Ever feel like you're doing all the right things in midlife, but your body just isn't responding? This week on Menopause, the Real Deal, Michelle is joined by Karen Darlington, a menopause coach who's been helping women transform their health and confidence for over eight years. Inspired by her own early menopause journey, Karen combines nutrition, strength training, yoga, and mindfulness to give women practical tools that actually work. She's the founder of Menopausing, a community that empowers women to balance their hormones, feel strong again, and finally see the results they've been working for. Get ready for a powerful, practical conversation about thriving in midlife, not just surviving it. Karen Reveals Why anxiety, panic attacks, sleep disturbance, brain fog, and intense rage can often be misdiagnosed How the body changes, and why the old advice of "eat less, exercise more" no longer works Why prioritising sufficient protein, fibre, and an anti-inflammatory diet can quickly lead to positive changes in energy, clarity of thought, and better sleep. Why strength training is essential for supporting muscle mass, metabolism, and bone density Why mindset trumps all, and how her philosophy is broken down into manageable pieces BEST MOMENTS "You went from doing nothing to doing a little bit of something, and the health benefits are huge." "We have to be willing to be able to change the way that we think, because if we don't, we're going to get the same results that we've always got." "I honestly felt as if my body was being possessed because it was almost like this different person was coming out..." "The two actually work very well together because... we need to balance that out with the calmness, with the connection back to self, with the breathwork." GUEST LINKS Instagram @talkmenopausewithkaren TikTok @talkmenopausewithkaren Website - Karendarlington.com HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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