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The Hormone-Smart Sleep Plan

Looking for a sleep plan that actually works after 40? This isn’t about complicated routines or perfection. It’s a science-backed strategy built on movement, blood sugar balance, temperature, nervous system cues and consistency. Because better...
Pia Wahrendorf, Head of Marketing Murad Australia, holding Eir Women Reboot and Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Cream

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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Is There a Test for Perimenopause?

If you’ve been searching for a clear-cut test for perimenopause, you’re not alone. But unlike many medical conditions, perimenopause isn’t confirmed by a single blood result. Hormone levels fluctuate dramatically during this transition, which means...
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The Sleep Shift: Why Women Over 40 Are Tossing, Turning and Totally Over It

Sleep used to be effortless. Then midlife happened.If you’re over 40 and suddenly tossing, turning, sweating and staring at the ceiling at 3am, you’re not broken — your hormones are just throwing a tantrum. As...
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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,...
Lisa Walker, Co Founder of Eir Women

Creatine for Brain Health in Midlife: How It Supports Mood, Focus & Emotional Resilience

In this piece, Lisa breaks down how this humble molecule helps keep your neurons energised, your mood steadier, and your mind clearer. From brain fog to emotional overwhelm to the unique cognitive demands of perimenopause,...
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How a Functional Nutritionist Can Help With Perimenopause and Hormonal Changes by Sonia Savage

Functional Nutritionist Sonia Savage breaks down what’s really happening during perimenopause — from shifting oestrogen and progesterone to the roles cortisol, insulin, gut health, and stress play in your symptoms. She explains why so many...
Suzy Mooney Owner of About Face

If I could tell my 40-year-old self one thing by Suzy Mooney

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...