Who Am I Now? Navigating Identity Paralysis in Perimenopause You used to know who you were. Or at least, you thought you did. You had a rhythm, a sense of direction—even if life was busy, messy, or unpredictable. But now? Now, you catch yourself staring out of the window, feeling… stuck. Like you’re hovering between […]
SEVEN QUESTIONS When the wonderful Alison invited me to take part in her 7 questions interview I jumped at the chance. I love hearing peoples’ questions about therapy and menopause and so it was a really nice opportunity for me to set aside some time and give some thought to what I do and how […]
Why a mid-life crisis isn’t a bad thing How many times have you heard the phrase ‘it’s just a mid-life crisis’? In my experience it’s usually accompanied with an eye-roll, a snigger, or a pitiful shake of the head. It often describes the uncharacteristic actions of someone in mid-life. Stereotypically the mid-life crisis is often […]
What is ‘overwhelm’? I guess everyone will have a different definition of this and what overwhelm means and feels like for them. My definition is something along the lines of: First up, a sensation of rising panic. My chest feels tight. My head feels like it’s going to burst. I’m tense and probably clenching my […]
Three of my favourite self-discovery questions to ask clients in peri/post-menopause I’m always talking about how important deepening self-knowledge is in navigating menopause (and other life events) and so thought I’d share a little more about why it matters, along with a couple of my favourite self-discovery prompts. First of all I want to start […]
