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Perimenopause & Motherhood: Real Life Wellbeing for Happy Thriving Mums
by Amanda Reidy | Perimenopause Coach, Radiate Fitness
This show is to support mums juggling the demands of life & perimenopause. Amanda, Perimenopause coach, PT & mum, provides practical ideas to help women understand why things change in their 40s & what you can do to create a happier, more balanced life.This show is for you if you ever ask:Why am I eating the same but putting on weight?Could this be perimenopause or am I just stressed?What's the best exercise for women over 40?Is it normal to feel this exhausted?How can I feel like myself again?As well as gaining inspo from remarkable women who share their stories & tips to thrive.
Episodes
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Ep 96 Redefining Success in Midlife: Finding Your Identity, Purpose & Joy Again with Victoria Phipps MBE
What if you don’t have to keep living life the way you’ve always lived it? In this episode of Happy Thriving Mums, Amanda speaks with Victoria Phipps MBE- podcaster, photographer, educator and mum about what happens when you dare to do things differently. As millenial women move through their 40s...
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Ep 95: September New Year Vibes? Why Starting Something New Feels So Hard (Especially in Perimenopause)
September can feel like a second New Year. The children go back to school, routines change, and suddenly there’s that familiar urge to reset: exercise more, eat better, spend less time scrolling, make more time for yourself and finally tackle all those things you've been meaning to do. But what...
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Ep94 Always Bloated, Tired & Anxious? Your Gut Could Be the Missing Piece
Have you ever noticed that stress seems to show up in your stomach? Perhaps you lose your appetite before a big meeting. Maybe anxiety leaves you craving sugar or comfort food. Or you notice more bloating, constipation, reflux or digestive discomfort when life feels particularly busy. That’s...
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Ep93 Five Surprising Things That Made My Summer Holidays Easier as a Mum
Summer holidays can sound idyllic in theory: lazy mornings, family adventures, endless sunshine and making beautiful memories together. But real life? It can be a little different. If you’re a mum, you’ll know that six weeks of school holidays can also mean sibling arguments, constant snacks,...
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Ep92 Three Things That Keep Your Body Young After 40 (that no body talks about)
What does it really mean to stay healthy, strong and independent after 40? When we think about fitness in midlife, the conversation often centres around weight loss, calories, hormones and strength training. While building muscle is incredibly important during perimenopause, true vitality is…
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Ep 91 What My Journey as a Professional Declutterer Taught Me About Joy, Creating Calm and Space with Konmari Consultant Natalie Wards
In this episode, Natalie Warde shares her insights on decluttering using the Konmari method to create calm, organised, and joyful homes, especially for busy mums navigating family chaos. Natalie is the founder of Tidy Happy People, a proud mum of two from beautiful Dorset, a qualified teacher…
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Ep 90 Alcohol and Perimenopause: Why Your Evening Glass Feels Different Now
Have you noticed that alcohol affects you differently than it used to? Maybe one glass of wine now leaves you waking at 3am, feeling anxious, exhausted or irritable the next day. If you're in your 40s and navigating perimenopause, you're not imagining it. In this episode of Happy Thriving Mums,...
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Ep 89 Embracing Motherhood, Confidence, and Connection with Jo Ferrone
In this week’s Happy Thriving Mums Podcast, Amanda has a heartfelt conversation with business mentor and podcast host Jo Ferrone, founder of How DOES she do it?! - a community for female entrepreneurs to turn to when they're ready to truly thrive. With a guiding philosophy built on authenticity,...
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Ep 88 The Stress Storm: Why Perimenopause Feels Like Too Much (and How to Find Your Calm Again)
Feeling overwhelmed, irritable, and disconnected? You’re not alone, and today’s episode is a gentle reminder that navigating the chaos of motherhood combined with the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause is tough, but definitely manageable. Amanda explores what happens when our nervous system…
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Ep 87 Interview with Leah Wren: "There is always a glimmer, a spark, a twinkle in the dark."
In today’s episode of Happy Thriving Mums Amanda is joined by Leah Wren. Leah shares her remarkable journey through personal tragedy, motherhood, and building a life of purpose. Leah explains how she transformed adversity into a legacy of hope, permission, and empowerment for women. Leah’s…
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Ep 86 Managing Perimenopausal Rage Days: Strategies to Thrive Through Hormonal Fluctuations
In this episode, Amanda opens up about “rage days” during perimenopause — those sudden, intense moments of irritability, frustration, or overwhelm that can feel impossible to control. She shares how these days have shown up in her own life, why they can feel so disruptive, and what she’s learned...
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Ep 85 Embracing Discomfort: How stepping into change may be the route to the life you want
Perimenopause can be a time of discomfort—hot flushes, brain fog, low energy, and a sense of being stuck in a familiar but draining routine. But what if the path to feeling better starts by leaning into that discomfort rather than avoiding it? In this episode, Amanda explores why lasting change...
