ABOUT
Hi, I'm Sam. Women's Wellbeing Coach, mum of two boys and busy bee. My passion is keeping active and healthy and I love helping others find calm and confidence through focusing on their wellbeing.
Throughout my career in the fitness and wellbeing industry I have seen the positive impact of movement, nutrition and mindset as a key role in managing the symptoms of peri - post menopause.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
20+ Years experience
Working with women as a personal trainer and wellbeing coach - I can share what works and what doesn't!
Certified personal trainer, behaviour change coach, counsellor
My approach is a blend of coaching, counselling and motivational techniques with evidence based science at the core. Your sessions will feel nurturing, supportive, educational and with you at the centre.
Midlife coach
As a women in her 40's I understand the challenges of keeping fit in midlife and how stress, family, a career and busy life can be a juggle! The approach to exercise I was doing in my 20's and 30's no longer works - I can share with you how I achieve a balance and the best type of training and wellbeing plan that leads to results.
Perimenopause buddy
I can relate to this life stage as I am also going through perimenopause and am using my wellbeing toolkit to survive and thrive! I am trained in menopause transition and understand the rollercoaster of fluctuating hormones.
menopause transition
Perimenopause is the time before menopause when your body is getting ready to stop having periods. Perimenopause is sometimes called the menopausal transition.
Some women experience perimenopause symptoms in their mid 40’s and in some cases sooner. For me I had just turned 46 and noticed things felt a bit ‘off’. I was more sensitive to stress, waking in the middle of the night feeling anxious, unable to get back to sleep. My body ached and I felt a bit flat, like someone had stolen my personality!
I also noticed I was feeling a sense of awakening too - like I couldn't go on spinning all the plates. I was feeling a deep need to slow down, connect more with my values and be more honest about what I was going through.
Turning things around
Having studied the psychological and hormonal changes of menopause, I decided to listen to my body's signals.
I swopped rushing for resting, HIIT for yoga, more focus on lifting weights. I confronted my relationship with sugar, alcohol and caffeine and set boundaries around my time and energy.
Feeling the benefit
By prioritising my wellbeing, my symptoms have softened - I tend to sleep more deeply, have more energy to exercise and the motivation to eat healthily.
It’s fantastic that menopause is so talked about now. Amongst my friends we agree that missing a night out isn’t the end of the world - sea swims, saunas, day raves and girly lunches mean no hangovers!
I’ve learnt that by having a self care toolkit to follow, I always have a plan for when I need it.
A time for renewal
These strategies have shaped my coaching today. I can personally relate to this life phase, empathise with the highs and lows and can offer practical advice and support.
If you are feeling frazzled or aware of something changing, I want you to know it’s going to get better! Menopause can be truly liberating, an opportunity for new exciting beginnings and personal growth. Your body is already giving you clues...time to listen?
SELF CARE IS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE
Floating in a crystal clear outdoor pool and feeling amazing all day afterwards! Cold water immersion has become my favourite hobby this year...
What makes you feel amazing?
It's likely if you are here that you are ready to make some changes. You might already have an instinct as to what that could be. Are you ready to get inspired?
My qualifications
Level 4 Diploma Health Coaching
- College of Naturopathic Medicine
Level 3 Diploma Advanced Personal Trainer
- Premier Training International
Level 3 Diploma Exercise Referral
and Long Term Health Conditions
- Diverse Trainers
Navigating Menopause as a Group
Exercise Instructor - BHCC
Menopause De-mystified - BHCC
Behaviour Change Coaching Skills
- BHCC
NCFE Levels 1,2,3 Counselling Skills
- Brighton City College
Life Coaching Skills
- Varndean College
Train the Trainer
- Virgin Atlantic Airways