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.

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.