
Empower Your Menopause
Menopause specialist nutritionist and health coaches Juli Madacey and James Ellis talk all things menopause, including how your lifestyle can empower your transition.
Episodes
32 episodes
Episode 32: Sleep Smarter – Creating an Evening Routine That Works
🎙️ Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, challenge outdated health advice, and empower women to thrive in midlife and beyond. It’s James and Juli here, and in this episode we’re addressing a topic that’s cr...
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Episode 31: Beyond Calories – The Hormonal Drivers of Weight Gain in Midlife
We’ve all been told that weight gain is just about calories in versus calories out. But if that were the whole story, midlife weight gain wouldn’t feel like such an uphill battle!The truth? Hormones play a huge role in how your body stor...
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Episode 30: The All-or-Nothing Trap: Breaking Free From Perfection Paralysis
Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, share strategies, and empower women to thrive in this next phase of life. It’s James and Juli here, and today we’re diving into a topic that has affected all of us at one point...
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Episode 29: The Ultimate Midlife Hack - You Might Be Surprised!
Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, share strategies, and empower women to thrive in this next phase of life. It’s James and Juli here, and in this episode we’re diving into one of the simplest yet most powerful ...
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Episode 28: Niamh Gourlay's Journey through breast cancer
Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, where we share stories, strategies, and support to help women thrive during midlife and beyond.In this episode we have a very special guest, Niamh Gourlay. Niamh is a breast cancer survivor and advocat...
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Episode 27: The Calorie Myth: Why Eating Less Doesn’t Always Mean Weighing Less
Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, where we bust myths, break down barriers, and give you the tools to thrive in this next phase of life. It’s James and Juli here, and today we’re taking on one of the biggest misconceptions out there: that eati...
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Episode 26: Debunking Menopause Myths Messing with Your Min
Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause! Coaches Juli and James here and in this episode, we’re stepping into the myth-busting ring to tackle some sneaky menopause myths that might be messing with your mindset. From the fear of slowing down to m...
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Episode 25: Collagen, Confidence & Clarity with Jennifer Mo
Welcome to the 25th episode of Empower Your Menopause! This week, James and Juli celebrate this milestone with a special guest: Jennifer Mo, Co-Founder of Pura Collagen.Jennifer shares her personal menopause journey, her incredi...
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Episode 24: Merry Menopause – How to Survive and Thrive This Christmas
Ah, Christmas—the season of joy, indulgence, and, let’s face it, stress! For women navigating menopause, the holidays can feel like a double-edged sword. Between the relentless cravings, family gatherings, and jam-packed schedules, it’s easy to...
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Episode 23: Menopause and Your Heart: Understanding Risks and Protecting Your Cardiovascular Health
Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause! It’s coach James and coach Juli here, helping women 40 and above power through the menopause transition.In this episode, we’re tackling an incredibly important yet often overlooked topic: the connecti...
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Episode 22: From Long-Haul Flights to Ultra Heights – Laura Watts on Running and Resilience
In this episode of Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we dive deep into the topics that matter most to women navigating this incredible stage of life, we're talking to a woman who is truly fabulous beyond 40, James's running bud...
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Episode 21. Emotional Eating in Midlife: How to Break the Cycle
Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast for all things around the menopause transition from peri to post menopause. We’re coaches James Ellis and Juli Madacey. Today, we’re diving into a topic that many women in midlife stru...
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Episode 20: Mastering Mindset for Midlife: Reframing Menopause as a Time of Growth
Hello and welcome back to Empower Your Menopause, where we dig into everything that supports your health, wellness, and transformation during the menopause transition years, from peri through to post menopause.Today, we’re focusing on s...
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28:46

Episode 19: Managing Expectations for the Rest of the Year
Hello and welcome to another episode of ‘Empower Your Menopause,’ where we tackle all things health, wellness, and transformation for women navigating the menopause journey, from peri to post menopauseToday, we’re talking about something...
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Episode 18: Rest & Recovery in Menopause: Why Downtime Is Your Secret Weapons
Hello and welcome back to Empower Your Menopause! It’s coaches James and Juli here and today, we’re talking about something that can feel like a luxury but is actually a necessity: rest and recovery. Whether you’re experiencing sleepless nights...
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Episode 17: Bone Health Matters: Osteoporosis and Menopause
Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause, where we dive into all things health, hormones, and happiness for women navigating midlife. It’s coaches Juli and James here and today we’re tackling a topic that doesn’t always get the spot...
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Episode 16: Cutting Through the Menopause Industry Hype: What You Really Need to Know
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving headfirst into the complicated and often confusing world of what is being called the "menopause industry". Have you ever felt overwhelmed with all the information being thrown at you ab...
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Episode 15: Detoxing During Menopause: Fact, Fiction, and Functional Health
Detox teas, juice cleanses, and magical elixirs—oh my! But are they really necessary? In this episode, we’re diving into the world of detoxing during menopause. We’ll explore what your body actually needs to detox naturally, what to avo...
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Episode 14: Your Menopause Supplement Guide - What You Really Need and What to Skip
If you’ve ever stared at the supplement aisle in confusion, you’re not alone! With so many options, it’s hard to know what you actually need versus what’s just expensive pee. In this episode, we’re breaking down the vitamins and minerals that r...
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Episode 13: Balancing Work & Personal Life
Work, family, self-care—oh my! Balancing all of life’s demands can feel like a juggling act, especially during menopause. In today’s episode, we’re getting real about how to maintain some semblance of balance without losing your mind in the pro...
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Episode 12 The Impact of Menopause on Mental Clarity
Ever walk into a room and completely forget why you're there? You're not alone. In this episode, we'll be talking about the infamous brain fog that often accompanies menopause. From misplacing your keys to feeling like your mind is moving throu...
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Episode 11: Fitness Over 40 – Working Smarter, Not Harder
Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause. It’s Coach James here, and together with Coach Juli, today we’re tackling a topic that’s crucial for every woman over 40: fitness. Specifically, why your body might not be responding to the same workouts ...
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Episode 10: Snooze Don’t Lose During Menopause - Sleep Solutions for Women over 40
Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause! It’s Coaches Juli Madacey and James Ellis here from Team Fabulous Beyond 40, and today, we’re tackling a topic that’s got many of us tossing and turning—or maybe just staring at the ceiling and counting s...
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Episode 9: Solving the Menopause Weight Loss Puzzle - The Missing Pieces You Need
Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause! It’s Coaches Juli Madacey and James Ellis here, from Team Fabulous Beyond 40, and today we’re diving into a topic that is the number one thing we get asked about by our clients. How do I lose weight in pe...
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Episode 8: Alcohol During Menopause - Friend or Foe? With Special Guest Holly Walsh
In this episode of Empower Your Menopause, James and Coach Juli are joined by Holly Walsh, an alcohol-free coach, to tackle a hot topic: alcohol during menopause—friend or foe? Holly shares her personal journey to going alcohol-free an...
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Episode 8
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