#211 Mindset, Menopause, and Moving Forward: Nicola Farndell's Five Pillars for Women’s Wellbeing

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Nutrition and Life Podcast! Today, Lisa sits down with the insightful health coach Nicola Farndell, who shares her transformative journey through anxiety, self-doubt, and decades of diet culture to becoming a powerful force in women’s health and menopause coaching.

This episode is packed with honest reflections on Nicola’s battle with body image, her reframing of menopause as a new beginning, and her five-pillar approach to health that centers mindset, nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress. Tune in for empowering strategies to build self-worth, practical and sustainable health habits, and expert wisdom for navigating hormonal shifts—whether you’re in your thirties, forties, fifties, or beyond.

Get ready for an uplifting, actionable episode that will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to thrive in any life stage!

Timestamp Overview:

• [00:00] – Welcome & Nicola’s Introduction
• [00:35] – Why Menopause Is Not the End, but a New Beginning
• [00:47] – Nicola’s Journey: From Anxiety to Health Coaching
• [09:05] – Diet Culture, Disordered Eating & Breaking Free
• [14:54] – From Scale Obsession to Strength & Confidence
• [20:48] – The Five Pillars: Mindset, Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Stress
• [26:24] – How to Build Self-Worth & Confidence (Beyond the Gym)
• [33:14] – Simple Steps for Menopausal and Perimenopausal Health
• [39:39] – Nutrition Quality, Acceptance & Fueling for Resilience
• [41:11] – Final Takeaways, Resources & Connect with Nicola

Connect with Nicola Farndale:

• Instagram: @nicfarndell https://www.instagram.com/nicfarndell/
• Website & Free Guide: https://lifenow.uk/➔ Download the Perimenopause Revival Guide directly from her website!

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