Career Interrupted
Redundancy, maternity leave, perimenopause, menopause, illness, caregiving for elderly parents.
Sound familiar? If you're a women in midlife, chances are you've experienced one or more of these transitions and challenges.
And chances are you've had to hit the pause button on your career.
But does an interrupted career automatically mean your earning potential, career progression and skill set are negatively impacted?
If you're struggling to get back into the workplace or you're trying to figure out what path is right for you after taking a career break - whether planned or not - Career Interrupted draws on the journeys of women who have faced career disruptions and emerged stronger than ever.
Each weekly episode features candid conversations with resilient women who have navigated life's unexpected challenges and rebuilt their professional lives.
Through these honest and engaging interviews, you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies, mindsets, and resources that have helped these women reclaim their careers and redefine success on their own terms.
Whether you're currently facing a career interruption or simply seeking inspiration from women who've triumphed over adversity, Career Interrupted offers a wealth of wisdom, practical advice, and motivation to help you navigate your own professional journey.
Join us as we celebrate the strength, adaptability, and determination of women who refuse to let life's interruptions define their careers or their worth.
Career Interrupted
E275 | In perimenopause or post-menopause? Alison Urquhart asks, Are you getting enough protein?
Feeling like your energy’s on empty? Struggling to climb the stairs without needing a breather? Metabolism slowed to a snail’s pace?
Welcome to the rollercoaster of perimenopause and post-menopause, where hormones go haywire, energy tanks, and your body suddenly seems to be working against you.
But you don’t have to just push through the fatigue, brain fog, and muscle loss any longer.
In this episode of Career Interrupted, women’s health, fitness and wellbeing coach Alison Urquhart reveals her nutrition and strength training strategies that are helping women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond feel stronger, leaner, and more alive than they have in years.
What you’ll discover:
✅ Why women in midlife must lift weights
✅ The magic of protein for fat loss, muscle retention, and hormone balance
✅ Simple, actionable tips to start fuelling your body the right way.
What to listen out for:
[01:24] Feeling like you’ve hit a wall? You’re not alone.
[07:49] The #1 reason women over 40 should lift weights
[11:07] Exactly how much protein you should be eating in perimenopause
[13:27] Easy, protein-packed foods to boost energy and strength
[17:03] The best time to eat after a workout to support recovery
So, if you’re wondering how much protein you need and exactly what you should be eating to hit your daily quota, press play on this episode of Career Interrupted and get set to feel stronger, happier and healthier through your 40s, 50s and beyond.
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