Feel Fabulous with Ru-tee Podcast

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Feel Fabulous with Ru-tee is the podcast for women going through and beyond menopause who refuse to believe their best years are behind them. Hosted by holistic wellness coach, kinesiologist and personal trainer Ru-tee, with over 30 years of experience supporting women through some of the biggest transitions of their lives, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, inspiration and practical wisdom for navigating perimenopause and menopause on your own terms. Each episode covers everything from hormone health and nutrition to nervous system healing, confidence, spirituality and deep self-love. Ru-tee brings her warmth, her humour and her no-nonsense Costa Rica energy to every conversation, because women deserve a space that feels like a hug and a kick up the backside all at once. Menopause is not the end of your story. It is the beginning of the most powerful chapter you have ever lived.

  1. Oct 21 ·  Video

    How Abigail reduced by 18.5 inches by eating more on my Reduce by 4" in 14 days free Challenge For Ladies over 40

    It's a super special episode today! Abigail Barnes, productive wellbeing coach and founder of the Productive Wellbeing Members Club, joins me on her birthday (and on the day her club launched!) to celebrate her incredible results from my 14-day challenge. The promise was 4 inches in 14 days. Abigail reduced by 18.5 inches, 3.5 of them from her waist, while eating around three times more food than she was used to and cutting out caffeine. In this honest, fun and slightly off-piste conversation, we talk about: Why Abigail freaked out when she first saw the menus, and how she got through it one meal at a time Realising she'd been suppressing her appetite with coffee and intermittent fasting instead of fuelling her body The caffeine headaches, going to bed at 9pm, and waking up "plugged back in" to her own energy Why your ego freaks out when you're moving up to the next level, and why that's completely normal Why I measure inches, not weight, and why I'm not into scales, calorie counting or macros How stress, cortisol and your nervous system affect fat around your middle Strength training, building a strong core, and going for a six-pack at 60 Why menopause can feel like your body has had an overnight software update Giving yourself permission to put yourself first, because you're allowed As Abigail says, "Ready is not a feeling, ready is an action." My 8-Week Body Transformation Program starts Monday 26 October, and the last day to sign up is Saturday 24 October. If you'd like to chat first, book a free discovery call and I'll answer any questions. Join the 8-week programme: https://ru-tee.com/fitness-training/8-week-body-transformation/ Book a discovery call: https://tidycal.com/ru-tee/bodytransformation Find Abigail Barnes on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Lots of love, Ru-tee xoxo

  2. Sep 28

    Lose 4 Inches in 14 Days: Inside My Free Online Menopause Reset Challenge

    https://ru-tee-block.kit.com/c53c34c290   Link to sign up  Feeling bloated, exhausted, foggy and stuck, no matter what you try? In this episode I take you inside my FREE "Lose 4 Inches in 14 Days" challenge for women in menopause, starting Monday 5th October 2026  I share my own story of getting bitch slapped by menopause at 50: the IBS, food intolerances, blood sugar crashes, low moods and two rounds of adrenal burnout. That's what led me to create this high meat protein paelo programme. It isn't a starvation diet or a quick fix. There's no calorie counting and no macro tracking. It's a paleo-based reset focused on reducing inflammation, balancing blood sugar and eating regularly, so you feel the difference in your body, energy and mind. In this episode, you'll hear: Why food intolerances keep inflammation in your body long after you think you've cut them out Why starving yourself slows your metabolism and costs you muscle How intermittent fasting can become another stressor during menopause Exactly how the 14 days work: done-for-you menus and recipes, a private Facebook group, a gentle walking plan, and weekly live Zoom calls with me on Mondays at 12pm Costa Rica time Who this challenge is for, and who it isn't for (sorry, vegan ladies) It's online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. It's completely free. It's just two weeks out of your life. If you've made it this far, take this as your sign. Can't wait for you to join us  Please feel free to reach out with any questions lots of Love Ru-tee xoxoxoxoox  Link to sign up is here  https://ru-tee-block.kit.com/c53c34c290

  3. Sep 18

    Brain Fog, Rage and Grief: The Menopause Stuff Nobody Warns You About

    Hey gorgeous welcome to my podcast  Hot flushes get all the airtime, but menopause can derail you in so many other ways. In this episode of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Ru-tee gets honest about the things that make you feel like you're losing your marbles: sudden rage, brain fog, waking at 3am, bloating that appears overnight, and the grief of saying goodbye to the version of you that you knew. You'll hear why shame keeps so many women silent, why you are not going mad (you're in a transition phase), and why pushing through is the worst thing you can do right now. Ru-tee also shares her own experience with the medical route, how to prepare for a doctor's appointment by tracking your symptoms, and a simple journaling prompt for rage days: "What is my rage protecting today?" Menopause is a recalibration, not a life sentence, and awareness is where it all starts. Want a plan built around your emotions, nutrition and training? I offer completely customised 12-week programmes. Reach out and book a discovery call. Lots of love Ru-tee x

  4. Sep 13

    "Is Your Inner Critic Getting Louder?

