Vibrant Midlife, Beaconsfield ~Bucks, Lagos (2025)

05/11/2025

‘Am I getting dementia?’ Midlife women ask this question more than you’d imagine.

The fear in their head. The worry that decades of wisdom is slipping away.

A recent editorial just published in the Australasian Journal on Ageing (supported by the British Menopause Society) addresses this fear head-on.

And it’s something every woman, clinician, and workplace leader needs to understand.

The Menopause Mandate survey found brain fog is the most reported symptom amongst women

76% of 19,189 UK women experienced it. That’s no small number.

And for many, these cognitive challenges last several years and can be highly damaging to careers and wellbeing.

But here are some facts:

Menopause-related cognitive changes are NOT dementia. The editorial shows how you can tell the difference.

Swipe through the carousel below to understand what’s really happening and how to tell the difference 👉🏾

For women: Be assured! You’re not losing your mind. Your expertise is still there.

For organisations: Before writing it off as poor performance, consider whether menopause support could help.

For clinicians: This gives clearer ways to tell the difference.

What are your thoughts on this?
Share in the comments below 😊

♻️ Share to your community to spread awareness & help women and your network.

03/11/2025

I noticed something in my NHS work that shocked me.

The women struggling most with menopause symptoms weren’t the ones with difficult transitions.

Instead, they were the ones under extreme workplace stress.

The IMS white paper states that high job-related stress and less job control are significantly linked to worse menopausal symptoms.

More frequent hot flushes, worse brain fog, more night sweats

But here’s the problem no body is talking about:

The symptoms create more stress. Which makes the symptoms worse. Round and round..

It’s a cycle!

Many midlife women are running on this hamster wheel constantly.

Demanding careers. Complex projects. Team leadership. Teenagers at home. Ageing parents needing care and the body going through massive hormonal changes.

All at once!!

So you push harder. You manage alone. You don’t speak up about what’s happening because you’re supposed to “handle it”

Until you can’t..

The thing is, this cycle is breakable!

Studies show stress management programs work. Cognitive-based therapy and relaxation techniques.

They’re highly effective at reducing symptoms and help us cope.

Higher mindfulness and lower stress correlate with lower symptom scores.

New tools help too. Apps improve stress outcomes. AI chatbots reduce depression and distress.

What actually helps:

💜 Recognising stress amplifies symptoms
💜 Building in stress reduction strategies
💜 Setting boundaries at work
💜 Asking for support
💜 Talking to your healthcare provider
💜 Using mindfulness or relaxation techniques

You’re not losing your edge. Stress is just making everything harder..

How does stress show up in your menopause experience? Physical symptoms? Emotional volatility? Career impact?

I’d love to hear in the comments!

P.S. If your organisation is seeing stress-related performance issues among midlife women.

You need a menopause strategy that addresses the stress-symptom cycle.

I help create supportive environments that reduce both. Message me.

31/10/2025

I’ve been at the forefront of Menopause Support for the NHS workforce

Here’s what I have witnessed.

Nurses having hot flushes or feeling too warm during 12-hour shifts.

GPs with brain fog making critical decisions.

Staff exhausted but can’t take time off because teams are already stretched

I thought, these are the people caring for everyone else and who’s caring for them?

Something important I also discovered is:

Waiting for perfect workplace support may mean women keep suffering.

The women who felt better had one thing in common - they took action for themselves whilst advocating for change.

💜 They built consistent sleep routines
💜 Created their own support systems
💜 Found ways to manage stress that worked for them

You don’t have to wait.

Because systems take time to change. But you can start feeling better now 😊

What’s your workplace like for menopause support?
I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

PS. If you’re a woman navigating this journey
Or your organisation needs a menopause support strategy..
Send me a message. I’d love to help

26/10/2025

7 hours of sleep
but you wake up feeling like you got none..

You are not alone.

Studies show that 60% of women struggle with sleep during the menopausal transition.

And that was me for months.

Before I addressed my sleep issues, I was trapped in this horrible cycle.

