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• Finding Yourself Again in Midlife: A Heartfelt Conversation with Holistic Counsellor Rebecca Clarke

  This week I'm joined by the fabulous Rebecca Clarke, a qualified holistic counsellor who helps women transform their relationships, reconnect with themselves, and find deeper fulfilment in midlife. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, or a bit lost in the roles you hold, this conversation will really speak to you. We explore why midlife can feel so emotionally charged, how old patterns resurface as body memories, and the power of slowing down long enough to hear what you actually need. Rebecca shares her gentle, grounded wisdom on communication, boundaries, identity, and the small daily wins that genuinely shift how you feel. In this episode we cover: • Why fulfilment often hides beneath the roles we play • The importance of seeking support when life feels heavy • Understanding emotional triggers and body memories • How over-giving affects your health, energy and relationships • Rediscovering who you are in midlife • Why celebrating tiny daily wins builds confidence and calm • How support transformed Rebecca's own journey with anxiety You can connect with Rebecca here: Instagram Website A big thank you to Revive Active for sponsoring the podcast and for creating high-quality supplements that support so many aspects of women's health. I'm really proud to partner with them.

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• Retain - how to keep your gut thriving long after a reset

  Your gut doesn't just need a reset - it needs routine. In this final episode of the 4R's series, I'm talking about the Retain phase - how to keep your gut thriving long after a reset or programme ends. It's about feeding your good bacteria, maintaining balance, and creating long-term habits that keep your energy, digestion, and hormones working in harmony. I'll share why your gut health is the foundation for everything - from immune strength and brain function to mood, focus, and sleep - and how small, consistent changes make the biggest difference. You'll learn: • How to feed your microbiome with fermented foods like yoghurt, kefir, and sauerkraut • The power of fibre to nourish good bacteria and stabilise blood sugar • Why plant diversity (30+ plants a week!) helps your gut stay resilient • The importance of keeping sugar, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods to a minimum • How routine - three balanced meals, hydration, movement, and sleep all keep your gut and hormones in sync I also share Sarah's story - how six months after completing the Transformation Programme she still feels fantastic by sticking to colourful, fibre-rich meals and a calm, consistent rhythm. Fab Female Gem: the secret isn't perfection — it's consistency. Feed your gut, fuel your energy, and your body will look after you. Learn more about the  28 Day Transformation Programme This episode is brought to you by Revive Active MenoActive, supporting midlife women with daily nutrition to maintain energy, focus, and hormonal balance.  

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• Replace & Repair - supporting and healing your gut lining

  If your digestion feels sluggish, bloated, or just "off," this episode is for you. This week, I'm diving into the Replace and Repair phases of gut healing - the second and third R's in my 4R's framework, which forms the foundation of my 28-Day Transformation Programme. I'll explain why stomach acid and digestive enzymes are vital for nutrient absorption and how low stomach acid is often mistaken for reflux. We'll talk about the power of bitter foods like rocket and apple cider vinegar to wake up digestion and how simple habits - like chewing well and slowing down - can make all the difference. I'll also share the foods and nutrients that help repair your gut lining: • Zinc from mussels, nuts, and seeds • Omega-3s from oily fish and walnuts • Vitamin A from liver, eggs, and colourful veg • L-glutamine from chicken, tofu, quinoa, and greens • And, of course, bone broth for its soothing, restorative amino acids Plus, you'll hear Kate's story - how she turned around years of reflux and bloating simply by focusing on mindful eating, digestive support, and nourishing meals. ✨ Fab Female Gem: It's not just what you eat, but how well your body can use it. Nourish your gut and it will repay you with energy, balance, and clarity. This episode is brought to you by Revive Active Magnesium Complex, supporting relaxation, repair, and recovery.

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• Remove - clearing the roadblocks to better digestion

  Healing your gut starts with one simple step: removing the things that get in the way. In this episode, I dive into the first stage of the 4R's of Gut Health - Remove. This phase is all about creating the right environment for healing by taking out irritants that inflame your gut and disrupt your hormones. I explain how eliminating common triggers like sugar, caffeine, alcohol, gluten, and ultra-processed foods can calm inflammation, balance your gut bacteria, and give your digestive system a much-needed break. You'll also learn why balancing your microbiome is more effective than trying to "wipe out" bad bacteria - because a thriving gut pushes out the rest naturally. I also share how stress and cortisol tie into this process, especially for midlife women. Chronic inflammation and high cortisol can throw your hormones out of balance, affecting everything from digestion to mood and energy. Understanding this link helps you make smarter choices that truly support your wellbeing. Plus, I share a real success story from a client who removed caffeine and processed snacks during the 28 DayTransformation Programme - and found her energy, focus, and digestion transformed in just a few weeks. ✨ Fab Female Gem: your body can't heal if it's constantly being poked - give it space to rest and it will do the work for you. Learn more about the self-paced 28-Day Transformation Programme: www.hillstart.me.uk/transformation This episode is brought to you by Revive Active, supporting energy, focus, and immune health while your body resets. Try Zest Active at www.reviveactive.com and use code WENDY10 for 10% off at chekcout

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• Gut health reset: why the 4Rs are the key to feeling fabulous again

  Your gut is at the heart of everything - from your energy and hormones to your mood, digestion, and immunity. In this new series, I'm diving into one of my favourite topics: gut health - and the 4R's framework that underpins my self-paced 28-Day Transformation Programme. In this first episode, I explain why gut health truly is the foundation of wellbeing, especially for midlife women, and how following a clear, structured reset can help you feel more like yourself again. You'll learn: • How the 4R's - Remove, Replace, Repair and Retain - can transform your digestion and energy • Why 70% of messages between the brain and gut travel from the gut to the brain • How symptoms like bloating, brain fog, and low mood often start with what's happening in your microbiome • Why giving your digestive system a short "holiday" can help it heal and reset I also share real success stories from women who've reduced joint pain, improved energy, and regained their sparkle after completing the programme - proof that healing your gut can transform so much more than your digestion. ✨ Fab Female Gem: your gut is the foundation of everything — support it, and the rest of your health will follow.   Learn more about the self-paced 28-Day Transformation Programme: www.hillstart.me.uk/transformation This episode is brought to you by Revive Active, supporting gut, brain, and immune health with clean, active nutrition. Try Revive Active's Zest Active with code WENDY10 for 10% off: reviveactive.com  

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