Positivity or Avoidance? Learning to Tell the Difference

There’s a version of positivity that many of us learn to wear almost like a uniform. You know the one I mean. The automatic “I’m fine.”The carrying on because there are things to do and people depending on you.The convincing yourself that staying busy, staying grateful, or “thinking positively” means you’re coping well. And to

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