Before the Salad
Before the SaladThe podcast for women 35+ who feel off — and want their energy, clarity, and confidence back.Tired of feeling tired? Struggling with brain fog, weight gain, anxiety, poor sleep, or the quiet ache of “I’m just not myself anymore”?You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.Hosted by certified hormone and nutrition coach Julia Tyrer, Before the Salad is your down-to-earth guide to understanding what’s really going on with your hormones, and how to start feeling better — with simple, science-backed shifts that begin long before what’s on your plate.Because your hormones are listening from the moment you...
The Truth About Sugar, Mood & Menopause. It's not just Willpower.
If you find yourself reaching for chocolate at 3pm and thinking, “Why can’t I just get a grip?”, this episode is for you.
Because here’s the truth:
✨ It’s not about willpower.
✨ It’s not weakness.
✨ And it’s definitely not you failing.
In this honest conversation, we unpack:
Why sugar cravings intensify during perimenopause and menopauseWhat’s really behind those energy crashes that leave you foggy and frustratedHow blood sugar rhythms affect your mood, focus, and confidenceThree simple yet pow...What to do Before 9am to Feel Good all Day.
Forget 5am miracle routines and strict schedules — this episode is all about realistic morning practices that help your hormones work with you, not against you.
If your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or like a survival mission until coffee, you’re not alone. In this gentle and practical episode of Before the Salad, hormone nutrition coach Julia Tyrer shares why what you do in the first 90 minutes after waking can completely shift how you feel — all day long and how you sleep at night.
You’ll learn:
Why mornings matter more in perimenopause and beyo...You're Not Going Mad: What Your Hormones Are Trying to Tell You
Ever feel like you’re losing your mind — foggy, irritable, anxious, or just not yourself? In this episode of Before the Salad, Julia Tyrer opens up about the real (and often misunderstood) impact of hormonal changes in your late 30s and 40s. From mood swings to memory lapses, she breaks down how shifting hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and cortisol can hijack your wellbeing — and why it’s not just stress or “midlife.”
You’ll learn:
What hormone changes really do to your mood, sleep, energy, and weightHow insulin resistance and cortisol create a feedback loop of fatigue and over...5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Tried to ‘Get Healthy’
Have you ever followed all the “right” health advice — clean eating, more workouts, less rest — only to feel worse? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of Before the Salad, Julia Tyrer shares five lessons she learned the hard way on her journey to better health — and why traditional wellness advice often backfires when your hormones are out of balance.
Inside, you’ll learn:
Why common “healthy” habits (like low-fat diets or high-intensity workouts) can make hormonal symptoms worseHow stress and nervous system overload sabotage your best effortsWhy midsection weight gain isn’t a failure — it’s your body protect...Trailer - Welcome to Before the Salad
Feeling like your body’s changed and no one gave you the rulebook? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.
In this first episode of Before the Salad, I share why I created this podcast for women 35+ who are navigating hormone shifts, mood swings, sleep struggles, anxiety, and weight changes — and why the real work starts before what’s on your plate.
You’ll hear:
What inspired this show — and what to expect in upcoming episodes
A bit of my own story (including the moment I snapped at my GP)Why your symptom...
