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Episode Overview

In this informative and balanced episode, I’m joined by a pharmacist and prescriber of GLP-1 medications, Sehar Shahid to unpack one of the most talked-about topics in midlife health right now — GLP-1 use during perimenopause and menopause.

With weight gain, appetite changes, insulin resistance, and metabolic shifts becoming more common during this stage of life, many women are turning to GLP-1 medications for support. In this conversation, we move beyond headlines and social media hype to explore how these medications actually work, who they may be appropriate for, and how they can be used safely and responsibly alongside lifestyle and hormonal considerations.

This episode is grounded in clinical experience and honest discussion, helping women feel informed rather than pressured, and empowered rather than confused.

• What GLP-1 medications are and how they work in the body

• Why GLP-1 use has increased among perimenopausal and menopausal women

• How menopause affects metabolism, appetite, and weight regulation

• Who may be an appropriate candidate for GLP-1 medication

• Common side effects and menopause-specific considerations

• Concerns around muscle loss, under-eating, and long-term metabolic health

• How to protect muscle through adequate protein and resistance training

• The relationship between GLP-1s, hormones, and HRT

• The importance of lifestyle support alongside medication

• Myths and misconceptions about GLP-1 use circulating online

• Key questions women should ask before starting GLP-1 medication

Sehar Shahid is a qualified pharmacist who prescribes GLP-1 medications and works closely with patients to ensure safe, informed, and personalised care. She brings a clinical perspective to a topic that is often oversimplified or sensationalised, helping women understand both the potential benefits and the responsibilities that come with using these medications.

Her approach centres on education, realistic expectations, and long-term health — not quick fixes.

Connect with Sehar:

Instagram: @seharthepharmacist

@24hrpharmacy.co.uk

Website: www.24hrpharmacy.co.uk

Disclaimer

This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. GLP-1 medications are prescription-only and are not suitable for everyone.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, including GLP-1s or hormone therapy. Individual needs, medical history, and risk factors should always be considered.

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Episode Overview

In this deeply inspiring and heart-led episode, I’m joined by my friend and menopause support coach Deborah, founder of Flourish with Deborah. Deborah shares her powerful personal journey of experiencing a complete hysterectomy at just 36, being thrust suddenly into menopause with little to no support, and how that life-altering experience became the catalyst for the work she does today.

This conversation goes beyond symptoms and prescriptions. Together, we explore menopause as a transformational chapter, one that invites women to reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and reclaim their sense of self. Deborah openly shares how she moved from simply surviving surgical menopause to truly owning it — and how that shift now supports the women she works with.

We dive into the role of sound energy healing, cold-water therapy, mindset, and body-based practices, and how these modalities can help women manage anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low confidence, and disconnection during menopause.

This episode is grounding, empowering, and a reminder that menopause can be a time of deep healing, strength, and self-discovery.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Deborah’s experience of a complete hysterectomy at 36 and sudden surgical menopause

• The emotional and physical impact of entering menopause without support

• How menopause can be a powerful personal transformation, not just a list of symptoms

• The moment Deborah realised she wanted to help other women through this transition

• Gaps in traditional menopause support and why holistic care matters

• How sound energy healing supports the nervous system during menopause

• What sound healing actually does for the body and mind

• The benefits women experience from energy work and embodied practices

• Cold-water therapy: why it works and how it supports emotional regulation

• How cold exposure can help with anxiety, overwhelm, and confidence

• Simple grounding rituals every woman can try

• What working with Deborah looks like and who her work is best suited for

About My Guest – Deborah, Founder of Flourish with Deborah

Deborah is a menopause support coach and holistic practitioner who helps women navigate menopause through a deeply embodied, compassionate approach. After being pushed into surgical menopause at 36, Deborah experienced first-hand the lack of education, emotional support, and holistic care available to women.

Through Flourish with Deborah, she now supports women using a blend of sound energy healing, mindset coaching, cold-water therapy, and body-focused practices, helping them move from disconnection and overwhelm to confidence, regulation, and empowerment.

Her work is rooted in lived experience, nervous system awareness, and the belief that menopause can be a time of growth, healing, and flourishing.

Instagram: @flourish_with_deborah

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If this episode resonated with you, helped you feel less alone, or shifted how you view menopause, please leave a review, share it with a friend, or tag me on Instagram. Your support helps these conversations reach the women who need them most.

Limited spaces for 1:1 online coaching now available, please message me to find out more.

You can follow my work and reach me over on the following platforms:

Email: menopausecoaching@outlook.com

Instagram:@menopause.coaching

Facebook Page:@nikkimenopausecoach Tiktok:@menopausecoaching

Site:https://pensight.com/x/menopausecoaching

Disclaimer

This episode is for educational and inspirational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Sound healing, cold-water therapy, and mindset practices are complementary approaches and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care.

Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting new therapies, especially if you have underlying health conditions or concerns related to menopause or surgical menopause.