Doina Dragusanu Menopause Coach

Doina Dragusanu Menopause Coach I help you overcome the changes brought on by menopause and thrive through this challenging stage of your life. Click here 👇:

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I am a qualified nurse and became passionate about menopause when I started facing its challenges in 2019. I have read a lot about it, have taken courses to enable myself help other people overcome the difficulties of this stage in our lives. Do you find difficult to deal with menopausal symptoms?

This morning, I made myself a cup of coffee and sat quietly outside in the garden for a few moments with myself.For the ...
27/06/2026

This morning, I made myself a cup of coffee and sat quietly outside in the garden for a few moments with myself.

For the first time in a while, my mind didn't go straight to my to-do list, despite the fact that I work today.

It went to the conversations this week created.

Over the past few days, I shared things I hadn't spoken about publicly before.

Not just about menopause.

But about comparison.

About self-doubt.

About building a business one step at a time.

I wasn't sure how people would respond.

What surprised me wasn't the number of comments.

It was what people chose to say.

Some women shared that they had lived through those same difficult moments.

Others told me my posts felt authentic.

A few even asked about my work, if I have a practice or I work online.

Reading those messages reminded me of something I don't want to forget.

People aren't looking for someone who has a perfect life.

They're looking for someone who understands what they're going through.

This week reminded me that my job isn't to have all the answers.

It's to create a space where women feel seen, listened to, understood, and hopeful.

That's what I'm taking into this weekend.

And for today, that's enough.

💛 I'd love to ask you something...

What was one moment this week that reminded you you're not alone?

It could be a conversation, a message, a small act of kindness, or simply something you read that made you think, "Someone understands."

I'd genuinely love to read your answer.






The Most Damaging Habit During Menopause Isn't the Symptoms. It's the Comparison.Have you ever looked at another woman a...
26/06/2026

The Most Damaging Habit During Menopause Isn't the Symptoms. It's the Comparison.

Have you ever looked at another woman and thought...

"She's the same age as me."

"Why does she seem to have so much energy?"

"She looks like she's coping so much better."

"Why can't I be like that?"

I've heard these thoughts from many women.

I've had some of them myself.

The problem isn't the comparison.

It's that we're comparing our reality with a story we've created about someone else's life.

We see someone smiling at work.

We assume she's sleeping well.

We see someone exercising.

We assume she isn't struggling with hot flushes or anxiety.

We see someone posting happy family photos.

We assume she has everything under control.

But here's what we don't see.

We don't see the sleepless nights.

The tears in the bathroom before work.

The moments of self-doubt.

The appointments.

The conversations they never share.

The supplements that didn't work.

The mornings they didn't want to get out of bed.

We compare what we know about ourselves with what we imagine about someone else.

And that's a comparison we'll lose every time.

Menopause is different for every woman.

There isn't a right way to go through it.

There isn't a timeline you have to follow.

There isn't another woman you're supposed to become.

There is only your journey.

Your body.

Your pace.

So the next time you catch yourself thinking, "She seems to be doing so much better than me," ask yourself one question:

What do I actually know about her—and what have I simply assumed?

Sometimes that single question changes everything.






The Most Dangerous Habit for a Small Business Owner Isn't Laziness. It's Comparison Without Context.A few days ago, I fo...
26/06/2026

The Most Dangerous Habit for a Small Business Owner Isn't Laziness. It's Comparison Without Context.

A few days ago, I found myself scrolling through the profile of another menopause coach.

She has a larger audience.

More comments.

More clients.

More polished videos.

For a moment, I caught myself thinking...

"Maybe I'm too late."

"Maybe I'm not doing enough."

"Maybe I'll never get there."

Sound familiar?

Then I stopped and asked myself something.

What do I actually know about her?

I know she posts consistently.

I know she has built a successful business.

I know she creates great content.

But here's what I don't know.

I don't know how many years she's been doing this.

I don't know how many times she doubted herself before anyone noticed her.

I don't know how many posts nobody engaged with.

I don't know how many courses she's invested in.

I don't know how many evenings she spent creating content instead of relaxing.

I don't know how many setbacks she's overcome.

And that's when I realised what comparison really is.

We're comparing our behind-the-scenes with someone else's highlight reel.

We're measuring our chapter three against someone else's chapter ten.

The comparison isn't fair because we don't have the full story.

Instead of asking, "Why am I not where she is?"

I'm learning to ask,

"What can I learn from someone who's already walked the path I'm on?"

That question changes everything.

It replaces envy with curiosity.

Pressure with perspective.

Comparison with growth.

I'm still building.

I'm still learning.

And that's exactly where I'm supposed to be.

How many times have you compared yourself to someone online, only to realise later you were comparing yourself to a story you had created in your own mind?

A Real Day in My Business – Not the Instagram VersionAt 7:30 this morning, coffee in hand, I felt motivated.I had a plan...
25/06/2026

A Real Day in My Business – Not the Instagram Version

At 7:30 this morning, coffee in hand, I felt motivated.

I had a plan for the day.

