Menopause - The Real Deal

Beyond the Scale: Protecting Your Bone Density and Body Composition in Menopause


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Have you ever felt like your body is rewriting its own rules without your permission? 

Today’s episode isn't just about hot flashes and sleepless nights. It’s about reclaiming your strength and confidence. Today I’m joined by the amazing Kym, a health and fitness expert, who’s here to unpack the many ways in which you can take back control of your body, your weight and your health, no matter what stage of life you’re in.

We also talk about the impact that menopause can have upon our wellbeing, our confidence, and our body composition. If you’re struggling to reconcile the body you’ve got with the body you’d like, then this week’s show is definitely for you.

Kym Reveals

  • Standard training and diet advice tailored for younger bodies often fail to support the unique hormonal needs of women navigating menopause.
  • Beyond the commonly discussed hot flashes, fluctuating hormone levels significantly impact tendon strength, soft tissue recovery, and emotional resilience.
  • There remains a significant shortage of comprehensive education for personal trainers and health professionals regarding the physiological realities of menopause.
  • Body-identical, plant-based HRT offers a nuanced approach to managing changes, yet awareness and ease of access remain major hurdles for many women.
  • BEST MOMENTS

    “Women are losing performance that they'd worked years to build and being told that their efforts were either attitude or 'eat less or work harder, train harder'"

    “You can train as a twenty-year-old, but your body's not the same”

    “Your periods, your cycles are different now, and as women back then, we would all just push through."

    “There's always something new popping up, it's the changes. Those wonderful ladies that went before me, they are right. Absolutely."

    EPISODE RESOURCES

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    HOST BIO

    Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. 

    A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space.


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    Menopause - The Real DealBy Michelle Rowlinson