Menopause Support: When Group Coaching Works and When You Need 1:1

Jan 19

If you've been wondering whether you should join a group coaching program or work with someone 1:1 for menopause support and you honestly don't even know which one you need, this is for you.

The wrong support at the wrong time can keep you stuck longer. Not because you're lazy or broken, but because perimenopause and menopause require the right kind of help for what your body is actually dealing with right now.

Whether you're in perimenopause (the transition phase) or menopause (12 months post your last period), the support you choose should match where your body is and what it needs most.

As a menopause specialist trained in functional nutrition, I see this all the time: women over 40 are trying to make progress, but the support they're getting doesn't match what they actually need.

The real difference between group coaching and 1:1 support

Both paths use the same framework: Regulate, Rebuild, Reinforce.

The difference isn't what you learn. It's how you're supported while you apply it.

In group coaching, you get the framework and apply it with structure and accountability. In 1:1 support, the framework is applied with your unique health history, symptoms, and patterns in mind.

When group coaching is the right fit in perimenopause or menopause

Group coaching is not "the cheaper option." It's the right option when you need the right container.

Group coaching is a great fit when:

You need community more than customization You want to feel less alone and more supported while you take action.
You're ready for a proven framework with structure and accountability You don't need a fully customized plan. You need a clear path and support implementing it.
You're tired of conflicting advice about what to eat during menopause You just want a clear plan you can follow without more confusion.
You want an accessible entry point without 1:1 intensity You want guidance and momentum, without needing deep investigation right away.

For many women, group coaching is the best next step when the main problem is not knowledge, it's follow-through.

When 1:1 menopause coaching is the better fit

Sometimes group coaching is not enough. Not because you failed, but because your body needs a different level of support.

1:1 is usually the better fit when:

You have a complex health history Thyroid issues, gut symptoms, autoimmune patterns, chronic inflammation, menopause and nervous system dysregulation, or layered stress.
You need investigative support and functional labs If you've tried everything and you're still stuck, you may need data, not more tips.
You want a fully customized plan built around your body You want decisions made based on your symptoms, history, and what your body is showing you.
You're done guessing and you want root-cause answers You want a plan you can trust because it's built for you.

The truth about both paths

Here's the simplest way to think about it:

In group coaching, I teach you the Regulate, Rebuild, Reinforce framework and you apply it with support.
In 1:1 coaching, I walk you through it step-by-step with your specific history and data in hand.

Both options support women in perimenopause and menopause. The key is choosing the one that matches what you need right now.

Three questions to help you decide right now

If you're stuck, ask yourself:

Do I need community or customization?
Do I need fundamentals or investigative work?
Can I apply principles on my own, or do I need someone building the plan for me?

And remember: you can start in one and move to the other. What matters most is that you stop staying stuck.

Why indecision keeps you stuck longer

When women over 40 are dealing with shifting hormones, fatigue, stress, and symptoms that feel unpredictable, it's easy to freeze. You don't want to choose wrong, so you choose nothing.

But choosing nothing keeps the symptoms running the show.

Your goal is not to pick the perfect path forever. Your goal is to take your next right step and get the kind of support that helps your body respond.

Ready for the right kind of menopause support?

FREE Workshop: “It’s Not Just Hormones” – February 17
Learn the three shifts you need to make right now to feel like yourself again.
https://cindistickle.com/its-not-just-hormones-workshop

Menopause Reimagined Collective – Starts March 10
Group coaching using the Regulate, Rebuild, Reinforce framework. Limited to 5–10 spots.
https://cindistickle.com/the-menopause-reimagined-collective