The Menopause Coach
Making menopause mainstream: Helping you to improve your menopause health and reclaim who YOU are without the menopause taking over!
Episodes
What if the reason you feel behind or depleted isn’t poor time management - but the invisible load of perimenopause, menopause and modern life?
We’re often told that everyone has the same 24 hours in a day - but for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this episode, Adele unpacks the reality of cognitive load, hormonal change, emotional labour and the competing demands of midlife...
What changes when women in perimenopause and menopause feel truly heard, informed and supported - rather than dismissed or misunderstood?
In this episode, Adele's joined by Rebecca Barr for an open, thoughtful conversation centred on the real, lived experience of perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explore the gaps in understanding, the emotional and physical shifts women navigate, and why so many are craving deeper, more h...
Brain fog is one of the most talked-about - and misunderstood - experiences of perimenopause and menopause.
In this episode, Adele unpacks the latest research showing how hormonal shifts create real, measurable changes in the brain, why memory, focus and word-finding can suddenly feel harder, and crucially, what this means for you. You’ll discover why you’re not going mad, why this phase is temporary, and how to support your brain ...
What if the exhaustion you’re feeling in menopause isn’t burnout from doing too much, but a nervous system under chronic stress that’s been overlooked for years?
Menopause burnout is real - and it’s not just about hormones or willpower. In this episode, we explore the cortisol blind spot that so many women in perimenopause and menopause are experiencing but rarely have explained to them. Through a psychology-informed lens, we unpac...
What if hormone replacement therapy isn’t right for you - or simply isn’t the path you want to take - what options do you really have?
HRT can be life-changing for many women, but it isn’t the right choice for everyone - and that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. In this episode, we explore menopause without HRT, unpacking evidence-based alternatives, lifestyle foundations and supportive approaches that can genuinely help when ho...
What happens when women stop waiting, start asking questions, and choose healthcare that truly listens to them?
Something powerful is shifting in women’s healthcare - especially for those navigating perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, we explore the growing move towards informed, values-led care, where women are no longer willing to be dismissed, delayed or told to “just cope”. Through an honest conversation about autonom...
What if creating your vision for the year ahead didn’t feel overwhelming, but instead brought a sense of calm, clarity and self-trust?
As we step into a new year, many women in perimenopause and menopause feel pressure to set goals, make plans and “have it all figured out”. In this episode, we gently shift away from hustle and overwhelm and explore how to design a vision for 2026 that feels embodied, values-led and supportiv...
In this heartfelt Christmas episode, Adele Johnston addresses the emotional complexities many women face during the holiday season. She emphasises the importance of self-care and recognising the emotional labour involved in holding space for others. Adele encourages listeners to prioritise their own needs and feelings, reminding them that it's okay to take a step back and reclaim their time and energy. The episode serves as a gentl...
Why does food feel so much louder, heavier and more emotional during perimenopause and menopause - especially at times of celebration?
Food isn’t just food during perimenopause — it can carry guilt, anxiety, nostalgia and shame, all wrapped up in hormonal change and nervous system overload. In this episode, we gently unpack the unspoken relationship many women have with food during menopause, why festive and celebratory eating can ...
In this conversation, Adele Johnston and Maeve Hanan explore the intricate relationship between menopause, food, and self-acceptance. They discuss how hormonal changes during menopause can affect appetite and emotional connections to food, emphasising the importance of self compassion and understanding food freedom.
Maeve shares insights on the societal pressures women face regarding body image and the need for a kinder, more respe...
Being health anxious about the symptoms you're experiencing is normal, is it dementia or is it some brain fog?
In this episode, Adele figures out some of the differences in symptoms between the two and how you can differentiate them.
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Are you finding that you're snapping at any and everything? Maybe you feel like you're going down a spiral.
In this episode, Adele explains why you might be experiencing that due to menopause and how to manage those symptoms more effectively to make your life more fulfilling.
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Menopause healthcare in the UK still isn't good enough and it needs to get better.
In the past week, Adele has spoken to numerous women about their menopausal health and some of the major pitfalls of our healthcare system, today she's here to explain her findings.
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Medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and more have been popular in the media in recent years, but how can they affect menopause?
In this episode, Adele unpacks the truth behind the buzz surrounding GLP-1 medications. Are they really miracle weight loss drugs for those in menopause?
Nauck, M. A., Quast, D. R., Wefers, J., & Meier, J. J. (2021). GLP-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of type 2 diabetes – state-of-the-art. Mole...
Do you feel as if you can't stay on task and burnout more frequently than people around you?
In this episode, Adele explains the feeling of ADHD in Perimenopause and how their effects intertwine with one another, when you can't mask it anymore, what can you do?
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If you feel like you're beginning peri-menopause, you might ask the question, when will my periods change?
In this episode, Adele explains that it's different for many people but there are signs to help you pinpoint when your periods will really change.
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How has our understanding of menopause evolved over time? Even going back 200 years?
In this episode, Adele explains how menopause was first brought to the public eye and how the research into it has sped up over the years, hopefully speeding up even further in the future.
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Appiah D, Nwabuo CC, Ebong IA, Wellons MF, Winters SJ. Trends in Age at Natural Menopause and Reproductive Life Span Among US Women, 1959-2018. JAMA....
New research about hormones and mental health has emerged, so Adele wants to discuss how this may relate to you.
Whether it be anxiety or other mental or physical symptoms, you deserve to know what's happening to you and why, Adele talks you through that today.
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Are you keeping track of your healthy sleep and your diet?
Along with those, there are many reasons why you might need to keep an eye on if you're still tired on HRT, Adele talks through them today.
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Your lifestyle affects how you deal with your menopause symptoms, your diet your sleep, everything.
Today, Adele discusses how a lifestyle change can be the medicine that you need in your journey.
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