Many women entering perimenopause begin experiencing brain fog, overwhelm, forgetfulness, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion, often wondering, “What is happening to me?” Emerging neuroscience research suggests menopause is not just a reproductive transition, but also a significant neurological one. This article explores the latest research on oestrogen, brain function, nervous system overload, and why so many women suddenly feel unlike themselves during this stage of life.
Read MoreMany forms of self-development look productive on the surface, but underneath, they’re often driven by pressure, comparison, and a sense of not being enough. This article explores the neuroscience behind performative growth and what actually creates lasting change.
Read MoreFeeling stuck or unsure about your next step is more common than we often realise. Drawing on research from the Stanford Life Design Lab, this article explores how imagining multiple possible futures can help you find clarity and direction without pressure.
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Read MoreFor many of us, the current climate has created a surge of anxiety, uncertainty and doubt. We have been forced to
Read MoreOne of the most common issues I see in clinical practice is individuals struggling with boundaries, whether it be that
Read MoreWhat do Oscar Wilde, Marcus Aurelius, Queen Victoria, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Virginia Woolf, Franz Kafka, Anne Frank
Read MoreThese days, goal setting is everywhere. Whether it be in our career, our health or our lives in general, striving for that
Read MoreI’m that person. The one who has a Christmas playlist on their phone ready to go by mid-November; who has
Read MoreI’ve always held the belief that I’m a lucky person. I had a wonderful start to life, with parents who were invested in my
Read MoreA common theme I see in my work as a Clinical Psychologist is people struggling with self-knowledge and
Read MoreMadeline from 'Big Little Lies' put it beautifully … “I love my grudges, I tend to them like little pets”. I think she nailed it.
Read MoreI distinctly remember my Mum going through a ‘change’ in her forties and never quite understanding what this was
Read MoreWe’ve all experienced failure - the heavy weight of it that hits hard, swiftly followed by an inner monologue in which
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