Menopause & Wellness Coaching with Rebecca Hadley

Sometimes we can feel like we are the only ones experiencing certain things in life. Here is an interesting statistic.

Hello, there lovely ladies! 😄🌸 I hope you're all doing great! 🌟 Last night, I had such an amazing time with a wonderful group of ladies at my 2nd menopause awareness evening. It was a lot of fun! 🎊I loved sharing what I know and hearing about each of your experiences. 🗣️ It's incredible to see how we all handle and tackle those pesky symptoms!
These evenings have been a real eye-opener for me. There's so much to learn and gain from them! 🤓 One thing that really stood out is how crucial it is to be informed and aware about menopause. It can make a world of difference for someone going through it. 🌈
If anyone would like to join my free Menopause support group, please click on the link below. I will let you know when the next Menopause awareness evening is taking place.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseadviceandsupport/

Important update! Please read.

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Please click above to join the new private support group

Hello, hello my lovely friends.

I’m posting this video to give you a little update on this Menopause Page that I set up a little while ago.

So, I’ve had some wonderful feedback from various people in the group and I have been asked to set up a Menopause Support Group, separate from this page.

Why, you may ask.

Let me explain, this page is my Menopause & Wellness business page and anyone can follow me and join the page without needing authorisation. As a result, this can often make people feel uncomfortable commenting in this space, as it’s not private.

So, the solution is to set up a Menopause Support Group.

So, I’ve managed to work around the tech. I know it’s not difficult, but I don’t mind saying it took me longer than it should have! So, I’m putting a link below here and I would really, really, really love it if you could click on the link and join the private group. You will be asked 3 simple questions to join. The group is women only, as per the feedback.

Where possible, I will send you an individual invite, but it depends on your Facebook settings as to who I can invite, in this way. So, please click on the link to join in case I can’t do it directly.

So, I will now be posting tips and advice and providing support in my support group, which is called Menopause, Advice & Support Group for Women. Caring & Sharing with lots of Positivity.

Please click on the link to join. I would love to see you there.

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Imagine finding your true purpose and making a difference in people's lives. That's exactly what led me to become a Menopause & Wellness Coach. I spent over 15 years in the corporate world, building up a wealth of knowledge and experience and absolutely loved it. However, after taking a career break to start a family, my interests shifted toward health, nutrition, and fitness for women.

As a mother of three teenagers, including my daughter Hannah, who was born with a disability, due to birth trauma, my family has faced its share of challenges. Yet, we've managed to maintain a positive outlook and live life to the fullest, no matter what comes our way.

It's this resilience and passion that drives me to help women thrive during menopause. With the right knowledge and mindset, small changes can have a big impact on overall health and quality of life. I find purpose and fulfilment in guiding women through this transformative period, helping them manage their symptoms and feel confident in their own skin.

I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in women's lives and to witness the incredible transformations that can take place. It's a privilege to do what I love and help others in the process.
https://www.menopausecoachingwithrebeccahadley.com/


Lisa Johnson

I'm a big fan of James Clear, Atomic Habits. If we took heed of the quote below, we would all achieve so much more. Consistent, small changes yield great results in any area of life. Success is the product of daily habits - not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.

WHY REDUCING STRESS DURING MENOPAUSE IS CRUCIAL

So many of the symptoms we experience during menopause come about due to the decline in s*x hormones. The first area we need to look at to understand what happens with hormones is the HPA axis. Hypothalamus, Pituitary & Adrenal glands.

A careful balance of HPA is important at all times but never more so than during menopause.

One of the reasons that stress is a big issue during menopause is because it can directly affect oestrogen production. Oestrogen has countless functions in the body and is known as the hormone that keeps us young. It protects the brain, heart, bones, tissues, circulation, digestive system, etc.

Every cell in our body has oestrogen receptors. As ovarian production starts to decline, the body’s back up plan takes over. The body’s back up plan is the adrenal glands. Adrenal glands are programmed to produce a weak form of oestrogen during menopause to keep us fit and well.

All that seems well and good but that’s not the full story. Adrenal glands are very busy glands and they produce lots of different hormones, the pathway of hormones is extremely complex.

There is a precursor hormone called pregnenolone produced by cholesterol and that is the starting material to produce oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. BUT also, cortisol, adrenaline and other hormones.

But the balance of this process can be disrupted if there is too much stress going on and that is where it can all go wrong because under severe stress pregnenolone drops down to cortisol instead. So, the s*x hormone balance can be even further disrupted.

Let’s look at the mid-life woman who has a lot going on. For instance, supporting a growing family, potential clash of hormones in the family as puberty meets menopause, empty nest syndrome, more responsibility and pressure at work, relationship issues, possibly trying to support elderly parents or relatives. All this turmoil is causing a lot of stress, understandably.