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Ep 84 Perimenopause Isn't the End of Your Story: 3 Powerful Mindset Shifts to Help You Thrive Again
What if perimenopause isn't the beginning of the end—but the beginning of something new? For many women, perimenopause can feel like a time of exhaustion, brain fog, anxiety, lost confidence and simply trying to get through the week. It's easy to believe that your best years are behind you. But...
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Ep 83 Perimenopause, Identity & the “Invisible Woman”: Why So Many Women Feel Lost in Midlife
Have you ever looked around at your life and thought: “I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do… so why do I feel so disconnected from myself?” In this episode, we explore the emotional and psychological shifts that can happen during perimenopause and midlife — from people-pleasing and exhaustion…
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Ep 82 Brain Fog, Word-Finding & Perimenopause: Why Your Mind Feels Different and What Actually Helps
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Lost a simple word mid-sentence during an important conversation? Forgotten names, misplaced your keys, or suddenly struggled to focus the way you used to? If so, you are far from alone. In this episode, we explore the science...
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Ep 81 Why Cardio Isn't Enough and How to Build a Powerful, Life Proof Menopause Body
Do you feel like your body is becoming softer and your strength is fading even when you’re doing the same things you’ve always done? In this episode we’re reframing the reason to exercise. There is still a hangover from the 1990s/2000s that cardio is queen and the only reason to exercise is to…
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Ep80 Why You Crash at 4pm in Perimenopause: Blood Sugar, Protein & Energy Explained
Do you feel strong and focused in the morning only to hit a wall around 4pm? That late-afternoon crash—irritability, cravings, brain fog, and exhaustion—is one of the most common (and misunderstood) experiences in perimenopause. In this episode, Amanda helps explain what your body is really…
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Ep79 Wired at 3am? Hormones, Cortisol & Sleep Changes in Perimenopause Explained
In this episode, we explore the science behind one of the most common (and frustrating) experiences in perimenopause: waking at 3am and struggling to fall back asleep. If your sleep feels lighter, more fragmented, or suddenly unpredictable, this episode will help you understand why it’s...
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Ep 78 Stuck at 40% Energy? Why You Feel Drained and How to Fix It
Do you feel like your energy never charges above 40%—no matter how much you rest? In this episode, we break down the real reason you feel constantly tired, especially in midlife, and why it’s not just about needing more sleep or more discipline. Your body actually has an incredible ability to...
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Ep 77 Perimenopause Overwhelm: Why Your Brain Feels “Too Full” and What’s Really Happening
Do you wake up already feeling behind—like your brain is “on” before your day has even begun? If everything feels overwhelming in midlife, from the mental load to the constant background noise in your head, this episode will help you understand why. In this episode, we explore what’s really...
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Ep 76 When More Is Too Much: 3 Simple Habits to Reduce Perimenopause Stress
Feeling over-stretched? Life, work, and family pressures can feel even heavier during perimenopause, magnifying stress, self-doubt, and exhaustion. But here’s the good news: the answer isn’t doing more, especially not ‘the more’ that we often feel we are expected to do. It’s about finding the...
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Ep 75 Stress Less, Energise More: Quick Nervous System Hacks for Busy Mums
Feeling constantly stressed and drained? In this episode, I share three simple nervous system hacks that help busy mums reconnect with their energy, calm their mind, and feel more in control—even on the busiest days. We’ll explore quick, real-life practices like grounding, mini movement bursts…
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Ep 74 Why You’re Snapping, Exhausted & Overwhelmed: Understanding Stress Triggers in Perimenopause
Do you ever snap… and then immediately feel guilty? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this episode, we break down what’s really behind your stress and fatigue: The difference between stressors and triggers Why your reactions feel stronger in perimenopause Hidden patterns that are…
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Ep 73 Spring Should Feel Lighter… So Why Does It Feel So Hard? Navigating the End-of-Term Overwhelm
Spring is supposed to feel like a fresh start—but for many mums, it feels anything but. As the Easter holidays approach, life speeds up. School events, work deadlines, emotional load… and suddenly you’re more tired, more irritable, and wondering why everything feels harder instead of lighter. In...
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Ep 72 Morning or Evening? The Simple Routine Shift That Helps Busy Women Reclaim Calm
What is your view of routines? Does the idea of creating the perfect daily routine feel exhausting before you even begin? Or do you feel like everyone has the perfect daily routine… while your real life feels messy, rushed and completely unpredictable? If you’re a busy working mum navigating...
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Ep 71 Tired, Snappy & Overwhelmed? Why Your Nervous System Needs a Reset
Spring is arriving. The mornings are lighter, the days feel longer, and everyone is talking about fresh starts. So why do you still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and not quite yourself? If you’re a working mum, navigating perimenopause, this seasonal shift can actually highlight nervous system...
