Midlife Health Magic with Kezia Hall

When did getting healthy become so bloody complicated? Between the supplements, protein targets, sleep advice, hormone hacks and endless health to-do lists, it's no wonder so many women feel overwhelmed trying to feel better. In this slightly different episode, recorded on my way to acupuncture, I'm sharing a little life update and exploring why knowing what to do isn't always enough to actually make changes. We talk about the invisible mental load of getting healthy, why your capacity for change matters just as much as your health plan, and how getting the right support can make even complicated health strategies feel manageable. Ready for 2027 to be the year things actually change? I'm opening up spaces for private 1:1 nutrition and health coaching in the new year, so join my waitlist here to hear about availability and explore working together.

What happens when you're eating well, doing yoga, taking supplements and trying everything to feel better, but your symptoms just keep getting worse? In this episode, I'm sharing the real story of a client (with a different name for privacy) who came to me struggling with severe bloating, exhaustion, brain fog, painful periods and a whole host of other symptoms. We explore what we uncovered, how seemingly disconnected symptoms were linked, and the personalised changes that helped her make incredible progress over six months. It's a powerful reminder that eating healthily isn't always the same as giving YOUR body what it needs, and that sometimes the answer isn't doing more, but understanding what needs attention first. Want personalised support with your own health? I'm currently fully booked, but you can join my 1:1 waitlist to hear first when new client spaces become available in the new year.

Have you got so used to feeling tired, foggy, bloated, anxious or generally rubbish that you've started accepting it as normal? In this more personal episode of Midlife Health Magic, we're zooming out beyond food, hormones and supplements to explore something deeper: why women have been conditioned to put their bodies and health last. We're talking about the historical undervaluing of women's bodies, why investing in your health can feel so uncomfortable, and how to start recognising the beliefs and resistance that might be keeping you stuck. Because caring for your body isn't selfish or indulgent. It might just be one of the most powerful things you can do. Ready to start prioritising your health? 🌿 Work with me 1:1: I'm currently working from a waitlist for my private nutrition and health coaching programmes. Join here to be the first to hear about upcoming spaces: https://keziahall.com/wait/ 🌸 Join me on retreat: My next women's retreat in the Scottish Borders is planned for spring 2027. Email [email protected] with the word RETREAT to join the priority list and hear about the 50% early booking offer. Content note: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence, trauma and women's experiences within healthcare and society.

Resources & Links • Join my email community for behind the scenes updates and practical health tips: keziahall.com/join • Join the waitlist for Flourish, my group programme for women in midlife: keziahall.com/flourish • Join the waitlist for 1:1 coaching: keziahall.com/wait If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review and share it with a friend who might need this reminder today.

What do you focus on when life gets full? How can you look after yourself during hard seasons of life? In this bonus episode, I'm sharing a personal update, including my recent diagnosis, stepping into a temporary Acting CEO role, and some of the family challenges we're navigating. More importantly, I'm sharing the handful of things I'm intentionally focusing on to stay resilient when life feels full, so that looking after your health doesn't become another overwhelming task on the to do list. Resources & Links • Join my email community for behind the scenes updates and practical health tips: keziahall.com/join • Join the waitlist for Flourish, my group programme for women in midlife: keziahall.com/flourish • Join the waitlist for 1:1 coaching: keziahall.com/wait If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review and share it with a friend who might need this reminder today.

