Purplelight Midlife

04/11/2025

Today is my birthday. Can you believe that I am 50? I might look half my age ( dear supermarket cashier, you can stop asking for my ID), but I feel like double fifty (thank you menopause). Some words of wisdom:
1. Nature is your best healer.
2. Live everyday like it is your last one. Do not postpone joy.
3. Invest in yourself.
4. Practice random act of kindness.
5. Travel is the best teacher.
6. Trust your gut. Saying no to average creates space for the great. 7. Done is better than perfect.
8. Focus on what matters.
9. Build your support network.

It is a also sad day as my mum did not call me to say happy birthday. She joined my father in heaven 4 months ago. I am so grateful for everything they did for me and so lucky having them for 49 years

01/11/2025

Great walk yesterday with Outsiders Edinburgh.

28/10/2025

Have you experienced burnout? I attended a great workshop at People First Summit in Edinburgh.

25/10/2025

POI awareness is about premature menopause which happens before age of 40.

It's World POI Day! 💗

A day created to raise awareness and advocate for POI, but really, this day was created for you.

- For those who live with this life-altering condition.
- For those who have been overlooked, unheard, or misunderstood.
- For those who wake up every day to battle an invisible illness.

Today is for you, for everyone affected, everywhere in the world. We are proud to stand beside you. To be your voice. To be your community.

Happy World POI Day and thank you for your bravery, for your advocacy and for your strength to keep fighting for the care, understanding, and respect we all deserve!

19/10/2025

Art of Healing in Menopause When I first started working with women in menopause, I noticed a pattern, so many of them felt disconnected from their bodies.
They were managing symptoms, pushing through exhaustion, and carrying on with work and life… but rarely pausing to ask:
“What is my body trying to tell me?”

Healing during menopause isn’t just about balancing hormones or finding the right supplement and treatment.
It’s about listening — really listening — to yourself again.
It’s about recognising what you’ve ignored, forgiving what you’ve judged, and allowing your body to become your ally rather than your enemy.

In my coaching sessions, we create space for curiosity, honesty, and compassion so you can find answers to your questions..
That’s where healing begins.

So, I’d love to hear from you:
▪️What has your own health journey taught you?
▪️Have you ever felt unseen or unheard?
▪️What helped you reconnect with yourself?

When we speak openly, we remind the world that behind every diagnosis, every symptom, every statistic… there is a woman with a story and a voice that matters.

Let’s keep this conversation going — here, and beyond.

17/10/2025

💛 World Menopause Day 2025 💛
This year’s theme, Lifestyle Medicine in Menopause Care, highlights the convincing evidence that lifestyle medicine plays a vital role in supporting health and wellbeing during and after menopause.

One of the six key areas explored in the IMS White Paper, The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Menopausal Health: A Review of Non-Pharmacologic Interventions (2025), is Mental Wellbeing, Stress and Menopause.

🧠 Midlife can be a demanding and stressful time - balancing work, family, and health while navigating the physical and emotional shifts of menopause. High stress levels can worsen symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, and disrupted sleep, affecting quality of life and overall wellbeing.

Evidence shows that supporting mental wellbeing during menopause can ease symptoms, protect long-term health, and enhance resilience. Approaches such as mindfulness, relaxation, and cognitive-based therapies are effective, while digital tools, wearable devices, and creative practices offer accessible, personalised ways to manage stress.

continues to advocate for inclusive, evidence-based, and accessible menopause care - supporting all women, regardless of geography, ethnicity, or socio-economic background, have access to the information and care they need.

