Imagine if menopause wasn’t something to fear but rather an invitation to restore yourself
Menopause is a natural stage of life for women…
In this life transition there are over 30 symptoms, and they can affect how you feel about yourself, and how you work and live.
- Would it feel good to have strategies on how to sleep better as your body changes?
- Would it be comforting to get some help on how to maintain healthy sleep, nutrition and exercise as your body adjusts to the hormone changes?
- Would it be a relief to have some relaxation techniques you could use when you start to feel overwhelmed and anxious?
- Would it be helpful to have someone to talk to when your anxiety gets in the way of your day-to-day routine?
- Would it be reassuring to have someone you could check-in with every now and again so that you can still connect with your ‘old you’?
Yes? Well, in that case, I’d like to ask you this one final question…
Do you need menopause support from someone who is trained, that you can trust, and knows how confusing it can be to ride the emotional menopause rollercoaster?
It’s not your fault. It affects everyone who has an ovarian system. Your hormonal makeup is changing and your body and mind are adjusting.
The best way to manage your transition is not to fight it – it’s going to happen anyway. You could accept the invitation and use it as an opportunity to learn about yourself, become more intentional, and put supports in place so that you don’t unexpectedly find yourself in floods of tears, getting angry or losing your sh*t unnecessarily.
And while you do that you can continue to be the loving, caring person that you are, and continue to perform at work and be the professional you know you are.
Your body is continually adjusting to a new normal with a different mix and interplay of hormones. How you choose to cope with your transition will determine how positive it is for you.
During your perimenopause-menopause transition, it is important to maintain healthy sleep, diet, and exercise routines.
- Prolonged periods of poor sleep are known to increase the likelihood of weight gain, diabetes, and hypertension. Poor sleep is also linked to an increased risk of anxiety and depression.
- A poor diet can cause undigested food particles and un-metabolised oestrogen (and other hormones) to escape into your bloodstream causing inflammatory-like symptoms.
- Insufficient exercise leads to joint pain and can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and osteoporosis
Imagine enjoying your menopause journey because you know what to expect AND you know how you can support yourself through the process because you have:
- identified routines and strategies to support yourself daily, weekly and monthly
- a range of stress management strategies to keep stress levels low
- a variety of healthy meals to choose from, to maintain gut health
- learned when your emotions are preparing for an outburst
If you’re reading this and identified that some external, trained, unbiased career, relationship, and sleep support would be helpful, then that’s where I come in. The approach I have developed for menopausal career women combines the research, my experience and what clients have shared with me from working with them.
1 in 4 women in paid employment are likely to experience difficulties associated with menopausal symptoms at work.
Griffiths et al. Maturitas (2013) 76(2): 155-159
Don’t let the menopause transition be the reason you live a smaller life.
There is growing research to show that you can improve your menopause experience with enough sleep, healthy diet and exercise. Because of my corporate background, combined with my sleep, therapy, menopause training, I can help you develop a practical plan that motivates and helps you achieve that.
Determine which menopausal symptoms you are experiencing
There are over 30 symptoms and depending on your work and out-of-work needs, some might need addressing earlier rather than later.
Stress reduction strategies to minimise stressors.
Stress is your biggest challenge as you navigate your menopause journey. It is directly linked to outbursts and weight gain.
Develop a plan to minimise the impacts of menopause.
Planning for your symptoms and situations helps to give you confidence and minimise the impact of your menopausal symptoms.
If you’re in your late 30’s, 40’s or 50’s and experiencing some or many of these symptoms, it’s likely you are perimenopausal.
Book a Menopause Coaching Call to help you navigate what you are experiencing.
- Difficulty concentrating
- Dizzy spells
- Irritability
- Panic attacks
- Mood swings
- Decreased libido
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Memory lapses
- Weight gain
- Bloating
- Stress incontinence
- Brittle nails
- Allergies
- Irregular heartbeat
- Body odour changes
- Hair loss
- Joint pain
- Digestive problems
- Tinnitus
- Electric shocks
- Muscle tension
- Gum problems
- Tingling extremities
- Itchy skin
- Joint pain
- Digestive problems
- Tinnitus
- Electric shocks
- Muscle tension
- Gum problems
- Tingling extremities
- Itchy skin
There is no need to problem-solve this on your own.
Many women experiencing the menopause transition feel so much better after speaking to someone who understands their situation, who is trained and has been there, because they leave the conversation:
- feeling heard and understood
- much clearer about how they can effectively navigate this time in their life without risking their career, family or important relationships
- much clearer about how they can effectively navigate this time in their life without risking their career, family or important relationships
I know you don’t need lots of conversation about what you are experiencing. What you do need is someone with real knowledge to help you formulate a plan so that you can minimise the impacts of your menopause transition and continue to thrive.
Book in with Martine to find out how you can better manage your menopause transition, so you can thrive through it.
Together we can co-create a plan that addresses your concerns with actionable, practical strategies.
Menopause Coaching Call $AU295
Come away with clarity and with a proper plan around…
- Your sleep
- Managing energy levels
- Mental & Emotional health
- Interpersonal relationships
- Career planning
- Exercising
FAQ’s
I have combined my menopause training, with my specialist skills in sleep and anxiety to support working women as they start to experience the menopausal journey.
Absolutely! Anxiety is your body’s way of communicating with you. Many women experiencing menopausal symptoms experience heightened levels of anxiety for no apparent reason. I am uniquely placed to help you with my specialist anxiety training to help you continue to perform at work and enjoy rewarding relationships.
This session is intended to focus on your menopause experience and the symptoms you are experiencing as a result. If you are looking for accountability or strategies, then this is the session for you. If you are looking to address issues that may be contributing to your menopause experience, then a series of regular therapy sessions may be more suitable to address both.
Absolutely! Insomnia is a reflection on what is happening in your body and mind. Many women experiencing menopausal symptoms experience insomnia. I am uniquely placed to help you with my specialist sleep and insomnia training because sleep hygiene is often not enough.
Yes! I can talk to you about your concerns or experiences. I can advise from the personal experience I have combined with everything I have learnt from my own investigations.
The short answer is no. I prefer to suggest food you can incorporate into your diet. However, if taking a supplement is helpful for you, I won’t stop you. However, taking supplements may mask your menopause symptoms and you may need more supplements over time.
With specialist skills and having successfully completed the Practitioners Diploma in Menopause Holistic and Wellbeing Practitioners Course, I am well positioned to help you as you transition smoothly to menopause.
