Embracing Dry January and Beyond: A Midlife Guide to Navigating Vulval and Vaginal Atrophy
Hello, fabulous ladies in your prime! As we toast (with our mocktails, of course) to another Dry January, let’s chat about a different kind of ‘dry’ that might be sneaking […]
Spotting Burnout in the Midlife Professional Woman and 5 Ways to Combat It
Burnout. It’s a word that might evoke images of a flickering candle that’s almost run its course, but for many midlife professional women, it’s a very real and present danger. Dive in to understand the signs and symptoms so that you can make positive changes to your life to avoid burnout.
Women, heart disease and the menopausal journey
Women, heart disease and the menopausal journey. This is important so that you can advocate for yourself or your BFF should the worst happen; including the symptoms to never ignore as a mid-life woman and lifestyle top tips.
The trials and tribulations of being a carer – the emotional roller coaster of hospital discharges
I’ve touched on the personal challenges of becoming a carer during the year. In this blog I’ll go into the all the emotions that you and your loved ones will feel when a hospital stay gets unexpectedly extended.
Staying safe in the sun – Sunscreen/SPF and Oestrogen Gel or Sprays
Yay, summer looks like it’s finally here. It’s a great time to get outside and be more active. But it also poses challenges for those who use Oestrogen gel/spray as part of their HRT and want to protect their skin from harmful UV rays.
Perimenopause – the beginning of the end or the start of something new?
Now let’s face it, menopause gets a bad rap. But it’s actually the time before it – perimenopause that generates the change and uncertainty for us. Let’s make sense of that uncertainty together so that you flourish rather than flounder.
Menopause and Work – real world coping strategies
There is nothing that winds me up into a menopausal rage than contrite vanilla advice that says, “seek support from your employer and request reasonable adjustments”. Here are some great suggestions for you for adjusting your work routine to help you have a marvellous menopause.
Journaling prompts to support you through the menopause
As we transition into peri-menopause and then menopause we often lose the sense of our familiar self, and some of our self-confidence as we go on a hormonal roller coaster of a ride. Journaling is a safe way to release emotions, find gratitude, ponder life, and work your way through a stressful situation by connecting with your innermost conscious thoughts.
Know thyself – Why track your menstrual cycle?
Tracking your cycle allows you to be a better advocate for your own health; you’ll know when you’re period is coming so there’ll be no more surprises. You’ll also become more in tune with your body, moods and energy levels – allowing you to take advantage to make changes to your routine to look after yourself.
The Female Cycle
Know thyself – The female cycle Periods are a normal part of life for about a third of the population. Even knowing this, they are still a pretty taboo […]
