Menopause Unscripted Podcast

You catch your reflection in a shop window and wonder where that confident woman went.

I want you to hear this today, she hasn't gone anywhere, menopause has just knocked the wind out of her.

In this episode I explain why confidence drops so much in menopause, starting with the real chemical reason, oestrogen receptors run through your brain, your mood and your sense of self belief, so when it drops, anxiety and self doubt creep in.

I talk through my own experience with hair loss and body changes since giving birth at 48, and why I investigate the root cause rather than blaming myself or accepting it as just how things are now.

I get honest about the skin I can now squidge at my sides, the shape changes that stay even once the weight comes off, and why your worth was never your waistline.

I share why lifting progressively heavier weights builds a different kind of confidence, one built through action and small wins, not through fitting into old jeans.

And I talk about the importance of having women around you who lift you up, because confidence grows faster in good company.

I close with five things to hold onto, the dip is hormonal, your body deserves care not punishment, feeling invisible is real so refuse to shrink, catch your inner critic with facts, and confidence is built through action.

Farah here.

If something in this episode landed, the full method lives inside my community, Menopause Fat Loss & Energy.

Inside you will find the 5 to Thrive foundations covering nutrition, strength, sleep, hydration and stress, the 21 Day Metabolic Reset to build momentum fast, and live Q&A sessions with me.

It is a private room of women working through exactly the same season, not another feed to scroll.

Join here: deepbodyhealth.com/community

Come and say hello on Instagram: @farah_kariamburi

What is Menopause Unscripted Podcast?

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.