Transforming Midlife
Karen Dugdale
My point of difference
My point of difference is that I work beyond willpower. Through The Transforming Midlife Methodâ„¢, I help women understand and change the subconscious patterns that keep them feeling stuck. By combining clinical hypnotherapy, mindset coaching and personalised hypnotherapy audios, I help create lasting change from the inside out. Having experienced menopause myself, I bring both professional expertise and genuine understanding to every client journey.
About
Karen is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Mindset & Transformational Coach, author, and creator of The Transforming Midlife Methodâ„¢. She helps women through perimenopause, menopause, and midlife who no longer feel like themselves reconnect with a calmer, more confident version of who they are. Karen combines clinical hypnotherapy, mindset coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and neuroscience-informed techniques to help women change the subconscious patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Her approach goes beyond willpower, creating lasting change from the inside out. She also supports women using GLP-1 medications or following bariatric surgery, helping them build sustainable habits for long-term success. Having experienced menopause herself, Karen brings professional expertise and empathy to her client journey. She is also the co-host of The Women's Wellbeing Hour, where she shares practical insights and honest conversations to help women navigate midlife with greater confidence.
Products and services
I provide 1:1 coaching and clinical hypnotherapy for women navigating perimenopause, menopause and midlife. Using The Transforming Midlife Methodâ„¢, I help women understand and change the subconscious patterns that keep them feeling stuck, so they can reconnect with confidence, clarity and a renewed sense of self. My services include 3 and 6-month Coaching Journeys, The GLP-1 & Bariatric Reset, and a self-paced Sleep Programme. I also deliver wellbeing talks and workshops for organisations, businesses and community groups. Based in North Canterbury, New Zealand, I work with women online throughout New Zealand and internationally.
Why I am a member
I joined NZ Businesswomen because I believe the best businesses grow through genuine relationships, collaboration and supporting one another. I'm looking forward to connecting with like-minded women who inspire, challenge and encourage each other. I'm passionate about helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with greater confidence, clarity and self-belief by changing the subconscious patterns that often keep them feeling stuck. I also value collaboration and enjoy partnering with other businesses where we can share expertise, create meaningful opportunities, and make a positive difference in the lives of the women we support.
An offer for you
Exclusive NZ Businesswomen Member Offer Book a complimentary 20-minute Midlife Clarity Call to explore what's keeping you feeling stuck and discover which of my programmes is the best fit for you. Should you decide to work with me, you'll also receive 10% off any of my programmes, including the GLP-1 & Bariatric Reset, Coaching Journeys or Sleep Programme.
Testimonials
A few of the testimonials I've received: Sleep Reset Programme This program really works! I tried the sleep programme and it has completely changed my sleep, meaning I can now sleep through the night without waking up. Thank You! Caroline, North Canterbury Kia ora. I've been so grateful for the opportunity to work with Karen. Her deep listening, insightful questions and unflappable support have supported meaningful shifts in my self-talk and sense of calm. Weirdly, I am feeling both more chill AND more productive. Thank you, Karen, for being so generous with your skills and self. MM, North Canterbury My experience with Karen was truly transformative. I felt safe, understood, and completely at ease. Karen's calming presence, expertise and compassionate approach made a significant impact on me. The positive changes I've experienced have been life-changing. Karen has a remarkable gift for guiding women toward healing and personal growth. I highly recommend Karen to anyone seeking effective and supportive transformation. Thank you, Karen, for your kindness, professionalism and life-changing work! Bernie, Otago Karen was really helpful. She went the extra mile to understand the unique sleeping issues I was experiencing. With kindness, compassion and patience she set about providing solutions unique to me. I now have a ritual and toolbox that I can use every night, and I do. I enjoy the ritual, it is not work, it is fun and has made such a difference. I now go to sleep within minutes and if I wake I gently drift back to sleep. I highly recommend Karen. If you want to make positive changes for you and ultimately your whānau too, then Karen can help you. You won't look back...because you will be too busy sleeping and honouring your beautiful self. Arohanui Karen, thanks for your amazing work to help us women get the sleep we need and deserve. Lou, Wellington I found Karen's voice to be incredibly soothing, and the guided hypnotherapy session was instrumental in helping me sleep during a period of chronic pain. The session played a significant role in my recovery process, aiding my ability to rest and heal. Thanks so much, Karen!' Liz, Christchurch I must admit to being very anxious about trying hypnotherapy, but from the moment I contacted Karen, I felt reassured and at ease. She has a wonderful calming presence and the whole experience was both relaxing and empowering. I came out of my first session feeling refreshed and energised and with a renewed sense of confidence in dealing with life’s challenges. I am excited to see where my next sessions will take me. I strongly recommend Karen to anyone looking for a compassionate and skilled professional to guide them on a transformative journey.' Lou, Christchurch I had such a wonderful experience working with Karen as my coach. She helped me with goal setting and planning in a way that felt supportive and empowering. Karen holds a beautiful, gentle space, she is soft, kind, and truly listens, which made me feel comfortable and understood throughout the process. I came away with more clarity, direction, and confidence to take the next steps in my journey. I highly recommend working with her if you’re looking for a compassionate and skilled coach. Milinda, Marlborough I can't thank Karen enough for the incredible support I received in the lead-up to my wedding! I was really struggling with anxiety around public speaking, especially since I wanted to give a speech at my reception and of course speaking during the ceremony. I didn’t want to let that worry overshadow what should have been the happiest day of my life. Karen worked with me beforehand to ensure that the hypnotherapy audio was tailored specifically to my needs and anxieties. She took the time to really understand my concerns and created a session that felt personal and spot-on for me. After receiving the coaching and listening to the 30-minute hypnotherapy audio in the weeks leading up to the wedding, I immediately felt calmer and more confident. It wasn’t just about calming my nerves for the big day, though. A bonus was I slept like a baby after each session—something I had really struggled with during this busy time. I’m happy to say I had some of the most restful nights of sleep I’ve had in ages (I was used to the usual 3am menopause wake-up!). On the day of the wedding, everything went smoothly. I gave my speech with ease, and my nerves were virtually nonexistent. It was a wonderful, stress-free day, and I can confidently say that the hypnotherapy played a huge role in that. If you're dealing with any form of anxiety—whether wedding-related or otherwise. I highly recommend this service. Karen truly took the time to understand my needs, and it worked wonders for me! Vicky, Christchurch.
Latest news
This year has seen the launch of The Transforming Midlife Methodâ„¢, bringing together everything I've learned from supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and midlife into one transformational framework. I've also expanded my services with The GLP-1 & Bariatric Reset, helping women create sustainable change alongside or beyond GLP-1 medication and bariatric surgery. Alongside my coaching programmes, The Midlife Relief Kit continues to inspire and support women navigating this stage of life.