    Your inner critic can spend a lot of time shouting at you, and if you've noticed it getting louder lately, you're not imagining it.  In this episode, Ru-tee unpacks why that critical voice ramps up during menopause, from shifting hormones and heightened sensitivity to comparing yourself to who you were 20 years ago. She shares live, real-time examples of her own inner critic showing up mid-podcast, and walks through the simple but powerful practice of naming your inner critic (say hello to "Barbara"), so you can catch her, question her, and stop letting her take centre stage. This isn't about achieving perfection. It's about awareness, self-compassion, and building a daily habit of talking to yourself the way you'd talk to your best friend. In this episode: Why the inner critic gets louder during menopause The link between stress, hormones, and self-criticism Comparing yourself to "20 years ago" and to other women The "best friend test" for catching negative self-talk Why naming your inner critic (without shaming her) changes everything Building a 21-day self-compassion practice Enjoy x

  5. Sep 8

    Rate Your Energy, Change Your Day: A Menopause Survival Tool

    Ever had a day where your body feels ready to go but your brain just says no? In this episode I'm sharing my simple 0 to 10 energy scale, something I use to rate my physical and mental energy separately so I can stop pushing myself through days that actually need rest, and stop wasting my good days on guilt. I'm answering your questions on how to actually use your daily energy number, why duvet days are a form of self care and not laziness, how to reshape your to do list around your capacity, and why filling your own cup first isn't selfish, it's survival. I also get real about a recent house move and all the emotions that came up around it, so you can see how I actually use this stuff in my own life, not just talk about it. If you're a woman going through perimenopause or menopause and you're tired of guilt tripping yourself into burnout, this episode gives you something practical you can start using today to listen to your body and mind again. If you need support with your nutrition and training through menopause, book a discovery call with me. Lots of love Ru-tee x0x0x0x  Click here to book a free discovery call

  6. Sep 1

    Keep Calm And Carry On Is Terrible Advice For Menopause. Here's What To Do Instead.

    Hello gorgeous! We need to talk... About that deeply British conditioning that told us to push through, keep going, and never let anyone see us struggle. Because in menopause? That approach will bite you in the bum. Hard. In this episode I am doing a Q&A on one of the topics you keep asking me about: why pushing through when your tank is empty makes everything worse, what suppressed emotions are actually doing inside your body, and why the all or nothing mentality is keeping you stuck more than almost anything else. I also have a little moment mid episode where my condenser mic falls off and I use it as a live demonstration of the all or nothing trap. You will see what I mean. This one is honest, practical, and very much recorded in the jungle with all the chaos that entails. If any of this sounds familiar, whether it is the forcing yourself through days you have nothing left for, the inability to ask for help, or the to-do list that has been sitting there for a week because you have not broken it into actual steps, this episode is for you. Lots of love from the jungle. Ru-tee xOxOxOx Click here to book a free discovery call

  7. Aug 4

    The Good Side of Menopause Nobody Talks About

    Gorgeous, we're flipping the script this week. We spend so much time bitching our way through menopause (fair enough, some days deserve it) but this episode is all about the good stuff, the bits nobody warns you about because everyone's too busy focusing on hot flushes and sleepless nights. We're talking about the joy of no longer people pleasing. That moment someone asks if you fancy coming along to something and you get to say "no, I really wouldn't" without a shred of guilt. We're talking about falling in love with your own company, the freedom of non-peopling, and finally becoming the gatekeeper of your own energy instead of handing it out to anyone who asks. You'll hear about spotting your radiators versus your drainers, why saying no to things that don't light you up is one of the most powerful things you can do, and how to create your own cycle even once your monthly one has gone quiet. And because it's never all fairies and unicorns around here, we get properly honest about the hard days too, the ones where you feel discombobulated, wired, tired and everything in between, all before lunchtime. By the end you'll have a proper toolkit for focusing on the wins, believing in yourself, and feeding yourself the love and joy you'd happily give everyone else first. You are moving through this, gorgeous. And you're going to come out the other side glowing. Come back to yourself.

  8. Jul 28

    Why "Just Push Through It" Doesn't Work in Menopause

    L ovely ladies, sit down with a cuppa because this week we're talking about something we've all been taught to ignore: the little voice that says "I just can't today." We're brought up to push through. Stiff upper lip, keep calm and carry on, don't make a fuss. But when you're navigating menopause, that advice isn't just unhelpful, it's actually working against your body. In this episode we unpack exactly what happens when you override your energy and force yourself on regardless: the fight or flight response, the cortisol spike, the brain fog, the stubborn belly fat that won't budge no matter what you do. We talk about how to actually check in with yourself (hello, energy rating out of ten), why taking a solo holiday isn't selfish, it's survival, and how to start saying no without the guilt spiral that usually follows. Plus the real difference between pushing through and building genuine resilience, because they are not the same thing, even though they can feel similar in the moment. If you've spent years running on empty and calling it normal, this one's for you. Grab your headphones, get comfy, and let's have a proper chat about giving yourself permission to rest. You've got this, gorgeous. Come back to yourself. 🐉

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Feel Fabulous with Ru-tee is the podcast for women going through and beyond menopause who refuse to believe their best years are behind them. Hosted by holistic wellness coach, kinesiologist and personal trainer Ru-tee, with over 30 years of experience supporting women through some of the biggest transitions of their lives, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, inspiration and practical wisdom for navigating perimenopause and menopause on your own terms. Each episode covers everything from hormone health and nutrition to nervous system healing, confidence, spirituality and deep self-love. Ru-tee brings her warmth, her humour and her no-nonsense Costa Rica energy to every conversation, because women deserve a space that feels like a hug and a kick up the backside all at once. Menopause is not the end of your story. It is the beginning of the most powerful chapter you have ever lived.

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