Night sweats woke me up.
That left me exhausted during the day.
Which increased my stress.
Which made my sleep even worse.

The drop in estrogen affects how we sleep.

It causes more awakenings through the night, even without hot flashes.

And poor sleep doesn’t just make you tired.

It can worsen your mood, affect your memory, and increase health risks.

But here’s what I learned:
You can actually have good sleep in menopause.

If you’re struggling with sleep, here are few things that may help:

💜 I limit screens before bed
💜 Keep consistent sleep times
💜 Move your body during the day
💜 Watch your caffeine and alcohol intake
💜 Make your bedroom cool, dark and quiet
💜 Be mindful about evening meals

If sleep problems persist for months despite trying these, it might be something else like sleep apnea or restless legs.

Both become more common during menopause.

What’s your sleep situation right now? Scale of 1-10, how well are you sleeping?

I’d love to hear in the comments.

P.S. Sleep deprivation in your female workforce costs more than you realise in productivity and errors.

If you’re ready to discuss menopause support for you or your organisation, send me a message. Happy to help

$We don’t think about our bones until there’s a problem. Then a fall happens.A fracture. Suddenly, mobility becomes a co...$

23/10/2025

We don’t think about our bones until there’s a problem. Then a fall happens.

A fracture.  Suddenly, mobility becomes a concern.

Here’s what’s happening:

The drop in estrogen during menopause (peri and post) affects our bone density. Lower bone density means higher fracture risk as we age.

The good news?  Evidence shows what actually works to protect our bones.

Here in Menopause Month with it’s focus on lifestyle medicine is a good time to bring a reminder

Exercise is one of the key pillars of LM

The right kind of exercise and other interventions protect our bones & keeps us strong.

Here are a few suggestions to help (not exhaustive list):

💜 Resistance training with heavier weights
It increases bone density in postmenopausal women.
Use heavier weights, where you can only manage 5 reps

💜 Impact training: as skipping, jumping, stair runs
This helps stimulate your bones to grow stronger.

💜 Vitamin D and calcium from food sources like leafy greens and dairy or supplements

It’s never too late to start.  Your future self will thank you for the strength you build now.

Walking is great, I love it! But our bones need more than walking to stay strong.

Have you thought about your bone health?
What do you do to keep your bones strong?

Tell us in the comments.

P.S. Does your organisation need a talk or workshop on menopause or midlife health strategies? Send me a message, I’d love to help😊

19/10/2025

Let’s Speak Life

Blessings to you all IG family 🙏🏾💜

19/10/2025

MENOPAUSE MONTH! Event 1

I’ve been a bit behind with my uploads but better late than never right?

Post our summit in the summer we decided not to put on any other event of our own this year! Events are alot!! 😊

This menopause month our focus has been on supporting others doing amazing work in this space and honouring some special invitations to share that I’ve had

Here are highlights from the menopause event which kicked off the month for me

Insightful conversations via an expert panel, I also got to connect with amazing women & learn about brands serving the women’s health space.

I call peeps my family as they are the most wonderful duo!

Keep up your fabulous work ladies, its a pleasure to know you both 🙏🏾💜

17/10/2025

You’re eating the same way you always have.

But suddenly you’re gaining weight.

Your digestion is off. You’re exhausted after meals.

What changed?

Menopause changed how your body processes food.

The good news?
There’s a way of eating that’s been studied extensively for menopause.

The Mediterranean diet.

Women following this diet saw improvements in mood, decrease in weight and blood pressure, and better cholesterol levels.

But I know what you’re wondering.

What does that actually look like for busy professional women? For women whose food culture is different?

Here’s a simple version:

💜 Nuts, seeds and oily fish regularly

Herbs and spices

More protein (animal and plant)

💜 More vegetables & fruits (berries are your friend)

💜 Olive and avocado oil as your main fats

💜 Less red meat & processed foods

Here is just a glimpse, and we can all do more of this whatever our palate.

What matters during menopause is this,

Your body is transitioning, and the foods that worked before might not work now.

