Pandemic v Menopause
Businesses are dealing with a pandemic at the moment, so it may seem a bit irrelevant to be talking about menopause. But at this time employers need all their people to be working at their …
Premature Ovarian Failure in the Workplace
There is a general view that menopause only affects women at midlife. But Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) can occur at any time after the start of menstruation up to age 40. It results in early …
The Oestrogen Effect
Exciting research is being carried out into the possible role of oestrogen in protecting against Covid 19. Oestrogen and Covid 19 We know from the infection and fatality statistics that men are more likely than …
It’s Time to be Kind to Yourself
This week, 18 – 24 May 2020, is National Mental Health Awareness Week, an opportunity to think about what steps you can take to maintain good mental health. The theme this year is ‘Kindness’. Menopause …
7 Reasonable Adjustments for Workplace Menopause Sufferers
In the past couple of years much more has been talked about managing menopause in the workplace. Supporting women colleagues at menopause can be simple and highly effective if you apply appropriate reasonable adjustments. Menopause …
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The Secret Brain Drain
There are more women over 50 employed in the workplace than ever before but are workplace policies and practices keeping up with the needs of women who experiencing workplace menopause symptoms? And if not, what …
What has kindness ever done for you?
Have you ever wondered why we are kind? Today is World Kindness Day but for our own health every day should be Kindness Day. Hardwired for kindness Our brain rewards us when we are kind …
World Menopause Day 2017
World Menopause Day 2017 is on18 October. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of women’s midlife health issues. Many women believe that their menopause experience is controlled by their genes. But your menopause does …
Midlife Sleep Tips
I am delighted to be making a guest appearance at the Midlife Retreat, with my good friend Kay Newton. Kay and I first met at a retreat she was facilitating in Mallorca Spain a few …
Resolutions and Willpower
Second week of January and keeping to your New Year’s Resolutions may be becoming a bit more of a challenge. Many clients say to me ‘Can you help me have more willpower?’ What is willpower …