Why so many women feel like they’re “losing their mind” during perimenopause
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.
The problem with performative self-development (and what actually creates change)
Many 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.
When you feel stuck: A nervous system approach to finding direction
Feeling 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.
Let’s talk about shame and guilt; yes there is an important difference
Distinguishing between shame and guilt is critical. Why? Because these two feelings ignite very different reactions within us…
How to re-discover yourself after a break-up
As the famous song says, breaking up is hard to do. Even if your head, family and friends all try to tell you it’s for the
Finding opportunity through adversity
For many of us, the current climate has created a surge of anxiety, uncertainty and doubt. We have been forced to
Why we all need firmer boundaries in our lives
One of the most common issues I see in clinical practice is individuals struggling with boundaries, whether it be that
The quiet power of journaling
What do Oscar Wilde, Marcus Aurelius, Queen Victoria, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Virginia Woolf, Franz Kafka, Anne Frank
Five Steps to Success
These days, goal setting is everywhere. Whether it be in our career, our health or our lives in general, striving for that
The Holiday Season - A Survival Guide
I’m that person. The one who has a Christmas playlist on their phone ready to go by mid-November; who has
How to cultivate your own luck
I’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
How asking the right questions can transform your self-awareness
A common theme I see in my work as a Clinical Psychologist is people struggling with self-knowledge and
The danger of a grudge
Madeline from 'Big Little Lies' put it beautifully … “I love my grudges, I tend to them like little pets”. I think she nailed it.
Why we need to be talking about the perimenopause
I distinctly remember my Mum going through a ‘change’ in her forties and never quite understanding what this was
How to be kind to yourself in the face of failure
We’ve all experienced failure - the heavy weight of it that hits hard, swiftly followed by an inner monologue in which