A few client-related tasks, some content to create, and a long list of things I was convinced I'd finish before lunch.

By 1:00 pm, reality looked a little different.

I was staring at my screen, jumping between tabs, second-guessing a post I was writing, and wondering whether anyone actually needed another piece of menopause content from me.

You know those moments when your confidence quietly leaves the room without telling you?

It was one of those.

So I stepped away.

Made another cup of tea.

Looked out of the window.

Stopped trying to force productivity.

Later in the afternoon, I came back to my desk and replied to a message from a woman who had read one of my recent posts.

She simply thanked me for talking openly about menopause.

That was it.

A short message.

But it reminded me why I started doing this in the first place.

Not because I have all the answers.

Not because every post changes someone's life.

But because sometimes one person feels less alone after reading something you've shared.

By 6:00 pm, my to-do list wasn't finished.

Some things got done.

Some didn't.

The doubts weren't completely gone.

But neither was the reason I'm here.

And that felt enough for one day.

Tomorrow, I'll make another coffee and start again.






🇷🇴 Astăzi este Ziua IEIAstăzi am ales să port două ii diferite.Una în culori puternice, care îmi amintește de curaj, ene...
24/06/2026

🇷🇴 Astăzi este Ziua IEI

Astăzi am ales să port două ii diferite.

Una în culori puternice, care îmi amintește de curaj, energie și puterea de a merge înainte chiar și atunci când viața ne pune la încercare.

Cealaltă, în alb și negru, îmi vorbește despre echilibru, claritate și liniștea pe care o găsim atunci când ne acceptăm exact așa cm suntem.

Și m-am gândit că, într-un fel, fiecare dintre noi poartă o „ie invizibilă” în fiecare zi.

Nu este cusută cu ață și ac, ci din experiențele noastre, valorile noastre, provocările pe care le-am depășit și lecțiile pe care le-am învățat.

Ca și coach, văd în fiecare zi femei extraordinare care încearcă să își regăsească vocea în mijlocul schimbărilor, al responsabilităților și al provocărilor vieții.

Iar cel mai frumos lucru pe care îl descopăr este că adevărata putere nu vine din a fi perfectă.

Vine din a fi autentică.

La fel ca IA românească, fiecare dintre noi spune o poveste fără să rostească niciun cuvânt.

Prin felul în care privim.
Prin felul în care ne purtăm.
Prin energia pe care o aducem în lume.

🌻 Astăzi sunt curioasă:

Dacă ai putea să îți descrii povestea printr-o IE, ce model ar avea?

❤️ Curaj?
🌿 Reziliență?
✨ Speranță?
🤍 Echilibru?

La mulți ani IEI românești și tuturor femeilor care își poartă cu mândrie propria poveste! 🇷🇴







Why I Never Apologise for the Price of My WorkA few years ago, I noticed something interesting.The women who made the bi...
24/06/2026

Why I Never Apologise for the Price of My Work

A few years ago, I noticed something interesting.

The women who made the biggest progress weren't always the ones who had the most time, the most resources, or the fewest symptoms.

They were the women who decided their wellbeing was worth investing in.

Not because they had money to spare.

Because they were tired of struggling alone.

I've also spoken with women who spent years searching for answers.

Trying random supplements.

Following conflicting advice online.

Starting and stopping different approaches.

Hoping things would eventually improve on their own.

The cost wasn't just financial.

It was time.

Energy.

Confidence.

And often years of unnecessary frustration.

When someone works with me, they're not simply paying for information.

Information is everywhere.

They're investing in clarity.

A structured approach.

Support.

Someone who listens, helps them make sense of what's happening, and guides them towards practical next steps.

That's what I believe value is.

Not the number on an invoice.

But the difference between staying stuck and moving forward.

The women I work best with aren't looking for the cheapest option.

They're looking for understanding, guidance, and support they can trust.

And those are the women I love helping.

What do you think is the difference between a cost and an investment?






CASE STUDY: From Feeling Lost and Overwhelmed to Understanding What Was Really HappeningRecently, I worked with a profes...
23/06/2026

CASE STUDY: From Feeling Lost and Overwhelmed to Understanding What Was Really Happening

Recently, I worked with a professional woman who came to me feeling frustrated, exhausted, and confused.

She was experiencing a range of symptoms including poor sleep, low energy, brain fog, mood changes, headaches, dizziness, weight gain, joint pain, digestive issues, and a loss of confidence.

What troubled her most wasn't any single symptom.

It was feeling as though her body had become unpredictable and that she was losing control of her health and wellbeing.

Ideally, she wanted answers.

She wanted to understand what was happening and regain a sense of balance and confidence.

Here's what we worked on together.

➡️ Step 1: Understanding the bigger picture

Instead of focusing on individual symptoms, we looked at how hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can affect multiple systems in the body at the same time.

This helped her see that her symptoms were connected rather than random.

➡️ Step 2: Identifying the key drivers

We explored the relationship between sleep disruption, fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, cravings, and stress levels.

Together, we identified sleep as one of the most important areas to address first.

