In this week’s episode, I’m joined by emotional and disordered eating specialist Lisa Unger for an honest look at the rise of weight loss injections and the impact they can have. We explore how weight, food and wellbeing are deeply tied to our emotions, self esteem and body image.

Lisa explains why medications like Ozempic can help some people, especially those with Type 2 diabetes, yet rarely create lasting change unless we also address the underlying drivers of our eating behaviours.

We touch on the emotional layers that so often sit beneath overeating, why focusing only on food keeps us stuck, and how nurturing body esteem, self trust and emotional resilience leads to sustainable, long term change.

Find out more about Lisa here; https://lisaunger.co.uk

When we start experiencing common symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, hair loss or temperature changes, and we're in our 40's or 50's, chances are we're going to be told it's menopause and offered HRT.

But these symptoms are identical to those associated with low thyroid hormones. This could mean that it might not be your sex hormones that are out of balance, it might be your thyroid. And you could be on the wrong treatment.

In this episode, I break down the key overlaps, explain why thyroid problems are often underdiagnosed, and show you how the right testing can reveal the real cause of your symptoms and get you on the right treatment and/or protocol to relieve your symptoms.

Contact us if you'd like more information on our testing and support services; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

In this inspiring and honest conversation, I’m joined by the fabulous Nicky Hambleton-Jones. She's a personal stylist, TV presenter, author, and the iconic face behind 10 Years Younger and Drop-A-Decade.

We go far beyond fashion to talk about confidence, ageing, and how personal style can become a powerful tool for reinvention, especially after 50. Nicky opens up about the highs and lows of her career, including the moment she was dropped from her hit show and how, in her own words, “clothes saved me.”

We also dive into her new book, Bolder Not Older, a bold call-to-arms for women to reclaim their visibility, voice, and vibrancy - no matter their age. We discuss the “invisibility issue” so many women feel in midlife, how image isn’t just about appearance but about confidence and opportunity, and why there are no rules after 50.

Plus, Nicky shares her go-to style tips for colour confidence and the three things every woman over 50 should be doing to look and feel amazing.

Whether you’re navigating your 40s, 50s, or beyond, get inspired to feel more seen, more stylish, and more confident than ever. 

Relationship breakdowns can feel especially overwhelming in midlife, just as life is shifting in so many other ways. And it can really affect your health.

So I caught up with Sara Davison, also known as The Divorce Coach, about why this stage of life often brings relationship challenges to the surface, and how to move through it with strength and clarity.

🌟 In this conversation, we explore:

• Why relationship struggles are so common during midlife
• The unique impact of divorce on women at this life stage
• Sara’s 4 keys to surviving divorce 
• Practical tools to help you heal, rebuild and grow
• How to rediscover your identity and create a life you love, on your terms

Sara shares wisdom from her own journey and her work with thousands of women worldwide, offering hope, support and a clear path forward.

Whether you're going through a breakup, feeling lost in your relationship, or just ready to reconnect with yourself, this episode is for you.

More about Sara here; https://www.saradavison.com
Get in touch for help for health issues here; https://happyhormonesforlife.com

Tired of diets that leave you hungry, stressed, or obsessing over every bite? This week, I"m speaking with weight loss expert Joe Hoye about why so many women—especially in midlife—have struggled with dieting for decades, and how it's shaped their relationship with food.

From early Weight Watchers points to fearing carbs, we talk about how diet culture gets embedded young and why it’s time to rethink it all. This episode is full of practical advice for anyone who wants to feel better in their body without giving up the foods they love. Whether you're on weight loss medication or just looking for a more balanced, realistic approach, Joe shares insights on fuelling your body properly, eating more (not less), and making movement work for you—not punish you.

We also explore the deeper mindset shifts that help create long-term change, including how to rewrite your identity and let go of guilt around food. If you’re done with extremes and just want to feel strong, nourished, and human—this one’s for you!

Find out more about Joe here; https://hoyefit.com

Contact us for more info about how we can help you with testing and 1-1 support; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

Buy the book Life After Menopause; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/life-after-menopause

Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are rapidly rising in popularity—not just among those managing type 2 diabetes, but also among people seeking significant weight loss. Once intended purely for blood sugar control, these weekly injections have now become a go-to solution for weight management, with some reports suggesting that 1 in 10 women in the UK are currently using them.

But are they the game-changer they're claimed to be? While these medications offer real hope to those struggling with obesity or diabetes, there’s still a lot to unpack. Are they truly safe? What are the potential downsides? And what should you be aware of if you're already using them—or considering it?

In this episode, I explore:
✔️ How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work
✔️ What to expect if you're on one of these jabs
✔️ Common side effects and potential health risks
✔️ The importance of nutrition, movement and mindset to minimise risks and get the best results
✔️ How to naturally stimulate your GLP-1 hormones through diet and lifestyle

Whether you're on the jabs or not, if you're looking for support do contact us for more info; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

We’re all aware of the physical benefits of being in and around water, especially cold water (I write about it in my book Life After Menopause). 

But in today’s interview, we explore its profound impact on emotional wellbeing too.

