In this episode, we’re talking about strength - not weight, not size, but pure, functional strength. Because let’s be honest, we can spend way too much time worrying about one and not nearly enough about the other!

Strength is vital at any age, but as we hit midlife and beyond, it becomes essential. It boosts confidence, protects our bones, and keeps us active for longer. After all, what’s the point of making it to 90 if you’re too frail to enjoy it?

To explore this, I’m joined by the brilliant Christien Bird, a familiar voice on The Happy Menopause podcast. A women’s health physiotherapist with a passion for strength, Christien is in her early 60s, represents Team GB in triathlon for her age group, and has just signed up for an Ironman challenge - because she loves pushing herself! If anyone can inspire us to embrace strength, it’s her.

Together, we discuss:

- The barriers holding women back from exercise – and when they start

- Why strength is so important in midlife

- How it plays a key role in avoiding frailty

- Three different exercise personas - find out which one you are!

- Practical tips for getting started, even if you’re feeling shy

Tune in for an inspiring and empowering conversation that will change the way you think about strength!

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Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my latest book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish.

Weight loss can feel like an uphill battle for us midlife women. What worked before no longer seems effective, and that’s often due to a slowing metabolism. Years of yoyo dieting may have played a role, but this shift is also a natural part of this life stage. If your body is stuck in fat-storage mode, no amount of eating less will bring the results you’re after.

But there’s hope! In this episode, I’m joined by Petronella Ravenshear, nutritionist and author of The Human Being Diet. She shares her simple yet clever approach to resetting your metabolism and escaping the frustrating plateau.

We cover:

• How your metabolism really works
• The crucial role of diet in influencing metabolism
• Why crash diets are counterproductive
• Why intermittent fasting might not suit everyone
• Tips to prevent weight regain
• What makes The Human Being Diet so effective

Petronella’s advice is packed with insights and practical tips. It’s reassuring to know there’s a way forward - one that helps you achieve sustainable weight loss while embracing a new, healthier lifestyle through midlife and beyond. Trust me, the benefits will ripple through every aspect of your life!

If you enjoy The Happy Menopause, please spread the word to your friends and family. Don’t forget to hit follow or subscribe on your favourite platform to ensure you never miss an episode. Your support helps the podcast reach more women, because every woman deserves a happy menopause.

Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest.

For ad-free listening, bonus episodes, a monthly live nutrion Q&A and a whole host of other exclusive content, join The Happy Menopause Club for just £6 per month.

Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my latest book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish.

Feeling a little apprehensive about the festive season? It’s not just one day, is it? The celebrations seem to start in early December and go on... and on. Your calendar fills up fast – often with events you’re not even excited about!

And let’s face it, most of these involve endless food and drink, which can take a toll on your waistline, sleep, and overall wellbeing in just a few weeks.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m sharing some of my best tips and tricks to help you keep on track, so that you sail through the festive season, without piling on the pounds, disrupting your sleep or triggering those pesky hot flushes.

Tune in for all my best advice on navigating parties; smart buffet choices; surviving Christmas dinner; mindful indulgence, and hangover hacks. This episode really is a must to help you cope with the festive season!

This is the third in a series of three podcasts designed to support you through the challenges of the festive season. Check out the other episodes Pause, Stretch, Breathe: 2-Minute Yoga Tips for a Calmer Christmas, and The Overworked Woman's Guide to a Stress-Free Christmas. That way you'll get the full package of support!

If you’re a fan of The Happy Menopause, please tell your friends and family about it, and make sure you click the follow or subscribe button on whichever platform you listen on to make sure you never miss an episode. It really does make a huge difference to the algorithms which influence the visibility of the podcast, so that more women can find the show. After all, every woman deserves to have a happy menopause.

Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest.

For ad-free listening, bonus episodes, a monthly live nutrion Q&A and a whole host of other exclusive content, join The Happy Menopause Club for just £6 per month.

Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my latest book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish.