food. […]

  • 13 \ 5 Tips To Better Sleep – How A Lack of Sleep Affects Our Health And What We Can Do About It

    Are you struggling with sleep? Why is sleep so important anyway? How is lack of sleep affecting our relationship with God and our ability to live into our God-given purpose? In this episode, I’m sharing my top 5 tips for massively improved sleep that will impact your life in so many ways for the better. […]

  • 12 \ Cultivating Thankfulness – How To Be A More Grateful Person

    Happy Thanksgiving to all my US listeners!   In today’s show, I talk about how cultivating more thankfulness and gratitude in our lives can be so beneficial for our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. I share my own story of a traumatic event that helped me find gratitude in my life, and I share […]

  • 11 \ How To Stay Healthy (And Happy!) Over The Holidays

    Hi there!   The holiday season will soon be upon us. Is this a time of year that causes you more stress than joy? Do you find it hard to stick to your healthy eating habits or your exercise routine? Do you find yourself getting run down because your immune system’s not working optimally? Do […]

  • 10 \ Reduce Stress And Overwhelm With Christian Mindfulness – Interview With Corinne Hagan

    Hey friend!   Today’s episode is an interview with my friend, Corinne Hagan on the topic of Christian Mindfulness. In our busy, overloaded, stress-driven world, this is a subject that is hugely relevant. You might have heard of mindfulness, and might even have a mindfulness app on your phone, but perhaps you’re wondering how mindfulness […]

  • 09 \ 5 Reasons You‘ll Want To Become A Meal Planning Ninja!

    Hi there!   Are you a meal pantser? Here are 5 great reasons why you might want to become a meal planning ninja instead. I’m also super excited to tell you about my FREE 5-day Meal Planning Challenge that’s coming up Nov 5th-12th. Sign up here bit.ly/5dayMPC to join us!   If you’re listening to […]

  • 08 \ 4 Great Reasons and 2 Easy Tips For Going More Plant-Based With Your Diet

    Hey friend!   Today I’m giving you 4 reasons why you might consider going just a little bit more plant-based (no pressure), 5 common reasons why you might be finding it hard to change, and 2 quick and easy tips to get started With climate change in the news at the moment, this episode is […]

  • 07 \ The Calorie Myth – 3 Reasons Why You Might Be Struggling With Weight Loss

    Hi there!   Today’s episode is all about weight loss. Are you struggling to lose unwanted weight?  Are you just not seeing results from the programs you’ve been following so far? Do you find yourself caught up in an endless cycle of yo-yo dieting, where you lose some and then end up just putting it […]

  • 06 \ How To Get Started With Strength Training – Interview with Bree Smith, Personal Trainer

    Today’s episode is an interview with my friend, Bree Smith.   Bree is a Faith-Based, Personal Trainer who loves to help Christian women, both locally and around the world, become stronger and more energized in order to bring great impact to all aspects of life.   We talk about: How she ended up working as […]

  • 05 \ Circle of Holistic Health Part 3: 6 Areas Where You Can Develop More ”Peace”

    Hey friend!   Today we’re talking about Peace! How to get more peace in your life – who doesn’t want that, right?   With stress reaching such epidemic proportions in our modern world, this is such a key topic. It affects our health in so many ways. In this episode, I cover 6 different areas […]

  • 04 \ Circle of Holistic Health Part 2: 6 Areas Where You Can Develop More “Joy”

    Hi there!   In today’s episode, I’m looking at the next six areas in the Circle of Holistic Health. These six areas all encompass the aspect of Joy! I give lots of great tips and ideas on how to up-level your health in each of these six areas so that you can bring more joy […]

  • 03 \ Circle of Holistic Health Part 1: 6 Areas Where You Can Develop More ”Life”

    Hi there!   In today’s episode, I’m taking a bit of a deeper dive into the idea of holistic health. Over the course of the next three episodes, we’re going to be covering 18 aspects of health and wellbeing. Why not take a few notes and give yourself a score for how you’re doing on […]

  • 02 \ My Five Podcast Pillars for a Healthier Life and Why I‘ve Chosen To Base My Show Around Them

    Hi friend! Today I’m talking about my five podcast pillars. These are the five categories I plan to base my podcast around to bring you the most value as you seek to up-level your health and find more energy, balance and joy in a life you love. I explain why I’ve chosen each of these […]

  • 01 \ Introducing the Healthier Life Podcast!

