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Susan Horgan: Nutritional Therapist
Work with me
and ease your way through perimenopause
You're here because you're exhausted, sick of not feeling like yourself and confused about how to change things to feel better
It really shouldn't be so complicated, right? Why should you have to trawl through pages of Google results to get reliable information about how to nourish and look after yourself during this life stage. There's more to midlife than simply surviving your 40s til you get past menopause. You deserve to thrive in your 40s and come out the other side of this transition the healthiest version of you.
Let’s cut through the noise, unlock true confidence and unleash vibrant energy - so you can live a life you love
I want you to:
feel comfortable in your own skin. Embrace the changes that happen to your body at this time and build habits that allow you to really tune in to what your body needs, giving you the opportunity to feel amazing.
be confident that you're making the best choices for you and your health. Base your decisions on what you know about your own body and what works for you, rather than comparing yourself to others or chasing a number on a scales. Total freedom from dieting.
have the energy, confidence and motivation to do the things you enjoy with the people you love - date night, family trips, weekends away with the girls and fun with the kids. Bring back the joy and laughter again.
be empowered with the knowledge about what's changing during this time and how those changes impact your health, both body and mind
be armed with the tools that are most effective for you to feel happy and healthy in your 40s, 50s and far beyond
Whatever stage you're at and whatever support you need,
I'm here to help
My 5 Core Pillars
of hormonal harmony for over 35s
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to navigating the ups and downs of perimenopause. These pillars allow us to tailor a plan that works for you, regardless of where you're starting or how busy your life is.
I work with women who:
are over 35, tired of feeling 'meh' but can't quite pinpoint whether the exhaustion is down to perimenopause or her never-ending to-do list. They feel isolated and confused by the lack of information available about hormone changes at their age and are frustrated by constantly being told they are "too young" to be in perimenopause.
are certain that perimenopause or menopause is driving most, if not all, of their symptoms but struggle to know where to find reliable information so they can start to support themselves
are longing for knowledge so they can make sense of what's happening to their body and how those changes impact their health and wellbeing, now and into the future. They want to feel confident in advocating for their own health.
despite having crazy busy lives, want to understand how to use nutrition and lifestyle to help support them in feeling better and regaining some control over their body and mind
Get the support you need
Frequently asked questions:
I'm not sure which option is right for me?
That’s okay, you don’t need to decide without us chatting first! The best thing to do is to book in for a free call and we can talk through your needs and see which option is best. I’ll be totally honest with you about what I think will suit you best and you can go away and consider the options before making a decision. Click the button just below this section to pick a time that suits you.
How much time will I need to invest while I'm working with you?
That depends on which options you decide to go for. For the Perimenopause Power Hour you’ll need a little over an hour for the main session and then one 30-minute follow-up session 4-6 weeks later. For the 1:1 mentoring programs, in terms of actual 1:1 online call time, there's an initial consultation of 75-90 minutes to get all your background information and clearly set out your goals. We then meet online every 2-3 weeks for 30-minutes. We will also check-in informally via WhatsApp voice notes each week just to briefly check in and see how things are going. Beyond that I would recommend to set aside 1 - 2 hours a week to plan and prep your meals so that you can focus on implementing the actions we're working on. There isn't (unfortunately!) a magic wand when it comes to improving our health and wellbeing. And I can’t come around to shop and cook for you, however I will be there to keep you motivated and on track as you put the changes into practice.
Do you provide support for other conditions, outside of perimenopause and menopause?
Absolutely. While my personal area of interest is around perimenopause support, us women are complex beings and there's rarely just 1 thing that needs a little bit of focus to help you feel better. Nutritional therapy looks at you as a whole person and takes into account any symptoms, health conditions or medical history you have to find all of the possible things that might be contributing to your health concerns. We then put in place a plan that helps to address any or all of those things to try to bring everything back into a more balanced state. It's common for women, especially over 40 to come to me with thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, digestive problems, allergies and more.
Do you provide meal plans as part of the 1:1 programmes?
I don't provide full weekly meal plans to any clients that I work with - let me explain why. I like to provide guidance on how to create balanced plates of food to ensure that you are getting all of the nutrients you need, but allow you the flexibility to choose the contents of those plates. This makes the approach more sustainable and gives you the knowledge and skills that you can use long after we finish working together.
Still a bit unsure about which option is right for you?
Click the button below to book a FREE 20 minute Clarity Call with me where we can talk about what things you need help with most right now and figure out what option might suit you best.