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.

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.