It Might Not Be About the Wine: My Personal Journey with Alcohol, Menopause & Mindset Shifts

In this unfiltered episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story, my decades-long relationship with alcohol, how it shaped my habits, and what finally helped me shift my mindset. From bartending for 30 years to nightly wine as a mom, and now, at 57, redefining what serves me during menopause.

This episode is a vulnerable look at the emotional and social grip alcohol can have… even when it doesn’t “look” like a problem. I’m not anti-alcohol. I still enjoy a glass (or 2) of wine. But I’ve finally reached a place of peace where I can take it or leave it.

If you’ve ever wondered whether alcohol might be getting in the way of your goals, physically, emotionally, or mentally, this one’s for you. If this resonates with you, please reach out and let me know!

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If you want to see how we can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals!
https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow

Coaching Process Video and booking link https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mmmcoachingapp

Now accepting clients, use the link to apply for 1:1 coaching:
https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mmmcoachingapp

Free No BS Menopause Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share

For all my social links: https://bit.ly/kathykatalyst

Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here:
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Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net

What if your struggles with weight, food, and self-doubt didn’t start in your 40s—but in your childhood?

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Chaz Spackman, a coach and mindset mentor whose podcast I listen to often (Lost and Lifting Talk) and the episode that inspired me to make changes within myself, listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-239-it-might-not-be-your-fault-youre-out-of-shape-heres-why/id1478821721?i=1000708778165

Chaz opens up about his discovery of inner child work, how perfectionism, anxiety, and an “all-or-nothing” mindset stemmed from unprocessed emotional patterns, and how healing those parts of himself transformed his coaching and his life.

We dive into:

• How childhood conditioning impacts nutrition, fitness, and body image
• Why women in menopause often carry subconscious beliefs that sabotage fat loss
• The “mental questionnaire” Chaz uses to uncover emotional blocks in clients
• How I’m exploring this deeper mindset work in my own coaching
• Why addressing the mind is just as important, if not more, than hitting macro and workout goals

This is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt stuck, self-critical, or like willpower isn’t enough.

Follow Chaz here:

Instagram - https://instagram.com/chazspackman
Instagram - https://instagram.com/lostandlifting_
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lostandlifting?lang=en
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoTAd9mZd89zQW420dErkOw
Email - chaz@lostandlifting.com

Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

If you want to see how we can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals!
https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow

Coaching Process Video and booking link https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mmmcoachingapp

Now accepting clients, use the link to apply for 1:1 coaching:
https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mmmcoachingapp

Free No BS Menopause Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share

For all my social links: https://bit.ly/kathykatalyst

Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here:
https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entry

Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net

In this special client community coaching call, I’m joined by Coach Jeff Hoehn for a no-BS deep dive on one of the most confusing topics in fitness: can you actually build muscle and lose fat at the same time, especially in menopause?

We break down:

• Why body recomposition IS possible over 40 (and how it works)
• What to expect during a maintenance phase (spoiler: it’s not “doing nothing”)
• How to train and eat to maintain muscle during fat loss
• The truth about hydration, sleep, and meal timing, and how they affect your results
• New research on creatine for brain health and mental energy

Whether you’re in a fat loss phase, reverse dieting, or just feeling stuck—this episode is a must-listen.

Want to try creatine for brain and body benefits?
Stick around to the end to hear the exact dose Coach Jeff recommends and how to use it for best results.

Follow Jeff Hoehn on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/

Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

If you want to see how we can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals!
https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow

Coaching Process Video and booking link https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mmmcoachingapp

Now accepting clients, use the link to apply for 1:1 coaching:
https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mmmcoachingapp

Free No BS Menopause Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share

For all my social links: https://bit.ly/kathykatalyst

Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here:
https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entry

Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net