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She Had ME/CFS and Perimenopause Hit at the Same Time

She Had ME/CFS and Perimenopause Hit at the Same Time

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In this episode, I sit down with Bridgette — known to everyone as Bee — for an honest, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring conversation about what happens when multiple sclerosis and perimenopause collide. Bee shares her remarkable journey from being completely bedbound to completing the Great North Run, and how lifestyle changes, community, and a refusal to give up transformed her life.We unpack the frustration of being told "you're too young" for perimenopause while already managing an MS diagnosis, and why the medical system so often fails women when two complex conditions overlap. We explore how nutrition, movement, hydration, and self-compassion became Bee's most powerful tools — and why consistency beat intensity every single time.We also talk about Bee's transition from dog groomer to menopause coach, the creation of her group coaching programme The Hive, and why she believes no woman should have to navigate menopause — or MS — without a community around her.And if you've ever struggled to say no, invest in yourself, or ask for help… this episode is for you.00:00 Introduction00:37 When MS and Perimenopause Hit at the Same Time03:00 Getting the MS Diagnosis First — and Perimenopause Being Overlooked04:25 What Support from the MS Team Actually Looked Like05:08 Disease-Modifying Treatments and the Quality of Life Cost07:26 Going Medication-Free and What Made the Difference09:11 The Psychological Impact of Chronic Illness10:00 Duvet Days, Fatigue, and Learning to Rest Without Guilt12:07 MRI Results and Where Bee Is Today13:15 The Decision to Train as a Menopause Coach15:34 From Fence-Sitting to Full Commitment16:30 Finding Fulfillment Beyond the Dog Grooming Salon20:36 Lifestyle Changes Before and During the Diploma22:16 Small, Consistent Changes That Moved the Needle23:43 From Bedbound to the Great North Run26:19 Running for MS and Menopause — Raising Money and Awareness28:00 The Power of Atmosphere, Community, and a Good Partner29:15 Building The Hive — A Group Coaching Programme31:00 Why Community at Midlife Is So Powerful32:44 What Makes the Women of a Certain Stage Diploma Stand Out36:57 What's Next — Events, Radio, and Marketing the Hell Out of It40:42 It's Okay Not to Be Okay — Invest in Yourself43:05 The NHS Mindset and Why We Struggle to Pay for Our Own Health44:28 Why the Menopause Plan Matters Whether You Take HRT or Not45:03 Hydration, Energy Protection, and Learning to Say No47:44 Closing ThoughtsConnect with Bee:LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgette-lowe-a9912869/Connect with Lauren:LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStageYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstageTwitter/X | https://x.com/LaurenChirenAbout Women of a Certain StageWe are committed to transforming the menopause experience — both for individuals and the organisations that support them. Our mission is to empower people through education, advocacy, and expert-led training, ensuring menopause is no longer a barrier to confidence, health, or career success.Find out more: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/
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