17/10/2026
I’m very good at encouraging women to pay attention to their health. Taking my own advice? Sometimes that needs a little work.
I’ve certainly brushed off an ache or pain, assumed it would settle and carried on with my day.
Today is World Menopause Day, and this year’s theme - Chronic Pain at Midlife - is a timely reminder for me too.
Pain can affect our sleep, movement, work and enjoyment of life. While the menopause transition can be part of the picture, we shouldn’t assume every ache is hormonal or simply part of “getting older”. New or persistent pain deserves assessment.
So this is a gentle nudge to you and to myself to: make the appointment you’ve been putting off. Give yourself the attention you so readily give everyone else.
On Sunday 1 November, I’ll be joining Dr Polly Wilkie and Dr Judy Lovas for Women’s Wellbeing in Conversation at One Spirit Energy, Cremorne.
We’ll explore nourishment, body awareness and relaxation, with time for questions and conversation.
5 to 7 pm - $65 per person details and bookings via the link in my bio.