Dr Kristy Goodwin, a Neuro-Performance Scientist, an international keynote speaker and an executive coach

You Can Have a Calm Queen Brain (Even When Life Isn’t) By Kristy Goodwin

What if stress isn’t the enemy we’ve been told it is? For women in midlife, the real shift isn’t eliminating stress – it’s learning how to respond to it differently. In this perspective-changing piece, Neuro-Performance...
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The Rise of the Calm Queen

Stress isn’t something to eliminate – it’s something to understand. For women over 40, shifting hormones, sleep changes and the fullness of life can leave the nervous system stuck on high alert. But the goal...
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10 Questions Women Are Googling About Stress in Perimenopause (And What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You)

Perimenopause can bring unexpected stress, anxiety and overwhelm—leaving many women questioning what’s happening to their bodies and minds. From mood swings to poor sleep and low resilience, these symptoms are real, common and deeply connected...
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Hormones & Sleep: The Wild Ride of Your 40s

Sleep playing hard to get after 40? Hormonal fluctuations could be the reason. We unpack why it happens — and what actually helps.
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Sleep, Skin & Perimenopause

Perimenopause changed my sleep — and my skin noticed. As someone who works in clinical skincare, I’ve always trusted powerful ingredients. But I’ve learned that real skin regeneration starts with something simpler: deep, restorative sleep....
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Sleep After 40: The Hormone Reset You’re Probably Undervaluing

Sleep after 40 isn’t just about early nights — it’s about hormone health. As oestrogen and progesterone shift during perimenopause, sleep becomes lighter, more fragmented, and more vulnerable to stress. The good news? When we...
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Brain Fog & Perimenopause: Can Creatine Help?

If you’re in your 40s and finding your focus slipping, losing words mid-sentence, or walking into a room and forgetting why—you’re not alone. Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of...
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How Perimenopause Affects Your Energy System

Feeling drained during perimenopause? Learn how hormonal changes impact ATP energy production—and how creatine can support your body and brain.
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Why Resolutions Fail Women Over 40, And What to Do Instead

Resolutions don’t work. Rituals do.We unpack why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail women over 40 and how hormone-smart rituals can transform your energy, mood, and wellbeing during perimenopause. Backed by science, grounded in self-compassion,...