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Eat perfectly. Exercise every day. Sleep eight hours. Drink enough water. Meditate. Get outside. Reduce your stress. Switch off your phone. Sometimes the advice we're given about being healthy is enough to make us feel stressed before we've even started - Particularly when we're already busy. The good news is that improving your health doesn't have to mean changing everything at once. In fact, trying to do that can be one of the quickest ways to give up altogether. Start with

When we're struggling to concentrate at work, it's tempting to think we need a better productivity system. A more organised diary. Fewer distractions. A new app. More discipline. But sometimes the problem isn't how you're organising your work. It's how you're feeling. Think about the difference between working after a good night's sleep, when you've eaten properly and feel calm and energised, and trying to do exactly the same task when you've slept badly, skipped lunch and ha

You go to bed at a reasonable time. You try to eat fairly well. You keep going, get your work done and manage everything that needs doing. So why are you still tired? It’s very easy to look for one explanation for low energy. Perhaps you need more sleep. Maybe you need to exercise more. Perhaps you should eat better. But our health rarely works in such neat, separate boxes. Your energy can be influenced by your sleep, stress levels, what and when you eat, hydration, movement,

You sit down at your desk, open your laptop… and your mind goes blank. The email you were about to write disappears.You walk into a meeting and lose your train of thought mid-sentence.Simple decisions suddenly feel harder than they should. For many women in midlife, this is brain fog —and it can feel both frustrating and unsettling. Especially when you’re used to being sharp, capable, and on top of everything. What is brain fog? Brain fog isn’t a medical diagnosis, but it’s

If you’ve ever thought “I feel like everything gets worse when I’m stressed…” You’re not imagining it. This isn’t just your experience. It’s backed by research. And understanding this can be a real turning point—because it shifts menopause from something that’s happening to you … to something you can start to influence. What the research tells us Multiple studies now show a clear pattern: Higher stress levels are associated with more severe menopause symptoms. One recent stud

For many professional women, brain fog is the symptom that worries them most. Not the hot flushes. Not even the sleep issues. But the moments where: you lose your train of thought mid-sentence struggle to find the right word forget things you would normally remember easily And quietly wonder: “Is something wrong with me?” First, let’s normalise this Brain fog is a very common part of menopause. But that doesn’t make it any less unsettling—especially if your work relies on cle

Many women I see say a version of this: “I used to cope with everything… and now I feel overwhelmed by things that never used to bother me.” If that’s you, it can feel unsettling. Especially when you’re used to being capable, reliable, and on top of things. But this shift isn’t a personal failing. It’s a physiological one. What changes during menopause? During menopause, your body’s ability to buffer stress reduces. Oestrogen doesn’t just affect your reproductive system—it al

Waking at 3am? You fall into bed exhausted. Finally. But then… 3am. Wide awake. Mind racing. Body alert. And instead of rest, your brain decides it’s the perfect time to review: that conversation at work the email you might have worded badly everything you need to do tomorrow and a few things from 10 years ago for good measure If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many of the high-achieving women I see tell me this is one of the most frustrating parts of menopause. Becau

Sharing our worries, boosts feelings of connection and reduces the risk of anxiety and depression This Mental Health Awareness Week ,...

Menopause is a natural life stage, yet many working women struggle with debilitating symptoms—so much so that 1 in 10 women leave their...

Mental health is absolutely essential for our well-being. It plays a vital role in shaping our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Our...

Heading off to university is an exciting time filled with new opportunities and experiences. However, for many students and their...

Having optimum sleep is often not prioritised in our busy lives, yet it plays a vital role in our overall well-being. Just like a...

In this blog, I explain some of the often hidden underlying sources of pain that may not be fully investigated or addressed through our...

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to get caught up in the demands of work, family, and other responsibilities....

As we dive into the festive spirit, it's natural to feel a mix of excitement and stress. The pressure of Christmas preparations, gift...

This week is Migraine Awareness Week so I thought I would put together some ideas to try if you are one of the one in seven people who...

Today is World Listening Day and is a reminder to put down our phones and actively listen to and engage with our colleagues, friends and...

This blog has been prompted by my noticing the levels of stress and anxiety suffered by our young people as they prepare to take their...

A new research study of 2,000 British adults by Duolingo, the world’s number one language app, has revealed that one in three of us threw...