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Listen "#37: June Menopause Special - Why menopause is not the beginning of the end of your life"
Episode Synopsis
One of the key challenges we’re facing with menopause is the lack of knowledge about the topic amongst women. We haven’t been brought up with education and clarity about menopause so that we truly understand what it is and how it’s going to affect us. So, this month we're bringing you four very special episodes focusing on menopause.
There’s a lot of unknown, fear, stigma, and even shame still associated with menopause and the changes it brings to a woman. We’re seeing this play out in so many parts of our culture and society with 1 in 10 women citing they’ve had to leave their job because of the struggles they faced with their physical or mental health due to menopause.
Equipping ourselves as women with the right insights and knowledge so that we can take control and put the power into our hands to help us live strong an healthy is key. My guest this week is a local business advisor here to share her personal menopause story as part of our June menopause focus and awareness month. Nickie Kilkenny is a vibrant, professional woman helping other women in business to build successful, sustainable businesses. But, when Nickie was in the depths of perimenopause with no support or personal knowledge about what she was experiencing and why, she felt lost and incredibly scared. She describes herself as being a total mess and even fearing that she had dementia.
Nickie shares her story on:
Having no knowledge about perimenopause or menopause and how it was something her own mother had experienced in her thirties but never spoke about.
Feeling isolated and lost because of her symptoms and their impact on her wellbeing.
Struggling to get professional help and her symptoms being explained as depression.
Fearing she was losing her mind when her memory completely failed her in the most unusual way.
How arming yourself with information by taking control of your health and your life is key to supporting yourself through the menopause transition.
Why all women need to understand this huge season of their life and what will happen to them regardless of what symptoms they encounter.
Making lifestyle changes to support your health and most importantly to help you live a well and happy life.
How at fifty-five she is totally back in her game smashing not only deadlifts but her career too!
About Nickie:
As the Local Enterprise Manager for the Northeast, it’s Nickie Kilkenny’s responsibility to support businesses in the community, regardless of who you bank with. Nickie is accredited in business growth by the Institute of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship (IOEE) and also Women in Business accredited by Every Woman, designed to support the growth in female led businesses. Nickie looks to add value and growth to SMEs to stay ahead of the curve, whether it be through one-to-one mentoring or by attending a local event - she is here to boost your business.
Nickie proactively spends time supporting local businesses by sharing advice, creating networks, leveraging the local ecosystem, and hosting events to help boost business.
Connect with Nickie:
Instagram
LinkedIn
About Life Now Coaching:
We believe everyone would love to live a better life and we know that by putting the right healthy habits into your daily routines and lifestyle, you can truly create the type of life you'll love living every day. We want you to stop waiting for one day and make today the day you begin taking better care of yourself so you can feel healthy, happy and strong. Life Now Coaching supports you to build sustainable healthy habits using our successful framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress.
Resources:
Download our FREE Win Your Worth 5-day challenge
Visit our website
Follow on Instagram
Follow on LinkedIn
Watch the episodes on YouTube
Full episode notes available on our website
Remember to subscribe and rate the podcast to help others discover and enjoy our free content and create their own healthy habits for a healthy, happy, and strong life.
There’s a lot of unknown, fear, stigma, and even shame still associated with menopause and the changes it brings to a woman. We’re seeing this play out in so many parts of our culture and society with 1 in 10 women citing they’ve had to leave their job because of the struggles they faced with their physical or mental health due to menopause.
Equipping ourselves as women with the right insights and knowledge so that we can take control and put the power into our hands to help us live strong an healthy is key. My guest this week is a local business advisor here to share her personal menopause story as part of our June menopause focus and awareness month. Nickie Kilkenny is a vibrant, professional woman helping other women in business to build successful, sustainable businesses. But, when Nickie was in the depths of perimenopause with no support or personal knowledge about what she was experiencing and why, she felt lost and incredibly scared. She describes herself as being a total mess and even fearing that she had dementia.
Nickie shares her story on:
Having no knowledge about perimenopause or menopause and how it was something her own mother had experienced in her thirties but never spoke about.
Feeling isolated and lost because of her symptoms and their impact on her wellbeing.
Struggling to get professional help and her symptoms being explained as depression.
Fearing she was losing her mind when her memory completely failed her in the most unusual way.
How arming yourself with information by taking control of your health and your life is key to supporting yourself through the menopause transition.
Why all women need to understand this huge season of their life and what will happen to them regardless of what symptoms they encounter.
Making lifestyle changes to support your health and most importantly to help you live a well and happy life.
How at fifty-five she is totally back in her game smashing not only deadlifts but her career too!
About Nickie:
As the Local Enterprise Manager for the Northeast, it’s Nickie Kilkenny’s responsibility to support businesses in the community, regardless of who you bank with. Nickie is accredited in business growth by the Institute of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship (IOEE) and also Women in Business accredited by Every Woman, designed to support the growth in female led businesses. Nickie looks to add value and growth to SMEs to stay ahead of the curve, whether it be through one-to-one mentoring or by attending a local event - she is here to boost your business.
Nickie proactively spends time supporting local businesses by sharing advice, creating networks, leveraging the local ecosystem, and hosting events to help boost business.
Connect with Nickie:
About Life Now Coaching:
We believe everyone would love to live a better life and we know that by putting the right healthy habits into your daily routines and lifestyle, you can truly create the type of life you'll love living every day. We want you to stop waiting for one day and make today the day you begin taking better care of yourself so you can feel healthy, happy and strong. Life Now Coaching supports you to build sustainable healthy habits using our successful framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress.
Resources:
Download our FREE Win Your Worth 5-day challenge
Visit our website
Follow on Instagram
Follow on LinkedIn
Watch the episodes on YouTube
Full episode notes available on our website
Remember to subscribe and rate the podcast to help others discover and enjoy our free content and create their own healthy habits for a healthy, happy, and strong life.
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