Midlife Wellness

Tips and stories on health, fitness and hormone-friendly lifestyle changes for women over 40.

Celebrate International Tea Day with the best calming teas

International Tea Day 2023: why midlife women need tea more than ever Tea. That humble cup of hot liquid comfort that somehow makes perimenopausal brain fog slightly less foggy at 4am. Instagram might tell you tea time is about a…

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How to get better sleep during perimenopause

Sleep. Remember it? Yeah, me neither. Perimenopause has a way of turning your bedroom into a no-go zone: night sweats that make me feel like I’ve slept in the sauna at David Lloyd, restless legs that tap out their own…

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Can CoQ10 make motherhood easier after 40? A midlife mum’s honest review

Disclaimer This supplement journey is my personal chronicle. While this post is a collaboration, the opinions and experiences shared here are entirely my own. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement. There comes a point in midlife…

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Midlife wellbeing during lockdown: little lifts, fermented tea and finding peace in the rain

Small lifts in strange times: how I stayed grounded during lockdown Winter had finally retreated. The nights were lighter, mornings kinder, and I was no longer clinging to my duvet like a survival blanket. Then, of course, Covid-19 arrived and…

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Smoothies for busy women: can a subscription service keep you on track?

Disclaimer: This post is a collaboration. The opinions and experiences shared here are entirely my own. Last week, my gym buddy was raving about a new subscription smoothie regime she’d started with The Honestly Good Smoothie Company. Apparently, it was…

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Confidence in midlife: learning to stand tall when self-doubt persists

Confidence is often spoken about as if it’s something you either have or don’t. In reality, it is rarely natural, rarely effortless, and rarely constant. As a woman in midlife, body dysmorphia can feel like a quiet, uninvited companion. Even…

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