When Menopause Changed Everything

Our kids are watching and learning from us a hell of a lot more than we realise. They're watching how we speak about our bodies. How we react when we see ourselves in photographs. How we talk about getting older. Our day-to-day behaviours. But they're also watching how we allow other people to treat us. The standards we accept in relationships. Whether we stand up for ourselves, pursue our ambitions or spend our lives putting everybody else first. I've got three daughters, one son and at 53, I think about this more than ever. Because I can tell my kids until I'm blue in the face to be confident, independent women who know their worth. But what am I actually SHOWING them? This week, I'm talking about the lessons we're passing on without even realising it, the things I've learned raising four children, and why the example we set matters just as much as the advice we give. And here's a question worth sitting with… If your daughter grew up to have your confidence, your boundaries, your relationship with your body and your standards in a partner… would you be happy for her? For the full conversation, head over to Instagram or Facebook and DM me "PODCAST". If this week hit a hard spot, I want to speak to you. Head over to my socials and send me a DM with the word “PODCAST”. IG: https://www.instagram.com/taragrimesfitness/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TaraGrimesFitness/ Web: https://taragrimesfitness.com/programs/ Email: [email protected]

Forget about ghosts… some of the things women are doing to lose weight are scary enough 😂👻 And some of those dieting habits are STILL following women around in their 40s, 50s and 60s. So with the kids off, Halloween parties happening and enough sweets in the house to feed a small country, I thought this was the perfect weekend to talk about it. I'm sharing some of the madness I used to put myself through to lose weight, what I do completely differently now - and how I'd actually handle a weekend like Halloween without waking up on Monday feeling like I need to “start again.” If this week had your knickers in a twist and you need a little help getting out of the "f**k it" mindset, send me a DM with the word “PODCAST” and let's chat. IG: https://www.instagram.com/taragrimesfitness/   FB: https://www.facebook.com/TaraGrimesFitness/   Web: https://taragrimesfitness.com/programs/   Email: [email protected] 

I’ve talked plenty about what menopause feels like from my side. This week, I wanted to know what it looks like from my husbands POV. Damien has spent years coaching menopausal women, as well as living through it alongside me, and it’s given him a very different perspective on what women actually go through. We talk about the changes men notice, the ones they completely miss, what women reveal in coaching that they might never say at home, and ultimately, how understanding menopause has completely changed the way Damien coaches our clients. If menopause has changed more than you ever expected - your body, your confidence, your energy - send me “PODCAST” on Instagram or Facebook and let’s chat. IG: https://www.instagram.com/taragrimesfitness/   FB: https://www.facebook.com/TaraGrimesFitness/   Web: https://taragrimesfitness.com/programs/   Email: [email protected]  

From the outside, it can look like everyone else has it sorted. The career, the family, the body, the marriage, the house, the bloody matching gym set. 😂 Behind it? Most of us are spinning plates and hoping nobody notices the one we've just dropped. This week I'm getting into what life actually looks like behind the polished version - running a business, raising a family, menopause, appearance, social media, pressure and the ridiculous expectations we put on ourselves to somehow manage ALL of it. Because maybe having your shit together isn't about having everything perfectly under control. If you’re listening thinking, “Thank God it’s not just me” 😂 and you’re ready to put a little more of the focus back on yourself, send me “PODCAST” on Instagram or Facebook and let’s chat. IG: https://www.instagram.com/taragrimesfitness/   FB: https://www.facebook.com/TaraGrimesFitness/   Web: https://taragrimesfitness.com/programs/   Email: [email protected]  

You see my face all over Tara Grimes Fitness. What you probably don't see is the man who's been quietly helping me build the bloody thing...😂 This week, I welcome my fabulous husband Damien to take you right back to where it all started - when I was coaching women in my local gym, how something neither of us planned became the business it is today, and the very different roles we've played along the way. Because I might be the one with the microphone… but there’s a reason I call Damien the brains behind the operation. If our community is something you'd like to be a part of, head over to my socials and DM me with the word "PODCAST" and let's get talking. IG: https://www.instagram.com/taragrimesfitness/   FB: https://www.facebook.com/TaraGrimesFitness/   Web: https://taragrimesfitness.com/programs/   Email: [email protected]  

