Lifestyle Menopause Blog
my own experience in perimenopause…
My own experience in Perimenopause (excerpt)
I remember booking an appt with my Dr, a woman I had been seeing for over 3 years and in that appt I told her, I was experiencing debilitating anxiety, once a month for a week leading into my period. In the entirety of that appointment and consecutive appointments, not once did we discuss perimenopause or menopause or the future possibility of it. I left that initial appointment with a prescription for anxiety medication.
creating healthy boundaries
Creating Healthy Boundaries in Menopause (excerpt)
Boundaries are not about building walls; they’re about honouring your own needs, values and capacity. In midlife, many women find themselves navigating roles as caregivers, partners, professionals and friends. It’s common to feel stretched thin. Menopause invites a return to self, an opportunity to reassess what is truly important and what is no longer serving you.
relationships in menopause
Relationships in Menopause (excerpt)
When couples approach menopause as a shared journey rather than an individual struggle, it can actually strengthen their relationship. This stage of life invites deeper communication, where both partners learn to express needs more openly. It’s a chance to explore new ways of connecting, to cultivate patience, and to rediscover the relationship beyond physical attraction.
mental wellbeing in menopause
Mental Wellbeing in Menopause (excerpt)
Mental wellbeing thrives when we create space to pause and connect. Mindfulness practices such as meditation, journalling or deep breathing, calm the nervous system and build resilience to stress. Emotional support is just as vital. Talking openly with trusted friends, joining support groups or seeking a professional practitioner helps women feel less isolated. Sharing experiences reduces stigma and builds confidence, reminding women they are not alone in this transition.
Menopause is not an ending but a transformation. By focussing on lifestyle, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, women can embrace the transition with resilience and a deeper connection to themselves.