I’ve Been Wondering… Is This Me?
A personal reflection on recognising ADHD traits in midlife and how perimenopause can make them more noticeable. Exploring self-awareness, compassion, and finding balance through understanding your mind at this stage of life.
How HRT, Lifestyle Changes, and Testosterone Helped Me Feel Like Myself Again in Perimenopause
My perimenopause journey has been one of learning, patience, and rediscovery. Through HRT, lifestyle changes, and the addition of Testosterone, I’ve slowly started to feel like myself again - calmer, clearer, and more connected to my wellbeing.
A Year On: Lessons from My First Yoga Retreat
Four days of yoga, forest walks, and mindful rituals in Sweden taught me lessons I carry every day. Here’s what my first yoga retreat with Wild Times revealed a year on.
Autumn Reset: Simple Midlife Self-Care & September Reflections
September always feels like a reset - new routines, shifting seasons, and small shifts that bring more balance in midlife wellbeing. From protecting white space in my diary to a magical floating soundbath under the stars, here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this autumn.
Embracing Change: My Journey Through Perimenopause
So, I'd vaguely heard the word "perimenopause" a few years ago. It was during those endless lockdowns, tuning into a podcast here and there, when I first heard Dr. Louise Newson's name. Honestly, I was probably only half-listening. Menopause? That wasn't on my radar yet. I was still getting my period every month, no hot flashes or night sweats in sight. I had enough on my plate already and figured, "That’s not something I need to worry about right now."
But I was so wrong!