➡️ Step 3: Building practical foundations

Rather than trying to change everything at once, we focused on:

• stabilising energy and blood sugar
• improving sleep habits
• supporting the nervous system
• reducing overwhelm
• creating small, sustainable changes

One challenge we encountered was that she felt she needed to fix everything immediately.

Many women feel this way.

The breakthrough came when she realised she didn't need a perfect plan.

She needed the right starting point.

That was her biggest revelation.

For the first time, she understood that her symptoms weren't separate problems and that she wasn't failing.

Her body was responding to a significant hormonal transition.

The result?

She felt more informed, more confident, and more in control.

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by everything that was happening, she had clarity, direction, and a personalised plan for moving forward.

And our work didn't stop there.

We scheduled follow-up support to review progress, identify patterns, and continue building strategies that worked for her lifestyle.

Sometimes the most important transformation isn't the symptom relief itself.

It's moving from confusion and self-doubt to understanding and confidence.

👉If you're struggling with menopause symptoms and don't know where to start, send me a message with the word GUIDE and I'll send you my free guide: The Menopause Symptom Relief Guide: 5 Natural Strategies to Reclaim Your Energy and Confidence.






This belief is costing women more than they realise.And there's a good chance you've believed it too."I should be able t...
23/06/2026

This belief is costing women more than they realise.

And there's a good chance you've believed it too.

"I should be able to cope with this on my own."

I've heard different versions of it countless times.

"I'm fine."

"It's not that bad."

"Other women manage."

"I just need to push through."

"I don't want to make a fuss."

On the surface, it sounds like resilience.

Strength.

Independence.

But what I often see underneath is exhaustion.

Because the women saying these things are usually already carrying a lot.

They're managing careers.

Supporting families.

Looking after ageing parents.

Being the person everyone else relies on.

Then menopause arrives.

Sleep becomes harder.

Anxiety appears out of nowhere.

Confidence takes a hit.

Brain fog makes simple things feel difficult.

And instead of asking for support, they tell themselves they should cope better.

The belief isn't just costing them energy.

It's costing them understanding.

Support.

Rest.

Compassion.

And sometimes years of unnecessary struggle.

The strongest women I know aren't the ones who do everything alone.

They're the ones who recognise when they need support and allow themselves to receive it.

That's not weakness.

It's wisdom.

I've learned this lesson myself more than once.

So I'm curious:

Have you ever told yourself "I should be able to cope with this on my own" when what you really needed was support?






I don't sell symptom relief.I help women reconnect with themselves.Of course, it's wonderful when hot flushes become mor...
22/06/2026

I don't sell symptom relief.

I help women reconnect with themselves.

Of course, it's wonderful when hot flushes become more manageable.

When sleep improves.

When energy starts to return.

When anxiety feels less overwhelming.

But that's not the transformation that stays with me.

The real transformation is much quieter.

Before we work together, many women arrive feeling frustrated with themselves.

They tell me they don't recognise who they've become.

They question their abilities.

They doubt their decisions.

They apologise for needing rest.

They push themselves harder because they believe they're somehow failing.

Not because they're weak.

Because menopause has changed so much, and nobody prepared them for it.

Then something begins to shift.

They stop fighting their bodies.

They stop judging themselves for every symptom.

They stop believing they have to be the woman they were 10 years ago.

Instead, they start listening to themselves.

Trusting themselves.

Speaking up about what they need.

Setting boundaries without guilt.

Taking their own wellbeing seriously.

And perhaps most importantly, they stop seeing menopause as something that is happening to them and start seeing it as a transition they can navigate with confidence.

That's the change nobody sees in a before-and-after photo.

But it's the change that changes everything.

Have you ever gone through a period in life where you stopped trusting yourself—and then slowly found your confidence again?






Sunday afternoon usually finds me with a cup of tea, a book nearby, and a few quiet minutes before my mind starts wander...
21/06/2026

Sunday afternoon usually finds me with a cup of tea, a book nearby, and a few quiet minutes before my mind starts wandering towards the week ahead.

It's become a small ritual.

A chance to pause before Monday arrives.

As I've been reflecting on this past week, one thing keeps coming back to me.

The biggest surprise wasn't a number, a result, or even a particular post.

It was the messages.

Several people reached out after I shared more personal stories about my menopause journey, my struggles with confidence, and some of the challenges I rarely talk about.

Not one of them asked for advice.

Not one of them wanted information about symptoms.

Instead, they said things like:

"I thought I was the only one."

"That's exactly how I've been feeling."

"Thank you for saying what I couldn't put into words."

I wasn't expecting that.

For years, I believed people followed me because of what I know.

This week reminded me that people often connect because of what we've lived through.

The facts matter.

The training matters.

The experience matters.

But sometimes what helps someone most is simply knowing they are not alone.

That's why those messages stayed with me.

Because they reminded me why I started talking about menopause in the first place.

Not just to educate.

But to help women feel seen, heard, and understood.

So now I'm curious.

What's something you've heard someone say recently that made you feel less alone?






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