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Welcome to The Peri Pod (formerly Age with Intention)—the podcast for women in their 40s and beyond, navigating the wild ride of perimenopause. I’m Ags Galland, your host—I'm here to help you thrive, and burn the rulebook with everything you thought you knew about health in your 20s and 30s, and adopt a new mindset. Join me and expert guests as we tackle weight gain, mood swings, insomnia, and more. Expect no-nonsense advice and holistic real-life tips to get back your energy, joy and finall ...
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In this final episode of season 3, I reflect on the journey so far and introduce an exciting new direction for the podcast. Tune in to find out about my personal and professional reasons for shifting focus towards perimenopause and its myriad of challenges, from weight gain and insomnia to mood swings and nutritional confusion and overwhelm. If you…
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Let's dive into a balanced approach to healthy weight loss for women over 40, especially those of us navigating perimenopause. In this solo episode, I introduce you to a dual approach to weight loss, including physical health and mental wellbeing, and challenge the stigmas surrounding weight loss and body image. I tell you why embracing BOTH aesthe…
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In this episode, I’m chatting with pelvic health UK-based expert and author, Clare Bourne, to explore the often overlooked importance of pelvic floor health during perimenopause. Clare delves into the interconnectedness of pelvic floor muscles with overall body health and underscores why proactive and preventative measures are crucial, especially i…
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In this episode, I am introducing the powerful Thought Ladder technique, a cognitive tool, designed to help women in perimenopause shift from negative to positive mindsets through small, actionable steps. The episode addresses common unhelpful thoughts related to nutrition, body image, and overall wellbeing, and provides practical examples on how t…
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In this episode, we focus on the importance of protein and balanced nutrition during perimenopause. Why protein is crucial for women in their forties? The episode offers practical tips for incorporating more protein into your diet, meal ideas, understanding current nutritional guidelines and the significance of balanced meals that include all macro…
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An insightful episode focusing on the importance of sleep in those perimenopause and menopause years! Sleep coach Carla Butler shares her expertise on how hormonal fluctuations affect sleep and offers practical tips to improve sleep quality. Learn about the different stages of sleep, morning sunlight benefits, effective and doable evening routines,…
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In this episode, Ags debunks a myth of small steps being embarrassing or useless. Let’s face it, we often crave quick results and get frustrated with tiny beginnings, especially when trying to overhaul habits that took YEARS to form. Tricky? Well, many of us feel embarrassed by the idea of starting so small..so what do we do? We don’t start at all!…
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We know what it's good for us. We know there are some things we need to create or to be different in our life, whether it's eating differently or whether it's exercising more or looking after ourselves and our stress levels. And yet we are not doing them. What the heck? In this episode, Ags discusses the common theme of resistance, particularly as …
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In this episode, Jackie Lovett, a nurse with over 25 years of experience specialising in women's health, shares her insights on juggling her roles as a nurse, fitness, and nutrition coach. Based in Miami, Florida, she brings a wealth of knowledge about healthy ageing, managing menopause symptoms, and debunking myths around metabolism and weight gai…
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Season 3 of Age with Intention is here! After a well-deserved and intentional break, I'm back with passion and energy to dive into intentional living and perimenopause. Get ready for episodes on mindset, healthy habits, sleep, pelvic floor health, perimenopause symptoms, and more. And, join me on my journey in Bali as I navigate new challenges, slo…
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In this episode, whether you’ve never done yoga, just starting out or practice regularly, Ags talks with Libby Stevenson, a post-menopausal yoga teacher and wellbeing advocate, who spills the beans on how yoga can be your midlife BFF, bringing benefits from head to toe around menopause. This episode covers: - why consider yoga in midlife? - whether…
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In this episode, I am talking 2 powerful mindset shifts that can support healthy habits and how you think about your wellbeing in midlife. Whether you're a health novice or a seasoned pro frustrated with plateaus, I've got mindset shifts that can transform your wellbeing. Two main areas that act as barriers to achieving results or creating healthy …
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In this episode, join Ags speaking with Oana Cioaba, who is a coach and a business owner, in a candid conversation about her personal experience with early menopause. Oana shares her journey from the initial signs and diagnosis at age of 36 to the challenges and unexpected lessons along the way. We talk about the impact of early menopause on her li…
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In this episode, let’s dive into the world of budget-friendly health. With the chaos of life and rising prices, staying healthy can be a challenge. I break it down to three key elements: nutrition, mental health physical activity. This episode is PACKED with practical tips. If you are nodding along and think ‘I need this’ I guarantee that you will …
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In this episode, hear about the coaching magic as your wellness GPS. Should you try coaching? Is it for you? What to expect?! Join me in debunking coaching myths, exploring its power in, for example, transforming eating habits, and navigating health in your 40s. I share some personal insights and many practical examples of how coaching may work in …
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In this episode, Ags and her guest, Burnout and Sex, Love and Relationship Coach, Maude Burger-Smith, delve into the often-overlooked link between stress, daily habits and sexuality, particularly relevant for women over 40. This light yet insightful conversation challenges common misconceptions about women's sexuality as they age, encouraging a shi…
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In this podcast episode, the focus is on advocating for yourself and taking ownership of your health and wellbeing, especially as women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. The episode highlights the importance of questioning and challenging advice and information received from doctors, social media or other sources. It also encourages self-education and st…
