In this video, I share an excerpt from my book Life After Menopause, focusing on the final “E” in the EMBRACE protocol - Elimination - and why gut and microbiome health becomes so important after menopause. 

Your gut's role is far more than just digestion. It influences inflammation, immunity, nutrient absorption, hormone balance, weight, mood and brain health. Hormonal changes after menopause, combined with years of diet, stress and medications, can significantly affect the gut microbiome, with wide ranging effects on how we age.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• what the gut microbiome is and why it’s often called the “second brain”
• how menopause affects gut health, hormone metabolism and the gut–brain axis
• simple, practical ways to support your microbiome through diet and lifestyle

I also explain when lifestyle changes aren’t enough and why testing can provide clarity. Towards the end of the video, you'll learn about our new Microbiome Explorer test, an advanced gut microbiome test using metagenomic sequencing to show not just which microbes are present, but what they are doing in the gut.

This episode is based on an excerpt from Life After Menopause; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/life-after-menopause.

If you’d like more information about Microbiome Explorer or working with us, please get in touch - https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by emotional and disordered eating specialist Lisa Unger for an honest look at the rise of weight loss injections and the impact they can have. We explore how weight, food and wellbeing are deeply tied to our emotions, self esteem and body image.

Lisa explains why medications like Ozempic can help some people, especially those with Type 2 diabetes, yet rarely create lasting change unless we also address the underlying drivers of our eating behaviours.

We touch on the emotional layers that so often sit beneath overeating, why focusing only on food keeps us stuck, and how nurturing body esteem, self trust and emotional resilience leads to sustainable, long term change.

Find out more about Lisa here; https://lisaunger.co.uk

When we start experiencing common symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, hair loss or temperature changes, and we're in our 40's or 50's, chances are we're going to be told it's menopause and offered HRT.

But these symptoms are identical to those associated with low thyroid hormones. This could mean that it might not be your sex hormones that are out of balance, it might be your thyroid. And you could be on the wrong treatment.

In this episode, I break down the key overlaps, explain why thyroid problems are often underdiagnosed, and show you how the right testing can reveal the real cause of your symptoms and get you on the right treatment and/or protocol to relieve your symptoms.

Contact us if you'd like more information on our testing and support services; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

In this inspiring and honest conversation, I’m joined by the fabulous Nicky Hambleton-Jones. She's a personal stylist, TV presenter, author, and the iconic face behind 10 Years Younger and Drop-A-Decade.

We go far beyond fashion to talk about confidence, ageing, and how personal style can become a powerful tool for reinvention, especially after 50. Nicky opens up about the highs and lows of her career, including the moment she was dropped from her hit show and how, in her own words, “clothes saved me.”

We also dive into her new book, Bolder Not Older, a bold call-to-arms for women to reclaim their visibility, voice, and vibrancy - no matter their age. We discuss the “invisibility issue” so many women feel in midlife, how image isn’t just about appearance but about confidence and opportunity, and why there are no rules after 50.

Plus, Nicky shares her go-to style tips for colour confidence and the three things every woman over 50 should be doing to look and feel amazing.

Whether you’re navigating your 40s, 50s, or beyond, get inspired to feel more seen, more stylish, and more confident than ever.

Relationship breakdowns can feel especially overwhelming in midlife, just as life is shifting in so many other ways. And it can really affect your health.

So I caught up with Sara Davison, also known as The Divorce Coach, about why this stage of life often brings relationship challenges to the surface, and how to move through it with strength and clarity.

🌟 In this conversation, we explore:

• Why relationship struggles are so common during midlife
• The unique impact of divorce on women at this life stage
• Sara’s 4 keys to surviving divorce 
• Practical tools to help you heal, rebuild and grow
• How to rediscover your identity and create a life you love, on your terms

Sara shares wisdom from her own journey and her work with thousands of women worldwide, offering hope, support and a clear path forward.

Whether you're going through a breakup, feeling lost in your relationship, or just ready to reconnect with yourself, this episode is for you.

More about Sara here; https://www.saradavison.com
Get in touch for help for health issues here; https://happyhormonesforlife.com

Tired of diets that leave you hungry, stressed, or obsessing over every bite? This week, I"m speaking with weight loss expert Joe Hoye about why so many women—especially in midlife—have struggled with dieting for decades, and how it's shaped their relationship with food.

From early Weight Watchers points to fearing carbs, we talk about how diet culture gets embedded young and why it’s time to rethink it all. This episode is full of practical advice for anyone who wants to feel better in their body without giving up the foods they love. Whether you're on weight loss medication or just looking for a more balanced, realistic approach, Joe shares insights on fuelling your body properly, eating more (not less), and making movement work for you—not punish you.

