Sparkles and fairy lights

Let it go!

Let go of what you may ask? Well, there are certain things that are no longer beneficial to our bodies, minds and souls as we age. Number one on the list: consumption of too much alcohol.

Hips, knees, joints and muscles don’t lie

In line with the World Cup, one of its most famous ambassadors is Shakira, who once famously sang that “Hips don’t lie”. Perhaps that was once the case, but in your 40s you may find that all of a sudden the hips are not lying in a whole new way. Now the hips are joined by the knees, muscles and joints and more besides, all being brutally honest and screaming out, “ouch”, or “slow down” or “take it easy” or even “eina” as we say in South Africa. 

Heading to the toes – loving the 40-something body you are in

For those in their 40s who have no clue and for those yet to hit 40, I utterly hope that this podcast will be a catalyst for discovery and curiosity that will propel a quest for knowledge and, after all of that, help to prepare women for this precious stage in their lives. I trust that it will enable them to make great decisions that can save heartache later on and also some hard-earned cash.

“Heading” into your 40s – hormones and ageing

Let’s proceed to chat about what the effects of hormonal fluctuations leading up to the menopause and ageing are on the skin and the as it turns out, the head, as this is as far as I am going to get today. There is too much to cover and we will need another episode or two before we conclude at the soles of the feet.

Skin and the perimenopausal body you are living in

We literally scratch the surface of the effects of hormones and ageing on the skin and the perimenopausal body you are in. For better or worse, we all have a relationship with our skin and bodies and, by midlife, we are forced to re-evaluate it big time.

Banishing the blues with Freddie

So many things get us under during the perimenopause. We feel the blues and stuck in a rut. Sometimes, you just need a boost. Then along came the inspiration, a real blast from the past in the guise of Freddie Mercury. Listen to hear how it all fits together. 

Eyes in your 40s, the blurry windows to the soul

The bottom line is that our eyes are changing as our bodies age. But what is more awesome to consider is the wonder  of having intricately created eyes  that truly are the windows to our souls. They help us to connect to others, are such a crucial part of our daily living and invaluable for navigating around this world. Like our fingerprints, our eyes are unique and need individual assessment and care. It is a worthy investment.

The pain of brain fog

Friends experiencing this have found ways to adapt and laugh about it. To me, it has never been a laughing matter. My Dad’s battles always a stark reminder of a disease that slowly robs you of your mind and faculties.  

Midlife tennis match alert: Maestro, Matador and menace

Here is the point I am trying to make about midlife struggles, ageing et al. Whether you tackle the dark days with the elegant game of a Federer or the dogged, rugged game of a Nadal, it is important to stay in the game, rally from setback and return an unreadable serve or forehand for a winner when disappointments strike.

Floored by fluctuating hormones

It is why I also feel compelled to share this with other women. It is why I want to tell my story so that perhaps another woman struggling out there will hear it and have an inkling of what is going on and get the necessary help.