I thought I knew my body...until menopause changed the rules. In this episode, I'm sharing my own story - the weight gain, the frustration and what finally helped me feel like myself again. If you're navigating menopause and wondering why nothing seems to work anymore, I think you'll take something from this one. If this sounds like your story too, If you've been listening and thinking, "She's talking about me," don't ignore that feeling. Head over to Instagram or Facebook (linked below) and send me a DM with the word podcast and let's see what your next step could look like. IG: https://www.instagram.com/taragrimesfitness/    FB: https://www.facebook.com/TaraGrimesFitness/    Web: https://taragrimesfitness.com/    Email: [email protected]   

The biggest mistake women make before a holiday... ...isn't what they eat on holiday. It's what they do BEFORE it. In this episode, I'm taking you back to my own "elite dieter" days - the starving beforehand, the all-or-nothing mindset and why I spent years making holidays far harder than they ever needed to be. If you've ever convinced yourself you've "blown it" on holiday, or spent the whole trip promising yourself you'll start again when you get home... I think this conversation will change the way you think about holidays. If you've been listening and thinking, "She's talking about me," don't ignore that feeling. Head over to Instagram or Facebook (linked below), send me a DM with the word podcast and let's see exactly where you're getting stuck and how we can help. IG: https://www.instagram.com/taragrimesfitness/    FB: https://www.facebook.com/TaraGrimesFitness/    Web: https://taragrimesfitness.com/programs/    Email: [email protected]   

The podcast is back...and we are not easing ourselves in. This episode starts with a discovery call that left me asking one simple question... How many years of your life have you spent saying, "I'll start when..."? It's a conversation about excuses, standards, the people we listen to, and why waiting is often costing us far more than we realise. If you've ever found yourself saying "I'll start after...", this one's for you. if you want more information about my programmes, head over to Instagram or Facebook (linked below) and send me a DM with the word podcast! IG: https://www.instagram.com/taragrimesfitness/   FB: https://www.facebook.com/TaraGrimesFitness/   Web: https://taragrimesfitness.com/programs/   Email: [email protected] 

Kathy Martin doesn’t play small, and she doesn’t play around when it comes to her health either. In this honest, no-fluff conversation, the PR powerhouse opens up about the daily decisions that keep her grounded, the brutal clarity that fuels her success, and why she’s done apologising for who she is. We talk about: Her non-negotiables for mental and physical health How she built glowing skin from the inside out Living through years of challenges, and the strength it took to rebuild Why protecting her peace is the most powerful thing she does The mindset that’s kept her sharp, focused, and well If you’ve ever needed proof that resilience can be graceful and gritty, this is it.

In this episode, I sit down with Linda Stinson, CEO of Bellamianta, one of the UK & Ireland’s biggest tanning and beauty brands. Linda opens up about her journey to building an iconic business, the habits and mindset that fuel her success, and how she balances leadership with real life. This conversation ties perfectly into the challenges many high-achieving women face , juggling careers, health, family, and the pressure to show up at their best every day. We also share details about this week’s free live webinar, designed for women in their 50s who are still operating at the highest level in their careers but struggling with emotional eating, stress, and weight gain. Our in-house psychotherapist, Jen Rolwich, will be sharing proven strategies to help you: Beat emotional eating and late-night snacking Reduce stress and anxiety without turning to food or drink Lose weight and feel in control again, without sacrificing your career success 👉 Register for the free webinar here: Tara Grimes <[email protected]>   11:27 AM (0 minutes ago)       to me             https://lp.taragrimesfitness.com/break-the-cycle If you’ve ever felt like you’ve achieved so much in life but your health has taken a back seat, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.