Show Notes
In this podcast episode, Chloe and Emma discuss one of Emma's specialities - coaching through the menopause. Emma shares her expertise in coaching women going through menopause and emphasises the importance of understanding menopause for coaches working with women. They discuss the three stages of menopause and the common symptoms associated with each stage.
**The Menopause and its Stages (00:04:01)** Emma explains what menopause is, the different stages (perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause), and the symptoms typically experienced in each stage.
**Misconceptions and Varying Experiences (00:07:25)** Chloe and Emma discuss the misconceptions and varying experiences of menopause, emphasising that every woman's experience is different and that it's important to be aware of the symptoms and provide support accordingly.
**The impact of menopause symptoms on women's lives (00:09:40)** Discussion on the various symptoms of menopause, such as mood swings, reduced sex drive, vaginal dryness, and their impact on women's lives and relationships.
**Lack of awareness about menopause (00:10:45)** Highlighting the fact that 77% of women are unaware that they are going through menopause, leading to confusion and feelings of being overwhelmed.
**Changes in body fat distribution during menopause (00:13:10)** Explanation of how the reduction in estrogen during menopause can lead to increased fat storage around the middle, the risks associated with this, and the possibility of spot reducing through hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
**Importance of diet and exercise for menopause (00:18:36)** Discussion on the quote stating that diet and exercise is the only non-controversial treatment for menopause and its importance for everyone.
**Starting small with exercise and building momentum (00:19:50)** Exploring the idea of starting with small exercise activities, such as a 10-minute walk, and how motivation follows action.
**Resistance training for menopausal women (00:21:30)** The significance of resistance training for women going through menopause, including the prevention of muscle mass and bone density loss.
**The placebo effect (00:27:48)** Discussion on the anecdotal evidence of CBD and other supplements helping with anxiety and sleep, despite limited scientific data.
**HRT and breast cancer risk (00:30:28)** Exploration of the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its potential impact on breast cancer risk.
**Supplements and dietary choices (00:34:42)** Consideration of supplements and dietary choices for women who cannot take HRT, including the potential effects of phytoestrogens and the role of placebo.
**Perception of Aging and Menopause (00:37:02)** Discussion on the negative perception of aging and menopause in the media, and the impact of positive mindset on aging.
**Impact of Positive Outlook on Health (00:38:43)** Exploration of the impact of positive mindset on health outcomes, including a study on perception of aging and cancer patients with a positive outlook.
**Challenging the Narrative on Menopause (00:42:52)** Conversation about challenging the idea of accepting menopause as a negative outcome, and the importance of self-love and taking control of one's health during this stage of life.
**The struggle of menopause (00:45:22)** Discussion about women going through menopause and feeling like there's nowhere to turn or nothing they can do.
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