Everything Matters Perimenopause and menopause can change so many things. Your energy. Your mood. Your sleep. Your confidence. Some days you wake up and feel like yourself. Other days… not so much. But something I always remind my ladies is this: Everything matters. The small things. The quiet choices. The little acts of care you give yourself. The shoes you choose to put on instead of the slippers. The outfit you make the effort to wear. The perfume you spray even if you’re

WELCOME TO THE SANDWICH GENERATION 🥪 If you’re over 40… chances are, you’re in it. The generation that’s holding EVERYTHING together. Ageing parents needing support… Adult kids still at home because… well… have you SEEN house prices?! Jobs, businesses, deadlines… Homes to run… Bills to pay… People relying on you from BOTH directions. Sandwiched. Literally. And here’s the thing… We’re pretty much the first of our kind. Our mums and grandmothers? Different world. Children move

WHAT IS SURGICAL MENOPAUSE? A Supportive Guide for Women Facing Sudden Hormonal Change ✨** Surgical menopause happens when the ovaries are removed — either on their own or during a hysterectomy. Because the ovaries produce around 90% of a woman’s oestrogen before menopause (British Menopause Society, 2022), removing them causes an instant and dramatic drop in hormones, leading to a very different experience compared to natural menopause. 💛 Types of surgery that can trigger m

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PERI MENOPAUSE MIGRAINES & HEADACHES The causes, the symptoms and top tips to reduce and relieve. Migraines and headaches during peri menopause are very common and these are caused by the changes in Oestrogen levels before your period. These are generally more severe at this time of your cycle (approximately 70% of women suffer prior to their periods) than any other time of the month and can reoccur over several days leading up to and at the start of your period Reducing Oest

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DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND THE MENOPAUSE As with the lead up to your period, your changing hormones can cause you to feel more emotional and...

MENOPAUSE BRAIN FOG; EXPLAINED What Causes Brain Fog During Menopause? Many factors can contribute to brain fog, and each person may...