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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...

What happens in your body when you get very stressed or anxious? When we get stressed out or very anxious, our fight or flight mechanism...

My daughter has just started year 11 and there is so much for us all to think about. Of course, there are GCSEs at the end of the year...

Today, Chris Evans was blown away by how his anxiety about not being able to sleep reduced significantly after only 5 minutes of tapping...