When Life Feels Too Much: A Gentle Reminder That This Isn’t the Whole Story

Sometimes life feels heavier than usual. When everything seems a little too much, it can be hard to see beyond the season you’re in. But perhaps you don’t need all the answers right now. Perhaps you just need to remember that this is one chapter, not the whole story. I’ve written this as much for…

Rest Without Earning It: Why You Feel Guilty When You Slow Down

There’s something that happens after you start setting boundaries. At first, it feels powerful. Clear. Even relieving. You say no to things that drain you. You stop overcommitting. You protect your time a little more carefully. And then something unexpected shows up. Space. An evening with nothing scheduled.A weekend that isn’t packed.An hour where no…

Living in Tune With Yourself: When You Stop Performing and Start Being

There’s this quiet moment that comes after you’ve been through a lot.Not the dramatic, movie-style breakthrough. Not the kind that makes people gasp. Just… stillness. You’ve stopped fighting your feelings. You’ve let yourself sit with the pain you were running from. And now, for the first time in a long while, there’s space. And space?…

The Menopause Survival Guide: Practical Tips for a Smoother (and Saner) Transition

In this edition of Life, Love & Other Shenanigans, we’re tackling a topic many of us would rather sweep under the rug — menopause. But let’s be honest, pretending it’s not happening won’t stop the hot flashes, mood swings, or the mysterious ability to forget what you were saying halfway through a sentence. Well, here…

Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know

Menopause is a natural stage of life that usually happens in your late 40s to early 50s. It marks the end of your periods and the shift away from the reproductive years. This happens because the ovaries slowly stop producing the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones do far more than just control your menstrual…