We also explore the deeper mindset shifts that help create long-term change, including how to rewrite your identity and let go of guilt around food. If you’re done with extremes and just want to feel strong, nourished, and human—this one’s for you!

Find out more about Joe here; https://hoyefit.com

Contact us for more info about how we can help you with testing and 1-1 support; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

Buy the book Life After Menopause; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/life-after-menopause

Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are rapidly rising in popularity—not just among those managing type 2 diabetes, but also among people seeking significant weight loss. Once intended purely for blood sugar control, these weekly injections have now become a go-to solution for weight management, with some reports suggesting that 1 in 10 women in the UK are currently using them.

But are they the game-changer they're claimed to be? While these medications offer real hope to those struggling with obesity or diabetes, there’s still a lot to unpack. Are they truly safe? What are the potential downsides? And what should you be aware of if you're already using them—or considering it?

In this episode, I explore:
✔️ How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work
✔️ What to expect if you're on one of these jabs
✔️ Common side effects and potential health risks
✔️ The importance of nutrition, movement and mindset to minimise risks and get the best results
✔️ How to naturally stimulate your GLP-1 hormones through diet and lifestyle

Whether you're on the jabs or not, if you're looking for support do contact us for more info; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

We’re all aware of the physical benefits of being in and around water, especially cold water (I write about it in my book Life After Menopause). 

But in today’s interview, we explore its profound impact on emotional wellbeing too.

After experiencing immense pain and deep grief, Emma Simpson found herself feeling lost, disconnected, and adrift. Drawn instinctively to the water, she discovered more than just a cold embrace—she found strength, hope, and a powerful sense of connection. Through wild swimming, she not only reclaimed her own sense of purpose but also became part of a remarkable sisterhood of women, each with their own inspiring story to share.

She went on to write her first book, Breaking Waves —a heartfelt celebration of community, renewal, and the transformative power of reclaiming your own life story through writing.

You can order Emma's book here; https://amzn.eu/d/dl8xt6t

If you need help with your hormones or health, do contact us here; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

Why do so many of us battle with body criticism, and what’s really driving those triggers? Is it society’s impossible standards? Childhood experiences? Or could it be something deeper—like our emotional relationship with food and self-worth?

These questions hit close to home for countless women, but the answers aren’t always clear. To shed light on these often-overlooked struggles, I invited Amber Romaniuk, an emotional eating, digestive, and hormone expert with over 11 years of experience helping women achieve what she calls "food and body freedom."

In this episode, we unpack the complex dynamics of emotional eating and body image, revealing practical steps to heal your relationship with food and yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple Podcasts, give this a follow, and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-hormones-podcast/id1497554597

Or reach Nicki via the links below:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/happyhormonesforlife/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/happyhormonesforlife/
• Find out more about our 1-1 testing and support services here - https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact
• Take the Hormone Quiz - https://smadigital.app/happyhormonesforlife/
• Get the FREE Hormone Balancing Guide - https://happyhormonesforlife.com/free-guide/
• Register for the Happy Hormones Masterclass - https://happyhormonesforlife.com/masterclass/

Connect with Amber Romaniuk and learn more about her works:

• Website - https://amberapproved.ca/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk/

Stella Duffy is an existential psychotherapist, award-winning writer, actor, director, a campaigner for equality and diversity, and recently completed a PHD in the embodied experience of post menopause. She herself has been postmenopausal for 30 odd years following chemotherapy as a younger woman.

In this chat, we get into the deep-rooted cultural stories around menopause and ageing, including Stella’s mission to change the negativity younger women often hear about it. She challenges the idea that postmenopause is all about decline, instead seeing it as a transition into a new, thriving chapter.

Stella shares some of the amazing stories of women she researched as part of her doctorate on post menopause, showing just how varied the experience can be—some women struggle, some breeze through, and most land somewhere in between. But society tends to focus on fear and loss, making ageing seem like something to dread. Instead, she encourages us to lean into change rather than fight it. Menopause can be tough, sure, but it’s also a chance for growth, renewal, and empowerment.

Our chat is a powerful reminder that menopause isn’t the end—it’s just the next phase of an ever-evolving life. Hope you enjoy it.

Find out more about Stella's work here; https://stelladuffytherapy.co.uk/about-stella-duffy/

Or if you need support with your menopause symptoms or other health issues, contact us here; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact