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 […]

One of the most unsettling feelings that can come with peri-menopause is overwhelm. Like you want to stop the world and get off. Even just the ping of an email notification can set you off. As your hormones change – namely a decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels, you can experience a range of symptoms […]

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 […]