In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Gillian Lockitch talks with Alison Bladh about navigating menopause and midlife with confidence, vitality, and grace. Alison shares over 35 years of experience helping women transform their health, beauty, and mindset through evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle, and self-care. Learn how small, realistic changes can rebalance hormones, improve sleep, manage weight, and restore radiant skin and energy—so you can age youthfully and thrive through every life stage. Alison Bladh is an award-winning nutritional therapist and aesthetician specializing in women's midlife health. With a background spanning over three decades in women's wellness, she helps clients manage perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopausal transitions naturally. Alison is the international bestselling author of Have a Magnificent Menopause, offering practical advice to help women look good, feel great, and age vibrantly.
Episode Timeline
00:00 – Welcome and introduction of Alison02:20 – Alison's journey from having teenage acne to becoming a women's health specialist
05:00 – Common challenges women face in midlife: anxiety, weight gain, poor sleep, digestive issues
08:13 – Small changes that make a big difference in menopausal nutrition
12:47 – Dr. Gillian's personal story of dietary transformations to low carb eating after surgery
18:31 – Navigating nutrition misinformation and the importance of individual solutions
22:22 – The limits of evidence-based nutrition and why "n of 1" matters
26:13 – Supporting cellular metabolism through the full spectrum of micronutrients
27:06 – Hormones, acne, and creating confidence confidence in women over 40
30:46 – Practical sleep and stress-relief tips for better aging
34:26 – Mindset shift: embracing menopause as a natural, positive transition
35:38 – Closing reflections and where to find Alison's free 7-Day Menopause Reset Meal Plan
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