In this episode, I’m talking about the “summer drift” and why so many women arrive in September feeling more exhausted, bloated and depleted than they expected. This isn’t about avoiding ice cream, tracking every BBQ or being “good” all summer, but about staying anchored to a few simple things that help you feel well in your body. I’m sharing my Summer 3: protein and fibre, protecting your sleep, and choosing one clear health goal instead of trying to fix everything at once. I’ll also be taking a short podcast break over the summer, but you can join my free d email series for weekly support, motivation and practical tips at keziahall.com/join. Resources & Links Mentioned Join the free Summer Strategy Series and receive a simple weekly email throughout the summer with practical health strategies, motivation and gentle accountability - join this summer series here Catch up on the Mistakes Midlife Women Make podcast series, including episodes on sleep, mental load, trying everything, and the hidden habits that may be keeping you stuck. Want to work with me one to one - join my wait list here

What if the reason you’re not sticking to the healthy habits you know would help isn’t that you’re lazy, undisciplined or lacking willpower? In this episode, I’m diving into the invisible mental load so many women carry: the remembering, planning, organising, anticipating and emotional holding that often goes completely unaccounted for. We’ll look at why this cognitive load can affect your energy, hormones, gut health, nervous system, brain health and ability to create sustainable habits in midlife. Because sometimes the issue isn’t that you need to try harder. It’s that your brain is already carrying far too much.   Resources mentioned Want the mental load spreadsheet? DM me on Instagram and I’ll send it to you. Join the 1:1 waitlist: keziahall.com/wait Join the Flourish fat loss group programme waitlist: keziahall.com/flourish References University of Bath Mental Load Project research on mothers carrying around 71% of household tasks requiring mental effort and approximately 79% of daily cognitive household labour. Daminger, A. (2019). The Cognitive Dimension of Household Labor. American Sociological Review. Dean, L., Churchill, B., & Ruppanner, L. (2021). The Mental Load: Building a Deeper Theoretical Understanding of How Cognitive and Emotional Labor Overload Women and Mothers. Community, Work & Family.

(Part 5 of a series called 'The Mistakes Women in Midlife Make with Their Health') Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for improving hormones, energy, cravings, body composition and brain health, yet it's often the first thing midlife women sacrifice. In this episode, I unpack why sleep is far more than rest, how poor sleep affects fat loss, perimenopause, inflammation and decision-making, and why so many women think they're coping fine on far less sleep than they actually need. If you've been focusing on food, supplements or exercise while overlooking sleep, this episode might change how you think about your health entirely. Resources Mentioned Work with Kezia Join the 1:1 Client Waitlist: keziahall.com/wait Join the Flourish Waitlist: keziahall.com/flourish Research Discussed Van Dongen et al. (2003) The cumulative cost of additional wakefulness: dose-response effects on neurobehavioral functions and sleep physiology from chronic sleep restriction and total sleep deprivation. Nedeltcheva et al. (2010) Insufficient Sleep Undermines Dietary Efforts to Reduce Adiposity. Connect with Kezia Website: keziahall.com Instagram: @iamkeziahall

(Part 4 of a series called 'The Mistakes Women in Midlife Make with Their Health') If you've been told that skipping breakfast is the key to weight loss, better health, or balancing your hormones, this episode might surprise you. This week I am addressing mistake number 4 that women in midlife make. I'm unpacking why breakfast is one of the most strategic things many women in midlife can do for their energy, hormones, body composition, sleep, and cravings. We look at the science behind cortisol, blood sugar, muscle loss, and why intermittent fasting often doesn't work as well for women as it does for men. Plus, I'll share simple ways to start eating breakfast again, even if you're never hungry in the morning. Resources: Join the Flourish - a small group fat loss programme -  at keziahall.com/flourish Join my one to one wait list here - keziahall.com/wait

(Part 3 of a series called 'The Mistakes Women in Midlife Make with Their Health') So many midlife women come to me feeling frustrated, exhausted and convinced they’ve already “tried everything” to fix their hormones, bloating, fatigue or weight gain. In this episode, I unpack why that feeling makes complete sense, but also why it often means you’ve been missing the right data, the right support and the right framework, not that your body is broken. We dive into root causes, women’s health, nervous system regulation, why random supplements often don’t work, and how to stop throwing spaghetti at the wall with your health. If you want support that takes a more strategic, root-cause approach, you can book: a ROOT cause one to one session - here join the Flourish waitlist for more info on the next grouThis!p weight loss coaching programme in September - here explore the October in person yoga retreat