Midlife Flow

Before I had kids, I loved the occasional night out—letting my hair down and dancing until the early hours. But once my little ones arrived, I had to cut back. The hangover just wasn’t worth it when you’ve got kids needing your attention at the crack of dawn! Then came perimenopause, and everything shifted again. Suddenly, even a drink or two felt different. When I learned how alcohol affects the body—especially during this phase of life—I started asking myself, is it really worth it? You see, alcohol messes with more than just your morning-after headache. It can deplete B vitamins, including Folate (B9), and ramp up histamine levels (inflammation) in the body, making hormone balance even harder to achieve. But when there a celebrations to be had, the temptation to drink is there. Having a drink  can leave you feeling sluggish, dehydrated, and completely out of balance, especially if you’re navigating the ups and downs of perimenopause. Alcohol can throw your hormones even further ...

3 minute read In 2021, I faced a breakdown of my own. The stress, exhaustion, and emotional drain were overwhelming. I knew something had to change. Stress affects us in profound ways, and for women going through perimenopause, it can become an even greater challenge. In today's fast-paced world, stress triggers burnout, especially when juggling responsibilities like work, family, and personal health. So, what does this mean for you? This constant stress has an impact not only on your mood but on your hormones as well. And when we’re caught in the cycle of stress, our HPA (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal) axis —which regulates our body's response to stress—can become dysregulated. What Is Burnout and How Does It Affect You in Midlife? The HPA axis plays a critical role in how your body handles stress. When you’re in stressful situations, your body releases cortisol, the stress hormone. While this is a normal response, chronic stress leads to elevated cortisol levels, c...

Read Time: 3 Minutes Three years ago, I was drowning in perimenopause symptoms - heavy moods, anxiety, brain fog so thick I forgot the names of people I loved. I felt like a stranger in my own body. But then I made one small, intentional shift. And then another. And then one more. None of them were extreme. I didn’t give up coffee overnight (okay, eventually I did), and I definitely didn’t start waking up at 4 a.m. to meditate under the stars. But these three biohacking tools changed everything for me. They helped me feel steady again - like me again. And today, I’m sharing them with you. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just real strategies, grounded in what's actually happening to your hormones and how to support your body in a way that feels doable, not daunting. What’s Actually Happening to Your Hormones? Perimenopause doesn’t follow a neat, downward path. Hormones fluctuate wildly, especially progesterone—which tends to drop first, creating a noticeable imbalance with estrogen. That ...

If you’re here, you probably know exactly what I’m talking about when I say perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster. One day you’re fine. The next, you’re wide awake at 2am for no reason, crying over dog food commercials, or silently wondering if you’ve lost your mind. Welcome to the club no one warned us about. But what if I told you there’s a way to feel better - not through a magic pill or extreme diet - but by biohacking your body’s natural systems? Sounds wild, right? But hear me out… 80% of your perimenopause experience can shift with a few simple, consistent lifestyle tweaks. Not overnight. Not perfectly. But enough to feel real change. This blog will show you how to do exactly that. What is Biohacking (and Why Does It Matter During Perimenopause)? At its core, biohacking means tuning into your body and making small, intentional changes to improve how you feel and function. It’s not about being perfect or turning into some wellness-obsessed robot. It’s about knowi...

  Read Time: 3 minutes Let me ask you something. Why did you click on this blog? Was it curiosity? Was it the hope that maybe, finally , you’ll find a way to feel more in control of your body during perimenopause? Or maybe you’ve been following Midlife Flow and know I don’t sugarcoat things - I share tools that actually help. Whatever brought you here, I’m glad it did. Because if you’re reading this, chances are... you’ve been running on autopilot. Not the energised, flowy kind. The kind where you’re just trying to make it through the day. You’re ticking off to-do lists, pushing through fatigue, snapping at the people you love - and wondering if it’s just you. Spoiler alert: it’s not just you. You’re in perimenopause. And no one taught you how to live through it - not just survive it. So that’s what this blog is about. It’s an invitation to press pause, get back in your body, and create a new philosophy for how you move through this season. Step 1: Listen to Your Body (...

I'm going to put it out there...I was a big fan of Les Mills Body Combat, a mixed martial arts workout, that started back in the mid 2000's. I religiously completed these classes as it brought  together elements of Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira and Kung Fu in a fun and easy-to-follow way. I found this form of fitness the most effective way to stay toned and keep my body weight in check, until it didnt... As I entered my 40s, I found my weight was slowly creeping up and my clothes didnt fit as well as they use to. I wasnt sure why as I had always eating healthy (even more so if you ask me). So I couldnt understand what was going on?   What I learnt was I had hit the perimenopause... Staying physically active is essential to managing the symptoms of perimenopause, but I needed to change the type of fitness I was engaging in. From yoga and meditation to strength training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), what I realised was I needed the right mix of e...

4 minute read. Chia Seeds in Perimenopause: My Story, the Facts, and Whether They Work for You I’ll be honest – when I hit my early 40s and started feeling foggy, moody, and just not me , I turned to every so-called “superfood” promising relief. Chia seeds quickly topped the list. Everyone on Instagram was stirring them into smoothies and puddings. I figured, if mums over 40 swear by them, they must be magic, right? Well, my experience taught me that “your body speaks in whispers” – you have to listen carefully. Here’s the truth: chia seeds are nutrient-packed, but they’re not a cure-all. They can help with some perimenopausal concerns, yet they might flop for others. In this blog, I’ll share what I learned – the good, the bad, and the practical – so you can decide if chia seeds deserve a spot in your pantry. "Your body speaks in whispers; it's up to you to listen and decide what it needs. What works for one may not work for all - true wellness lies in knowing yourself....