Tag: menopause
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Perimenopause: My Raw, Honest Journey
Because sometimes, it’s not a “second spring”… it’s a long, dark winter with a power cut. When It All Began Perimenopause started for me at around the age of 39. The symptoms were subtle to begin with, so they went unnoticed. We’d just adopted our newborn baby girl, so my emotions were running high and…
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Embracing Freedom: Letting Go During Perimenopause
Somewhere between the hot sweats, the brain fog, and the unexpected bursts of emotion, something in me shifted. I realised I was exhausted from trying to meet everyone else’s expectations — of how I should look, behave, feel, and show up. Perimenopause has been a rollercoaster, yes. But it’s also been a wake-up call —…
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Memory? Never Met Her – Life Lately with Menopausal Brain Fog
Let me set the scene…I confidently walk into my treatment room, ready to prep for my next client. I’ve got purpose, poise, and a plan… until I stop. And stare. Wait. What did I come in here for again? 🤔 Welcome to the world of menopausal brain fog—where short-term memory takes a short-term break and…
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Let’s Talk Menopause: You Are Not Alone
I’m sharing my journey through perimenopause not because I have all the answers — far from it — but because I know how lonely and confusing this time can feel. If even one person reading this nods along and feels seen, then it’s worth every word. Looking back, my symptoms started when I was 39.…
The Shed Diaries 