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In this episode, follow the incredible journey of Tania Dalton, post-menopausal coach and personal trainer and who took on an Ironman triathlon during onset of menopause (whaaat?!). Tania's not just sharing her inspiring personal story but also showing how knowledge can help women in their 40s make better choices for their wellbeing. I loved this c…
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In this episode, we dive into the unsexy but crucial fundamentals of health and wellness. We discuss why you shouldn't rush into yet another diet or challenge and instead focus on these four key elements. These may not be the most exciting topics, but they are the building blocks for a healthier and more vibrant YOU, especially in your 40s and as y…
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Ready to redefine goal setting beyond the corporate world and master your health desires with intention? In this episode of Age with Intention let's embark on a fun and clear exploration of setting goals for your health and wellbeing in your 40s. Whether it's weight loss, fitness, or any health objective, I want to show you how to visualise success…
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In this episode, I talk about why it may be important to think of ageing even when you're 40. NOT the usual dreadful and dark thinking though! I invite you to reframe how you view ageing and how to add more intention to it. Tune in today to listen around prevention vs treating health issues, BS around societal midlife standards and possibilities an…
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In this episode, I discuss the power of wellness non-negotiables. Some things and practices and routine you repeat daily and when you miss it, you often feel icky or uncomfortable. Think about them as your baseline for wellness - as long as you do them, it's all good! Anything on top of it may be considered an extra. Listen to the episode to find o…
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A sweet and short episode to say hello again, give you some 'behind the scene' updates and share what I've been up to lately. From my nutritional therapy degree updates to personal adventures, I am sharing all the juicy details of how life has been lately and what's happening going forward on the podcast. So grab your favourite drink, cozy up, and …
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Can yoga be beneficial for you as you age? Join me and Adri s in this informative and calming conversation where we chat about a different side of yoga. Adri Szigeti is the founder of Bobble Yoga, a Bristol based yoga studio 'where you don't need to wear fancy pants' ;-) Adri and I dive into a conversation around how to challenge your body while qu…
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Sleep matters - and I bet you've heard this before. In this episode, linked to the Thrive as You Age guidebook (download for FREE at www.andbloom.co), we talk about how daytime habits can affect your sleep quality, and how the quality really matters to your daytime habits. It's a full circle! Like everything around holistic health, we look at sleep…
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What is mind-body connection and why it matters as we grow older? Can listening to our body improve our overall wellbeing? Join me and Emma Saunders in this lovely, warming and insightful conversation on mind-body connection. Emma is a wonderful (and busy) human - a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, self-care advocate, mama of 2, and the founder …
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Stress is a buzzword these days, but do you know how it really works in your body and how it impacts you as you age? Stress is a physiological response to what happens around you, and it has a big impact on how your body functions from your digestion, mood, sleep , immunity to energy levels. It's important to recognise how stress impacts your wellb…
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What is burnout and how to recognise it? And, what sex and libido got to do with it? Maude is a women's burnout and certified sex, love and relationship coach, supporting hard working weary women who are tired of being tired and overwhelmed. We go a long way, back to our first busy, fun and stress-free (seemed like) corporate years in London. Over …
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In this solo episode you will learn about one of the key healthy habits, including simple routines that support your health and wellbeing as you age. I talk about hydration - why it matters as you age and how to hydrate better. This episode is also packed with some easy tips that you can implement today. If you're finding yourself thinking that wat…
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How's your knowledge about hormones, beyond monthly periods? I'm joined by Abby Foreman, a registered Nutritional Therapist based in the U.K, the Founder of AFNutrition and Creator of the Hormone Rebalance Programme. Abby works with people from all over the world and is determined to bring women back into their power using the tools they already po…
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In this episode you will learn about one of the key healthy habits, including simple routines that support your health and wellbeing as you age. I talk about nourishing your body with a few simple nutrition tips that you can implement today, explain why it matters as you get older and what are some practical things you can implement into your routi…
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Discover the magic of astrology and how it links with intentional ageing and living. In this conversation style episode, you will hear about how to lean into being more of yourself and how to own your unique authentic expression. Learn what actually IS astrology, how to work with your birth chart and recognise if you're on the right path. Sofia and…
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In this conversation style episode, you will hear about the power of the intuitive way of living and how to recognise what actually is intuition and how does it feel, so you can distinguish it from all the 'shoulds' and the unhelpful mind chatter. Me and Naama Zusman talk about reconnecting with yourself, self-awareness and how they matter as we ag…
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In this first full (solo) episode, I chat to you about ageing with intention, what it really means and why it might be important for you to consider. I touch on some practical tips and examples and also show you how your life might look differently if you choose to age with intention and overcome the dread of growing older. For more details and lea…
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This is the trailer for Age with Intention, where you find out about the 'why' behind the podcast, what to expect going forward and why to choose to subscribe to the show today. Curious? Dive in now! Find out more about me, my credentials and 1:1 coaching at agsgalland.com Support the show PS. Subscribe, follow, and leave a review to support the po…
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