Nourish & Align with Candice Nicholls

Welcome to Nourish and Align, a space where women over 40 reclaim their health, vitality, and connection to mind, body, and spirit. If you're navigating the twists and turns of perimenopause, you don’t have to do it alone. Here, we bring together science-backed wellness, real-life experiences, and spiritual wisdom to help you align with your highest self. From nutrition and movement to faith, mindfulness, and divine connection, we explore what it truly means to thrive in this season of life. It’s time to step into your power, trust your body, and walk this journey with purpose. Let’s do this together!

Weekly English South Africa Alternative Health · Health & Fitness

6 Episodes

E005 Calming your farm - how nutrition can minimize inflammation

Kirby is back in this episode and together we tackle the issue of inflammation. How does inflammation show up in the body, what is acute and chronic inflammation and how we can nourish and support ourselves to minimize its effects. Listen and enjoy! Kirby is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrigenomics…

17 May 24 min

E004 Anxiety, mental wellness and perimenopause

In this deeply insightful episode, I sit down with Cindy Manho, Social Work Manager at Cape Mental Health, to explore the emotional rollercoaster that so many women experience in midlife. With over 11 years of experience as a social worker—and 8 of those years focused on mental health counseling—Cindy offers…

4 May 33 min

E003 Iron and inflammation

I am flying solo on this episode today as I discuss the often-misunderstood link between iron levels and inflammation. As someone who eats an iron and protein rich diet, I was surprised to find my ferritin levels being severely low, leading to symptoms of fatigue, palpitations and increased anxiety (symptoms…

1 May 21 min

E002 Fibre, gut health and the menopause transition

Join me and my guest Kirby today as we discuss how fiber can assist us in the menopause transition by helping with blood glucose control, lowering LDL cholesterol, decreasing inflammation and improving the gut microbiome. Kirby is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrigenomics Specialist who takes a functional approach to health…

28 Apr 25 min

E001 Jill's Journey

Join me and my colleague Jill Wilkenson as we discuss her journey through perimenopause and menopause. We talk about the symptoms, management and support that is needed, and we discuss how women in this age group need better support and care. Come laugh with us as we challenge the current…

28 Apr 29 min

Intro episode

In this short introduction, I share who I am and why decided to start this podcast platform. As a health professional I was discouraged by the lack of knowledge and support for women over 40 and especially those of us navigating perimenopause. Please take a listen and I hope you…

28 Apr 5 min