Helping Women Thrive in Perimenopause—Without Dieting, Guilt, or Body Shame
There’s so much negativity and fear around menopause and the years leading up to it—perimenopause. I get it because I’m going through it too. The changes can feel unpredictable and the symptoms frustrating. But I also see this phase—sometimes lasting up to a decade—as an opportunity. A chance to resolve underlying health challenges, prevent future issues, and heal your relationship with food and your body for good.
The truth is, if you enter menopause stuck in a dieting mindset or battling a harsh inner critic, it indeed will feel even harder.
That is why perimenopause isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about supporting your body as it adapts to shifting hormones while also learning to trust and care for yourself in a new way.
This is the time to break free from punishing diets, stop fighting your body, and start giving it what it truly needs. Over the past decade of working with women, I’ve seen that nutrition advice alone isn’t enough.
Most women don’t just need to know WHAT to eat—they need to understand WHY they’re stuck in certain eating habits or dieting cycles and HOW to implement changes that truly work for them.
That’s where my approach is different. I don’t use rigid meal plans or one-size-fits-all templates. Instead, I combine evidence-based nutrition with advanced coaching techniques to help you uncover the emotional and even deeper personal blocks that may be keeping you stuck. Every client’s journey is unique, and together, we create a personalised path that aligns with your body, lifestyle, and goals.
If you’re ready to step away from restrictive diets and self-criticism and into a way of eating and living that truly supports you, I’m here to help. Let’s uncover what’s holding you back and build a sustainable, nourishing approach that works for you.
Book a Clarity Call today, and let’s take the first step towards helping you thrive in perimenopause and beyond.
My Approach - Beyond the Mirror Method
Perimenopause brings complex shifts that affect not only physical health but also our emotions and sense of self. For women who’ve experienced chronic dieting or a challenging relationship with food and body image, this phase can feel especially overwhelming.
Nutrition is crucial, but it’s only part of the journey. My approach is founded on three essential pillars, designed to guide you through this transition with compassion and confidence:
PILLAR 1: HEALTH
Personalised nutrition and supplement recommendations will be tailored to your metabolic needs and lifestyle. You will receive your nutrition plan after the first session and I will modify it through the process.
PILLAR 2: FOOD FREEDOM
I’ll guide you to move beyond dieting and build a nourishing, guilt-free connection with food. With my guidance, you’ll embrace mindful eating that brings satisfaction, balance, and lifelong habits you’ll love.
PILLAR 3: BODY LOVE
I’ll help you embrace your body at every stage, guiding you to replace self-criticism with compassion and confidence. You’ll build a lasting, loving relationship with your body—celebrating it as it is today.
This balanced, sustainable approach is designed to help you feel your best—now and for the long haul—equipping you with the tools to thrive through perimenopause and beyond.
If you’re experiencing the changes of perimenopause and seeking holistic support that goes beyond nutrition alone, I’d love to connect. Book a free 30-minute Calrity Call, and we’ll discuss your challenges, goals, and how we can work together to create a truly supportive plan for this stage and the years ahead.
My Story
For 15 years, I was trapped in a cycle of dieting, self-blame, and body dissatisfaction.
No matter how much weight I lost, it never felt like enough.
I truly believed that if I could just make my body smaller, I’d finally feel confident and happy.
At the same time, I watched my mum go through perimenopause—gaining weight, stress eating, and constantly criticising her body.
She tried to reassure me, but her own struggles with food and body image made it hard to model the self-acceptance I so badly needed.
We were both caught in a culture that worships thinness and punishes softness—emotionally and physically.
Everything changed when my first child was born.
I looked at the little human - so perfect, and I realised I didn’t want to pass on the body shame I had carried for so long.
And even though I had gained over 20 kilos, for the first time, I didn’t panic.
I was astounded by what my body had done.
It had created life.
I saw it as something powerful and worthy of respect.
That moment of awe cracked something open in me
It was the beginning of my healing.
I began to question everything I had believed about weight, food, and self-worth.
I explored mindful eating, functional nutrition, and body image healing.
I learned how to work with my body, not against it.
As my health, mood, and confidence returned, so did my sense of purpose.
I trained as a Nutritional Therapist and Eating Psychology Coach so I could guide other women who feel like I once did—exhausted, ashamed, and stuck in the cycle of restriction and self-criticism.
By the time I entered perimenopause myself, I had a solid foundation of trust, tools, and self-compassion.
That’s what helps me move through the hormonal shifts with more ease—and now, it’s what I share with my clients every day.
Through my Beyond the Mirror Method, I help women nourish their bodies, heal their relationship with food, and reclaim confidence—without diets, shame, or the pressure to shrink.
Because your body is not the problem.
And this phase of life can be a turning point—not a breakdown, but a breakthrough.
The memory of my late mother is a reminder and inspiration to help women treat their bodies with the compassion she never gave herself. Every woman I help is a tribute to her.
Picture: My mum Nina, my brother and I.