Menopause - The Real Deal

The Middle-Life Chrysalis: Finding Freedom Beyond Menopause

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We’ve been taught to view the arrival of menopause as a slow fade into the background, but what if it’s actually the moment you finally take centre stage? 

In this powerful conversation, Mel Dickinson sits down with Michelle to dismantle the myths that have left millions of women feeling invisible and powerless. This isn’t just a medical breakdown of hormones; it’s a roadmap for anyone who has ever felt like their body was becoming a stranger and wondered, "Is this just how it’s going to be?".

Focusing on hope and radical relatability, they reveal that while hormone decline is inevitable, suffering is not. From the surprising science of "belly fat" to the psychological liberation that comes when reproductive expectations are off the table, you’ll discover that you aren't "losing it" you’re evolving. 

Mel Reveals

  • Why you are likely to spend a full third of your life in a post-menopausal state
  • How menopause isn't just hot flashes; it can manifest as "frozen shoulder," ear ringing, body odour, and joint pain
  • Why female ovaries age at twice the rate of the rest of the body, meaning our endocrine systems are often in decline while our careers and personal lives are still in high gear.
  • Why there is a profound lack of funding and training which is why you must be your own best health advocate.
  • How “Belly fat" in menopause is often a biological response to oestrogen loss, and standard "diet and exercise" advice often fails because the body's internal chemistry has fundamentally changed.

    • BEST MOMENTS

    "Menopause and oestrogen decline is inevitable... but suffering through it and having to just put up with it or dismissing it as a sign of aging is not." 

    "After reproductive options are taken off the table, it's almost like medicine leaves us behind." 

    "I want to be an 80-year-old climbing that mountain, kicking ass, having a career, healthy. If I don’t implement changes today, I’m not going to be able to reach that goal." 

    "One of the reasons why so many of you feel so powerless about your hormones is because your doctor is probably not informed about this topic either." 

    GUEST LINKS

    Email

    [email protected]

    Name

    Mel Dickinson

    Business Name

    The Menopause Vitamin Company & Menopause Support Suffolk

    Websites

    www.menopausevitamincompany.co.uk

    www.menopausesupportsuffolk.co.uk

    Socials

    Instagram: @menopausevitamincoFacebook: @menopausevitamincoPinterest: @menopausevitamincoLinkedIn: Melissa Neisler Dickinson  Menopause Vitamin Company

    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