It's A Duck

09/06/2026

I'm absolutely delighted and honoured to have been invited as one of the guest speakers at the Karen Harkin Professional Women's Wellness Event in the Ebrington Hotel, Derry, on 26th July.

I'll be speaking about mental health and wellbeing, menopause, and the importance of looking after ourselves during the many twists and turns life can bring.

As many of you know, through It's A Duck! I am passionate about helping women reconnect with themselves, rediscover their strengths, and realise they are not alone in how they're feeling.

It's shaping up to be a fantastic afternoon filled with inspiration, connection, wellbeing, beauty, fashion, and so much more all while supporting the incredible work of Cancer Focus NI.

I'd love to see some familiar faces there.

Love B 🦆

✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening of wellness, beauty, and empowerment at the KHG Women's Wellness Event! ✨

On 26th July 2pm - 6pm in the Ebrington hotel Derry 💕

Enjoy an inspiring experience featuring wellness insights, self-care, fashion, beauty, and meaningful connections with an amazing community of women.

💛 Every ticket purchased helps support Cancer Focus, making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

🎟️ Tickets available now!

📍 Reserve your place today and be part of a night dedicated to wellness, confidence, and giving back.

☎️ call us on +353 87 416 6091

05/06/2026

Took us A while but we finally got there!

Its A Duck Big Day Out.

Smash & Let It Go! 💄🔨💪

Is tomorrow!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌 see you all then!!

31/05/2026

💄🔨🌹This isn't really about smashing bottles.

It's about everything women carry that nobody sees.

🔨The pressure.
🔨The self-doubt.
🔨The expectations.
🔨The guilt.
🔨The Mental Load

🔨The feeling that somewhere along the way, you've lost a little bit of yourself.

Asking ' Who Am I?'

Next Saturday 6th June. 15 women from Omagh will climb onto a bus for a day that's about far more than a Rage Room.

It's about stepping away from the everyday. Laughing until your cheeks hurt.
Being with other women who just get it. Letting go of what no longer serves you and returning home a little lighter than when you left.

Less than nne week to go 💄🔨🌹

29/05/2026

💄🔨🌹Something a little different is coming... 💄🔨🌹

Please Note No June Monthly Meet-Up This Month.

INSTEAD

We are taking things on the road.🚌

If you've ever felt like carrying it all is no longer working...

Keep watching 👀

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03/05/2026

Well… if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck… it’s time for another meet up 🦆😉

I haven’t seen you ladies since March 😳 and I’m not having that any longer.

If you’re feeling a bit all over the place, hormonal, or just fancy a night out with women who get it… come on.

You’ll be so glad you did 🦆

📆 Tuesday 5th May 2026
⏰️ 7pm -9pm
📍 Silverbirch Hotel Omagh
💷 £20 (incld Tea & Coffee)

📩 DM or WhatsApp me to book your place

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28/04/2026

I had an amazing week last week… but one thing that really stood out was getting my diploma 🎓

I am now a qualified Menopause Coach!

And if I’m honest, this one feels a bit emotional.

Because this isn’t just something I’ve learned it’s something I see every single week in the women I work with.

Women who feel:
🦆lost
🦆overwhelmed
🦆not quite themselves anymore

And quietly asking…

“Who even am I now?”

This course has given me a deeper understanding of what’s actually going on behind the scenes perimenopause, menopause, hormones and how much they can affect confidence, mood and identity.

But more than anything, it’s strengthened the way I already work.

🦆Real conversations.
🦆No pressure.
🦆Helping women feel like themselves again.

I also had the privilege of being part of a group of 44 amazing women from all over the world.

Different backgrounds but the exact same heart.

Because we all understand that feeling when something shifts and you don’t quite recognise yourself anymore.

And that shared understanding is powerful.

Thank you to Lauren at Women of a Certain Stage for creating a space that brings these conversations together.

Here’s to continuing the conversations 💛

Brenda 🦆

23/04/2026

A wee one I’m a bit late sharing… 🦆
Over the past few weeks I’ve been in local schools delivering sessions as part of the LEAD programme with Relate NI.

Honestly they were such a great bunch of kids.
Lots of laughs, lots of honesty, and those wee moments where you can see it land.
Because at the end of the day, the most important relationship they’ll ever have is with themselves.

And if they can start to understand that now… that’s powerful

B🦆

16/04/2026

I’m really looking forward to being part of this beautiful evening in Drumquin

A space for women to come together, have a chat, try something new and just take a little time for themselves.

I’ll be there with It’s A Duck! sharing a bit of support around menopause and wellbeing.

If you’ve been needing a wee night out that actually feels good… this is it 🦆

Looking forward to see you there

08/04/2026

🦆🦆🦆You don’t need to understand all the science but you do deserve to understand your options

I’ve had so many conversations lately with women saying

🦆“I don’t know what I’m on… I just know I was given something”

And then the fear kicks in…

🦆“What if it’s not safe?”

🦆“Am I doing the right thing?”

There is so much noise out there around menopause and HRT
and if I’m honest it can feel overwhelming even trying to keep up with it all.🥴

So I wanted to gently break this one down.
Not all HRT is the same.

And a lot of the fear we hear today comes from older types of HRT that were used years ago.

What many women are offered now is different
and for lots of women, it can be a really helpful support through this stage of life.

This isn’t about telling you what you should or shouldn’t do
It’s about helping you understand what’s what
so you can have better conversations
and make the choices that feel right for you
And if you’ve ever felt confused by it all…
you are definitely not alone in that.❤️

DISCLAIMER
This is general information based on current UK guidance and menopause education.
Sources include NICE, NHS and education from menopause specialists such as Dr Louise Newson.
It is not medical advice and it’s always important to speak with your GP or a qualified healthcare professional about your own individual needs.

If this helped even a little, save it for later or send it to a friend who might need it

Love B🦆

03/04/2026

A wee one to share for any ladies in and around Drumquin and Surrounding Omagh Rural Communities.

This Rural Women’s Health Questionnaire is looking at everything from wellbeing, physical health, social connection and support in our rural communities.

It’s completely anonymous and only takes a few minutes.

Sometimes we can think “ah sure what difference would my answer make”…
but this is exactly how change starts.

Real voices. Real experiences. Real needs.
So if you’ve a spare few minutes and a cuppa in hand ☕
it’s worth a wee fill in 👇

This questionnaire is targeted at 16+

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8DtzjS5ESUS3R6dl6jWf-LL81_6eQ1NLlZsHZEwxAmxUM05TTUJENkk2TlBKM0hDUklQSUlQREEyWS4u