More Than Hormones Podcast

Colette Pienaar

Welcome to More Than Hormones. I'm Colette Pienaar, founder of The Goddess Academy, author of Menopause, Rewritten, and a coach who has spent more than 20 years helping women navigate the changing seasons of life. This is where we have honest conversations about hormones, health, energy, confidence, identity, and what it truly means to thrive in midlife. No gimmicks. No quick fixes. No nonsense. Just practical insights, fresh perspectives, and a reminder that midlife is not your maintenance era—it is your expansion era.

  1. Jul 8

    E19 : Why Knowing What You Want Isn't Enough

    Most women know what they want. They want more energy. More confidence. More freedom. More adventure. More purpose. So why do so many women stay stuck? In this episode, Colette explores one of the most important lessons she's learned from working with hundreds of women navigating midlife transitions. The problem isn't usually clarity. The problem is identity. Because every time we try to create a bigger life while holding onto an old story about who we are, we create internal resistance. If you've ever found yourself thinking: "I'm too old." "It's too late." "People like me don't do things like that." This episode will help you understand why knowing what you want isn't enough and what needs to change before lasting transformation can happen. Why clarity alone doesn't create change The hidden stories that keep women stuck How identity shapes our decisions and behaviour Why confidence follows action, not the other way around The mindset shift required to create your next chapter ✨ Take the Expansion Era Quiz:TAKE THE QUIZ HERE 📖 Learn more about Menopause, Rewritten:PICK UP YOUR COPY HERE 💫 Explore The Goddess Way Back To You:FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW I CAN HELP YOU Share this episode with a friend and ask yourself: What story am I ready to stop believing? Because you cannot create a bigger life while holding onto a smaller story.

  2. Jul 8

    E18 : Is It Menopause Or Have I Lost Myself?

    Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered where the old version of you went? The confident woman. The energetic woman. The woman who used to know exactly who she was. Many women assume these feelings are simply part of menopause. And while changing hormones absolutely affect our energy, mood, sleep and wellbeing, there may be something deeper happening beneath the surface. In this episode, Colette explores the question so many women are quietly asking: "Have I lost myself?" Together we'll unpack the difference between being lost and evolving, why midlife often feels unsettling, and how years of putting yourself last can leave you feeling disconnected from your own needs, desires and dreams. Most importantly, you'll discover why the woman you're searching for may not be behind you at all. She may be the woman you're becoming. Why so many women feel disconnected from themselves in midlife The difference between menopause symptoms and identity shifts How years of caring for others can lead to self-abandonment Why midlife is often a season of awakening rather than decline The powerful question that can change everything: "Who am I becoming?" Take the Expansion Era Quiz:TAKE THE QUIZ HERE 📖 Get your copy of Menopause, Rewritten: Please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a woman who needs to hear that she isn't broken. She's becoming.

  3. Jul 3

    E17 : Most Midlife Women Are Solving The Wrong Problem

    What if the thing you're trying hardest to fix isn't actually the problem? So many women come to me believing they need to lose weight, find more motivation, become more disciplined, or simply try harder. But when we dig a little deeper, a different picture emerges. Fatigue. Poor recovery. Chronic stress. Disrupted sleep. Hormonal change. Years of putting everyone else first. In this episode of More Than Hormones, we're exploring why so many midlife women are focused on the symptom rather than the cause, and why reclaiming your energy may be the most important thing you can do for your health, confidence and future. Inside this episode, we discuss: ✨ Why weight gain is often a symptom, not the problem ✨ The hidden impact of stress, sleep and recovery ✨ Why motivation isn't usually the issue ✨ The midlife trap of pushing harder when your body needs support ✨ How energy creates choices ✨ Why choices create expansion If you've been blaming yourself for feeling stuck, exhausted or unmotivated, this episode is for you. Instead of asking: "What do I need to fix?" Try asking: "What does my body need from me right now?" Watch my free workshop replay: Menopause, Rewritten Inside, I'll show you what's really happening during midlife and the foundations that help women reclaim their energy, confidence and vitality. WATCH THE WORKSHOP REPLAY And when you've listened, I'd love to hear from you. What is the real problem you're ready to solve? Comment below or connect with me on Instagram. With love, Colette x

