Are you doing everything "right" but still feeling exhausted, foggy, or stuck in a body that doesn’t feel like your own? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.

What if the real issue isn’t your willpower, but your blood sugar?

In this blog, based on an episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped with nurse and integrative health consultant Beverly Mazza, we explore how blood sugar balance could be the key to finally feeling good again in perimenopause and beyond.

So many women have spent years—decades, even—believing that being thinner will make them more confident, more attractive, more successful, more accepted. That thinness is the goal. That happiness is on the other side of a smaller dress size.

What we’re not told is that weight is not the best indicator of health. And that chasing it without looking at the bigger picture can do more harm than good.

If you’d told teenage me that one day I’d be a personal trainer, I would’ve laughed. PE was a source of stress, embarrassment and discomfort. I didn’t feel sporty, coordinated, or confident. Like so many women, I spent years believing that movement just wasn’t “for me.”

In my twenties, I joined a gym because I thought I needed to lose weight to feel better — to fix what was wrong with me. I didn’t enjoy it. I dipped in and out. I forced myself to go, but never really felt connected to what I was doing.

Ever feel like your work schedule is running the show when it comes to your health? If you’re working shifts or juggling unpredictable hours, you’ve probably noticed how much it impacts your energy, digestion, and even your weight—especially in midlife when hormones are already throwing enough at you. But here’s the good news: with a few simple changes, you can start feeling better without overhauling your entire routine.

For many of us, emotions are something we push aside. We tell ourselves to “just get on with it,” to stay strong, and not let emotions get in the way. But what if suppressing emotions is actually making us weaker?

In this blog we’re unpacking how emotions shape our daily choices, our health, and ultimately, the quality of our lives. And why in midlife and menopause, it’s important to take back control of your emotions instead of letting them control you.

Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder, “Who am I beyond all the roles I play?”

For many women, midlife can feel like a crossroads. After years of prioritising family, career, and the endless to-do lists, it’s common to wake up one day and feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are. The identity shifts we experience in motherhood, relationships, and even as we navigate perimenopause and menopause are profound—but they are not the end of our story. In fact, they are an opportunity for a new beginning.

This blog explores how to reclaim your identity, step into your power, and embrace midlife with renewed confidence and purpose.

Let’s be honest—menopause is still a bit of a taboo in many workplaces. It’s something whispered about rather than openly discussed, yet for millions of women, it’s a daily reality that affects how they feel, think, and perform at work. I’ve spoken to so many women who’ve told me that brain fog, anxiety, or sheer exhaustion have made them doubt their own abilities.

What if losing your hair meant losing a part of your identity? For many women, hair is deeply intertwined with confidence, self-worth, and emotional well-being. Whether due to cancer, alopecia, or other health conditions, hair loss can be an incredibly challenging experience—one that goes beyond appearance and touches the core of who they are.

Nicola Wood, founder of The Wonderful Wig Company, TEDx speaker, and author, shares the emotional and psychological impact of hair loss.

I remember what that feeling was like. It scares us doesn't it? You wonder how you’re going to make it to 40, let alone 50. It feels like the world has played a cruel joke on you. Those thoughts always whirling around in your head, that tight, nervous feeling in your chest and tummy, they make you believe that you’re flawed. You believe that there is something inherently wrong with you.

But there isn’t

For so long, I saw food as the enemy—something to control, measure, and restrict. But food isn’t just fuel; it’s nourishment for both body and mind.

Instead of obsessing over calories, I started thinking about how food made me feel. What gave me energy? What helped my digestion? What supported my mood?

If you’ve spent years trying different diets, chasing a number on the scale, and feeling like nothing ever truly works, this post is for you.

There’s a narrative around midlife that many of us have unconsciously absorbed—the idea that once we hit our forties and fifties, things start going downhill. But what if midlife isn’t the beginning of the end but the start of something incredible?

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the changes that perimenopause and menopause bring, this blog is here to remind you that you are not past it. You are just getting started.

Struggling with self-doubt? This blog post explores the power of self-worth, how it shapes your confidence and success, and practical steps to build it daily. Learn how to break free from limiting beliefs and step into your true potential.

If you’ve been ignoring your pelvic floor health, it’s time to rethink that decision. Did you know that poor pelvic floor health can lead to a variety of issues like incontinence, pelvic pain, and even lower back discomfort? In this blog post, we’ll explore why pelvic floor health should be a priority for women, particularly during midlife and menopause, and how you can take simple, actionable steps to strengthen this vital part of your body.

Struggling to break free from unhealthy habits? Discover three simple, actionable steps to create lasting health changes in this inspiring podcast episode. Learn how to rewire your mindset, overcome common barriers, and build habits that align with your goals. Dive into expert insights and practical strategies to transform your health journey today!

When my anxiety started in 1995 the word wasn’t even applied to what I was feeling, even by the doctor. In fact I remember him referring to it as ‘another funny turn’.

On the outside it appeared I was living a very normal life and doing what someone very normal did, but on the inside I felt everything was rapidly closing in on me.

As employees are often the face of the organisation, their wellbeing, satisfaction and motivation have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, productivity and overall business performance. This raises the question: should businesses care about the happiness of their employees?

The answer is a resounding yes!

To acknowledge and celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 and the Embrace Equity focus for this year, it’s time to get clear on why women living healthily is key to driving the changes that we need for a fair world.

One of the big things we need to better support everyone on is the topic of menopause. We need to normalise the conversation on this, especially in the workplace.

Providing services and having policies in place to support women navigating menopause is essential, but so to is creating an organisational culture where awareness of menopause, and talking openly about it, for everyone, is the norm.

What does wellness in the workplace really look like?

Find out why we believe it’s so much more than ticking the box for lunch and learns, employee assistance programmes or cycle to work schemes.

It should be a part of your culture that is lived and breathed by every single one of your employees from the top down because it forms the personality of your company.

Being healthy is everywhere you look, so you feel like it’s time you did it too. You join the local gym, set your alarm early four mornings a week and throw yourself into smashing your new year goals.

Your body aches. It hurts to sit down and walk up the stairs. You’re wondering if this healthy living thing just isn’t for you.

By the end of January, you’ve thrown the towel in. It’s impossible to get healthy. It hurts too much. You don’t have time. You feel worse, not better.