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Ep 70 Small Shifts, Big Impact: 5 Ways to Reset Your Mind and Body Without Extra Time
Think you don’t have time to focus on your health or wellbeing? This episode is designed especially for busy mums who want change—without adding more pressure. In this episode of Happy Thriving Mums, Amanda shares five simple, realistic ways to reset your mind and body that fit into real life....
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Ep 69 Who even am I? Identity, Confidence, and Remembering Who We Are
Who were you before becoming a mum? — and how has she changed? Have you ever wondered where you went beneath the roles of mum, partner, and professional? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this reflective episode, Amanda explores how real mums move from wondering what happened to the…
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Ep 68 Interview with Sheena Taylor: Supporting Women with ADHD: Relationships, Regulation & Real-Life Strategies
In this episode, Amanda is joined by Sheena Taylor, an ADHD Relationship Mentor, professional declutterer and organiser who specialises in supporting women with ADHD to live with less shame and more self-acceptance. With over 20 years’ experience working with neurodivergent individuals —…
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Ep 67 Reclaim Your Energy: Simple Daily Habits for Busy Mums to Dismantle Guilt and Boost Calm
Do you feel exhausted even when you’re trying to do all the “right” things? If you’re a busy mum running on empty, this episode is for you. In this episode of Happy Thriving Mums, Amanda shares simple, sustainable daily habits to help mums reclaim their energy, reduce overwhelm, and let go of the...
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Ep 66 Interview with Rose Gibson from Baby Beats: Why we all need a village around us
In this episode, Amanda speaks with Rose Gibson- the inspirational founder of BabyBeats. BabyBeats, is a nationwide franchise designed to help women build meaningful businesses that fit around family life. She is also the author of the Amazon bestselling book I’m Fine: The Truth About Becoming a...
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Ep 65 Thriving After Kids: How Busy Mums Can Feel Confident, Energised and Like Themselves Again
Thriving doesn’t mean perfection. It isn’t about six-pack abs or strict routines. For busy mums, thriving is having energy, confidence, and trust in your body — so you can fully engage with your family and life without fear or guilt. In this episode, we explore what thriving actually looks like…
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Ep 64 Rebuilding Your Body and Energy After Kids: Practical Fundamentals for Busy Mums
If you’ve tried to “get back on track” before (whatever that means anyway) and it hasn’t worked, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t you — it’s often not really knowing what back on track means- Do you want to be fitter? But in what way fitter? Healthier? Eat better? Feel more energised? Often we...
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Ep 63 Feeling Disconnected From Your Body After Having Kids? How Busy Mums Can Reconnect and Feel Like Themselves Again
Long after the newborn years, many mums feel disconnected from their bodies. You push through tiredness, ignore discomfort, and carry on — until you barely recognise how you feel anymore. In this episode, Amanda talks about how to gently reconnect with your body without overwhelm, perfection, or...
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Ep 62 Why January Feels Impossible for Busy Mums — and Why This Time Can Be Different
January can feel impossible for busy mums. You’re recovering from Christmas, juggling the school run, work, family life, and carrying the mental load — all while being told it’s time for a “fresh start.” If you feel exhausted, behind, or quietly wondering why nothing ever seems to work, this...
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2026 Let’s Go: How Busy Mums Can Reclaim Energy, Strength & Confidence Without Pressure
Feeling stuck, exhausted, and ready for more energy in 2026? This episode is for you. We’re ditching the guilt, the pressure, and the typical New Year’s resolutions, and instead focusing on starting from where you are — building strength, confidence, and energy that fits your life as a mum. In…
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Ep 60 The 10-Minute Christmas Reset: A Calm, Guilt-Free Pause for Busy Mums (you can also use any time of year 💕)
Feeling the Christmas Eve chaos as a busy mum? Last minute wrapping, sorting toys, a few unplanned cards to be written, checking everything's good with the food can cause festive panic to creep in. This episode is your 10 minute Christmas reset — a calming, guilt-free pause before the big day. Or...
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Ep 59 It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (for Overwhelm)
The holiday season is meant to be joyful, but for busy mums, it can quickly become overwhelming. Between school events, family obligations, gift lists, wrapping and endless festive tasks, it’s easy to feel stressed, exhausted, and guilty for not enjoying it fully. In this episode, Amanda shares...
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Ep 58 Rising In Motherhood: Reclaiming Identity, Healing Grief & Stepping Into Your Power with Mindset Coach Emily Bewley
In this moving and empowering episode of the Happy Thriving Mums Podcast, Amanda sits down with mindset coach, writer, and founder of Scribbles Of Sanity, Emily Bewley. Emily supports mums who can feel lost and overwhelmed in the chaos of daily life — the mental load, the pressure, the...
