Drop me a message and let me know if there is anything you would like me to cover in a future episode.

The Emotional Eating Episode (No Judgement. Just Honesty.)

Why you eat your feelings at 9pm and what to do instead

In this episode:

Let’s just say it. You’re not eating the biscuits because you’re hungry. You’re eating them because you’re tired, overwhelmed, and the biscuits are there. I explain the three biochemical forces driving the 9pm craving (low serotonin, volatile blood sugar, and high cortisol) and why willpower was never going to be enough against all three. Then I get practical: the 10-minute pause, the real need underneath the craving, and why pleasure is a nutrient, not a luxury.

Your One Thing this week:

Next time you reach for food when you’re not physically hungry, pause for one breath and ask: what am I actually feeling right now? You don’t have to stop eating. Just name the feeling. Awareness before action.

Links:

→ Grab the free 5 Riviera Standards Starter Guide: https://rivieramenopausemethod.kit.com/5-riviera-standards

→ Follow Riviera Menopause on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivieramenopause/

If this described last Tuesday — or any Tuesday — send it to someone. Tell them: you’re not weak. You’re a human in menopause. And the biscuits are not your enemy.

Drop me a message and let me know if there is anything you would like me to cover in a future episode.

Your Gut Has Opinions. You Should Probably Listen.

The menopause-gut connection nobody warned you about

In this episode:

My stomach once produced a sound at a dinner party that I can only describe as a whale communicating across a large body of water. Nobody mentioned it. I'm mentioning it now. Because somewhere around 44, your digestive system develops a personality of its own — and nobody tells you it has anything to do with menopause. I explain the oestrobolome (the gut bacteria that metabolise oestrogen), why bloating and food sensitivities appear from nowhere when hormones shift, and how your gut connects to your mood, brain fog, immune system, and sleep. Then I get practical: the 30-plant-per-week target, why fermented foods outperform most supplements, and what that expensive probiotic is probably not doing for you.

Your One Thing this week:

Count your plants. Keep a tally on your phone — every different plant food you eat this week (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, legumes, grains). See where you land by Sunday. No judgement. Just data. And next week, try to beat the number by two.

Links:

→ Grab the free 5 Riviera Standards Starter Guide: https://rivieramenopausemethod.kit.com/5-riviera-standards

→ Follow Riviera Menopause on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivieramenopause/

If this episode made you look at your lunch differently, send it to someone. Preferably someone whose gut has recently started having opinions.

Drop me a message and let me know if there is anything you would like me to cover in a future episode.

Why You Suddenly Have No Friends (And How to Fix That)

Midlife loneliness, friendship breakdowns, and building your real circle

In this episode:

Somewhere between 40 and 50, your friendship group quietly reshuffled without your permission. The friends who used to call don’t. The dinner plans dried up.

I’m talking about the friendship recession - why it happens (logistics, hormonal changes, and the fact that you are changing), why the loneliness is a genuine health risk, and how to build a smaller, deeper circle that actually sustains you.

This is the episode about the thing almost every woman in midlife feels and almost no one talks about.

Your One Thing this week:

Text one person this week and say: “Are you free for a walk or a coffee?” One text. One invitation. No agenda beyond connection. That’s the start.

Links:

→ Grab the free 5 Riviera Standards Starter Guide: https://rivieramenopausemethod.kit.com/5-riviera-standards

→ Follow Riviera Menopause on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivieramenopause/

If this made you think of someone you’ve lost touch with, send it to them. It might be the conversation starter neither of you knew how to begin.