11/08/2026
I’ve been thinking differently about the word ‘menopause’.
I recently read that menopause can be an emotive word.
And I get it.
For some women, it can bring feelings of loss, ageing, anxiety or simply, “What is happening to me?”
For others, it can be a time of freedom, growth and rediscovering who they are.
For me, it has been a bit of both.
And sometimes I get tearful thinking about it all 🥲
I have all the clinical knowledge. I’m a pharmacist. I’m a nutritional therapist. I understand hormones, medication, nutrition, stress, sleep and lifestyle.
But I’m also human.
And going through perimenopause myself, while building a business, has made me realise that knowing what to do and actually giving yourself permission to do it are two very different things.
There was a time when I had lost my joy in life. I felt flat. I needed more time out, but instead of listening to that, I often pushed on.
But I’m now learning to pause...
To recognise the impact that stress has had on my body.
To prioritise sleep.
To rest and nourish myself.
To let go of the things that drain me.
To journal.
To have more fun! 🤩
I'm even dusting off my old adult colouring book and it has become a surprisingly simple way to be creative, switch off my brain and just be. 🎨
And perhaps most importantly, I’m learning self-compassion.
Because I’m still figuring this out too.
I'm also finding this experience is changing the way I work with women going through the same season of life.
Whether you’re on HRT or not, navigating menopause and perimenopause can be challenging, but it can also be incredibly liberating.
Menopause isn’t just about something ending, it can also be an invitation to pause, listen to yourself and rediscover the things that make your heart sing. ❤️ 🎶
What has menopause or perimenopause made you pause and rethink in your own life? 🤔