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55. Menopause, Pelvic Health & The GRACE Protocol: Mish Wright on Coaching Midlife Women with Confidence


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In this insightful episode, Jen is joined once again by women’s health educator and founder of Mishfit, Mish Wright, to explore one of the most important and often overlooked chapters in women’s health: perimenopause and menopause.

From updating her globally recognised courses to creating the practical Menopause Training Matrix and her new GRACE Protocol, Mish shares how trainers can support midlife women with clarity, empathy and confidence. She unpacks the connection between pelvic health and menopause, the early signs trainers should listen for, and how to have conversations that break stigma without creating barriers to movement.

You’ll also hear why the “lift heavy or nothing” message misses the mark, how to work inclusively with women at all fitness levels, and why self-care and taking up space are essential for both clients and trainers.

Whether you’re a seasoned pelvic health advocate or new to training midlife women, this conversation is a masterclass in blending evidence, empathy, and practical coaching tools to help your clients thrive for life.

Highlights:

  • Why 100% of women with ovaries will experience menopause and what that means for trainers
  • The ripple effect of education: empowering clients to self-advocate and seek the right care
  • Early, subtle signs of perimenopause and how to spot them in client conversations
  • The Menopause Training Matrix: symptom-based programming and client coaching tools
  • Bridging pelvic health knowledge from postpartum into menopause support
  • The GRACE Protocol for midlife women: Grit, Regulate, Accumulate, Cardio, Endurance
  • Why “lift heavy” isn’t the whole answer and how to be more inclusive with programming
  • Helping clients take up space and prioritise their own time for movement
  • How trainers can model self-care to inspire and retain clients

  • Key Takeaway:
    Supporting midlife women isn’t just about sets and reps. It’s about listening, educating, and creating training experiences that meet them where they are. When you combine foundational pelvic health knowledge with symptom-based strategies like the Menopause Training Matrix and GRACE Protocol, you empower your clients to move with confidence, longevity, and joy.

    Connect with Mish Wright:
    Instagram: @mishfit
    Website: www.mishwright.com 

    Join Mish on Menopause Training Matrix Workshop: https://go.mishwright.com/mtmworkshop

    Connect with Jen Dugard & MumSafe™:
    Instagram: @jendugard
    Website: www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

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