The more the body is required to produce stress hormones, the more it will interfere with the production of s*x hormones because the adrenal glands can only take on so much.

The stress fight or flight response is, in theory, life saving, so of course, the body will prioritise the production of stress hormones over the production of oestrogen and that is why stress has a major influence on the severity of and the longevity of menopause symptoms.

And it’s why regulating the body’s response to stress and supporting the adrenal glands is very important.

If successful, it will help hormones to get back into balance and should start to relieve menopause symptoms.

Thank you all for reading my posts, watching my videos, etc. I have had some lovely feedback, which I really appreciate.
how to cope

I mentioned before how I'm a fan of Atomic Habits by James Clear. Here is a great quote and one trying out even though we tend to put ourselves at the end of the list.

From today's 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter.

Each one features⁠

3 short ideas from me⁠
2 quotes from others⁠
1 question for you to ponder⁠

You can see more of today's newsletter (and sign up to get it in your inbox) at jamesclear.com/3-2-1

Your skin during menopause.

Let’s face it, our skin is a big deal as it’s something we see every day when we look in the mirror and those around us can see it too. It can massively impact how we feel about ourselves.

If you are experiencing skin changes during Perimenopause or Menopause, you are NOT alone

For some women symptoms can show up as dryness, fine lines, dull skin.

For others, it can be the return of teenage acne or pigmentation, redness and flushing.

What causes it?

As the largest organ of your body, your skin can suffer from the lack of oestrogen during perimenopause and menopause.

As you may know, during this time there is a decline of oestrogen in our bodies. Oestrogen is needed for our skin’s natural hydration.

As oestrogen levels reduce your skin can become thinner and less supple.

Low oestrogen can result in there being less blood flow to the epidermis (the upper layer of the skin) & more water loss from your skin leading to your skin being less hydrated.

One of the most common skin problems during menopause is

Itchy & dry skin

If you are taking HRT, this will help replace lost oestrogen and you should see an improvement but what else can you do?

Avoid soap as it is very drying, so that includes products that lather, foam or bubble as they all strip oil from the skin.

It’s better to use a gentle non foaming cleanser on your face and body.

If you have dry hands – instead of using soap to wash your hands use a moisturising lotion

Ideally put moisturiser on your face 2 x per day

Try to put moisturiser on your skin immediately after the shower or bath as this helps the skin to hold onto more water and can prevent it from drying out.

Personally, I suffered from dry skin on the bottom half of my legs, it became particularly irritating during the night. What worked for me was exfoliating my legs thoroughly every day, using exfoliating gloves and a really good moisturiser, Aveeno worked really well for me. If you have very itchy skin, an antihistamine is a great help. You can buy this over the counter, and it costs a couple of pounds. Some women find this makes a huge difference to them, especially at night.

Another skin condition can be spots / acne

Women who suffered from spots / acne as teenagers can have a flare up around menopause

Have a review of the makeup and sun protection products you use and check that they are suitable for oily or combination skins or are described as ‘non-comedogenic’, which means the produce is not going to clog pores and aggravate acne.

For cleaning skin use a mild cleanser that will exfoliate skin & unblock pores.

Redness & flushing

Flushing is a well recognised symptom of menopause. Redness and flushing can improve with certain lifestyle changes, such as reducing caffeine intake, avoiding spicy foods and protecting your skin from the sun as well as reducing alcohol intake.

Skin routines do not need to be complicated. You don’t need dozens of products and the products don’t need to be pricey.

It’s about using products regularly to treat certain conditions like dryness and to prevent signs of ageing. As with anything in life, consistency is important.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to send me a dm or email me [email protected]

Have you read Atomic Habits by James Clear? I'm a huge fan of this book. In a nutshell, the book shows you how small and easy practices can lead to remarkable results over time. It's not gimmicky, it really does work. Here are a couple of quotes from James Clear that resonate with me.

"You are the average of the 5 habits you repeat most."

"Speed is perpetually undervalued.

Asking that person out today means you get to live more of your life with them and less of your life waiting.

Go fast. The future is never guaranteed and the right time may never come."

✔ Substantial savings for HRT prescriptions.

Do you pay for your prescriptions?

Are you aware of the new rules introduced on 1st April regarding HRT prescriptions?

Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.65. However, the HRT Prescription Prepayment Certificate covers an unlimited number of certain HRT medicines for 12 months. The cost of a Prescription Prepayment Certificate for the full year is a
TOTAL of £19.30. 👍

To read more information and apply for your certificate, click on the NHS link below.

You can also buy an HRT Prescription Prepayment Certificate in person at certain pharmacies.

