Menopause Unscripted Podcast

Farah Kariamburi
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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.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    The New Midlife Revolution - Why 2026 Will Be the Year of Strong Women in Control | #00100 | The Menopause Unscripted Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. In this episode of Menopause Unscripted, I speak from the heart about something I believe with absolute conviction: we are standing on the edge of a complete rewrite of what midlife and menopause look like for women. This isn’t just another menopause conversation.  This is about a movement.  A shift that’s already happening under our noses – and one that will explode into the mainstream over the next few years. I share why the old narrative around menopause is broken.  The idea that women should slow down, accept decline, suffer quietly, or “just get on with it” no longer fits the lives we’re living today.  Our mothers and grandmothers lived in a very different world, with different expectations, responsibilities, careers and pressures.  We are not them – and we cannot be supported in the same way. I open up about my own journey, including decisions I made in perimenopause before I truly understood what was happening in my body, and how different my life might have looked if I’d had the right information sooner.  This is deeply personal, honest, and raw – because these decisions affect marriages, mental health, confidence, careers and families. We talk openly about HRT, testosterone, libido, energy, motivation and why so many women are still being dismissed by doctors despite clear guidelines and evidence.  I share real client stories, including women being told “no” when they are clearly struggling – and exactly how I help them advocate for themselves with confidence and clarity. This episode is also about body literacy – understanding what oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone actually do in your body, why symptoms feel so wide-ranging and random, and why menopause is not a phase you pass through, but a lifelong hormonal state you deserve to be supported in. I explain why strength training is no longer optional in midlife, why muscle is your currency for life, and how lifting weights doesn’t just change your body – it changes your identity, your confidence and how you show up in the world. We dive into the rise of science-led menopause support, the power of community and sisterhood, and why women are finally done with vague advice, outdated thinking and being made to feel ashamed of their symptoms. Most importantly, this episode is about reclaiming power.  About refusing to disappear.  About stepping into a new identity as an informed, self-respecting, unapologetic midlife woman who demands better – and gets it. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, frustrated, exhausted, stuck in a body you no longer recognise, or quietly wondered “is this really it now?” – this episode is for you. This isn’t about surviving menopause. It’s about leading your life through it. Press play and join the revolution. Facebook Group: Perimenopause & Weight Loss Revolution: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseandweightlosscommunity

    34 min

  2. 22/12/2025

    Don’t Set Another Goal Until You’ve Done This One Thing… | #0099 | The Menopause Unscripted Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. 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 Facebook Group: Perimenopause & Weight Loss Revolution: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseandweightlosscommunity

    22 min

  3. 15/12/2025

    Menopause Momentum Plan | #0098 | The Menopause Unscripted Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. In this episode of Menopause Unscripted, I’m challenging the idea that menopausal women should “start again in January.”  I dive deep into why this mindset keeps so many women stuck, stressed, and spiralling further away from the health, confidence, and hormonal balance they desperately want. I reveal the Menopause Momentum Plan – the exact approach I teach inside my programmes – designed to help you finish the year strong and step into 2026 feeling steady, empowered, and in control.  No drastic diets.  No gym marathons.  No waiting for motivation that never arrives.  Just small, practical actions that stabilise your hormones, calm your system, and build the kind of momentum that changes everything. I talk openly about the reality of being menopausal for the rest of your life, why traditional New Year “reset” culture fails women in midlife, and the serious risks of yo-yo dieting when your hormones are already vulnerable.  I share personal stories, including my own years of binge eating, sugar dependence, and the emotional chaos that came with it – and how small, steady changes were the turning point. Inside the episode, I break down the four pillars that transform a menopausal body: Nutrition that stabilises blood sugar (simple anchors you can start today) Strength training that takes 10–15 minutes but changes your metabolism Recovery habits that soothe cortisol and reduce cravings, anxiety, and exhaustion Stress-management rituals that calm your nervous system and restore your sense of self If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, frazzled, inconsistent, or ashamed for “falling off,” this episode will feel like a reset button for your mind as much as your habits.  I want you to see how possible it is to take back control without waiting for a perfect moment or a perfect plan. If you’re ready to walk into 2026 stronger, calmer, and already ahead of the game – rather than dragging yourself out of another January slump – this is the episode you need to hear. Click play and let’s map out your Momentum Plan together. Facebook Group: Perimenopause & Weight Loss Revolution: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseandweightlosscommunity

    35 min

  4. 08/12/2025

    The Confidence Comeback - Reclaiming Your Body, Your Boundaries, and Your Boldness in 2026 | #0097 | The Menopause Unscripted Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. In this episode, I dive into what I’m calling your Confidence Comeback—the year you stop shrinking, stop apologising, and finally reclaim the woman you know you are.  If you’re stepping into 2026 feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or disconnected from your body, this conversation is your reminder: confidence isn’t something you wait to feel. It’s something you build. I break down exactly where that rebuild starts: with your plate.  What you eat during menopause affects far more than your waistline.  It shapes your energy, your mood, your self-belief.  When you start fuelling rather than starving yourself—prioritising protein, fibre, and colour—you instantly shift into a more grounded version of yourself.  Your body trusts you again.  And that trust?  That is confidence. From there, I take you into the training piece—lifting weights not just to build muscle, but to rebuild your identity.  Every rep, every session, every personal best becomes evidence that you are showing up for yourself.  Confidence doesn’t come after you reach your goal weight; it grows daily through the habits that prove you’re stronger than you think. I also talk about the boundaries that become non-negotiable in menopause.  The people who drain you.  The habits that chip away at your self-respect.  The invitations you say yes to out of guilt or people-pleasing.  This is the year you stop doing that.  Your peace, your recovery, your rest—these are not luxuries, they’re part of your transformation. You’ll hear stories from inside my Perimenopause & Weight Loss Revolution community—women who once avoided mirrors and now walk with pride because they finally chose to put themselves first.  I explain why having expert support matters, why action creates motivation (not the other way around), and how evidence builds unshakeable confidence. Most importantly, I challenge you to stop waiting to feel ready and start behaving like the woman you want to become.  Because your body, your boundaries, and your boldness are ready to return.  And 2026 is the year you take up space again. If you’re tired of going it alone, or you’ve been telling yourself you “should” be able to figure this out by now, press play.  This episode might be the turning point you’ve been waiting for. Facebook Group: Perimenopause & Weight Loss Revolution: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseandweightlosscommunity

    17 min

  5. 01/12/2025

    Stop Resetting Every January: How to Build a Menopause Lifestyle That Lasts | #0096 | The Menopause Unscripted Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. Hello and welcome to Menopause Unscripted – and this episode is your loving kick up the backside to stop living for the next “January reset” and finally build a menopause lifestyle that actually lasts. I’m diving into the truth behind the “This is my year” mentality – the new planners, the shiny diets, the gym memberships, the strict rules that quietly disappear by mid-January (or earlier).  I’ve been in the fitness industry for over a decade and I’ve watched this cycle repeat year after year.  In this episode, I show you why it keeps failing you in perimenopause and menopause – and what to do instead if you actually want to feel better in your body for the rest of your life, not just for six frantic weeks. I pull the curtain back on my own life too: moving to Dubai, leaving my older boys in the UK, navigating menopause with a surprise third baby, getting injured trying to master handstands at 50, questioning my decisions, and still choosing to show up and lift heavy.  I want you to hear, very clearly, that I am not superhuman – I am a menopausal woman with doubts, guilt, overwhelm, shoulder pain and brain fog… who has simply built systems that keep me moving forward anyway. Inside this episode I walk you through the three pillars I use with my clients: Food: nourishing, not punishing – enough protein, fibre, colour and real food most days, instead of another round of deprivation and “cut all the carbs and wine forever”. Training: three focused full-body strength sessions a week, lifting weights that actually challenge you, and protecting that time like a non-negotiable meeting. Invigoration: the missing piece for most women – recovery, walks with intention, breath work, better sleep, stress management and simple daily rituals that calm your nervous system and tame cortisol. I talk honestly about sex and intimacy in menopause, the impact of hormones, what can be fixed practically, and what requires effort, communication and a new kind of connection.  I also introduce my “ordinary women” series – real stories from women like Emma in Kenya navigating doctors, HRT, early menopause and everything in between – so you don’t feel like you’re the only one going through this in silence. If you’re tired of promising yourself that “next January will be different” and secretly knowing it won’t be, this episode is for you.  Listen in, and I’ll help you stop chasing the next reset and start building a menopause lifestyle that works in real life – messy, busy, emotional, imperfect life – so you can protect your muscle, your mood and your future self, starting today. Facebook Group: Perimenopause & Weight Loss Revolution: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseandweightlosscommunity

    35 min

  6. 24/11/2025

    Your Menopause Report Card - What 2025 Taught You About Your Body and Mind | #0095 | The Menopause Unscripted Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. Hey ladies, and welcome back to Menopause Unscripted.  As we approach the end of 2025, I want to invite you to pause—not to criticise or pick apart what didn't go to plan—but to reflect honestly and compassionately on what this year has taught you about your body and your mind in menopause. Often, the end of a year highlights the gap rather than the gain: the weight we didn’t lose, the routines that didn’t stick, the stress we couldn’t tame.  But what if we flip the script?  What if, instead of measuring failure, we measure growth—no scales, no numbers, no shame—just awareness, progress, and personal power? In this episode, I break down what I’m calling your Menopause Report Card.  Not graded by perfection—but by presence.  By your willingness to listen to your body, to support your mind, and to nurture your spirit. If you've been tuning into this podcast, you're already ahead—because knowledge sparks awareness, and awareness is the catalyst for change.  I talk about why pushing harder in workouts often backfires, why more cardio is never the answer, and why rest days are not a luxury—they’re hormone-friendly recovery.  You’ll discover how small changes—prioritising protein, reducing alcohol, managing screens at night—can transform sleep, energy, and anxiety. We move into mindset too, because menopause isn’t just a physical transition—it’s deeply emotional.  Maybe this was the year you stopped comparing yourself to your thirty-year-old self.  Perhaps you caught your own negative self-talk and changed the tone.  You might have felt—for the first time ever—that your worth isn’t tied to the number on the scale.  These are the true breakthroughs. I share stories from real clients who found their voice, their boundaries, and their peace—all without chasing perfection or punishing their bodies. One woman learned her cycle tracking was about awareness, not control.  Another realised her body wasn’t broken—it just needed kinder boundaries.  One of my favourites said: “For the first time, I like who I am becoming.”  That right there is transformation. Progress during menopause is measured in peace: how you bounce back after a wobble, how gently you speak to yourself, how reliably you return to your habits when life throws you off course. And as we approach 2026, I challenge you to swap resolutions for rituals.  Resolutions fade.  Rituals evolve with you.  Tune in as I guide you through a powerful year-end exercise and help you decide what to leave behind... and what to carry forward. If you're curious about tracking your own ‘report card’ or ready to start the next chapter with the support of women who get it, then you'll want to hear this whole episode. Click play.  Join me inside this powerful reflection.  And let’s step into 2026 not with regret, but with confidence, courage, and compassion. Facebook Group: Perimenopause & Weight Loss Revolution: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseandweightlosscommunity

    13 min

  7. 17/11/2025

    Holiday Hormones How to Enjoy the Festive Season Without the Crash | #0094 | The Menopause Unscripted Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. Here’s the episode at a glance—so you can hit play with zero hesitation. I’m talking straight about “holiday hormones”: how to enjoy the festive season without the crash, the guilt, or the month-long spiral.  The big truth I want you to hear?  One or two days of celebration will not undo your hard work.  What derails progress is letting one big meal turn into three weeks (or three months!) of “festival mode”. In this episode I share: Why midlife bodies are more sensitive to alcohol, sugar, stress and poor sleep—and how that shows up in your mood, bloat, cravings and motivation (yes, even with HRT and a great routine). The simple rule that protects your hormones and headspace: enjoy the day fully, then return to normal nourishing foods the very next day—protein, veg, hydration, repeat. Party-proof tactics that actually work: eat a protein-rich meal before you go out, alternate alcohol with water (or make it a spritzer), choose low-sugar mixers, and prioritise sleep and a walk over “punishment workouts”. How to set boundaries that keep cortisol in check—share the hosting, ask others to bring a dish, stop stockpiling sweets “for later”, and get leftovers out of the house. What to do if you overdo it (no name-calling, no crash diets, no compulsive weigh-ins). Regulate, walk, and slip straight back into your habits. Why consistency on the other 363 days is what shapes your results—and how to protect new habits so they hold up anywhere, from office parties to family feasts. If you’re ready to celebrate without self-sabotage—and start January feeling steady instead of “restarting” again—press play.  I’ll walk you through the mindset, the science, and the exact moves to enjoy the season guilt-free while keeping your energy, mood and confidence intact. Facebook Group: Perimenopause & Weight Loss Revolution: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseandweightlosscommunity

    42 min

  8. 10/11/2025

    How I Lost 29 lbs At 52 Using The Meno-Fit Fast Loss Method™ with Carolyn Clay | #0093 | The Menopause Unscripted Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. Hello and welcome to our client interview.  In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Carolyn — a mum of three and a busy self-employed professional — who shares her incredible transformation through the Meno-Fit Fat Loss Method. When we first met, Carolyn was struggling with stubborn belly fat that wouldn’t shift, low mood, and a sense of ageing she couldn’t quite explain.  Despite being on HRT, she didn’t realise her weight gain and emotional changes were menopause-related.  After joining my 21-Day Metabolic Reset, she quickly discovered that her body – and her mindset – were capable of so much more. In this episode, you’ll hear how Carolyn lost two stone, regained her energy, and rediscovered a version of herself she hadn’t felt in over 15 years.  But more importantly, she talks about the deeper transformation — learning to eat with freedom using the HAND Method, finding calm and contentment, rebuilding confidence, and finally setting healthy boundaries in her life. She opens up about how she balanced the plan with real life: holidays, dating, wine, and even chocolate — all without guilt or restriction.  Carolyn now sleeps better, feels stronger, and has taken full control of how she ages, saying she no longer “feels old” but empowered, healthy, and happy in her own skin. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could truly thrive during menopause — to feel lighter, calmer, and confident again — this conversation will show you what’s possible. Press play to hear how Carolyn transformed her life, her health, and her confidence — and why she says joining this programme was one of the best decisions she’s ever made. Facebook Group: Perimenopause & Weight Loss Revolution: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseandweightlosscommunity

    21 min
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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.

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