Why I Can Coach You Through Menopause (Even Though I Haven't Been Through It Myself) This week's episode of Chatting with Cara tackles a question my 11-year-old stepdaughter Ruby asked me: "How can you tell people what to do if you've never done it yourself?" Fair question, Ruby. And if she's wondering, I bet you are too. I'm hosting a No-Nonsense Menopause Workshop on February 28th at TP Fitness in Wem (2-4pm, £30), and this episode breaks down exactly why I'm qualified to guide you through perimenopause and menopause - even though I'm still in my late 30s and haven't experienced it myself. If you're tired of the noise, the supplements that promise everything, the influencers selling you magic pill, and wondering what actually WORKS for menopause symptoms, this episode cuts through that noise. In this episode, I talk about - Why evidence-based coaching beats personal experience - I'm a scientist (sports science degree and all). Everything I teach comes from peer-reviewed research, not anecdotal "this worked for me so it'll work for you" advice. No magic gummies here - just facts, figures, and what's statistically proven to help women like you. The unsexy stuff no one else tells you - Because it doesn't sell supplements or courses. I tell you what actually works, even when it's boring. This is about real solutions, not clickbait. My track record coaching women through this - I've coached countless women through perimenopause and menopause. I've helped them sleep better, exercise consistently despite fatigue, communicate their emotional needs to partners, overcome brain fog and feel more energetic. I know how to apply the science to real life. Why I get your life - I'm 38 with a young child, a partner with a demanding job, and I do the majority of cooking, planning, shopping, life admin, washing, hoovering - all while running a business and maintaining a social life. I understand you don't want to cook three meals a night or wake at 4:30am to exercise. I know what your life looks like. What the workshop actually gives you - A hierarchy of the most important things you need to be doing, where you score yourself 0-10 in each area (sleep, training, nutrition, emotional regulation, supplements), and you leave with a personalised action plan for where to focus your efforts. The supplements thing - I'll tell you the maximum FIVE supplements you should be taking and help you throw the rest away. This actually saves you money and makes you immune to the golden pill advertising you see on social media. This isn't about selling you something you don't need. It's about giving you evidence-based strategies that actually work for your real life. If this has resonated with you please come to the No-Nonsense Menopause Workshop on Saturday, February 28th, 2-4pm at TP Fitness, Wem - £30. Perfect whether you're deep in menopause, experiencing perimenopause symptoms, or want to set yourself up for success before it arrives. Book here - https://www.coachingwithcara.co.uk/themenopauseworkshop And if you want one-to-one support implementing what you learn, that's exactly what I do in my coaching - I take your scores and help you apply the science to your actual life. Book a *FREE* consultation call here - https://calendly.com/coachingwcara/call-with-cara Message me on Instagram or Facebook at @coachingwithcara Please share this episode with anyone who's perimenopausal, menopausal, or thinking about menopause - and subscribe so new episodes go straight to your library every Friday! Until next time, thanks team! #coachingwithcara