    Hi! Welcome to the very first episode of the Healthier Life Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m introducing myself and telling you a bit about my own personal health journey and why I became a Faith-based Health & Wellness Coach. I’m also sharing why God has laid it on my heart to work with Christian women […]

  • 214 | Lost Your Weight Loss Motivation? Listen to This First

    You’re not failing… you’re just tired of trying. If you’ve been doing all the “right” things—eating healthy, walking, focusing on your belly fat, trying to lose weight—yet your body seems to be fighting you every step of the way, this episode is for you. Today is a little different. Instead of teaching another strategy, I’m […]

  • What I Would Do to Boost Fat Burning Over 40, 50 or 60 (I’m 62)

    This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group – Flipping50 Insiders Instagram – @Flipping50TV […]

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    Vanishing Vulvas & Menopause: What's Really Happening with Dr. Karen Tang

    Guest links Karen Tang, MD (Instagram) Karen Tang, MD (Facebook) Karen Tang, MD (YouTube) Karen Tang, MD (LinkedIn) Karen Tang, MD (TikTok) GynoMight with Karen Tang, MD (Substack) Thrive Gynecology Books “It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told),” by Dr. Karen Tang “The New Perimenopause: An […]

  • How daylight affects your weight and metabolism – with Dr Sara Pugh

    Struggling to lose weight despite eating well and exercising? Biochemist Dr Sara Pugh joins Liz to explain why the answer may not just lie in what’s on your plate – but in how much natural daylight you’re getting. They discuss how leptin, the appetite-regulating hormone, follows our circadian rhythm and the link between light exposure, […]

  • The Best Menopause Education Class with Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan | 290

    If you have ever sat in a doctor’s office and been told your labs are normal, your stress is the problem, and maybe you should try an antidepressant — this episode is the class you never got. Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan is a hormone specialist, Amazon bestselling author, and the kind of practitioner who will […]

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    The Fertility Expert: Egg Freezing, Perimenopause & GLP-1s Explained

    If you’re thinking about egg freezing, IVF, fertility decline, perimenopause, or reproductive health, this is the conversation you need to hear before meeting with your doctor. In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen Fadal sits down with Dr. Jamie Grifo, Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at NYU Langone. Dr. Grifo helped modernize IVF […]

  • 82 – The hidden link between epilepsy and hormones

    For women living with epilepsy, times of hormonal changes can all bring unexpected changes in seizure patterns. Yet many are never told that fluctuating hormones could be playing a role. In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by women’s hormone specialist nurse Sian Rees to explore the complex relationship between epilepsy and hormones. Together […]

  • 8 Simple Reminders You Need to Hear Right Now

    Today, you’re getting exactly what you need to take back your power and make life feel a little easier.  In this solo episode, Mel shares 8 simple reminders that will help you feel stronger, calmer, and more confident.  These are the words to come back to when you need courage, perspective, and a reminder of […]

  • #248 From Prediabetes to Full-Blown Diabetes Danielle's Story

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  • Overwhelmed and exhausted? Decompress with this breathwork session from Self Space

    Is your nervous system exhausted today? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together, holding everything inside for a little bit too long? Find somewhere quiet and comfortable, and join Jodie Cariss for a little decompression session. Jodie’s a psychotherapist and the founder of Self Space, a mental health service offering straightforward access to flexible therapy. She’ll […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – Finding The Joy In Life

    On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how important it is to find the joy in life, rather than being constantly weighed down by all of the ‘shoulds’. The truth is that life is short, and we sometimes forget to enjoy the ride. Instead of taking it all so seriously, let’s remember that […]

  • PMOS Explained: How to Read the Patterns (and What You Have Missed)

    The Menopause Mastery Show | PMOS Explained: How to Read the Patterns (and What You Have Missed) | Episode 286 Solocast with Dr. Betty Murray 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show!  Could you have been living with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) for decades without knowing it?  In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty […]

  • 213 | Think all belly fat is the same? Think again.

    If you’ve been frustrated by the changes happening around your middle after 40, this episode may completely change the way you think about your health. The truth is, not all belly fat is created equal. While the fat you can pinch under your skin may bother you, there’s another type—visceral belly fat—that surrounds your organs […]

  • Welcome to Season 6 of EnRitched Menopause

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  • Frozen Shoulder, Cranky Tendons, and the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Tara Findlay, RMT (Episode 281)

    Registered massage therapist and athlete Tara Findlay nearly lost her life to fibroids, was thrown into chemical menopause, developed a “cranky” shoulder that threatened her career, and watched a long-quiet autoimmune condition roar back to life. This week, she shares how hormones, inflammation, and tissue capacity collide in midlife—and how massage, eccentric loading, “movement snacks,” […]

  • Margaret Cho on Menopause, Comedy & Finding Yourself (Replay)

    Comedy legend Margaret Cho joins us for a refreshingly honest and often hilarious conversation about her standup tour, Choligarchy and she shares why she believes laughter is one of the most powerful tools for speaking truth to power. We also dive into one of the most surprising topics of the episode: menopause. Margaret opens up […]

  • Is It ADHD or Perimenopause? | Coach Debbie White on why symptoms surface at midlife

    Is it perimenopause, or ADHD that’s been there all along? Executive function coach Debbie White — diagnosed with ADHD at midlife herself — joins Stacy London to explain why the two look so similar and how to tell them apart. Debbie’s core insight: perimenopause doesn’t cause ADHD, it reveals it. ADHD is a lifelong neurobiological […]

  • Episode 225 – Supplements And Cancer: Are We Missing Out?

