Breast Cancer, Nutrition & Midlife Transformation: Sarah Summers’ Journey to Empowered Living

In this thirtieth episode of My Kind of Business, Alex is joined by Sarah Summers – Registered Nutritionist and founder of Sarah Summers Nutrition. Sarah helps midlife women navigate menopause with clarity, energy, and confidence, without confusion, fad diets, or endless Googling.

After 30 years in the corporate world, Sarah’s own breast cancer diagnosis became a turning point that reshaped her life. She left the boardrooms behind to become a nutritionist, driven by her passion for how food, lifestyle, and mindset can support hormones, energy, resilience, and overall health in midlife.

Sarah’s story is a powerful reminder of the role of gut instinct, community, and informed choices in creating a life that aligns with your values. In this episode, she shares her journey of personal growth, resilience, and empowerment, and offers practical tips for navigating midlife health and lifestyle changes.

In this conversation, Alex and Sarah explore:

• How gut instinct can guide life-changing decisions

• Breast cancer as a catalyst for lifestyle transformation

• Nutrition’s vital role in energy, hormone balance, and resilience

• Community support and networking as keys to personal growth

• Menopause as a time for self-discovery and empowerment

• Managing overwhelm from social media and seeking trusted sources

• Continual learning and developing sustainable healthy habits

Whether you’re navigating menopause, seeking a healthier lifestyle, or wanting to make empowered choices for your health and business, Sarah’s insights are honest, practical, and inspiring.

Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction and welcome to Sarah [02:15] Corporate career and early life [06:10] Breast cancer and lifestyle shift [10:45] Embracing nutrition and further education [15:20] Building a new career and supportive community [20:05] Gut instinct and making empowered choices [25:40] Resilience through challenges [32:15] Navigating menopause and self-discovery [38:00] Practical tips for health, growth, and networking [44:10] Reflections and what’s next for Sarah

Key Highlights

• Transitioning from a corporate career to midlife nutrition and coaching

• Using health challenges as a catalyst for empowerment and lifestyle change

• Nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset strategies to support midlife health

• Building resilience and community support for personal growth

• Networking for learning and growth, not just selling

Connect with Sarah

Instagram: @sarahsummers_nutritionist Website: Standard | VIP

• Shropshire Women in Business Networking Group: shropshirewomeninbusiness.com

Connect with Alex

Book a Business Connection Networking Session: alexmccarthycoaching.as.me/businessconnectionsession Instagram: @alexmccarthycoaching Website: alexmccarthycoaching.com