What was it again? Where does your brain fog show up? Forgetting words? Forgetting to do things? Losing track of time and space? I totally believe I have a version of time blindness with mine – this is a true story from this year. (and the past 3 if I’m honest).  I KNOW my mums […]

Ah, I’m so glad you asked. Because all of the internet advice might feel a bit bloody annoying to you. 1) Lower your stress. Right, thanks Barbara, but how the hell are you actually supposed to do that? 2) Exercise more. Ah, yes. Of course! Easy peasy. (except I’m dead on the sofa, and feel […]

If you’re being kicked in the t*ts by the menopause right now, here are some practical tips and ideas to help. 1.Speak to your doctor & check you’re on the right levels of HRT (or your preferred alternative) 2. Watch TV that makes you laugh, I recommend some classic Peter Kay. 3. Move – whether […]

Hormonal shifts that bring about a range of physical and emotional challenges in the 10 yrs prior to menopause is known as the peri-menopause. From hot flashes and mood swings to sleep disturbances and anxiety, these symptoms can disrupt daily life. While there are various methods for managing menopausal symptoms, one powerful yet often overlooked […]

Like a 15 yo boy Have you been to Tokyo Joe’s in Preston? It’s the BEST nightclub in the world. Resplendent with sticky patterned carpets, a dance floor with 150 exits so you can NEVER find your mates. AND an area down by the loos on the bottom floor, just to the left. … Yep, […]

You know Davina don’t you.  She did that brilliant documentary, was it last year? All about the menopause. She’s been banging VERY loudly on her drum, raising huge awareness about the terrifying symptoms she experienced (she thought she had early onset alzheimers or a brain tumour). And how she had no idea what was happening […]

Research into Emotional Freedom Technique (or tapping) began in the 1990s. This blog post includes excerpts of Dr Peta Stapleton’s work, and her book The Science of Tapping; as well as several links to research papers on EFT. We now understand that EFT has profound effects on the nervous system, the production of stress hormones […]

Grab yourself a cuppa and read up… Pain – tap on the physical sensations, rate it out of 10, and keep tapping until the number comes down Stress – figure out where in your body you feel stressed (face? head? chest?) and tap on those physical feelings. Sad memories – gently let yourself remember the […]

EFT (or tapping) is heralded as one of the quickest and easiest ways to reduce stress, dissolve painful memories and boost confidence. So, why isn’t it working for you? Here are 5 mistakes I see, that could be the problem… You’re not “tuned in”. You aren’t saying the right things You’re resisting it You want […]

Great question. The truthful answer is, I don’t know why you should… I don’t know anything about you! But at a guess, perhaps you’ve heard good things? All I know right now, is that something about it has piqued your interest. Maybe you’re wondering what all the fuss is about? The reason you should try […]

Probably both tbh… I know what it’s like. The kids are sucking the life out of you. Incessant demands. Broken sleep. Constant worrying about x y and z. Plus work, don’t forget about work. And emails. And you feel like you could just fall asleep right now. Standing up. Why am I so tired? Is […]

I’m talking about Dragons today. Yep, dragons. You see, last week I had a conversation with someone about WHY their friend won’t get help. WHY they insist on being miserable, tired, furious. Why they shut down any conversation about ‘don’t you think it’s time to sort this out?. Now, I don’t know this person. I don’t know […]