005 - The UpLift Podcast: Navigating Your Hormones: Perimenopause, Identity & Thriving in Your Mid-30s and Beyond with Adele Johnston.

Send us Fan MailNavigating Your Hormones: Perimenopause, Identity & Thriving in Your Mid-30s and BeyondHosted by Scarlett | Guest: Adele Johnston MSc, The Menopause CoachIn this deeply personal and empowering conversation, Scarlett sits down with her now mentor Adele Johnston — one of the UKs leading menopause experts to explore what really happens to women's bodies and minds from their mid-30s and beyond.Adele opens up about her own story: from corporate high-flyer and competitive bodybuilder to experiencing early perimenopause that nearly cost her everything — her marriage, her career, and her sense of self. It's a story of unravelling and rebuilding, and the spark that led her to create The Menopause Coach.This episode is for every woman who has felt unlike herself and couldn't quite put her finger on why. Whether you're in your 30s noticing subtle shifts, or further along your hormonal journey, this conversation offers clarity, compassion and a fresh perspective on what it means to thrive.In this episode we cover:Adele's personal journey through early perimenopause — and what she wishes she'd knownThe signs and symptoms that are often missed or misdiagnosed in women in their mid-30sHow hormonal changes affect mood, identity, relationships and confidencePractical, evidence-based strategies to support your hormones through nutrition, mindset and lifestyleThe powerful role of positive psychology and breathwork in hormonal transitionsWhy the conversation around menopause needs to go mainstream — in homes and workplaces alikeHow to turn this life stage into one of growth, vitality and renewed purposeAbout Adele Johnston MScAdele Johnston is a world-leading, award-winning menopause expert and psychologist, certified in positive psychology and nutrition. Based in Scotland and operating globally, she specialises in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause — and has made it her mission to make menopause mainstream.A former bodybuilder, busy mum to twin girls and corporate high-flyer, Adele experienced early perimenopause in her mid-30s that nearly destroyed her marriage and sense of self — ultimately leading her to walk away from a role paying over £100,000 in salary and benefits due to a complete lack of support. From that experience, The Menopause Coach was born.Find out more at adelejohnstoncoaching.comIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it.Support the showYour host Scarlett Portues - Thanks for listening,You can find more information on the Uplift Project at - @theupliftproject1 on instagram My personal page - Scarlett_portues on instagram I'm more than proud to have worked with females for the last 6 years both in physique development, strength and real lifestyle change.