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Ep 57 Party Dress Panic : How Busy Mums Can Feel Confident and Enjoy the Season
Does the thought of holiday get togethers make you panic about what to wear — or actually whether you should go at all? You’re not alone. In this episode, Amanda tackles the common holiday struggles busy mums face: the party dress panic, food guilt, and the fear that your body isn’t “ready” for...
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Ep 56 Sleep Solutions for Parents: The Sleep Fairy Dee Booth on Helping Your Child (and You!) Sleep Better
In this episode of the Happy Thriving Mums Podcast, Amanda chats with Dee Booth — known to many families as The Sleep Fairy. With over 16 years of experience working with babies, toddlers and parents, Dee brings a calm, reassuring and practical perspective to help parents navigate sleep issues,...
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Ep 55 What If It Actually Works? The Fear No One Talks About
Do you ever feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re holding yourself back — not because you’re scared to fail, but because you’re scared of actually succeeding? In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden barrier that keeps so many mums exhausted, disconnected from themselves, and struggling…
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Ep 54 Finding Calm and Clarity in Motherhood with Artist, Tarot Reader & Reiki Practitioner Laura Metcalfe from Barley Moon
In this episode, we sit down with Laura Metcalfe — an Artist, Tarot reader, and Reiki practitioner — who helps mums reconnect with their creativity, intuition, and inner calm through mindful doodling, Tarot, and Reiki healing. Laura first discovered these soulful practices during a deeply painful...
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Ep 53 Stop Trying to ‘Bounce Back.’ It’s Time to Rise Stronger — Reclaiming Your Identity After Motherhood
Still waiting to “bounce back” years after having kids? Here’s the truth: You’re not meant to go backwards. You’re meant to rise stronger. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Why the bounce-back culture is damaging and unrealistic ✨ The identity shift that happens once kids are in school ✨ Why...
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Ep 51 The 'Perfect Mum' Lie: How to Let Go of Doing It All and Reclaim Your True Identity
Your house is clean, the kids are happy, you baked the thing for the school fair, and you feel… utterly dead inside. We’ve been fed a massive lie that perfection is what we should all be aiming for. We shouldn't- trying to achieve this is firstly unobtainable and secondly not fun. As a recovering...
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Ep 50 The 30-Minute Time Hack: How to Audit Your Week and Find Self-Care Time Without Guilt
Do you constantly feel busy but never productive? You swear you have zero minutes for yourself, but you still manage to scroll for 45 minutes after the kids go to bed. Let’s be honest! This week, we're not finding time, we’re reallocating it. I've finally come to realise there is a difference...
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Ep 49 Why “Just Powering Through” Is Burning You Out: How To Stop Surviving And Start Thriving
Years after having kids, many mums are stuck in survival mode, telling themselves they just need to "power through" the exhaustion of the school run, homework, the mental load. Oh and life…! In this episode, Amanda looks at why powering through doesn't make you stronger; it drains your future…
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Ep 48 From Frustration to Freedom: Rebuilding Core Strength in Motherhood
Are you tired of feeling defeated by your body years after actually having your children? You’ve tried the crunches, and the workouts, but postpartum pelvic floor issues are still there. I have felt those quiet niggling frustrations and know how exhausting they are. It makes you feel like your…
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Ep 47 Interview with Be Kassapian, founder of Be in the kitchen.
This week’s interview episode is with Be Kassapian, founder of Be in the kitchen. Be is a professional chef turned cooking teacher with huge energy. She is hugely passionate about teaching and inspiring teenagers to cook but also about health and wellness in general. Within this gorgeous...
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Ep 46 I Took the Summer Off Training — And This Is What Happened: Getting Back Into Exercise After a Break: what to do (and what not to do) when setbacks occur
Have you ever fallen off track with your fitness (or never really quite got it started in the first place?). Sometimes setbacks occur and despite all your best efforts you don’t know why. Frustration can kick in. It can lead you to wonder if you will ever get back to doing what you love or what…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This show is to support mums juggling the demands of life & perimenopause. Amanda, Perimenopause coach, PT & mum, provides practical ideas to help women understand why things change in their 40s & what you can do to create a happier, more balanced life.This show is for you if you ever ask:Why am I eating the same but putting on weight?Could this be perimenopause or am I just stressed?What's the best exercise for women over 40?Is it normal to feel this exhausted?How can I feel like myself again?As well as gaining inspo from remarkable women who share their stories & tips to thrive.
HOSTED BY
Amanda Reidy | Perimenopause Coach, Radiate Fitness
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This show is to support mums juggling the demands of life & perimenopause. Amanda, Perimenopause coach, PT & mum, provides practical ideas to help women understand why things change in their 40s & what you can do to create a happier, more balanced life.This show is for you if you ever ask:Why am I...
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