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I Didn't Know It Was Perimenopause - Brain Fog, Anxiety, HRT & Why I Chose a Menopause Coach Diploma

Lauren is joined by Christelle, a French-born, Switzerland-based graduate of the Menopause Coach Diploma. Christelle shares how her own perimenopause journey—only understood in hindsight—fueled a passion for educating others. She discusses her transition from marketing to coaching and her unique niche: helping couples navigate the communication challenges of perimenopause together. Guest: Christelle With over 20 years of international experience across France, Germany, the U.S., and Switzerland, Christelle brings a global perspective to her work. Formerly in marketing and the medical industry, she is now launching her coaching practice with a focus on practical lifestyle changes and relationship support. Discussion Highlights The Path to Coaching: After attending a menopause webinar in Zurich, Christelle tracked down Lauren via LinkedIn. She attended eight webinars before committing to the diploma, drawn by the live, practical format over traditional pre-recorded courses. The "Coachee" Experience: A standout feature of the programme was being coached through the Menopause Plan herself. This personal experience led to better hydration, reduced caffeine via adaptogen drinks, and a shift toward a more positive mindset. Finding Clients: Christelle’s first practice client emerged organically from a friend she had already helped. She emphasizes that while some are hesitant about the term "coaching," the need for being heard is universal. The Couples Niche: Recognizing that the 45–60 age bracket sees the highest divorce rates (often initiated by women), Christelle focuses on opening dialogue between partners. Her goal is to normalize this phase of life through communication rather than therapy. Future Plans: Following social media training, Christelle is planning a soft launch in May, focusing on Instagram, LinkedIn, and eventual couples' workshops. Key Takeaways Hindsight is 20/20: Perimenopause often only makes sense once you look back at the symptoms collectively. Live Learning Wins: Interactive, live training builds deeper empathy and confidence than solo video learning. Visibility Matters: You must tell people what you do; clients cannot find a service that stays hidden. Relationships at Risk: Menopause is an under-recognized factor in mid-life divorce; coaching for couples fills a vital gap. Timestamps [00:00] Introduction — Lauren welcomes Christelle [00:01] Christelle's background: France, Germany, Colorado, and Switzerland [00:02] Starting a family and career in Colorado [00:03] Moving to Switzerland in 2015 — raising bilingual children [00:04] Skiing in Colorado — Lauren and Christelle find common ground [00:05] Discovering the Menopause Coach Diploma via a Zurich webinar [00:06] Why Lauren runs free webinars before the programme starts [00:07] What drew Christelle to coaching — perimenopause in hindsight [00:08] Stopping the taboo: the importance of open talk [00:09] Learning that goes beyond books [00:10] The value of the live format — being coachee and coach [00:11] Finding practice clients — what worked and what slowed down [00:12] What clients want: to be heard for the first time [00:13] Learning from diverse coaches within the cohort [00:14] Embracing the Menopause Plan process [00:15] Practical changes: hydration, coffee reduction, and mindset shifts [00:16] The power of "what's going well?" [00:17] Childhood joy: baking and cycling [00:18] Overcoming anxiety after a cycling accident [00:19] Building confidence back up [00:20] Launch plans: social media training and May soft launch [00:21] Building a content bank for Instagram and LinkedIn [00:22] Why visibility matters for new coaches [00:23] The niche: couples, menopause, and divorce rates [00:24] How couples coaching looks in practice [00:25] Advice for those on the fence about the diploma [00:26] Final advice: treat the diploma as an investment in yourself [00:27] Wrap-up and farewell