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Mind Over Matter Nutrition, Liverpool (2026)

28/01/2026

When menopause advice uses words like natural, non-synthetic or hormone-balancing, people often hear:

- safer - gentler - risk-free - better for women - more “in tune” with the body

That belief is understandable, especially when women feel dismissed or unsupported when they try to access healthcare.

But every time I open Instagram, there’s another sponsored post advertising supplements targeted at menopausal women.
 You then see other women sharing that they’re taking multiple supplements and feeling better. And that matters.

But “feeling better” doesn’t tell us why it helped, who it’s safe for, or what else may have been changing at the same time, including contraindications with other medications.
 Risk doesn’t disappear just because something is labelled natural.
Menopause symptoms fluctuate.
Expectation and placebo play a role too.
And this is where the language becomes risky.
Because none of that is guaranteed by the word natural.

You know what else is natural?
Arsenic. Cyanide. Hemlock.
And they are definitely not on my menopause support list.

Women are increasingly refusing evidence-based care in favour of unregulated supplements because they’re labelled “natural”, yet nobody is in the garden herbal foraging.

These supplements are extracted, processed, concentrated and packaged, not plucked from a plant and ready to go!

Ashwagandha for example, has recognised contraindications, including thyroid conditions and antidepressant use.

“Natural” isn’t a safety label. It’s a marketing one.

And just to be clear, this isn’t me telling anyone to take pharmaceuticals. That’s outside my scope of practice.
But It is about recognising that one option is regulated, dose standardised and monitored and the other isn’t.

Women should have informed consent, understanding what you’re taking, why you’re taking it, and what evidence (or lack of it) sits behind it.

Women also deserve clarity, not confusion dressed up as empowerment.

18/01/2026

In menopause it’s normal to notice changes in fat gain and distribution, and many women quite reasonably want to lose some fat to support their health, often after an annual health check highlights things like cholesterol, blood pressure or blood sugar.

So when January floods social media with rapid weight loss claims, it’s easy to see why women get pulled in. Especially when posts shout “gone forever!!”

But here’s what rarely gets explained… weight loss is not the same as fat loss.
Fast drops on the scales are usually water, glycogen and gut content not meaningful change in body composition.

What I see too often is this cycle… extreme restriction, quick loss, bigger regain, worse health markers and women being told it’s their fault for not sticking to “the plan.”

The truth is, “the plan” was never designed for you. Health at this stage of life is about protecting muscle, supporting hormones and building healthspan, not reducing quality of life long term.

Real progress comes from enough calories, enough protein, strength training and proper support, not expensive supplements that stress your liver and empty your purse.

Community health should be about stability, affordable nourishment and long-term wellbeing, not quick wins that cost women dearly.

So cut the FOMO and focus on building healthspan not applauding what you didn’t eat or what basically went down the toilet.

Thanks…

You’re welcome.

14/01/2026

Tell me I’m wrong.

The panic around weight loss medications in parts of the wellness space isn’t really about concern for people’s health.
It’s about disruption.

A regulated option now exists that, for many people, is achieving better outcomes under appropriate medical oversight.
And suddenly regain is framed as a medication problem.

Weight loss medications aren’t the holy grail.
You still have to do the work.
But that work isn’t built on 200 calorie meals or supplements.

The goal isn’t rapid weight loss.
It’s sustainable behaviour change and understanding how weight is maintained and how medication is stopped.

And in menopause, this matters even more.
Loss of muscle, fluctuating hormones and reduced recovery mean that extreme restriction increases fatigue, pain, injury risk and regain.

Medication doesn’t replace behaviour change, nourishment, muscle protection or long term support.

For some people, medication can support appetite regulation.
When combined with evidence based education, adequate nourishment and strength training, it can form one part of a more sustainable approach to long term health in midlife.

What many women are regaining isn’t just weight stability.
It’s quality of life.

When medication is accessed, used and supported safely and effectively, the conversation changes.

And that level of education and understanding can’t be built into a sales pitch.

It’s understandable that parts of the unregulated wellness space feel uncomfortable as more accessible, regulated options emerge and expose how little long term support was ever built into what they were selling.

11/01/2026

On the 11th of January, I’m sharing 11 things I’ve been asked or told in my first week back coaching and supporting women.

There were more, but these came up more than once.

Just 11 days into the year and I’ve already seen countless “new year, new me” posts telling women to shrink themselves, as if being smaller somehow defines your worth.

Improving health may include a fat-loss goal, and that’s absolutely fine. But not when it comes at the expense of physical health, mental health, muscle, confidence or long-term wellbeing.

Social media is a cesspit of misinformation, especially at this time of year.

And let’s be honest, the loudest and most extreme voices are often the ones who benefit from keeping women uneducated, because confusion makes people easier to sell to.

If you’ve ever felt like menopause is deliberately confusing, you’re not wrong.
 The less women understand, the easier it is to push supplements, detoxes and hormone “balances” that aren’t evidence-based.

And before anyone asks, cortisol appears to have left the chat for the time being.

My job isn’t to sell you any products. It’s to help you understand your body so you can make informed choices, without fear, guilt or financial pressure.

Misinformation is profitable. Education is not.

And this year, I’m on a mission to educate you, save you a few bob, and give your head a rest.

Do any of these resonate?

Drop a comment if they do 🩷

19/11/2025

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12/11/2025

Still being told to “go low fat”?
That advice belongs in the 90s.

