Have you forgotten what ‘feeling healthy’ feels like now that you’re in menopause?
When I was lecturing in health and wellbeing at Waikato University many years ago, I used to show students the diagram below depicting the World Health Organisation’s dimensions of health and the known consequences. Never once did I think it applied to me. I was a regular exerciser, I (supposedly) ate âwellâ, I was pretty […]
“When we produce too many stress hormones during menopause, our body cannot produce sex hormones.” [Kellie Stirling, Sexuality & Relationship Coach]
I love the name of Kellie’s facebook group – âThe Heroines Journeyâ – how apt for mid-life women! When Kellie got hold of me to tell me how much she had enjoyed doing my programme, she also mentioned that she was a Certified Developmental Coach and VITAâą Sexuality, Love and Relationship Coach, majoring in Womens […]
A new way of thinking about your menopause symptoms: Strengthening immunity through healthy lifestyle practices.
Did you realise that there are various lifestyle solutions that are evidenced to improve your sleep, reduce your hot flushes, improve your sore joints and muscles and of course, help your changing moods? I’m always explaining to women on my coaching programmes, that when we position our menopause transition in women’s healthy ageing research, it […]
Have you noticed these recurring themes in menopause discussions throughout 2022 too?
Over the past 8 years since setting up the My Menopause Transformation programmes, Iâve witnessed an explosion of interest (both scientifically and in popular media) in the menopause transition. As Iâve read or viewed much of these discussions over the years, including throughout 2022, Iâve been struck by four recurring themes: There is an almost […]
VIDEO: “My Christmas lilies are blooming, which means it’s that time of year to slow down!”
My Christmas lilies are looking magnificent up the back of my garden. It’s a seasonal reminder here in New Zealand that the end of the year is upon us, and despite everything going on in our lives, it’s time to slow-down and reflect on the year that’s been. Has it been a busy year for […]
“The future is this moment, not some place out there.” [Tina Turner]
Her final movie is simply called ‘Tina’. It’s her farewell documentary as she bows away from an extraordinary and exhausting career. Many of you, like me, may have followed her music for decades, and as the Christmas break is always a time for me to catch up on my ‘bucket-list’ of movies, watching ‘Tina’ was […]
VIDEO: Season’s Greetings from Wendy and I explain the real reason that menopause matters to our health as we age.
It’s been an interesting year on so many fronts and here we are at the end of another year. Not only with all the pandemic chaos and the frustrations and disruptions, but also because of the women from around the world who join me on my programme. They keep me on my toes with their […]
New Research: Find your lockdown love for antiviral functional foods and the right exercise during menopause.
“Good morning from the UK. Sorry to hear some of you are in Lockdown in Australia and New Zealand, but I can assure you itâs worth it. I’m in day 10 from contracting the virus and itâs really unpleasant. Iâm thankful Iâve been double jabbed. I didnât really suffer with hot flushes but I am […]
“Itâs amazing when you have so much in common how it feels like youâre catching up with old friends.” [Pam, NZ]
Thatâs Pam, second from the right. She was the instigator of a coffee and catch-up with women living near her, who are on the MyMTâą programme. Iâm so pleased that they were able to meet before New Zealand went back into lockdown. Pam posted the photo in my private coaching group, saying â Itâs amazing […]