    Whether it’s joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, hot flushes or anxiety, it can feel frustrating when symptoms linger long after treatment ends. For many people, supplements seem like a logical place to look for menopause support, but with endless products, conflicting advice and cupboards full of half-used bottles, how do you know what’s […]

  • Why The Fitness Industry Has Failed Women In Midlife — And What Actually Works

    This episode is sponsored by Fatty15 and AirDoctor. Fatty15 – Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness – especially as you age. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/FLIPPING50 and using code FLIPPING50 at checkout. […]

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    Endometriosis and Fibroids Don't Stop at Menopause with Dr. Karen Tang

    In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Karen Tang, a board certified gynecologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, and author of It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health But Were Never Told. This is part one of a two part conversation. Together they take […]

  • Ep. 226: Mental Health and Iron, what's the connection with Dr. Fiona Lovely

    In this rerelease of a need-to-know solo episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked yet critical pieces of the women’s health puzzle: the connection between low iron and mental health. Many women navigating perimenopause and menopause are walking around with iron deficiency or other forms of anemia, completely […]

  • Ep 535: Dr. Deb Butler on Health Solutions With Shawn & Janet Needham

    If you’ve spent years trying to lose weight in menopause but still find yourself eating when you’re not physically hungry, this episode is for you. I’ve learned that lasting weight loss isn’t about finding the perfect diet. It’s about rebuilding the connection between your brain and your body. In this conversation with Shawn and Janet […]

  • Becoming More Yourself at Midlife, Not Someone New with Jen O'Brien

    Have you ever stopped and wondered, Who am I now? Midlife has a way of prompting those questions. As our lives, priorities and responsibilities change, many of us begin to realise that the identities we've carried for years no longer feel like the right fit. In this week's episode of Take a Breath, I'm joined […]

  • 81 – The hormone confusion that’s affecting millions of women

    What’s the difference between natural and synthetic hormone treatments, and why does it matter? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by pharmacist and hormone expert Sara Hover, who has spent more than 30 years helping women understand hormone health. Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood topics in medicine: why natural, bioidentical […]

  • I Couldn't Lose Weight in Menopause Until I Changed This One Thing

    If you're doing all the "right" things trying to lose weight in menopause—eating 1,200 calories, working out every day, cutting carbs, skipping breakfast—and the scale still won't move, this episode is for you. I know exactly how frustrating that feels because I lived it. At 49, I was doing two-a-day workouts, teaching multiple spin classes […]

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    Belly Fat 101: The 5 Simple Habits That Changed Everything

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  • How to Master Any Conversation, Communicate With Confidence, and Deal With Difficult People

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  • Are you ditching your values to fit in? Todd Rose on avoiding peer pressure

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  • 7 ways to soften lines without injectables

    If the lines around your mouth and chin area have got deeper in midlife, it may have given your self-confidence a bit of a knock. Liz explains how these so-called ‘marionette lines’ often become more noticeable in our 40s and 50s, and shares ways to support firmer, healthier skin without resorting to invasive treatments. Plus: […]

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    Introducing Family Lore

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  • 216 Why Perimenopause Might Be the Perfect Time to Try Psilocybin

    🔥 The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy is here — my guide mapping 12 different approaches to hormone therapy, built from 250+ practitioner interviews and six years of research. $47 until July 15th, then $97. 👉 The Hot Truth Eve Simonsen is a certified psilocybin facilitator and microdosing guide based in the US. We get […]

  • 212 | Why You Know How to Lose Weight but Still Can't Stay Consistent

    If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do… I just can’t seem to stay consistent,” this episode is for you. So many women believe their struggle to lose weight is about finding the perfect meal plan. But what if the real battle isn’t in the kitchen—it’s in your mind? In this episode, I’m sharing […]

  • 3 Workout Studies Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Know

    This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group – Flipping50 Insiders Instagram – @Flipping50TV […]

  • Episode 34: DEMANDING HORMONAL ACCESS & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE FOR ALL WITH Moji Alawode-El & Lizz Winstead

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  • Ep #199: Gut Health, Insulin & Hormones with Dr. Cassie Smith, MD

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  • 6 foods to prioritise on weight loss jabs – with Dr Federica Amati

    While GLP-1 weight loss medications can be transformative for people living with obesity or type 2 diabetes, eating less means every bite needs to work harder. Medical scientist and nutritionist Dr Federica Amati joins Liz to explain why these medications make good nutrition more important than ever. They discuss how weight-loss jabs affect appetite and […]

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Join experienced Health and Wellness Coach, Catherine Shelton, as she discusses all things perimenopause. Diving into what’s going on with your hormones, Catherine addresses many of the common symptoms of menopause, such as weight gain, mood swings, lack of sleep, night sweats and hot flushes/flashes. Catherine shares her top tips and strategies to inspire, inform […]

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