Hi, I’m Lorelle and I wanted to reach out to share my last 8-week journey with Fi at Shē Coaching and Consulting. Why, well after following Fi on Instagram, I saw her “shout out” to one of her clients. I quickly realized that the person she was talking about was me. Do yourself a favour, if you are struggling with menopause, go to her Instagram reel from 28th September 2025 and have a listen. That will give you the before and after raw truth of my story thus far and will hopefully help you.

After struggling with perimenopause for a few years, my body was screaming for help. After consultation with my Gynaecologist, it was determined that I needed a full hysterectomy. Constant pain and bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis and painful ovarian cysts. The surgery was successful and as I am relatively fit, I bounced back surgically but physically and emotionally, I was a different person. My 6-week post op consult and many blood tests confirmed that I was in full menopause. My hormone levels dropped by 200% in 2 weeks, so no honeymoon grace transition period for me.

I introduced myself to Fi in my local gym. Such a bold move is out of character for me, but I was desperate. Weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, depression. Nothing I was doing was helping. Fiona sat me down and I spewed out my story to this complete stranger. Just having someone listen made so much difference and when she shared her story I was instantly uplifted and empowered. If Shē can, I can.

I had an online session a couple of days later with Fi and it was among the best things I have ever done. I embraced her philosophy, personal experience tips and felt the honest warmth from this passionate and determined woman. What followed was incredible. Fi helped me realize that nothing I was doing was wrong, nothing I was feeling was abnormal, I wasn’t a failure, and it is ok to stop and reset. I learned to use the tools of this program to suit my lifestyle. The ongoing support from Fi has been so awesome. I have called her in tears on a low day, celebrated in positive texts on good days and am so proud of where this experience has taken me.

Where am I now? I am sleeping for 8 hours with no anxiety or 3am wake ups. I am back in the gym training “up the big end” and not hiding down the back in the cardio area. I am calm, less bloated and thriving at work. As a Finance Manager, the lack of brain fog and new boost of energy is allowing me to achieve my goals and beyond. I am engaging again with my family and friends and not retreating to my bedroom.  I feel energized and positive; I can’t wait to bounce out of bed each morning to embrace the day ticking off personal and professional boxes. Then when I lay my head down at night to rest, I am calm and content. I cannot thank Fi enough for her ongoing support.

She said Shē could, so I did.

Lorelle Firth, 52 WOMAN, wife, mother of 2