  4. Jun 24

    E16 : The Story You Tell Yourself

    What if the thing you're experiencing right now isn't the problem? What if it's the story you're telling yourself about it? In this episode of More Than Hormones, we're exploring one of the most powerful forces shaping your life: meaning. Because two women can experience the same event and create completely different futures from it. One sees failure. One sees feedback. One sees rejection. One sees redirection. One sees an ending. One sees a beginning. In this conversation, I share some of my own experiences with divorce, uncertainty, menopause, health scares, and reinvention, and how looking back has taught me that some of life's most difficult chapters were actually invitations into the next version of myself. We'll explore: Why your thoughts aren't always factsHow the stories we repeat become our realityThe hidden danger of identifying with our strugglesWhy midlife often feels uncomfortable before it feels expansiveThe caterpillar and butterfly metaphor for transformationHow to rewrite the meaning of the chapter you're currently living If you've ever felt stuck, lost, behind, or uncertain about what comes next, this episode is for you. Journal Prompt What story are you telling yourself about the thing you're experiencing right now? And what might change if you told a different one? Continue The Conversation I'd love to hear from you. Come and find me on Instagram and tell me: What story are you rewriting right now? Share your biggest takeaway from today's episode or send me a DM. I read every message and love hearing what resonates with you. Ready To Go Deeper? If this episode spoke to you, I'd love to invite you to watch my free workshop replay: Menopause, Rewritten A powerful workshop for women who know they are meant for more than simply getting through midlife. Inside, we explore: Why so many women feel lost during this chapter of lifeWhat's really happening physically, emotionally and mentallyThe foundations of energy, strength and wellbeingHow to stop surviving and start creating your next chapter Watch the replay here: Menopause, Rewritten Workshop - Replay And remember: Midlife is not your maintenance era. It's your expansion era. With love, Colette x INSTAGRAM : @thegoddessacademy_

  5. Jun 19

    E15 : What Happened To Me? The Question Every Midlife Woman Is Asking

    Have you ever found yourself asking: "What happened to me?" In this episode of More Than Hormones, I explore one of the biggest challenges women face in midlife—not just hormonal change, but identity change. As our roles evolve, children grow up, parents age, relationships shift, and our bodies begin asking for something different, many of us find ourselves questioning who we are and what we want from the next chapter of life. I share the personal story of a health scare that became a powerful wake-up call and the lessons it taught me about uncertainty, reinvention, and stepping into what I now call your Expansion Era. This episode is for any woman who feels unsettled, stuck, or ready for more. Because midlife isn't the end of the story. It might just be the beginning of your most honest chapter yet. Connect with me on Instagram: CLICK HERE Visit the website: CLICK HERE Join our free community on Facebook, Not Just Hormones: CLICK HERE Ready for support? Learn more about The Goddess Way Back To You: CLICK HERE With love, Colette Founder, The Goddess Academy Helping women navigate menopause, midlife and their Expansion Era. Because this chapter isn't about getting older. It's about becoming more of who you are.

  6. May 25

    E14 : Why I Wrote Menopause, Rewritten

    For too long, women have been told that midlife is a period of decline — a time to simply accept feeling tired, disconnected, invisible, or "past it." I don't believe that's true. In this episode of Not Just Hormones, I share why I wrote Menopause, Rewritten, the conversations I've been having with women for more than twenty years, and the message I wish every woman could hear: You are not breaking. Your body is changing. The rules are changing. And your next chapter may be far more powerful than you realise. I'll talk about the hidden load so many women carry, why old approaches often stop working in midlife, and why I believe this phase of life is not about shrinking — it's about expansion. I'll also read the introduction from the book and share what inspired me to finally put these words on paper. If you've ever thought: "I don't recognise myself anymore." "I'm exhausted." "What worked before isn't working now." Then this episode is for you. Because midlife is not your maintenance era. It is your expansion era. You can find Menopause, Rewritten on Amazon. To pre-order your copy : click hereTo book your space on the Menopause, Rewritten Workshop on the 9th June : click hereTo join my mailing list - head to the website : www.thegoddessacademy.co.uk

  7. 11/09/2025

    E13 : Mindset: The Shift That Changes Everything

    Everything starts with a thought.In this powerful episode, Colette explores how to reshape your identity in midlife by shifting your mindset - from fear to freedom, from fatigue to possibility. 🧠 How neuroplasticity rewires your brain 💬 Daily affirmations for confidence and clarity 🌸 The mindset that transforms your next chapter Find out more about the EmbodyHer Membership to build mindset rituals that last — at thegoddessacademy.co.uk

  8. 11/09/2025

    E12 : The Power of Perspective

    A shift in perspective can change everything - including your hormones, your mood, and your life. Colette shares how to reframe challenges, regulate your stress chemistry through thought, and find meaning even in the messy middle. 🔮 Why perspective changes your biology🪞 Journal prompt: What shift could lighten your load today?💬 Join the conversation inside Not Just Hormones on Facebook Join my free Not Just Hormones group on Facebook - a space to reflect, reconnect, and rise together.

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Welcome to More Than Hormones. I'm Colette Pienaar, founder of The Goddess Academy, author of Menopause, Rewritten, and a coach who has spent more than 20 years helping women navigate the changing seasons of life. This is where we have honest conversations about hormones, health, energy, confidence, identity, and what it truly means to thrive in midlife. No gimmicks. No quick fixes. No nonsense. Just practical insights, fresh perspectives, and a reminder that midlife is not your maintenance era—it is your expansion era.

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  • Creator
    Colette Pienaar
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Colette Pienaar
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    More Than Hormones Podcast