Kate Rowe-Ham: The menopause is a time to reinvent how you move for your mental health

Today’s guest is Kate Rowe-Ham, a Women's Health Coach with a special interest in menopause fitness and nutrition. Kate is the founder of the Owning Your Menopause platform and the author of Owning Your Menopause: Fitter, calmer, Stronger in 30 Days.

Kate wants to educate women on the benefits of movement and diet, so they can see how these go hand in hand in playing a fundamental role in managing many of the symptoms associated with menopause.

I first met Kate at The Big Retreat well-being festival in Wales (where we’ll both be delivering workshops and sessions again later this month) and can personally vouch for her mega energy levels, so whatever she’s doing, it works.

In this episode we discuss:

1. Kate’s personal journey overcoming mental health challenges related to disordered eating.

2. Exploring the shift from exercise for aesthetics to exercise for brain health, mental well-being, bone health, and muscle health, and how Kate transformed exercise into a source of connection and strength.

3. Modelling healthy ‘health’ behaviours for children, and the importance of leading by example in parenting.

4. The significance of daily habits and starting small to cultivate a positive relationship with movement.

5. Future-proofing our bodies by lifting weights and building lean muscle for hormonal balance and overall well-being.

6. Approaching menopause with hope, joy, and a sense of reinvention.