WHEN

31/03/2026

This is what happens to women in healthcare.
You say what is happening.
But instead of being listened to, it is interpreted.
Reframed.
Responded to as something else.
You correct it.
And still, the same version comes back.
After enough of that, you start questioning yourself.
Not because you were unclear.
Because you were not listened to.
To the doctors who listen, thank you.
The system that teaches doctors to decide instead of listen is the problem.

26/03/2026

This doesn’t have an expiry date. Whether your baby is 3 weeks or 15 years old.

18/03/2026

Much of exercise science has been built on male bodies.

Yet the same advice is often given to women.

Bodies that change across puberty, pregnancy, postnatal recovery and menopause.

Bodies that respond differently to hormones, load and recovery.

No wonder it doesn’t always feel right.

16/03/2026

Hormones influence many systems in the body including muscles, bones, mood, sleep and metabolism.

Yet conversations about hormones are often limited to fertility and reproduction.

Women's health is far more complex than that.

11/03/2026

10/03/2026

Women are often encouraged to push through discomfort.

But pain is the body’s way of signalling that something needs attention.

Listening to the body is an important part of protecting long-term health.

07/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day.

Today we celebrate women.

And tomorrow, and the next day, and the next.

Because women deserve to be recognised every day of the year.

05/03/2026

Exercise advice for women cannot remain static across the lifespan.

What works at 25 may not work during pregnancy, after birth, or in midlife. Hormonal shifts influence muscle, connective tissue, bone density and recovery, yet much of the exercise advice women receive still ignores these changes.

If we want women to stay active and healthy across their lives, training guidance needs to reflect female physiology.

This is where evidence-based education matters.

24/02/2026

“Power peeing” feels efficient.

It isn’t.

Your bladder empties through coordination — not force.
Repeatedly bearing down can interfere with that pattern over time.

Next time you’re in a rush, pause.
Let your body do its job.

You deserve those few extra moments.

18/02/2026

For years women were told cardio was enough.

Walk more.
Do classes.
Stay flexible.

All of that has value.

But muscle matters too.

We naturally lose muscle over time. Strength supports bone, joints, balance and long-term independence.

This doesn’t mean heavy barbells or expensive gyms.

It means giving your body some resistance in a way that fits your life.

Consistency over intensity.

13/02/2026

When we searched for period underwear recently, something stood out.

Most of the marketing centres women in their teens and twenties. First periods. Early cycle journeys. Young lifestyle imagery.

But perimenopause bleeding can be heavier, more unpredictable and very different from what many of us experienced in our 20s.

Flooding one month. Nothing the next. Short cycles. Long gaps.

That’s a different reality.

Product design reflects who is being thought about. And midlife women don’t seem to be front and centre in this space.

It raises an important question: who are we designing women’s health products for?

10/02/2026

Most women aren’t told this.
The natural padding under your feet wears down over time. Standing for work, high heels, hard floors and hormonal changes all add to it.
If your heels or the ball of your foot feel more sore than they used to, it’s worth paying attention early.
You can’t replace that padding, but you can support your feet:
– wear supportive shoes (even at home)
– take breaks from heels
– strengthen your calves and feet
– massage or soak tired feet
Small, regular care makes a difference over time.
Our feet carry us through work, caring, and everyday life. They deserve attention too.