2nd January 2025 – 16 years of sobriety – One Day At A Time ODAAT. Alcohol, addiction and menopause. Today I celebrate 16 years of sobriety, which means I haven’t intentionally used illegal drugs or drunk alcohol for a long time. To be honest, I don’t know if the 2nd of January is my actual…
I often get asked about support and advice for the partners of those experiencing menopause. I love to see men at my talks 🙂 A woman’s menopause can impact her relationships with friends, families, colleagues and partners. Many loved ones feel helpless and want to help but don’t know how. A couple of months ago…
I’m going to share a little bit of my personal story. I was told thirteen years ago, age 37 that I had gone through the menopause. It was a HUGE shock because even though I knew something was very wrong with me I hadn’t even said the word menopause let alone considered it to be…
I love tea. I enjoy a regular ‘cup of tea’ but I adore herbal teas. This year I grew some herbs and flowers, dried them and made healing teas with them. I love spending time in the garden and getting my hands in the soil. There is something hugely satisfying about growing…
I’m an avid reader and could happily spend hours curled up with a good book. I was raised in a family where everyone read. My Mum and Grandmother always read before bed/sleep. My name, Tanith, was taken from a book my Mum was reading while pregnant. The Devil Rides Out by Dennis Wheatley ‘telling a…
Who are we once the bleeding has stopped? Yes, menopause is utter shit for many women BUT once we get through the shitty bit it can be wonderful and liberating. Once the symptoms are over, we are left with ourselves, and for many women, that version of ourselves is a stranger. Who are we…
She Let Go – Reverend Safire Rose Menopause is a time, THE time, for letting go. Let go of all the things that have been holding us back. Let go of other people’s expectations. Let go of that which no longer serves you. Let go of self-limiting beliefs which stop you moving forward. Let…
I saw this list posted on social media. I have mixed views about lists like this .. It’s useful for women to see how menopause may affect some women. There are symptoms that many women wouldn’t associate with menopause. Note: peri-menopause are the years leading up to your final period and this is the…
Changing levels of oestrogen and progesterone during the menopause transition have a direct impact on our brain neurotransmitters which can bring on psychological symptoms as well as the more commonly know physical symptoms. The following information will help you support your brain health. Protein Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin our ‘feel good’ neurotransmitter.Women dealing…
