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Movement and Menopause: How Exercise Boosts Mood, Energy, and Brain Health in Midlife

Movement and Menopause: How Exercise Boosts Mood, Energy, and Brain Health in Midlife

Update: 2025-10-13
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If you have been feeling low, sluggish, or struggling with sleep during menopause, this episode will help you understand why movement really is medicine for the mind. In Episode 2 of my mini-series, 6 Lifestyle Levers: Small Shifts, Big Impact, we look at how physical activity supports mental health, hormone balance, and emotional resilience in midlife, and how it can help you also sleep better. You will learn: How exercise increases serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline to lift mood and motivation Why movement helps regulate cortisol and reduce anxiety and overwhelm How simple daily activity can improve sleep, energy, and cognitive function Practical ideas to make movement easier, including stretching, walking, and strength training for hormone health This 10-minute episode is full of evidence-based insight explained in simple, real-life terms. It's aimed at busy working women who are not athletes or fitness fanatics and for whom this time of life is stressful with lots going on. No gym guilt or strict routines, just small realistic shifts that even the most busy woman can introduce that will start to make a big difference. If you want to turn this knowledge into a clear personalised action plan, join me for the Menopause & Mental Health Workshop online Tuesday 22 October at 7 pm. It is a small-group, practical session with me, a qualified, accredited menopause coach, where you will discover which of the six lifestyle levers matter most for you and how to apply them confidently in daily life. No lycra or marathon running needed - honestly, I just want to help you get started in a way that fits with your world and your lifestyle. Progress not perfection!  When you are ready to take it to another level, there are people I can signpost you to - but for now, let's just get you started. Grab your spot at the masterclass online at
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Movement and Menopause: How Exercise Boosts Mood, Energy, and Brain Health in Midlife

Movement and Menopause: How Exercise Boosts Mood, Energy, and Brain Health in Midlife

Andrea Newton