Episode Details

 Are you wondering how to navigate menopause with more clarity, calm, and confidence? In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we’re joined by Catherine Shelton, Menopause Health & Wellness Coach, who shares her holistic approach to managing this important life stage.

Catherine introduces her three essential pillars — Cleanse, Calm, and Confidence — and explains how they can transform the way women experience menopause. From managing weight gain and hormonal changes to addressing mental health challenges, Catherine provides practical tools rooted in personalised nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle medicine.

She also shares the rewarding aspects of working as a Health Coach, highlighting how flexible and fulfilling this career can be while making a positive impact on women worldwide.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

A holistic framework for navigating menopause

How nutrition and stress management can ease symptoms

Insights on overlooked menopause challenges like mood and weight gain

Building confidence and wellbeing through health coaching

Why becoming a Health Coach can be such a rewarding career path

Whether you’re going through menopause yourself, supporting others, or considering a career as a Health Coach, this conversation will inspire and empower you with new possibilities.

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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction: Meet Catherine Shelton – Health Coach & HCA Mentor
1:00 – Catherine’s journey from maths teacher to health coach
3:00 – Discovering health & wellness while living abroad
5:00 – Why Catherine chose to focus on menopause coaching
6:00 – Supporting women with nutrition during menopause
7:40 – Understanding insulin, sugar balance & weight gain
8:40 – Stress, cortisol & the role of sleep in menopause
10:00 – Building strength & reframing menopause with confidence
12:00 – Cultural views on ageing & menopause across countries
13:40 – Catherine’s coaching approach: 1:1 sessions, groups & retreats
14:40 – The most rewarding parts of being a Health Coach
16:00 – Challenges: client commitment & perceptions of coaching
18:00 – Building a practice & first wellness retreat breakthrough
21:00 – Common but overlooked menopause symptoms
24:00 – Early onset menopause & lack of awareness
25:00 – Why health coaching is uniquely positioned to support women
26:00 – Advice for prospective Health Coaches
27:40 – Where to connect with Catherine Shelton

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