Nicky Dear Health Coach

16/12/2025

Only 9 sleeps until Christmas? Here's something from me to help make that happen for you ...🎄

I'm revisiting just how vital the relationship between nutrition and sleep really is, especially during the busy Christmas season.
The festive period can be stressful, with late nights, rich meals, and endless to-dos, all of which can disrupt your sleep, especially during menopause.
By making a few simple nutritional shifts, you can support your circadian rhythm, rest more deeply, and wake up feeling calmer, more energised, and ready to enjoy the season. Scroll through the slides below.

If you’d like personalised guidance to improve your sleep and navigate menopause with more ease, email me using this link
👉nicky@nickydearhealthcoach.com

And sign up for my newsletter using the link in the comments below for more Help with nutrition and lifestyle solutions to ease your menopause symptoms as well as free recipes.

10/12/2025

A little pre- Christmas gift for all my face book followers. The gift of a better night's sleep 🛌

14 Sleeps until Christmas? 🎄 But when you’re waking up at 2am drenched, wired, and exhausted, the countdown can feel a bit different. Sleep can feel impossible during menopause, especially with the added stress of Christmas, busy schedules, hosting, and the pressure to do it all. Small nutritio...

30/11/2025

25/11/2025

Facebook just sent me a memory that made me reflect on what a great decision this was...

🎤✨ Two Years of Rock Choir Wiltshire and Somerset • Choirs led by Emma Webb✨🎤

Two years ago, I joined Rock Choir — and I had no idea just how much joy, adventure, and wellbeing it would bring into my life.

Since then I’ve…
✈️ Sung “Learn to Fly” with 500 people under Concorde
🎙️ Recorded three songs at Abbey Road Studios
🎪 Performed Moulin Rouge numbers at Circomedia with aerial acrobats swirling above us
🎭 Performed on a theatre stage in front of hundreds
🌦️ Sung outdoors in sunshine, storms, and that iconic moment singing “Shallow” whilst getting absolutely drowned in the park!
💛 And met some of the most uplifting, supportive people ever

But the REAL magic?

It’s been incredible for my health — body, mind, and soul.
Singing is basically self-care disguised as fun:
💛 Reduces stress
💛 Boosts mood and endorphins
💛 Improves breathing and lung function
💛 Strengthens your core
💛 Helps calm the nervous system
💛 Gives you a proper feel-good reset

And the social side is just as powerful.
Being part of a choir means connection, laughter, belonging, friendships, purpose — and that is priceless.

Rock Choir hasn’t just filled my life with music.
It’s boosted my wellbeing, my confidence, and my happiness in ways I never expected.

Here’s to more singing, more adventure, and more of the good stuff. 🎶✨

Can't wait for Saturday - when we will be at our Christmas party at BP Pulse arena (formerly known as NEC) we will form the worlds largest contemporary choir and sing with Emeli Sande, Sam Ryder and Russell Watson - just amazing !!

Singing is just one way you can improve your health, but if you would like help to thrive before during and after menopause I can help . Sign up for my newsletter using the link in the comments and contact me : Nicky@nickydearhealthcoach.com

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22/11/2025

We had a lovely walk on Wednesday ! Thank you to those who came 😍
Why not Join us this Wednesday at 6pm in Doubles : coffee pizza records . Have a warm drink and something to eat before or after our walk , make an evening of it !!

21/11/2025

🌸 From Surviving to Thriving 🌸

This week has been full-on—but so rewarding! Choir performances, walks with my husband and dog, meetings with friends, volunteering, therapy… and coaching. 💛

While journaling, I reflected on my journey—and how I became a coach.

💔 Life in my mid-40s
Stressful job, constant travel, early mornings, late nights… and then, within six months, I lost my mum and my sister to breast cancer. My sister was only 49.

I kept going, feeling guilty for not being there for my family, while trying to cope with my own grief.

💡 When the body speaks
Exhaustion, pain, constant painkillers… I thought it was just stress. But during lockdown, at 51, I realised it was menopause.

By then, I’d already had multiple surgeries—hips, shoulders, wrists, feet—all due to inflammation.

🔍 Finding answers
Help through usual channels was limited. So I researched nutrition, hormones, and menopause physiology, made small lifestyle changes, and had counselling to process my grief.

It wasn’t easy. My relationship with my husband went through one of its hardest times—but today, after 33 years of marriage, it’s stronger than ever. ❤️

💪 Turning pain into purpose
Helping myself helped others. I started coaching friends, raising menopause awareness, and eventually turned my experience into my career.

✨ Today
As a Certified Health Coach and Menopause Practitioner, I help women make simple, lasting changes to feel strong, confident, and free from chronic pain.

🌿 What began in pain became my purpose.

💬 I’d love to hear from you:
Have you struggled with menopause, chronic pain, or big life transitions?
What small changes have made a big difference for you?

Comment below 👇 or email me at Nicky@nickydearhealthcoach.com

16/11/2025

A great way to beat the winter blues! Spending the evening entertaining guests at Center Parcs UK Longleat. 2 performances covering most of our favourites plus a few new ones and even some Christmas bangers ! It was a bit warm for Xmas hats if I'm honest 🥵 but we nailed it!
Well done Rock Choir Wiltshire and Choirs led by Emma Webb .

Singing in a Rock choir is great for your health & wellbeing.
1. It's great for the social aspect, you meet all kinds of interesting people.

2. It keeps you physically fit.

3. Learning the lyrics and moves ( woohoo!) is good for the old grey matter.

4. You have a good laugh when you accidentally sing solo ( because come in to early !!)