Simply Nourish

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 understood 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.

Having a weekend to myself sounds great! What’s your choice?
20/03/2026

Having a weekend to myself sounds great! What’s your choice?

17/03/2026

The real reason why you don’t go to the gym?

Maybe it’s one of these reason -
- Intimidating
- Overwhelming
- Not a place you feel safe in
- Unsure
All valid reason, and you know what? You’re not alone in feeling this way.

But wait! You’ve heard so much about the importance of strength training in midlife and beyond, so what can you do?

Body weight and resistance bands are a great place to start building those muscles. Start here, get confident and maybe you’ll join a gym or buy a few free weights to use at home.

The most important thing is you do what feels right for you!

12/03/2026

It’s all about what’s happening inside our body that matters as we age!
Nourish it well and working those muscles is a super step to a great healthspan, not just an average lifespan ⭐️

Could quite cover everything about menopause! Just finished recording a panel show talking all things menopause! Great d...
11/03/2026

Could quite cover everything about menopause!

Just finished recording a panel show talking all things menopause! Great discussions from lived experience perspectives to expert knowledge. Coming out April 12 🩷

Coming to Somerfield, this Thursday, 12th March, 6.30pm "Nourish Through Menopause".I am excited to chat with you about ...
10/03/2026

Coming to Somerfield, this Thursday, 12th March, 6.30pm "Nourish Through Menopause".
I am excited to chat with you about how food (and not just chocolate 😉) can be a support to you through menopause and beyond. Click on the link to book your free seat - I can't wait to meet you all, cheers Brenda

Coming to a venue near you in Christchurch! Unlock the power of nutrition during menopause to support energy, strength, body composition, bones, and a positive health span.

07/03/2026

Celebrating all the amazing women and all the incredible things we do on

Kerri Baker doesn’t mince words — she’s raw, real, and relentless. From 105kg in 2019 to stepping on the bodybuilding st...
05/03/2026

Kerri Baker doesn’t mince words — she’s raw, real, and relentless. From 105kg in 2019 to stepping on the bodybuilding stage at 50, weighing 60kg, she shares the grit, discipline, sacrifices, and criticism behind her transformation. No shortcuts, just hard work, pride, and a midlife reinvention that proves it’s never too late to chase strength and purpose.

Coming to Pioneer Stadium next Thursday night, 12 March!Are you 40+ and wanting to know more about how you can nourish t...
05/03/2026

Coming to Pioneer Stadium next Thursday night, 12 March!

Are you 40+ and wanting to know more about how you can nourish through menopause? Come and hear how you can for a thriving, independent and strong healthspan for decades to come! Click on the link to book your free ticket https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nourish-through-menopause-beyond-4815158
I look forward to seeing you all then :)

Coming to a venue near you in Christchurch! Unlock the power of nutrition during menopause to support energy, strength, body composition, bones, and a positive health span.

We have the potential to have a longer lifespan than generations before us.We have the potential to have more than a lif...
03/03/2026

We have the potential to have a longer lifespan than generations before us.
We have the potential to have more than a lifespan, we have the potential to have a positive health span.

Aging doesn’t need to mean frail, dependant or isolated.

With the right nutrition, strength work, movement and sleep we can achieve a life after menopause where we are strong, capable, energised, confident and independent.

It’s about starting now to build for decades to come!

Thanks for shinning the light on the women hosting shows on Plains Media. A reminder that my show plays the second Sund...
02/03/2026

Thanks for shinning the light on the women hosting shows on Plains Media. A reminder that my show plays the second Sunday of every month 😍

Women behind the mic! 💜

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re celebrating the incredible wāhine of Plains Media.

Today we’re shining a light on:
Cult Chat https://plains.org.nz/programme/cultchat
Getting Hagued https://plains.org.nz/programme/gettinghagued
Simply Nourish https://plains.org.nz/programme/simplynourish
Ōtautahi Studios https://plains.org.nz/programme/otautahistudios
Green Thumbs - Canterbury Horticultural Society https://plains.org.nz/programme/greenthumbs
Speak Up - Kōrerotia https://plains.org.nz/programme/speakupkorerotia

Check out the stories, experiences, culture, creativity, and leadership these women bring to our airwaves every week.

Tune in, support, and celebrate women’s voices with us.

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