Navigating Midlife Changes: Perimenopause and Fitness w/ Amanda Thebe

Menopausal women are overloaded with information, but not all of it is accurate or safe. Social media is rife with misinformation, and unfortunately, the diet and fitness industry follows many unethical marketing practices. I’m joined by Amanda Thebe to discuss the realities of coaching menopausal women, how to choose ethical coaches, and why there is finally a spotlight on menopause.

Key Takeaways

Find an Ethical Trainer by Checking Out:

1. Personal recommendations

2. Reviews and testimonials

3. Trusting your own industry knowledge

About Amanda Thebe

Amanda Thebe is the co-founder and Chief Wellness and Branding Officer at Nyah Health and the author of the Amazon best-selling book Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too! With nearly 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, her exercise workouts and health and fitness tips have been featured on Oprah, Shape, Prevention, Health Line, CBC Radio, Global News Canada, The Doctors, and many more. She is also an affiliated member of the Canadian and North American Menopause Society.

Misinformation In Social Media

Social media can seriously change our perception of menopause… and not always for the best. There is so much misinformation out there from uninformed coaches who recommend pseudoscience and diagnose without the proper qualifications. Only a doctor can diagnose that you are in menopause – a coach can help once you have a diagnosis.

There is a huge market for menopause products and services right now because women are finally open about their experiences. Coaches are finally becoming menopause informed. And overall, there is a huge improvement for women experiencing menopause.

Finding An Ethical Trainer

But, as an industry, we need to do better. So many unethical marketing practices are in use, essentially selling women something that doesn’t exist. Menopausal women deserve better, and the diet and fitness industry can give it to them.

So, how do women find an ethical fitness plan and ethical trainer? It comes down to personal recommendations, reviews, testimonials, and having basic industry knowledge. If something sounds too good to be true, that’s because it probably is. Ladies, do your due diligence!

What has your experience been like finding a menopause-informed trainer? Share your thoughts with me in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

• How social media can change our perception and understanding of menopause (9:30)
• How coaches can help after diagnosis (16:00)
• Why there is a larger market for menopause-related products now (17:30)
• How more coaches are becoming menopause informed (29:00)
• Why the diet and fitness industry often uses unethical marketing tactics (42:00)
• How to help people find ethical fitness plans (46:00)
• The comparison between a personal trainer and going to the gym on your own (50:00)