Menopause - The Real Deal

Turning the Tipping Point: Brenda Winkle On Redefining Your Path Through Menopause

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I sit down with leadership guide, Brenda Winkle to discuss the moment when she reached a tipping point that could no longer be ignored, a medical crisis that finally forced her to listen to her body after years of being dismissed by the medical community. 

We explore how perimenopause and menopause can feel like the moment the mask finally slips, revealing a deep urge for high-functioning, empathic women to stop shrinking and instead start building meaningful impact and community. 

Brenda shares how this stage of life doesn't have to be something you simply push through. It can be a powerful turning point where you learn to trust your intuition, manage nervous system overload, and reclaim your energy. Whether you are navigating a late ADHD diagnosis or feeling exhausted by the weight of lifelong caretaking, this conversation offers a roadmap to honouring your own needs and celebrating the fierce, unapologetic woman inside.

Brenda Reveals

  • How perimenopause often acts as a "loudspeaker" for ADHD or ADHD-type traits
  • Why this stage of life frequently triggers a deep urge for high-functioning, empathic women to stop people-pleasing or "shrinking" and instead focus on creating meaningful impact.
  • Why women often experience a "tipping point" where symptoms can no longer be ignored
  • How these symptoms are frequently mislabeled by medical professionals as mere "stress" or "anxiety".
  • How the body carries a "somatic load" of accumulated stress and suppressed emotions that must be discharged

    • BEST MOMENTS

    "Perimenopause can feel like the moment the mask finally slips."

    "Your intuition will never lead you astray. A lot of us just have been taught we can't trust it."

    "If we are pouring from empty cups, we are pouring from resentment, overwhelm, depletion, and fatigue."

    "Healing is not linear, it is not a box that we can check off... it’s like I have integrated my experience and I know that as I continue to evolve, this may come back up again."

    GUEST LINKS

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    WEBSITE: https://www.brendawinkle.com/ 

    INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/brendawinkle/

    FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/brenda.winkle.empowerment

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendawinkle/ 

    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