Peri & Menopausal health information
Achievable lifestyle recommendations
Coaching and Community
If you are in the menopausal transition and want to be healthy for life, then you're in the right place.
The smallest actions applied consistently over many years are INCREDIBLY POWERFUL in shaping our future health.
Introducing...
NEXT PHASE WOMEN'S WELLNESS PROGRAM
Next Phase cuts through the overwhelming health noise and misinformation to help you apply targeted, sustainable changes where they matter most.
The program includes:
- Educational videos and supporting resources each week from our team of menopausal health experts.
- Online questionnaires, journals and workbooks to help you identify your health priorities, then plan and implement sustainable changes.
- Suggested movement and nutritional strategies... you choose what seems right for you, this is NOT a rigid or restrictive program.
- A “zero to hero” 10-stage movement program that covers all the crucial activity types for good post-menopausal health and is suitable for all fitness levels.
- Three 1-on-1 personal online coaching sessions (at the beginning, middle and end), and
- Regular small group coaching sessions with your new Next Phase BFF's.
The Next Phase program is designed to
Educate, Support and Empower You!
Course materials and support are presented in a variety of formats to suit every participant's individual needs.
Lessons
A systematic coverage of postmenopausal health delivered over 10 modules
Tracking
Tracking tools and diaries to monitor behaviours and progress
Accountability
Defined check-in points with your personal coach, one-on-one
Resources
Workbooks, videos, written material and infographics to suit a range of learning styles
Community
Online community support and regular small-group coaching sessions to foster connectedness
Exclusive Offers
A selection of unique classes, resources and livestreams only available to course participants
In 10, 20 or 30 years will you be functioning well and still doing all the things that give your life meaning?
What topics will be covered during the Program?
MODULE 1
Prep for Success
This is your O-week! You'll learn the menopausal health basics; self-assess your nutrition, movement and lifestyle; identify your priority health issues, and set goals to address them. We will gently introduce the Next Phase movement program, and you'll meet your personal coach and cheerleaders.
MODULE 2
Energy
In this module we aim to set you up energetically to tackle the rest of the program. Topics include: increasing metabolism; identifying sleep disorders and improving sleep quality; cultivating sustainable energy; identifying “energy vampires”, plus nutrition and gut health.
MODULE 3
Movement
We'll cover: why movement is more important than ever after menopause; the evidence that it reduces chronic disease; the different types of exercise that are critical for long term health; nutrition to fuel your life and build muscle and bone. We'll also tackle those self-defeating psychological barriers!
MODULE 4
Food
This module examines the components of a healthy postmenopausal diet and how it works in our bodies. We'll learn about: macronutrients, microbiome and gut health; the role of diet in preventing disease and improving health; our psychological relationship with food and body image.
MODULE 5
Weight Management
This module dives right into the topic on everyone's hips! Topics include: the hormonal basis of body composition; the health risks of being over- or under-weight; why diets don't work; and our personal attitudes & beliefs around weight. We'll also do a mid-course goals review.
MODULE 6
Matters of the heart
This module examines the #1 lady-killer: cardiovascular disease. Topics include: how to identify your risk factors; the signs of heart attack or stroke in women; and nutritional approaches to reduce diabetes and cholesterol. We'll also discuss the importance relationships and social connection in overall wellbeing.
MODULE 7
The Noggin (mental & brain health)
This module tackles topics such as: how ageing and hormones impact on our brain and mood; the difference between normal ageing vs. disease processes like dementia; the relationship between diet, exercise and mental health; and reducing your risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
MODULE 8
Girly bits
Are you planning every outing around the location of public toilets? Has your libido left the building? Not sure what exercises are safe with a prolapse? This module is all about sexual health, urinary issues, pelvic floor, and bowel health. We'll also provide tips on discussing and seeking help for these sometimes-sensitive issues.
MODULE 9
Strength
This module's themes are around physical and mental strength. We'll focus on the under-emphasised benefits of strength training for physical wellbeing; the best activities, diet and medical treatments to improve bone density; building psychological strength/ resilience; and how our perceptions of ageing impact on future strength.
MODULE 10
Onwards and Upwards
This is our wrap-up module. We'll reflect on how our knowledge, attitudes and actions have evolved, and make plans to keep up the momentum on any positive changes we’ve made. We'll revisit our original goals for the program, celebrate our achievements and accept or reframe any ongoing challenges.
What about Bonuses?
3 x 1:1 Coaching Calls
Your personal coach will help convert your learning into individualised and achievable goals… and support you to achieve them!
Regular Group Coaching Calls
You'll meet other women from all walks of life around Australia, and get together regularly for mutual support and encouragement.
Access to Community
Our online Community is the portal to additional information and support, through exclusive posts, livestreams and interaction with other members.
I've helped thousands of women manage their peri/menopausal symptoms, and I learned this: medication may help with symptoms, but the hidden changes of menopause are what really impact your health and longevity thereafter.
This motivated me to create Next Phase, a unique program that doesn't just inform; it connects, supports and empowers women to make targeted sustainable lifestyle changes.
-Dr Kelly Teagle
MEET OUR EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS
Thea O'Connor, Wellbeing & Life Coach
Thea is a senior workplace wellbeing advisor, speaker and coach. She helps leaders, teams and individuals improve their workplace engagement and effectiveness through body intelligence and better health.
Thea is committed to rehumanising our work ethic so it is fashioned around human biological rhythms rather than around machines. She is a Naptivist, promoting the powernap as the new coffee break. As Founder of Menopause at Work® Asia Pacific, Thea promotes a life stage approach to worker wellbeing, so different stages of the life cycle, such as menopause, can be accommodated.
Kirra Rankin, Capital Hydrotherapy
Kirra is the owner and innovator of Capital Hydrotherapy and Exercise Physiology in Canberra. Kirra is a Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist; accredited through Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA); with additional qualifications in massage therapy, Track & Field middle distance coaching (Level II), Pilates and Vagus Nerve Trauma Awareness Training.
Kirra loves being creative with her exercise programming, and enjoys thinking outside the box—making the impossible, possible. “Everyone should have a chance to move, at any stage in their life. No matter the complex boundaries or obstacles they face. Some form of movement is always better than none”.
Anja Lineen, The Wellbeing Toolkit
Anja is a dedicated menopause coach and personal trainer with extensive knowledge and experience in both fields. Anja is committed to helping women navigate the physical, emotional, and mental changes that accompany menopause, while also guiding them towards achieving their fitness goals.
Recognising that menopause can be a challenging and transformative time for women, Anja combines her expertise as a personal trainer with specialised knowledge in menopause coaching, helping women navigate the unique challenges of menopause, such as weight gain, muscle loss, mood swings, and decreased energy levels.
Eleni Georgiou, Tree of Life Nutrition
Eleni, our Next Phase Dietician, is a private practice Dietitian at Tree of Life Nutrition in Brisbane, and has over 10 years’ experience in the industry.
Eleni avoids fad diets and trends, instead promoting good, wholesome eating tailored to each person’s needs to create sustainable nutrition choices. Her special interests include cardiovascular disease, weight management, diabetes management, gut health, metabolic syndrome, and applying the Mediterranean Diet.