📄 Explore the full factsheet and all six areas of lifestyle medicine at www.worldmenopauseday.com

13/10/2025

Menopause is one chapter in your midlife story, but it's not the whole book. This is also the time to think about long term health:
Bone health – Women can lose up to 20% of bone density in the five to seven years following menopause. Weight-bearing exercise and adequate calcium intake aren't optional nice-to-haves; they're essential protection against osteoporosis.
Heart health – Oestrogen protects your cardiovascular system. After menopause, heart disease risk increases significantly. This makes lifestyle factors like nutrition, exercise, stress management, and not smoking absolutely critical.
Cognitive health – That brain fog? It's real, and it's temporary for most women. But midlife is also when we should be thinking about long-term cognitive health through mental stimulation, social connection, quality sleep, and managing cardiovascular risk factors.
Sexual health – Vaginal dryness, loss of libido, urinary tract infections, pain – these affect up to 50% of menopausal women but remain chronically under-discussed. There are excellent treatments available, from topical oestrogen to moisturisers and lubricants. Your sex life doesn't have to end at menopause unless you want it to.
Metabolic health – Hormonal changes affect how your body stores fat and processes sugar. Understanding this isn't about fitting into smaller jeans (though if that matters to you, that's valid). It's about reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Mental health – Midlife can bring unique psychological challenges – identity shifts as children leave home, career transitions, caring for aging parents, relationship changes. Your mental health deserves the same attention as your physical health.
If you're struggling with menopause symptoms, book that GP appointment. Too many women suffer unnecessarily because they think they should just push through. You deserve a doctor who listens, who takes your symptoms seriously, and who discusses all available options. If your first conversation doesn't go well, it's okay to seek a second opinion. Your health matters.
This Is Your Invitation to take action. To refuse to suffer in silence. To access support. To make changes that improve quality of your life.
Start now. Reach out to Purple Light Midlife Ltd. Book that GP appointment you've been putting off. Join a strength training class. Talk to your partner, your friends, your colleagues and manager about what you're experiencing.
Menopause affects every woman. Imagine if we all started talking openly about our experiences, supporting each other through the challenges, and celebrating the wisdom that can come with this life stage.
You've got decades of healthy and happy life ahead. Let's make sure they're your best ones yet.

10/10/2025

18 October is World Menopause Day
This year’s theme - The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Menopausal Health - highlights the convincing evidence that lifestyle medicine offers effective, holistic approaches to support health, reduce risk, and enhance quality of life through menopause and beyond.

International Menopause Society (IMS) launched a lot of resources on their website, including 6 downloadable Factsheets - clear, practical guidance on
🥗 Healthy eating
🏃‍♀️ Physical activity
🧘 Mental wellbeing
🚭 Avoidance of risky substances
😴 Restorative sleep
💞 Healthy relationships

08/10/2025

So many women are in pure survival mode right now and it’s heartbreaking to witness it.

Do you wake up already exhausted? Struggling with irritability, mood swings, anxiety or other symptoms?
You are not alone. I’d love to offer you a free 30-minute clarity call. On the call, we’ll talk through what feels most challenging for you right now, what you’d love instead, and I’ll share 1–2 simple shifts you can start right away. No sales.

Send me message here or via

Certified Menopause Support Coach and Licenced Workplace Trainer on line and in person in UK available, get in touch

30/09/2025

What would you do differently because of what you know now about menopause?
My answer is:
1. Sleep is a priority (quality of life really depends on it). I need 8-9 hours every night, it is essential, not a luxury, no exceptions. And I have a plan what to do if I wake up at 3am. Even when taking HRT this happens sometimes.
2. Movement is important. I walk whenever possible. I also like tai -chi and dancing.
3. Balanced nutrition. I love mediteranean diet and I do reduce sugar and processed food.
4. Stress reduction. Regular me time, time & energy management, holistic therapies, saying no to what does not serve me anymore more often.
5. Social connections. Deep conversations. Participation in community. Dinners with friends and family.
6. Regular health checks. Know your blood pressure and cholesterol levels (these increase during menopause and need monitoring). Treat invitation for cancer screenings as love letters. Treat sudden changes to vision or hearing immediately. Track your symptoms, you are expert on you and if your GP does not listen, get second opinion. Be aware of side effects and interactions between medications and supplements, educate yourself and take informed decision (more pros than cons).
7. Trust your gut. Ask for help. You are never alone.

Remember, your body 10 years from now is shaped by what you do today.

I believe prevention is better than cure.
Knowledge is power but taking action is what make a real difference.

What healthy habits do you prioritize?

28/09/2025