Cortisol isn’t the enemy—it’s a powerful hormone that supports your energy, mood and resilience, especially during perimenopause and menopause. When in balance, it helps you feel focused, calm and in control. Learn how to work...

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...

We’re always told to reduce stress, manage stress, eliminate stress. But what if that’s not the full story? As our bodies change in midlife, the goal isn’t to remove stress entirely—it’s to build a nervous...

GLP-1 medications can support weight loss by reducing appetite and slowing digestion, but women over 40 need additional support to maintain muscle, bone density, gut health and skin vitality. Prioritising nutrient-dense foods, strength training and...

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....

Suzy Mooney is the owner of About Face in Tuggeranong, Canberra. She has spent decades helping women feel confident in their skin yet perimenopause still took her by surprise. Through her own experience, she’s learned...

October may mark World Menopause Month, but awareness alone isn’t enough. In her latest piece, Lisa Walker explores how menopause is not just a biological transition—it’s a cultural and systemic one. From the biases that...

When perimenopause came for journalist, author and women’s health advocate Shelly Horton, it didn’t knock – it crashed through the door and completely blindsided her. Here’s what the “Peri Godmother” wishes she’d known and the...

To celebrate World Menopause Month, we invited clinic owner and lymphatic drainage specialist, Michelli Salim, to share her thoughts on approaching 40.