Fat isn’t your enemy; it’s essential.
The key is understanding how much and which types your body needs now.

Context matters.

Yes, fat has more calories per gram than carbs or protein, that’s true.
But it’s also vital for hormone health, brain function, and satiety.

When you cut fat too low, you don’t just lose calories.
You lose nutrients, fullness, and steady energy.

The goal isn’t low fat.
It’s the right fats, in the right amounts.

Because feeling constantly hungry, tired, and craving sugar
is the opposite of what midlife women need.

Now I’m not going to start telling you to eat copious amounts of saturated fat because that would be ridiculous advice and that’s probably a whole other post on its own.

But including healthy fats, like olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado, and oily fish, is part of a balanced, nutrient-dense diet that supports heart, brain, and hormone health.

We’ve been taught to fear fat for decades.
Some people even still believe that eating fat makes you fat.

It doesn’t.
Eating too much of anything can contribute to weight gain, but fat itself isn’t the culprit.

Let’s stop recycling 90s diet myths and start talking about how women’s bodies actually work.

💭 What’s one “low fat” swap you made in the past that you’d never go back to now?

08/11/2025

Funny how one song can take you right back, isn’t it?

How certain times in life and all the experiences in between build our confidence and resilience.

Menopause might make us forget what we walked upstairs for… but I bet we can still remember every single word of the songs..

…and the moments that shaped us, and the clubs that gave us some of the best nights of our lives. 💃

Share your memory below.

What’s the song that instantly takes you back?

What was your club?

And when did you step into your era of not giving two hoots?

05/11/2025

Any I’ve missed?

What sparks have you seen flying around your feed lately? 🤔

03/11/2025

You don’t need to do it all, just start where you are.

Look after your mental health as well as your physical health.

Small, consistent steps make the biggest difference.

Focus on nourishment, not restriction.

Support isn’t one size fits all, find what feels right for you.

This stage isn’t the end, it’s your chance to rebuild with strength.

Sleep, strength, and self-compassion are your real hormone helpers.

02/11/2025

For anyone who is interested, there are two Art for Wellbeing classes starting after half term.

We have one starting at Prescot Hub on the 6th November 10-12 and New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre on the 7th November 10-12.

Please see the flyer for more information.

If interested please contact Rebecca on rebecca.feeley@knowsley.gov.uk

02/11/2025

We’ve been conditioned to believe that change comes in a box, a plan, or a product.
It feels tangible, something we can buy, follow, or hold.

But that sense of control is often short-lived. Our brains love structure because it reduces uncertainty, which can feel even harder to manage during menopause.

As oestrogen fluctuates, so do dopamine and serotonin, the chemicals that influence motivation, mood, and reward. That is why many women in midlife feel stuck or like their usual strategies no longer work.

So we reach for rules and products that promise control. But real change happens when we rebuild trust with ourselves through understanding, consistency, and compassion, not control.

Habit change is not cutting out beige carbs, chugging water at every meal, avoiding healthy fats, consuming electrolytes to trick your body into drinking more water, or following advice from someone whose income depends on you hitting their targets instead of your own.

And to be clear, this is not about dismissing prescribed support such as weight loss medication. When used alongside nutrition, behaviour, and habit change, these treatments can be incredibly effective.

What I’m talking about is removing reliance on commercial quick fixes that keep you stuck, not the evidence-based tools that help you move forward.

Habit change is about understanding how you behave, what supports you sustainably, and how life fits around your nutrition and movement, especially during the menopause transition.

What we also know from weight management research is that many people regain significant amounts of weight unless behavioural and habit change is addressed.

Real change is not bought. It is learned, practised, and sustained.

31/10/2025

On 23rd September, I was placed on a cancer pathway following a referral from my GP.

A few weeks earlier, I’d attended my routine breast screening, which thankfully came back clear.

But as many of you will know, screening isn’t designed to detect symptoms; it’s there to pick up early, unseen changes.
The screening nurse encouraged me to see my GP because I’d had localised, focal breast pain for a couple of months, and I had also noticed what I thought was a mole that looked raised and misshapen.

It didn’t sit right with me, and I’m so glad I followed it up.

Over the last five weeks, I’ve had multiple appointments, and this is where our NHS truly shines, from the GP to the imaging department and the specialist clinic. The care, speed, and reassurance throughout have been incredible.

I’m beyond grateful to say that I’ve now had the all clear. 💗

My nan had breast cancer, a tumour on her chest was how we found it, and although that was over 40 years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday.
We lost her in her mid-60s, and that memory has always stayed with me.

So I knew I couldn’t ignore what I was feeling.

Still, those weeks of waiting for answers weren’t easy. Anyone who knows me knows I tend to shut the outside world out while I process things in my own way, usually by keeping myself very busy (not always ideal, but it helps quiet the overthinking), and that’s exactly what I did.

It was my way of staying grounded while waiting for answers, and in hindsight, it reminded me how important it is to look after our mental as well as our physical health.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, keep raising awareness, not just in October, but every month of the year

Because:
Screening saves lives
Listening to your body matters
Following up on symptoms could make all the difference

If something doesn’t feel right, even after a clear screening, please get it checked.

And just to keep me on my toes… I had root canal surgery on Mischief Night.
Because apparently, October wasn’t quite dramatic enough! 😅🦷

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