Why I’m Throwing Away the Scales and Living My Beautiful Midlife

I know I’m not alone in saying that in the past I had a scale obsession. Actually, I may even call it an addiction. I feel quite grateful that I now seem to live in a much better place and rarely weigh myself or worry so much about the numberContinue reading “Why I’m Throwing Away the Scales and Living My Beautiful Midlife”

It’s never too late to chase your dreams

I was reminded this week that it really is never too late to start chasing your dreams. It was the 2 year anniversary of me completing an Ironman Triathlon in Cairns in 2021 when I was 52. An Ironman is 3.8km swim, 180km cycle, 42.2 run. Even writing that nowContinue reading “It’s never too late to chase your dreams”

What I have learnt over 30 years about thriving as you age

It’s 30 years on Monday since my dad died of a sudden heart attack when he was only 47. Over the last 30 years, there has been a significant increase in the amount of research conducted and information available about health and wellness. It’s never been easier to gain theContinue reading “What I have learnt over 30 years about thriving as you age”

Midlife women – it’s time to love yourself – more

I don’t about you but I reached my 50s in a bit of a blur. I’d spent the previous 15 years focusing on raising my kids, with some work and other commitments thrown in, to create a whirlwind of a time where my needs were always at the bottom ofContinue reading “Midlife women – it’s time to love yourself – more”

Menopause Metamorphosis

There were many times throughout my menopause transition where I felt the opposite of a beautiful butterfly. It was often confusing, frustrating and really hard. I felt like my entire existence and sense of self was being thrown into utter chaos, amid crazily fluctuating hormones, sleepless nights, sweats and moodContinue reading “Menopause Metamorphosis”