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Simply Nourish Menopause doesn't need to be a struggle! All these roles have helped to shape the person I am and values I hold. Brenda

At Simply Nourish, my goal is to support you to feel strong, energised, and confident — with nutrition and lifestyle changes that helps you age well, feel great, and ready to take on this next chapter of life x Hi my name is Brenda Bickerstaff and like many of you, my life has taken on many roles; daughter, sister, wife, mother, auntie, friend, teacher, sports coach and colleague. I have always un

derstood and advocated the importance of eating well and exercising for health, even if during large portions of my life I did not practice what I encouraged those around me to do. As many women who hold many roles know, putting yourself first does not come easy as you focus on nurturing those around you first. It was not until my children had grown and I was in the menopausal transition stage of life, that I realised that I had to look after myself first and fill my glass right up to the rim (and a little overflowing) so I could live a life filled with health, strength, adventures and reaching my potential. As a food and nutrition teacher, I’ve spent years educating teens about the importance of eating well. However, it was a series of personal transformations, including fat loss, strength gain and removing alcohol from my life, that truly ignited my passion to help other women so they could be the best versions of themselves, whilst navigating the menopausal transition years. With clarity of mind and driven by focusing on my values and the new ‘why’ in my life, I studied hard and became a certified and registered nutritionist and menopause coach. Through education, evidence-based strategies, empowerment, and support, I’m committed to helping women nourish their bodies and embrace the changes of menopause with a healthy mindset, a strong, energized body, and a renewed sense of purpose so we can all live long and fulfilling lives.

07/08/2026

A year of amazing chats with inspiring women doing their best for other women. Thank you all and to the listeners for an awesome 12 months.

A special mention to my first guest Gillian Halkett, the incredible lady behind Dance Fitness Chch, who passed away earlier this year. 🥲

06/08/2026

Keep your food simple!

Woohoo! Thanks Ashburton. 🌸Loving my time on the road meeting great women. 🫶🏼Sharing good, solid, evidence-based nutriti...
06/08/2026

Woohoo! Thanks Ashburton. 🌸

Loving my time on the road meeting great women. 🫶🏼

Sharing good, solid, evidence-based nutrition to women in the menopause transition (and beyond) is what I love doing. No noise, no rubbish, focusing on finding simple ways to make sustainable changes for everyone.

Looking forward to coming to your town soon 😁

04/08/2026

Sometimes the smallest bit of info is all your need to have a better day 🌸

01/08/2026

Brain fog and menopause - you know what I mean!

29/07/2026

A simple trick for not only getting a few more steps in but also use up some of that blood glucose 🚶🏼‍♀️

26/07/2026
Whether you’re in menopause or out the other side, eating well and understanding what works best is a huge benefit to yo...
22/07/2026

Whether you’re in menopause or out the other side, eating well and understanding what works best is a huge benefit to you 😊

I’m delighted to be sharing this at Charles Upton Retirement Village next week. Details below if you know of anyone keen to hear me and check out the village 🌸

Charles Upham Retirement Village in Rangiora, Canterbury offers independent living, serviced apartments, rest home, hospital and dementia care.

21/07/2026

When you enter perimenopause and menopause, dropping oestrogen levels already put your body under stress. Slashing your food intake can cause -

Cortisol Spikes: Your body views extreme restriction as a famine. It triggers stress hormones, signaling your body to hold onto fat, especially around the belly.

Muscle Loss: Low protein causes you to lose lean muscle, permanently slowing your resting metabolism.

You do not need less food. You need the right food.

👉 Want to fix your metabolism? Click the link to book a free 15-minute hormonal nutrition chat, and let's build a plan that actually fuels your body for now and the future https://www.simplynourish.co.nz/

20/07/2026

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