Perimenopausal Symptoms
What has been the most surprising thing that you have either experienced, or found out, that is part of the wide range of perimenopausal symptoms? Have you ever wondered what bit is for? Do you even know what the menopause and perimenopause are? Get your Free PDF – 5...
Menopause in the Workplace
I stumbled across some shocking statistics recently. Although nearly 8 out of 10 menopausal women are in work, 10% of them will leave their jobs due to the menopause. That’s a lot of women struggling so much, without the right support, who leave their jobs and careers...
Finishing Things
I've done a Thing. In fact, I have done two Things! I had a great session with my coach this morning; I have noticed that I have a real problem finishing things. I've really been beating myself up over it, seeing it as a character flaw, something that really holds me...
Juggling
"Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony." - Thomas Merton. Have you ever felt like you just don't have enough time? Like there just aren't enough hours in the day? I used to feel that all the time. I ran around being...
Letting the Magic Flow
My Sorceress has been hard at play this week. You know how sometimes things just seem to flow easily; you notice little coincidences, little bits of good fortune, things seem to happen at just the right time. That’s when your Sorceress energy is flowing…. “that part...
Menopause Symptoms
Did you know that there are also many others? These include: Loss of libido Anxiety & panic attacks Depression Irritability Itching Fatigue Joint pain Digestive problems Dizziness Bloating Body odour changes Increased sensitivity to smell Brittle nails Itchiness...
My Perimenopause – the start of my journey
I’m no stranger to anxiety; it has been there at various points throughout my life, and over the years I have learned to recognise it, manage it and not let it dominate me or what I am doing. I have learned to lean into it a little, to let go of it and enjoy life in...
Hormone Stories
When I was a girl, I learnt something about hormones. Some were okay – it was fine to talk about things like adrenaline and testosterone. There was even some grudging respect for ‘adrenaline junkies’, and men with a lot of testosterone were viewed with a level of...
Judgement – who is judging who?
You know how you were a really great parent – before you had kids? Did you get that too? When you looked at other people’s kids and knew for sure you wouldn’t do it that way; when you were so clear that your kids wouldn’t act that way, or you would do it differently,...
Imposter Syndrome – A New Perspective
Over many years of personal and professional development, I have come across the idea of Imposter Syndrome as something that continues to hold women back. I have felt it; most women I know have felt it; some men say they have felt it too, but I have always largely...