Rebecca x

NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) | NHSBSA If you pay for NHS prescribed HRT medicine 3 or more times in 12 months, an HRT PPC could save you money. Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.65. You can buy an HRT PPC for a one-off payment of £19.30 (the cost of two single items). The HRT PPC covers an unlimited number of certain H...

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Today I thought I would share some information on HRT. I will try to keep it brief but if anyone has any questions, feel free to send me a message or ask in the comments.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) replaces the oestrogen and progesterone that your body no longer produces once you’ve hit menopause. It helps to relieve menopause symptoms.

Is HRT safe?

In 2003 a huge number of women stopped taking HRT overnight after a report by the Women’s Health Initiative, linked HRT with various increased risks. However, there was a large amount of concern with the study's research methods and the conclusions. This led to further analysis of this study and the overall safety of HRT. It’s now believed that the risks in this study were overstated or non-existent.

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) say that “the effects of HRT have been studied worldwide and research shows that, for most women, HRT works and is safe.”

2 types of HRT

Combined HRT is prescribed for those who still have wombs.

Oestrogen only HRT is for women who have had a hysterectomy and don’t need progesterone, to protect the lining of the uterus.

How long does it take to feel any benefits from HRT?

It can take a few weeks and up to three months for positive effects to be felt.

Does HRT make women gain weight?

No. There’s no scientific evidence that HRT causes women to gain weight. More to follow on another post about weight gain

How long can I take HRT for?

For as long as you like in consultation with your GP.

Remember, HRT is not suitable for everyone. Whether you take HRT or not, there are plenty of ways to relieve symptoms of the menopause and improve your health, in general. More to follow.

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One of the questions I often get asked is whether or not certain symptoms mean a woman is in menopause. Technically, unless 12 months have passed since you have had a period, you have not reached menopause. If you are having one or more of the various symptoms relating to menopause but still have periods, you are actually experiencing perimenopause.

So how do you know if you are in perimenopause? Generally speaking, if you are over the age of 45 and have symptoms such as hot flushes, irregular periods, mood swings, you are in menopause. In the UK, the average age of the menopause is 51 years of age. Menopause is one day in time ie the day when 12 months have passed without you having a period. After this ‘day’, you are postmenopausal.

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What are your limiting beliefs about the Menopause?
Do you think the menopause is a horrendous experience where you have so many difficult symptoms to deal with OR
Is it possible to think that you will sail through the menopause? Yes, you may have some symptoms to deal with along the way, in the same way you did during puberty, but they were exciting times. Why can’t you feel the same way again? I appreciate that as teenagers we didn’t have the responsibilities and stresses that we have now, but how we feel about any situation starts in the mind.
Can you write down the first 3 things that come to mind when you think of the menopause?
Now read those again. If any of those were negative, can you try to write down the polar opposite?
An example might be, “I get the worst hot flushes”
but change it to
“yes, I get hot flushes but they only last a very short while and I have great coping mechanisms, they don’t really bother me”

These positive affirmations help to rewire our brains. It takes work and practise, but we have the absolute ability and power to control our thoughts and change how we think. In turn, this will have a physical impact on our bodies.
To be clear, having the right mindset about having a good experience with the menopause is a great starting point BUT
you still have to look after your body with the right food and exercise remembering it’s not about restrictions or crazy exercising, it’s about balance.
A note on negative influences. It can be difficult to stay in the right mindset about the menopause, if you hear negative comments from well intentioned friends or family. If I hear negative comments, I think to myself “that’s not me, I’m sailing through the menopause.”
Why not give it a try?
Thinking about the menopause in a positive light, will take less energy and might make you feel better.

Life is about living and enjoying social occasions with family and friends. I don't believe in restricting ourselves but instead trying to create a good balance.
Fluctuation hormone levels during perimenopause can cause hot flushes and night sweats.
Where possible try to reduce the following to help reduce
HOT FLUSHES.
Caffeine and fizzy drinks contain stimulants that cause blood vessels to dilate, increasing blood flow to the skin and a potential hot flush.
Spices can make you hot but sage, fennel and turmeric can relieve hot flushes!
Refined sugar and carbs (cakes biscuits) produce heat when processed by the body. Try swapping to better carbs like wholemeal bread, brown rice and 70% dark chocolate.

Hello and thank you for joining me. I have created this page to share information and tips to help women manage the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. I believe that this is a really exciting time in our lives and an opportunity to get back to ourselves, take stock of how we want to live our lives and find ways to feel great about our minds and bodies and to feel really confident and happy.

Hello and thank you for joining me. I have created this page to share information and tips to help women manage the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. I believe this is a really exciting time in our lives and an opportunity to get back to ourselves, take stock of how we want to live our lives and find ways to feel great about our minds and bodies and to feel really confident and happy.