After experiencing immense pain and deep grief, Emma Simpson found herself feeling lost, disconnected, and adrift. Drawn instinctively to the water, she discovered more than just a cold embrace—she found strength, hope, and a powerful sense of connection. Through wild swimming, she not only reclaimed her own sense of purpose but also became part of a remarkable sisterhood of women, each with their own inspiring story to share.

She went on to write her first book, Breaking Waves —a heartfelt celebration of community, renewal, and the transformative power of reclaiming your own life story through writing.

You can order Emma's book here; https://amzn.eu/d/dl8xt6t

If you need help with your hormones or health, do contact us here; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

Why do so many of us battle with body criticism, and what’s really driving those triggers? Is it society’s impossible standards? Childhood experiences? Or could it be something deeper—like our emotional relationship with food and self-worth?

These questions hit close to home for countless women, but the answers aren’t always clear. To shed light on these often-overlooked struggles, I invited Amber Romaniuk, an emotional eating, digestive, and hormone expert with over 11 years of experience helping women achieve what she calls "food and body freedom."

In this episode, we unpack the complex dynamics of emotional eating and body image, revealing practical steps to heal your relationship with food and yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple Podcasts, give this a follow, and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-hormones-podcast/id1497554597

Or reach Nicki via the links below:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/happyhormonesforlife/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/happyhormonesforlife/
• Find out more about our 1-1 testing and support services here - https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact
• Take the Hormone Quiz - https://smadigital.app/happyhormonesforlife/
• Get the FREE Hormone Balancing Guide - https://happyhormonesforlife.com/free-guide/
• Register for the Happy Hormones Masterclass - https://happyhormonesforlife.com/masterclass/

Connect with Amber Romaniuk and learn more about her works:

• Website - https://amberapproved.ca/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk/

Stella Duffy is an existential psychotherapist, award-winning writer, actor, director, a campaigner for equality and diversity, and recently completed a PHD in the embodied experience of post menopause. She herself has been postmenopausal for 30 odd years following chemotherapy as a younger woman.

In this chat, we get into the deep-rooted cultural stories around menopause and ageing, including Stella’s mission to change the negativity younger women often hear about it. She challenges the idea that postmenopause is all about decline, instead seeing it as a transition into a new, thriving chapter.

Stella shares some of the amazing stories of women she researched as part of her doctorate on post menopause, showing just how varied the experience can be—some women struggle, some breeze through, and most land somewhere in between. But society tends to focus on fear and loss, making ageing seem like something to dread. Instead, she encourages us to lean into change rather than fight it. Menopause can be tough, sure, but it’s also a chance for growth, renewal, and empowerment.

Our chat is a powerful reminder that menopause isn’t the end—it’s just the next phase of an ever-evolving life. Hope you enjoy it.

Find out more about Stella's work here; https://stelladuffytherapy.co.uk/about-stella-duffy/

Or if you need support with your menopause symptoms or other health issues, contact us here; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

When we think about ageing well, we usually focus on eating right, staying active, and keeping up good habits. But what we don’t always consider is how much our emotional health affects our physical health and therefore how well we age.

The truth is, in today’s fast-paced world, we have become increasingly disconnected from each other, from nature and from ourselves. This disconnect touches every aspect of our lives, affecting how we relate to one another, how we interact with our environment, and even how we care for ourselves.

So if we want to make the most of our next chapter and live a happy healthy life, we need to make sure these vital connections are plugged in and thriving.

Connection is the 'C' in my EMBRACE formula in my book LIFE AFTER MENOPAUSE​. The book comes with a free downloadable workbook to help you implement your own action plan for your best life after menopause!

Learn more here; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/life-after-menopause

So many women, at every stage of life, struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food. Whether it’s emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, or restrictive eating patterns, these issues are often deeply complex and influenced by a mix of factors.

That’s why I was thrilled to chat with the incredible Marcelle Rose, a specialist in disordered eating and emotional wellbeing. Marcelle empowers women to break free from the cycle of food struggles, and finally feel at peace with their body and mind.

In this episode, she sheds light on the common signs and symptoms of an unhealthy relationship with food, the often-overlooked ways dieting and weight loss can make things worse, and most importantly, how we can rebuild a happy and healthy relationship with food.

Marcelle’s newly published book, The Binge Freedom Method: Your Four Pillar Plan to Beat Emotional Eating for Good, is packed with practical advice and inspiring strategies. It’s available now on Amazon and other platforms. http://marcellerosenutrition.co.uk/the-book

Whether you’re a long-time vegan or just dipping your toes into Veganuary, this interview is for you!

Rachel Boon is a Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, and 25-year vegan – as well as one of the healthiest and most energetic people I know! With 20 years in clinical practice, Rachel brings both educated insights and real-life wisdom to the table.

We dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of navigating menopause on a vegan diet, bust a few myths, and explore practical tips to thrive during this transition - including her go-to healthy vegan dishes when you're short on time!

Connect with Rachel here; https://www.rachelboon.co.uk/

We’re living longer than ever before, but for many women, the years post menopause are filled with unanswered questions and unexpected challenges.

How do we manage new and lingering symptoms? How do we protect our bones, muscles, and brain health? How do we hold on to our energy, joy, and sense of self in a world that often overlooks us?

