Alcohol, perimenopause and the festive season
You may have noticed your hangovers get worse as you progress through perimenopause
There are a number of reasons for this, partly to do with ageing and your liver’s ability to metabolize alcohol. Women naturally have a lower tolerance for alcohol metabolisation than men anyway, and this appears to increase as we age.
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The simplest tool for managing stress
Over time this can have a negative impact on our blood pressure, digestion, sleep, mood, concentration AND it can exacerbate hot flushes, brain fog and anxiety which are already heightened as a result of declining levels of oestrogen and progesterone.
We can’t necessarily fix all of this overnight, but we can take small steps daily to keep those stress levels down as much as possible. Here’s a simple strategy to help
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Managing mood in perimenopause: Is it me or is it my hormones?
Mood changes are often the first indication of hormone change. The first indicator that you’re making that shift to the next stage of life.
It isn’t always easy to deal with, but some key lifestyle changes can make a difference.
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Covid, Perimenopause and the power of rest
Having Covid gave me some interesting insights into my perimenopause experience, boundaries and the need for rest.
Insights that I thought you might find helpful. It’s a bit of a personal one, but I hope that you might find some insights from my experience helpful.
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My favourite (free) support tool in perimenopause
My favourite tool to help me manage my perimenopause is menstrual cycle tracking. I’d go so far as to say it has been a game changer for me, and for many of my clients as they navigate the ups and downs of perimenopause.
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Healthy habits in perimenopause
One of the cornerstones of my coaching is supporting clients to build healthy lifestyle habits to support both their perimenopause symptoms and long term wellbeing. Habits that work well for them in their busy lives. There are two key things to address before you get started, which help you building habits that last.
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A positive perimenopause
Your experience of perimenopause and hormone change CAN be positive. Especially if you feel empowered, aware and able to support your wellbeing and have the right structures in place to support you.
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Why I don't give you a plan to follow
Not having a ready-to-follow plan can be SO much more beneficial in the long term. It may take longer to get the results you want, but when you find your way to habits that stick, it can bring lasting change.
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