Aching Joints and Menopause
What’s Really Going On and How to Find Relief If you’ve found yourself waking up with stiff fingers, sore knees, or an aching back as you approach midlife, you’re not alone. Aching joints during menopause is one of the most common, and most frustrating symptoms women report, yet it often goes unrecognised or gets blamed […]
100 most common symptoms of Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, and it can begin as early as your late 30s or early 40s. While many women expect the occasional hot flush or missed period, few are prepared for the wide range of physical, emotional, and cognitive changes that can occur during this time. At Owning Your […]
Staying on track this Easter!
HOW TO NUTRITIONALLY SUPPORT YOUR BODY OVER THE EASTER PERIOD Prioritise Protein at Every Meal Hormonal fluctuations can impact muscle mass, blood sugar, and energy. Including high-quality protein — like eggs, nuts, fish or collagen peptides — because at every meal this helps support metabolism, mood and cravings. Read on for more nutritional support for women over […]
5 Summer Midlife Essentials
Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for overall health and well-being, especially as we age and our nutritional needs evolve. Staying mindful of what we eat becomes even more important to support our bodies through various life stages and we will outline in particular why women over 35 need to focus on protein. As we […]
Summer Nutrition in Midlife
Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for overall health and well-being, especially as we age and our nutritional needs evolve. For women aged 35 and over, staying mindful of what we eat becomes even more important to support our bodies through various life stages. As we enter the summer months, it can be tempting to […]
Stay on Track this Summer
How to manage your exercise and nutrition routine for menopause Summer is often a time for relaxation, holidays, and social gatherings, which can make it challenging to maintain regular exercise and healthy eating habits that we now really transform the way we experience our menopause. However, with some thoughtful planning and a few strategic tips, […]
Navigating Body Confidence During Perimenopause
Understanding the Journey and Owning your Menopause Here we are in June! If you haven’t already been bombarded with media propaganda telling you that it’s time to get your body ‘beach ready’, we need to know your secret! This time of year can be hard for all women. As we approach the menopause the issue […]
Owning the Skin You’re In: If Not Now, Then When?
Owning Your Menopause is a space where we celebrate the journey of womanhood, embracing the changes that come with it, particularly during the perimenopausal years. If you’re in this stage of life, you know firsthand the rollercoaster ride of hormonal fluctuations, physical transformations, and shifting perspectives on body image. It’s a time when the mirror […]
Mental Health in Menopause: Focus on Rage!
Do you sometimes feel like you might explode with feelings of anger? Do you notice your tolerance and threshold for managing stress and conflict goes up and down? Learning how to manage rage in menopause is a big thing. As we continue to highlight the impact of hormone fluctuations on mental health as part of […]
Mental Health in Perimenopause: Common Misconceptions
As May rolls in, adorned with its spring blooms and warm breezes (anyone felt any of those yet?), it also marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time to shine a light on the often shadowed corners of mental wellbeing. It’s a perfect opportunity for us to zoom in on a […]
