Tag: #perimenopause
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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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Five Years of Calm, Connection, and Confidence
A heartfelt look back as The Pamper Shed turns 5 This week, The Pamper Shed turns five. And if I’m completely honest… I’m feeling a little emotional writing that. What started as a dream — tucked into a converted garden space during a pandemic — has grown into something far more meaningful than I ever…
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The Glow-Up Diaries: How I’m Transforming Inside & Out This Summer
Let’s be real. A glow-up in your 40s isn’t about going viral on TikTok or magically morphing into a different person after one green juice and a Pilates class. It’s about coming home to yourself—tired eyes, stretch marks, snack drawer, and all. This summer, I’m in the thick of my own glow-up journey. Not the…
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My Morning Skincare Routine for Dry, Dehydrated & Menopausal Skin
As a 44-year-old woman in the thick of perimenopause, my skin has changed in ways I didn’t expect. Gone are the days of just needing a quick cleanse and moisturise. Now, my skin needs real support—especially when it comes to hydration and nourishment. If your skin is feeling tight, dull, flaky or just generally uncomfortable,…
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This Season, I Choose to Elevate:
My Glow-Up Journey as a Mum, Woman & Work in Progress Let me set the scene… It’s 6:15 AM. My house is quiet, the kettle’s on, and I’m sat at my dressing table and my daughter, Sophia, is sat up on my lap—exactly where she always ends up as I get ready. She reaches for…
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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.…
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