Episode 145: Confessions Of A Wellbeing Coach

Perimenopause can make even the most health-literate woman feel like she has lost the plot and that’s before the hot flush hits mid-choir while everyone else is wrapped in scarves. Julie is away this week, so Catherine climbs under a blanket “recording studio” and turns the mic into a mini therapy session: the confessions of a wellbeing coach who thought she would breeze through the menopause transition because she eats well, trains hard and teaches others to do the same.

We get real about the symptoms and the stories we attach to them: the myth that lifestyle alone guarantees a symptom-free perimenopause, the pressure to be “the perfect advert” for wellness, and the awkward truth that HRT and healthy habits are not enemies. Catherine shares what it feels like when joints ache, brain fog creeps in, and you have to swallow the humbling lesson that being active does not make you superhuman.

From injuries and plantar fasciitis to pelvic floor dysfunction, we dig into why asking for expert help is not weakness and how personalised support can actually deepen your skill as a coach. There’s also a brilliant, slightly mortifying moment where a breathwork teacher forgets to breathe during sled pushes, plus a thoughtful exploration of midlife body composition, visceral fat, strength training, protein, sleep, stress management and the challenge of chasing goals without hating your body.

If you’ve ever felt the tug of diet culture, the sting of “should”, or the fear that you’re failing because your body is changing, you’ll feel seen here. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review, then come tell us your own confession or biggest takeaway in our socials and free Facebook group.

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