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Hi, I’m Sarah, and welcome to Mindful & Me, a reflective wellbeing space for women navigating midlife.

I write from lived experience about the quiet complexities of this stage of life, sharing gentle, practical support around perimenopause, seasonal living, and slowing down, often inspired by nature and real life.

I share thoughtful reflections on hormonal changes and life transitions, with the aim of helping women feel supported and seen.

I’m a woman in my early fifties, a mum to a teenage daughter, and someone who has learned more from the messy parts of life than I ever expected.

I’ve always loved nature, yoga, and moments of stillness, but it was navigating my own midlife shifts, especially perimenopause and a late self diagnosis of ADHD, which brought a deeper understanding of what supports me.

Some days that shows up in reflections from a walk in the woods; other days it’s noticing how the seasons affect mood and energy, or capturing a small insight that feels worth writing down.

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What you’ll find here

You’ll find reflections on midlife wellbeing, perimenopause, and slowing down, alongside gentle ideas for seasonal living, creativity, and everyday moments that support a calmer, more intentional way of life.

If you’re new here, you might like to explore some of my recent reflections on the blog, or join me for The Pause, my monthly newsletter.

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A little more about me

Mindful & Me grew out of that ongoing exploration. It isn’t a place for quick fixes or rigid advice, but somewhere for thoughtful reflection, gentle reassurance, and honest conversation about how life changes, and what can help us feel more like ourselves again.

I don’t have everything figured out, and I never will. What I can offer is a companionable voice, shared experience, and a practical perspective shaped by navigating midlife, perimenopause, and everyday life as it unfolds.

Writing has become a way for me to make sense of these changes, not to fix or optimise, but to notice, reflect, and understand what helps. This space isn’t built on expertise or perfection, but on lived experience..

Continue exploring

If you’d like to explore further, you can read more on the blog or join me for The Pause, my monthly newsletter where I share reflections in a slower, more considered way.

You can also find me on Instagram or get in touch via my contact page.

If you’re interested in working together, you can find more details on my Work With Me page.

On Instagram

At 46, I didn’t know I was in perimenopause.

I just knew something felt off.

I was dealing with brain fog, low mood, broken sleep and constant exhaustion, but it was never explained in a way that made sense. I went to the doctor, had tests, a

Something felt off earlier this year. Not low enough to stop everything, but enough to notice.

You might remember I decided to go on a dopamine hunt. A simple way of noticing small things that lifted my mood and supported my focus.

It’s somet

Some of what I share lives here on the blog, and some of it finds its way onto Instagram as it happens.

You’ll often find me sharing more of everyday life over there too.

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