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In this episode of Menopause Unscripted, I challenge the usual end-of-year frenzy of goal-setting. Instead of rushing into new plans, new programmes, and new promises, I invite you to pause. Before you set a single new goal, there is one step that will change everything: genuine, compassionate reflection.Most women in perimenopause and menopause set goals from a place of frustration – frustration with weight gain, stubborn belly fat, low energy, poor sleep, stress, or feeling uncomfortable in their bodies. But goals built on frustration rarely last. They create short bursts of urgency that burn out quickly. In this episode, I show you why slowing down, looking back, and acknowledging everything you’ve survived, created, and improved this year is the true starting point for meaningful change.I guide you through the same Yearly Reflection process I use with my Meno-Fit clients. You’ll discover how often you dismiss your progress, overlook your resilience, and underestimate the battles you’ve quietly fought. You’ll learn why gratitude is not fluffy or optional – especially during menopause, when your brain is wired to scan for threats and negativity. Gratitude grounds you, softens your nervous system, and reminds you of the stability, support, and strength you already have.We also explore why many women struggle with consistency: not because they lack willpower, but because they set goals without understanding their deeper “why.” When you reconnect with why strength, energy, calmer hormones, or feeling good in your skin actually matters to you, your goals stop feeling like chores. They become commitments to your future self.I share my own reflections — the realities of navigating sleep with a toddler, managing hydration and nutrition, adjusting my training, caring for my health with HRT, and shaping a lifestyle that genuinely supports my well-being. You’ll hear practical examples of how small, realistic adjustments create huge momentum, rather than perfectionism or deprivation.This episode will help you walk into 2026 with clarity, not urgency. If you want the coming year to feel different – calmer, more empowered, more intentional – then this conversation is the pause you need before taking another step.Click play to listen to the full episode and discover the one practice that can transform the way you approach your goals, your health, and your next chapter in menopause.Warm wishes,Farah
In this episode of Menopause Unscripted, I challenge the usual end-of-year frenzy of goal-setting.
Instead of rushing into new plans, new programmes, and new promises, I invite you to pause.
Before you set a single new goal, there is one step that will change everything: genuine, compassionate reflection.
Most women in perimenopause and menopause set goals from a place of frustration – frustration with weight gain, stubborn belly fat, low energy, poor sleep, stress, or feeling uncomfortable in their bodies.
But goals built on frustration rarely last.
They create short bursts of urgency that burn out quickly.
In this episode, I show you why slowing down, looking back, and acknowledging everything you’ve survived, created, and improved this year is the true starting point for meaningful change.
I guide you through the same Yearly Reflection process I use with my Meno-Fit clients.
You’ll discover how often you dismiss your progress, overlook your resilience, and underestimate the battles you’ve quietly fought.
You’ll learn why gratitude is not fluffy or optional – especially during menopause, when your brain is wired to scan for threats and negativity.
Gratitude grounds you, softens your nervous system, and reminds you of the stability, support, and strength you already have.
We also explore why many women struggle with consistency: not because they lack willpower, but because they set goals without understanding their deeper “why.”
When you reconnect with why strength, energy, calmer hormones, or feeling good in your skin actually matters to you, your goals stop feeling like chores.
They become commitments to your future self.
I share my own reflections — the realities of navigating sleep with a toddler, managing hydration and nutrition, adjusting my training, caring for my health with HRT, and shaping a lifestyle that genuinely supports my well-being.
You’ll hear practical examples of how small, realistic adjustments create huge momentum, rather than perfectionism or deprivation.
This episode will help you walk into 2026 with clarity, not urgency.
If you want the coming year to feel different – calmer, more empowered, more intentional – then this conversation is the pause you need before taking another step.
Click play to listen to the full episode and discover the one practice that can transform the way you approach your goals, your health, and your next chapter in menopause.
Warm wishes,
Farah
Farah here.
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Welcome to the Menopause Unscripted Podcast.
I'm Farah Kariamburi, your Belly Blaster Menopause Coach and creator of the Meno-Fit Fat Loss Method, tailored for menopausal women.
As an expert in deep health, I aim to offer professional women simple, effective tips to boost body confidence and regain control during menopause.
Each episode is dedicated to fostering healthier habits, steering clear of temporary fixes like fad diets and pills, for enduring weight loss.
So, grab your cuppa or bring me along on your walk, as we journey towards sustainable results together.