The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show 51

Menopause, motivation, mindset and a much-needed reality check — this episode is packed with honest conversation and practical advice. Nancy is joined in the studio by menopause health and wellness expert Ailsa Petchey, a familiar voice to listeners and a trusted guide for women navigating midlife changes. They talk about the pressure of “new year, new you” and why winter is often the wrong time to force big life overhauls. Instead, Ailsa shares a gentler approach: small, consistent habits, deeper breathing, and actually allowing yourself to pause. The conversation explores overwhelm, being present, and why women so often push themselves past capacity. There’s a brilliant deep dive into body confidence during menopause, including how body shape changes, why hormones (not just calories) affect weight, and simple wardrobe tweaks that can instantly improve how you look and feel. They also unpack the new terminology shift from HRT to MHT, what each hormone does in the body, and the wide range of symptoms linked to oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone changes. Plus: the truth about grip strength and longevity, why strength matters for later life, how to start safely, and how breathwork can help anxiety, sleep, hormone balance and emotional release. A warm, informative and reassuring episode for any woman who wants to understand her body better and feel more in control of her wellbeing. #Menopause #MidlifeHealth #HormoneHealth #WomensWellness #BodyConfidence #HealthyAgeing #Breathwork #Perimenopause #Mindset #Wellbeing