Let’s be blunt: if you’re a woman over 50, you’ve likely been overlooked more times than you can count – in advertising, in healthcare, and now, in the brave new world of artificial intelligence. But this isn’t just another gripe about being ignored or even insulted. This is about health, wellbeing, and the disturbing fact…
Science, Sanity, and a Digital Dream Team Why do women 50plus need health coaching? Good question! Let’s face it: navigating menopause and the years beyond isn’t exactly a walk in the park. It can feel like your body suddenly stopped reading the manual. Weight gain, brain fog, energy dips, sleepless nights – these changes can…
Seen that too? You bump into a friend you haven’t seen in ages, and voilà – she’s dropped two dress sizes and radiates the smug glow of someone who knows she’s cracked the code. Of course, you ask for her secret: it was the XYZ Diet. Then you talk to a neighbour whose cousin also…
Let’s get straight to it: No, your best years are NOT behind you. They weren’t in your 20s when you were busy figuring out how to adult (I was interrupted and haven’t completely figured it out. But that’s okay). They weren’t in your 30s when you were juggling work, life, and the occasional existential crisis.…
Introduction Welcome to my world—where science meets humour, chaos meets structure, and experience meets an insatiable curiosity for what’s next. I’m Dr. Heike Franz: nutritionist, business whiz, and lifelong learner with two doctorates, an MBA, and an unofficial degree in surviving corporate nonsense. I’ve managed multibllion-dollar projects, untangled financial disasters (yes, including the infamous shoebox…
Introduction As a woman over 50 navigating the ups and downs of menopause, you certainly know all too well the emotional rollercoaster that can come with hormonal changes. One minute you’re feeling on top of the world, the next you’re in tears over something silly. And let’s not even talk about the cravings! If this…
Do you want to lose weight fast or stay slim for good? And I have another question for you: do you want to lose pounds/ kilograms, or do you want to shed inches/centimetres? “But can’t I have both? Of course I want to stay slim forever, but it should be quick and easy, too! And…
Is this you? “When I step out of the shower in the morning, I’m grateful the mirror is fogged up. Or maybe it’s just built-in protection so I don’t have to face my reflection!” “Pants with elastic waistbands or jersey pants are a total fashion disaster – I never thought I’d see them as part…
…without losing your mind? Welcome to the world of nutrition science, where one day eggs will kill you, and the next, they’re hailed as the holy grail of healthy fats. If you’re a woman in midlife who’s finally decided to take charge of your nutrition, chances are you’ve been hit with a flurry of conflicting…