What first comes to mind when you think about supporting yourself as yourself as a woman in Perimenopause? HRT? Diet and exercise perhaps? Ummm nothing…… For most women that I talk to they haven’t really thought about it and it’s only when their symptoms become unbearable that they start to look for options to support …
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I Think Perimenopause Needs a Rebrand – Here’s Why What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Perimenopause? Frustration? Confusion? Feeling misunderstood, out of control and helpless? Anxious about what to expect? Not a fun picture is it? What little that is discussed about Perimenopause in the media is predominately around the …
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I was excited to see this quote recently in a magazine, highlighting the need for women to adopt a holistic approach to managing their (peri)menopause and that HRT (whilst effective) is not always suitable for every woman. Taking a holistic approach makes so much sense to me as every woman’s transition through this phase is …
As a woman in Perimenopause (or beyond) you know first hand that this transition period is more than just the physical changes that occur. It’s coupled with psychological factors that also arise during this life stage. It’s very common that you’ll experience one or more of the following 👉 Feel confronted with your beliefs and …
Perimenopause can often feel like an upward climb. It is repeatedly misunderstood with many women not even realising they’re in this phase til they start having changes in their menstrual cycle. But Perimenopause is so much more than that. In fact, Perimenopause is often identified by the mental and emotional changes brought on by fluctuating …
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You might not know looking at this photo, but in that moment I was in TERRIFIED! This photo was taken several years ago ( my boys are now 8 & 10) and this was the first time I was biking with both of them at the same time. So many ‘what if’ thoughts & scenario’s …
I’d tell them to learn how to manage your stress. Your 40’s are one the of the fullest decades of your life. You’re at the height of your career (or navigating a new one). You have children still at home. You have ageing parents that need support. Not to mention keeping up with friends and …
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Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to a womens (Peri)menopause period as her second Spring?” How beautiful is that? What I love about this, is that evokes so much beautiful imagery. Spring for me is a time of blooming, energy, vibrancy, growth and renewal. Such a stark contrast to the Western idea of …
I’m hyper aware of how stress (and the resulting increase in cortisol) detrimentally affects Perimenopausal symptoms and am always working towards minimising stress as much as possible. But sometimes life throws you curve balls (as it inevitably will) and you’ll be placed in stressful circumstances. So what do can you do in these situations? Well …
One of the most common (and often misdiagnosed or dismissed) symptom of Perimenopause is anxiety. If you are experiencing anxiety it’s likely affecting your social life and relationships. You actively avoid certain people or situations (sound familiar?). So you’re not going to like the answer that I’m going to offer. Actually, if you are experiencing …
