Emma Watts, The Menopause Mentor, explores one of the most common — and most exhausting — symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: disrupted sleep and night sweats.

In this episode, Emma breaks down why night sweats happen, what’s really going on hormonally, and how stress, blood sugar and lifestyle factors can quietly make sleep worse. With her trademark warmth, honesty and light-hearted humour, she shares realistic, supportive strategies that help women feel more rested — without pressure or perfection.

Listeners will learn:

• How oestrogen impacts the body’s temperature regulation

• Why broken sleep doesn’t equal broken health

• Simple evening habits that support calmer nights

• How to reduce night sweats without overhauling your life

This episode is informative, reassuring and empowering — designed to help women understand their bodies and stop blaming themselves during midlife.

To learn more, read Emma’s blog “Sleep & Night Sweats” at themenopausementor.com, or join the ongoing conversation with her community on Instagram and Facebook.

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Thank you for listening to The Menopause Mentor Podcast.
I’m Emma Watts, Award winning Menopause Practitioner, Clinical Nutritionist & multi Award winning Personal trainer, sharing clear, evidence-based conversations to help you better understand your body, your health, and your choices through perimenopause and menopause.

These episodes are for education and support only and are not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional when making decisions about your health.

You deserve clarity, compassion, and choice at every stage.

If you require advice or support or advice, get in touch or visit www.TheMenopausementor.com

In this episode of The Menopause Mentor Podcast, Emma Watts; The Menopause Mentor dismantles the confusion surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and explains it in a way that is clear, calm and easy to understand.

Emma explores what HRT actually is, how it works in the body during perimenopause and menopause, who it may help, and why so many women are left feeling uncertain, dismissed or overwhelmed by conflicting information. She addresses common myths and fears, discusses benefits and considerations, and reframes HRT as a form of support — not a solution that “fixes” women, but one that supports a body navigating real hormonal change.

Drawing on over 25 years of experience working with women in health, fitness and wellbeing, Emma brings together clinical insight and real-world understanding. This episode offers balanced, compassionate guidance for women at any stage of their menopause journey, helping them make sense of their symptoms and feel more confident navigating conversations with healthcare professionals.

For women who feel they would benefit from ongoing guidance and structure beyond this episode, Emma offers her Meno-Method Online Plan — a supportive, realistic approach to training, nutrition and lifestyle designed specifically for perimenopause and menopause. It’s for women who want clarity, confidence and steady progress, without overwhelm or extremes.

Send us a text

Thank you for listening to The Menopause Mentor Podcast.
I’m Emma Watts, Award winning Menopause Practitioner, Clinical Nutritionist & multi Award winning Personal trainer, sharing clear, evidence-based conversations to help you better understand your body, your health, and your choices through perimenopause and menopause.

These episodes are for education and support only and are not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional when making decisions about your health.

You deserve clarity, compassion, and choice at every stage.

If you require advice or support or advice, get in touch or visit www.TheMenopausementor.com

Protein, Power & Perimenopause

Why Your Plate Matters More Than Ever

We’re back, ladies — and we’re kicking off Season Two with the topic that could change everything about how you feel in midlife… protein.

No, this isn’t about becoming a bodybuilder or drinking chalky shakes on the school run.
This is about feeling stronger, clearer, more energised — and finally understanding why what’s on your plate matters more than ever during perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode, Emma breaks down:
• what actually happens to your body as hormones shift
• why muscle is so much more than “tone”
• how protein supports metabolism, cravings, fat loss, mood & energy
• how much protein you really need
• simple swaps to make real-life meals more satisfying
• plus the myths that hold midlife women back (spoiler: protein doesn’t make you bulky — stress and not eating enough nutrients do!)

If you’ve ever wondered why you feel hungry an hour after breakfast, why weight suddenly sticks to your middle, or why your energy falls off a cliff by mid-afternoon — this episode is the missing piece.

Because perimenopause isn’t about restriction — it’s about fuelling the woman you are now.
Protein isn’t punishment. Protein is power.

Grab your cuppa, lace up your trainers, or listen while you batch-cook your week — and let’s make midlife feel good again. 💛