Have you heard of the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine? I hadn’t, until recently, and when I discovered it, it immediately resonated with me. These 6 pillars are fundamental to my coaching work and align with the principles that I’m passionate about while supporting clients to make lasting and healthy behavioural changes. Focusing on […]
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Your heart is your most important muscle, throughout your life. Yet so many women treat heart health like something to “think about later”. I’ve learned that later comes sooner than we think. For women, heart health deserves attention at every stage of life. After menopause, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol naturally rises, while our risk of cardiovascular issues can
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Once, you were seen.Not as a soul.But as a target. Wolf-whistles.Cat-calls.“Cheer up, love – it might never ‘appen”As if your smile equals public property. Dance floors, bars. Parties, taxis. Hands creeping.Hands claiming.Hands never asking. You said no.They laughed.Louder.That was not being seen.That was assault.That was theft. Dressed up as a “joke” A culture fed on
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“Unmasking Myself: A Journey Through Menopause, ADHD, Autism, and Authenticity” Have you ever felt like you’re living in a world that just doesn’t quite fit? Like you’re constantly trying to squeeze into shapes that weren’t made for you? That was me for most of my life – drifting through school and work, hiding behind
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It’s National Inclusion Week … and I have to share my thoughts as we’re a long way off where we should be! I have a special interest in the impact of neurodiversity on women’s wellbeing, in particular around ADHD and autism, having been diagnosed at 49 and 51 respectively. I now fully understand why neurodivergent
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Safe use of transdermal HRT is something I’m very concerned about, and I’m doing all I can to spread the word about this important subject for women as well as their loved ones. I’ve written to all the key organisations in the field asking for their support with spreading the word and raising awareness.
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The Best Supplements to Support Your Hormones Throughout the Menstrual Cycle and Menopause When it comes to hormone health, food should always come first. But even with a balanced diet, many women find that supplements can play a helpful role when managing the various hormonal transitions we experience. Your body’s nutritional needs vary, whether you’re
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There’s a growing trend online that’s raising alarm bells. Some influencers are claiming that Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be used not only to ease menopause symptoms but also as a preventative treatment – for osteoporosis, coronary heart disease (CHD), and even menopause itself. Some even suggest starting HRT before perimenopause to avoid symptoms later.
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Sleep can be a huge challenge for those of us with ADHD – and not for the reasons people often assume. If you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling like you haven’t slept at all, you’re not alone. In fact, research shows that up to 75% of adults with ADHD experience
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You may be feeling relief, confusion, anxiety, anger, or all four. So read on to help make sense of all the emotions and information racing through your mind right now. Why now? You might be wondering how you’ve gone this long without a diagnosis or the realisation that you’re neurodivergent. For your whole life, you
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