The Midlife Shift: Coaching Through the Perimenopause Transition

The Midlife Shift: Coaching Through the Perimenopause Transition

From Coaching and Mentoring Best Practice - Both Sides of the Coin by IAPC&M - International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring

April 8, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 50

About this episode

This episode explores the perimenopause transition from the perspectives of an expert coach and a client, focusing on reframing menopause as a new beginning.

What happens when a life transition doesn’t arrive with a bang, but with a quiet shift in your sleep, mood, and energy? For many women, perimenopause begins up to a decade before menopause, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood phases of life. In this episode of Both Sides of the Coin, host Catalina Flore sits down with Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist Geeta Tailor and guest Surinder Kira to explore this transition from two unique perspectives: the expert coach and the client living the experience. Moving beyond the "doom and gloom" stereotypes, we discuss how to flip the script on menopause—treating it not as an end, but as a powerful preparation phase. Whether you are a coach looking to support your clients with ethical clarity or a woman navigating your own health journey, join us to discover how to build a foundation of resilience, vitality, and self-trust for the years ahead. Highlights include: The Mindset Shift: Why we need to reframe menopause from "the end" to a new beginning. Early Warning Signs: Recognising the subtle changes in energy and focus. The Coaching Intervention: Practical tips for supporting clients through hormonal and lifestyle shifts. Holistic…

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Guests: Geeta Tailor, Surinder Kira

Topics covered

  • perimenopause
  • coaching
  • nutrition
  • mindset shift
  • holistic health

Keywords

  • resilience
  • vitality
  • self-trust
  • hormonal shifts

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