Send us a text When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself - The Hidden Signs Your Body Is Changing Have you ever thought, “I don’t feel like myself anymore” - but couldn’t quite explain why? If you’re in your late 30s or early 40s, this shift may not be in your head at all. It could be the very first signs of perimenopause. In this episode of Before the Salad, Julia Tyrer - The Menopause Guide - unpacks the emotional changes that often show up long before periods become irregular. Fr...

Send us a text What if menopause wasn’t something to fear, but a transition into wisdom, freedom, and vitality? In this heartfelt episode, I share a letter to my daughters and granddaughters - answering the kitchen-table question so many women ask: “Why do things have to change?” We’ll talk about: Why perimenopause and menopause happen, explained simply and with compassionHow different cultures celebrate this transition, not dread itThe practical steps that make the journey easier -&nbs...

Episode Description Struggling with midlife weight that just won’t budge—no matter how “good” you’ve been? You’re not alone. In this episode of Before the Salad, Julia Tyrer, The Menopause Guide, unpacks why the scales don’t always reflect your efforts and why the answer isn’t more restriction or willpower. You’ll learn how hormones, stress, and daily habits all play a role—and the simple, science-backed shifts that can reset your metabolism without a complete lifestyle overhaul. From eating ...

Feeling out of control with mood swings, fatigue, stubborn weight, or brain fog? You’re not alone — and your food choices could be playing a bigger role than you think. In this empowering episode of Before the Salad, I share how my own menopause journey led me to transform my diet — and how you can do the same to balance hormones, ease symptoms, and prevent chronic disease. You’ll learn: Why certain foods disrupt your hormones (and your mood)The connection between gut health, hormone health, ...

In this honest, encouraging episode, we’re talking about something so many women experience during perimenopause and menopause: unexplained weight gain (and the deep frustration that comes with it). Because here’s the truth… Your body isn’t sabotaging you. It might actually be trying to protect you. I’ll take you through the science behind the scenes - including the stress–hormone–weight triangle, the role of insulin resistance and oestrogen dominance, and why “eat less, move more” just doesn...

Struggling to fall asleep — or waking up at 3am, wide awake and anxious? You’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, we unpack what’s really behind sleep disruptions in your 40s and 50s, including the hormonal shifts, blood sugar dips, and neurological changes that often go ignored. You’ll learn: – Why declining oestrogen and progesterone impact your brain’s ability to rest – What those early-morning wake-ups actually mean – The surprising link between sleep and b...

Have you ever woken up at 3am, heart racing, mind spinning with everything you’ve ever said or done… only to spend the next day exhausted, craving sugar, and wondering why you just can’t get it together? Here’s what I want you to know: You’re not imagining it. And you’re certainly not alone. In this episode of Before the Salad, Julia Tyrer — The Menopause Guide — unpacks cortisol chaos: what happens when your stress hormones go haywire in midlife and menopause. Together, we’ll explore:...

If you find yourself reaching for chocolate at 3pm and thinking, “Why can’t I just get a grip?”, this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: ✨ It’s not about willpower. ✨ It’s not weakness. ✨ And it’s definitely not you failing. In this honest conversation, we unpack: Why sugar cravings intensify during perimenopause and menopauseWhat’s really behind those energy crashes that leave you foggy and frustratedHow blood sugar rhythms affect your mood, focus, and confidenceThree simple yet p...

Forget 5am miracle routines and strict schedules — this episode is all about realistic morning practices that help your hormones work with you, not against you. If your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or like a survival mission until coffee, you’re not alone. In this gentle and practical episode of Before the Salad, hormone nutrition coach Julia Tyrer shares why what you do in the first 90 minutes after waking can completely shift how you feel — all day long and how you sleep at night. You’ll ...

Have you ever followed all the “right” health advice — clean eating, more workouts, less rest — only to feel worse? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of Before the Salad, Julia Tyrer shares five lessons she learned the hard way on her journey to better health — and why traditional wellness advice often backfires when your hormones are out of balance. Inside, you’ll learn: Why common “healthy” habits (like low-fat diets or high-intensity workouts) can make hormonal symptoms worseHow s...

Ever feel like you’re losing your mind — foggy, irritable, anxious, or just not yourself? In this episode of Before the Salad, Julia Tyrer opens up about the real (and often misunderstood) impact of hormonal changes in your late 30s and 40s. From mood swings to memory lapses, she breaks down how shifting hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and cortisol can hijack your wellbeing — and why it’s not just stress or “midlife.” You’ll learn: What hormone changes really do to your moo...

Feeling like your body’s changed and no one gave you the rulebook? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this first episode of Before the Salad, I share why I created this podcast for women 35+ who are navigating hormone shifts, mood swings, sleep struggles, anxiety, and weight changes — and why the real work starts before what’s on your plate. You’ll hear: What inspired this show — and what to expect in upcoming episodes A bit of my own story (including the moment I snapped at my GP)W...