You’re allowed to change your eating patterns without it meaning something is wrong with you.

btw, I recommend “The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish.”

It helps you build your own approach based on your symptoms.

What’s your biggest nutrition challenge in menopause? Digestive issues? Weight gain? Energy crashes?

Tell us in the comments or if you have any other tips, please share. Mine there too

13/10/2025

GUEST NEWSLETTER!!

As we progress through Menopause month and continue to look at lifestyle pillars to support our menopause journey; one of the key pillars I know has a profound impact on our quality of life at this phase is our sleep.

Sleep is where the magic happens in repairing and restoring the body.
The consequences of poor sleep quality or having multiple stress responses whilst sleeping include daytime fatigue, lack of energy, insomnia, brain fog, morning headaches, mood disturbance, nightmares, palpitations, night sweats,

In the 1st of our guest newsletters - BREATH DOC® shares how our breathing could be the reason we struggle to sleep as we go through the menopause transition and gives us some insights to help us in this area

With special thanks to Louise for her contribution, find it via the kink in our stories or comment link & I’ll send it to you

Take a read, share your thoughts in the comments and pass this on to others so we can all learn from Louise’s expertise

11/10/2025

The battle for our mental health is so real in today’s world, not to trivialise things but here is a simple tip you may want to try.

If you need help, please ask & dont struggle alone. Seeking help is not weakness but actually a “flex”💪🏾

Helplines:
Samaritans
Mind.org

Stay well my people! There’s no health without mental health 🙏🏾💜

“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭MSG‬‬

08/10/2025

I’ll NEVER forget that meeting in Lagos.

My body decided to take over.

I was working in Nigeria and my role involved presenting to senior executives.

The office was air-conditioned, but I would walk in with beads of sweat on my brow.

It was a hot flush, and it was embarrassing!

My mind was ready, but my body felt out of my control. That moment showed me I needed a plan.

These simple changes helped me feel in control again:

💜 I chose my outfits carefully—breathable layers became my best friend.

💜 I reminded myself a hot flush didn’t take away my expertise.

💜 I learned that asking for help helped me lead better.

💜 And I always kept a hand fan and decent tissues in my bag.

💜 I started adding regular movement into my day.
Even a 10-minute walk between meetings helped calm my body and relieve the hot flush.

Physical activity is one of the foundations of lifestyle medicine for menopause.

It doesn’t have to be intense.

Gentle, consistent movement can transform how your body responds to hormonal changes.

You can be a leader and be going through menopause at the same time 😊

For organisations, acknowledging women’s experiences and supporting them through this phase helps them to stay and to continue leading well.

When your people feel seen, the whole organisation benefits.

What has helped you navigate work during menopause?
I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

P.S. If you or your organisation needs a strategy to support & retain its experienced women, send me a message. I’d love to help!

06/10/2025

I’m the pharmacist who doesn’t like taking medicine. Always looking for the ”natural” solution

When menopause hit, I went natural.

In my menopause work, I saw this frustration daily:

Women start HRT expecting it to fix everything.

But they’re still struggling with:

- Sleepless nights
- Worry and anxiety
- Feeling completely lost

Here’s why:
HRT treats symptoms, not the whole woman.

True menopause support requires three elements working together:

💜 Your body needs medical care for physical symptoms

💜 Your mind needs emotional support for the mental challenges

💜 Your spirit needs guidance through this life transition

All our changes are linked to our changing hormone levels

Hot flushes connect to your stress levels.
Brain fog links to questioning who you’re becoming.
Sleepless nights are tied to feeling unsettled about life.

The good news?
You can address all these areas.

For women:
Explore medical help if it feels right.

But also a focus on the lifestyle foundations that support our wellbeing.

And this requires expert support for guidance & accountability.

For workplaces:
Supporting women means more than flexible hours.
Create spaces where women feel safe being open.

P.S. If you need a personal plan for your menopause, or if your organisation wants to help women & retain your top talent, send me a message. I’d love to help! 💜

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