On this episode of the Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show, Nancy is joined by her good friend and regular guest **Ailsa Petchey**, Menopause Coach, Author, Pilates Instructor and Co-Founder of Olive Collective CIC. Nancy and Ailsa are talking all things menopause and perimenopause, from the symptoms that can leave women feeling like they no longer recognise themselves to the importance of movement, strength, sleep, nutrition, mental wellbeing and finding the right support. Ailsa opens up about her own 12-year perimenopause journey and the impact hormonal changes have had on her physically and emotionally. She also talks honestly about the challenges her family has faced this year and why sometimes even the people who appear to have everything together need time and space to process what life throws at them. The conversation also looks at why exercise can be such an important tool during midlife, including Pilates, yoga, swimming and strength training, and why finding something you actually enjoy is far more important than forcing yourself into an exercise routine you hate. And the big reason for Ailsa’s visit is **Beyond Menopause**, the exciting new two-day wellbeing event coming to Middleton Hall at Centre:MK on **10th and 11th October**. Nancy and Ailsa discuss what you can expect, including expert talks, panel discussions, exhibitors, movement sessions, creative workshops, nutrition advice, beauty and skincare, relationships, confidence, activewear and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. There’s a huge range of activities planned, from restorative Pilates, gentle yoga, meditation, breathwork, Tai Chi and Qigong to crochet, clay, mandala drawing, wreath making and journalling. The event will also feature experts covering nutrition, hair health, relationships, confidence and midlife wellbeing. Nancy also chats about her own experience of menopause, skincare, exercise and body confidence, as well as her involvement in the event alongside Kora Activewear and Alexia Loves. Whether you’re going through perimenopause, already postmenopausal, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand more about what happens to women’s bodies through different stages of life, this is a conversation packed with honest experiences, practical ideas and plenty of laughs. **Beyond Menopause takes place at Middleton Hall, Centre:MK, on 10th and 11th October.** #NancyStevens #NancyStevensLifestyleShow #NewHorizonRadio #AilsaPetchey #BeyondMenopause #OliveCollectiveCIC #Menopause #Perimenopause #PostMenopause #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealth #Midlife #Wellbeing #Pilates #Yoga #StrengthTraining #BodyConfidence #MentalWellbeing #WomenSupportingWomen #CentreMK
