Transformation, journey, upgrade, glitch, ‘the change’ - however it’s described, there is no denying perimenopause is a major life event, here Ellie writes about this temporary but enormous shift that takes place in our lives.
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After leaning into the solace of some online shopping, Dearbhla considers the dopamine process behind it and how choosing connection over consumption is her better solution.
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We’ve heard about the importance of being ‘our best self’ for years now, but what does that really mean? Especially for those of us who came up in the 90s where it was all about one thing: looking a certain way.
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Having read lots of books on hormones and menopause recently, Jen Stevens recommends her four favourites.
Read MoreAfter adopting two kittens, Dearbhla finds them to be more than just feline companions
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After years of broadening our awareness and worldview beyond a mainly Catholic upbringing, connectedness is more important than religion, suggests Dearbhla.
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Texting gets a bad rap, but it can be a powerful wellness tool, discovers Marie Kelly.
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How do you keep the fires burning decades into a relationship? Dearbhla Kelly offers three touchpoints that work for her.
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Laurie Morrissey has reached her limit and found a definitive way to articulate it.
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Has Covid killed the art of conversation? Laurie Morrissey reflects on her own post-lockdown lack of confidence in making meaningful connections with people.
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Guest writer Elaine Harris on how midlife is indeed the time of our lives
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For Yvonne Cassidy, accepting that her 47-year-old body isn’t as it was ten years ago doesn’t mean she won’t strive for everything it’s still capable of.
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When guest writer Helena Ní Ghearaín begins to quieten down her incessant inner critic with a little self-compassion, she experiences a very welcome shift in the dynamics of her relationship with herself and others.
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After many stressful months having a troublesome effect on them as a couple, Dearbhla and her husband recently went on a short trip to the sun for some time out together and remember how to relax and play ‘in lieu of getting a divorce’, as Joan Didion said…
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After tuning into the fact she is flat-out exhausted, Ellie researched the seven ways we are all fatigued right now and how to liven up. You’ll be surprised at some points on the list - it’s a challenging audit of activities.
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Davina McCall’s second documentary about menopause has highlighted a lack of research and has joined the call of many other menopause awareness campaigners to spotlight the current shortage of HRT. Jen Stevens looks at the issue.
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Despite the demystification of menopause and HRT, there are still some myths that scare women off hormone replacement therapy. Here we debunk five of the most common fictions around HRT so you can know your stuff before you actually need to.
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One particular podcast episode prompted Jennifer Stevens to rethink, well, everything.
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Is anxiety the cultural condition of our times, or are we particularly vulnerable in midlife? Orla Neligan ponders the emotional strain of our middle years.
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In the face of an avalanche of negative news in the press, Jennifer Stevens has made a list of the little things that make her happy and thinks you should too. It’s not a cure-all but it is a comfort.
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