My story

I'm Charlotte, I'm 50 and I'm perimenopausal, and it feels so good to say that out loud, doesn't it? Before I tell you about me, though, I'd love to know how you are and what you're struggling with right now, whether it's night sweats, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety or mood swings that seem to come from nowhere.

My perimenopause started at 39 with palpitations, night sweats, a complete loss of temper control, fatigue beyond anything I had ever known, bloating, a falling libido and sports incontinence, and it never once crossed my mind that it was perimenopause. I was only 39, so I had absolutely no idea what was happening to me or why.

Three years later, after a confusing and pretty lonely time, I decided to do something about it, so I qualified as a personal trainer, then as a nutritionist and then as a holistic menopause coach and practitioner. I'm proud to say my perimenopause is now under control, simply because I understand it, and that is exactly where I start with you, with understanding rather than a plan or a list of things to cut out.

What I believe

I see menopause as a whole new opportunity rather than an ending, and I truly believe midlife can be the start of discovering the best version of ourselves yet. I love that the Japanese call it konenki, the renewal of energy or second spring, because it makes you want to join the menopause club and look ahead at what awaits us with real positivity.

Menopause can last ten years or more, and with the right help and coaching those years don't need to be overwhelming, upsetting or demoralising. I don't just want you to survive menopause, I want you to thrive, rediscover your confidence and embrace this stage of life with energy and purpose, which is exactly what I teach through nutrition, fitness, sleep, stress management and community.

A little more about me

I'm a mum of three and have lived in Sitges for over 12 years, and at 50 years young I truly believe that while we can't change how old we are, we can absolutely change how old we feel. I love running, fitness and nutrition and I'm forever studying everything about health, training and menopause, though I'm also 100% human and love going out and having fun, even if not quite to the extent the previous me could manage (hello, menopause!).

It is my absolute privilege to take this journey with you and help you find the old you and feel good about yourself again, and while there may be a few tears along the way, I can guarantee we'll share a whole lot of laughter too.

Don't look back, you're not going that way.