The truth is, this stage of life is a huge opportunity. With the right tools and mindset, it can be a time to redefine who we are, what we want, and how we choose to age. That’s what Life After Menopause is all about – helping you feel empowered and equipped to live well in the years ahead.

You can learn more here; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/life-after-menopause

After beginning his career as a paramedic, Josh Dech quickly became disillusioned with what he saw as “sick care,” observing that many patients were getting worse instead of better. This led him to shift paths into personal training, where he helped clients like Lynne, a 59-year-old who, after intensive work on her health, went from taking 26 medications daily to breaking records in powerlifting.

Inspired by this success, Josh dove into holistic health and nutrition, recognizing that gut health, nutrition, and stress were the common threads among various health challenges.

Now specializing in gut health, Josh has dedicated his career to helping individuals with conditions like IBS and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), namely Crohn's and Colitis.

He’s seen profound transformations in his clients—adults reclaiming their independence, children finally able to run and play—experiences that fuel his passion to prove that gut diseases don’t have to be debilitating.

Find him at https://gutsolution.ca. And if you need help this side of the pond, do contact us at www.happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

We all know by now what foods to be focussing on for our health and hormones (you should do if you've been in my community for long enough!).

Obviously we're all unique so there will be differences for each of us in terms of what works best for our bodies. But when I was researching for my new book 'Life After Menopause', the science is pretty clear on certain foods that are particularly helpful for healthy ageing and longevity.

While there’s no single “magic food,” a balanced approach that includes nutrient-dense options like these can make a real difference. Read the blog at; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/longevity-superfoods

This is an excerpt from my upcoming new book "Life After Menopause; Embrace Your Next Chapter With A Healthy Body And Mind".  If you'd like to join the Waitlist to be the first to know when it's available, please click here; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/book-waitlist

Do contact us if you need support with your health, hormones or diet; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

Did you know that one of the strongest indicators of how long you’ll live is how strong you are? Yep, strength training can help with that. 

I’ve got Claire and James Davis, aka the brains behind 32 Degrees North and @midlifementors, joining me in this week’s podcast episode, and we’re diving into the real benefits of weight training. We’re talking physical, mental, and even emotional perks that most people don’t know about. Plus, we’re busting a few myths along the way.

Want to get stronger and feel more confident in midlife? This one’s for you!

Join the waitlist for news of the launch of my new book "Life After Menopause" here; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/book-waitlist

One of the hardest things to deal with as you get older is changes in your skin health.

Oestrogen is our 'youth hormone' so as we go through menopause, declining levels can mean more wrinkles, less elasticity and more pigmentation or ‘age spots.’

These hormone changes plus the accumulation of years of sun exposure, pollution, toxins, stress and other factors can all show up in how our skin looks and feels.

Issues may be ‘managed’ by topical creams or aesthetic treatments, but your skin is a mirror to your inner health. Your diet, lifestyle and environment can have a big impact on skin health. Discover my top tips to look after your skin from the inside out!

If you need help with your health or hormones, do ocntact us for more info on how we can help; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

This week, I'm chatting to Sarah Murrell. You may have seen her story in newspapers and magazines. If not, do listen to this week's video or podcast.

Sarah shares her amazing story of how her sister's cancer diagnosis inspired her to create a unique natural facial oil to help her recover (it went on to receive critical acclaim, earning a legion of fans and five-star reviews, celebrity endorsements and winning numerous awards!).

We chat about the changes our skin goes through in midlife, and why it’s so important to choose more natural skincare to nourish it.

After my chat with Sarah, I've had the chance to try the super popular BySarah's Hero Facial Oil. It's plant based, all natural (and I love that they're a B Corp too).

If you want to try it, you can use code NICKI20 for 20% off at https://bysarahlondon.com

Ever felt a knot in your stomach when stressed about work, home, or relationships? Or maybe you notice your mood plummets after skipping or overindulging in a meal.

That's your gut-brain axis at work! This complex network linking your gut and brain impacts not only your digestion and mood; it's also a crucial player in hormone regulation, potentially easing
menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and sleep disturbances.

By nurturing this vital relationship, you could be addressing multiple aspects of your health at once.


Read the blog here; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/the-gut-brain-connection

Do contact us if you need help with your hormones or gut health; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

Juggling career demands, family responsibilities, and personal well-being can feel like an impossible balancing act, especially for women dealing with perimenopause.

I’ve been there myself, and it can be exhausting. Sooner or later, something's got to give. That’s why I was thrilled to chat with Tamu Thomas, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author of the epic book, "Women Who Work Too Much.”

Tamu shared her journey from being overwhelmed by trying to do it all to now helping women break free from the trap of overworking. We dove into why so many of us feel pressured to keep pushing, even when we're running on empty. We also explored practical ways to reclaim your time and energy, from simple joy boosters to setting healthy boundaries.

Join us for an honest, hopeful discussion about finding balance and rediscovering what really matters. You might just find the permission you need to put yourself first, guilt-free.

Contact us if you'd like information about how we can support you with your hormone or health issues; https://happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

Learn more about Tamu Thomas here; https://www.livethreesixty.com/