The Wrong End of the Tunnel - Menopause, Agility and You. Lessons We Have Learned From Aimee's Journey

In this episode, Aimee opens up about her personal journey through perimenopause and menopause, sharing the symptoms she experienced, the impact they had on her training, agility and everyday life, and what she has learned along the way.

We explore what perimenopause and menopause actually are, how hormonal changes can affect sleep, energy, recovery, strength, mental health and performance, and the different strategies that can help women navigate this stage of life.

We also discuss strength training, nutrition and protein, medical support and hormone therapy, and why seeking help and having open conversations about menopause can make such a difference.

For agility handlers, this episode offers an important perspective on how changes that can feel like a loss of fitness, motivation or confidence may actually have a deeper physiological explanation. More broadly, it is a conversation that many men may also find valuable. Most men will have a partner, family member, friend or colleague who experiences menopause, yet many of us understand very little about it.

Aimee's experiences provide an honest and insightful look into a stage of life that affects millions of women, helping to build greater understanding, empathy and support. Whether you are going through perimenopause yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn more, this episode is full of practical information, personal experiences and valuable lessons.

Above all, this is a conversation about understanding what is happening, adapting rather than simply pushing harder, and finding ways to continue feeling strong, healthy and capable through a significant period of change.