Vibrant Midlife, Beaconsfield ~Bucks, Lagos (2026)

20/02/2026

Rest is a necessary ingredient for a vibrant midlife.

This is your reminder to give yourself enough rest💜

19/02/2026

Think back to when you were younger.

Did your mother ever sit you down and talk about menopause? About what her body went through? About the night sweats, the mood changes, the way her confidence shifted?

Probably not.

And if she did, it was likely whispered. Embarrassed. Treated like something shameful or inevitable that women just "deal with."

Here's what we're doing differently:

We're talking about it. Out loud. Without shame.

We're demanding better from our healthcare system. We're refusing to disappear quietly.

We're breaking the cycle of silence that kept our mothers isolated and uninformed.

Follow because the conversation starts here and we're not whispering anymore 💜

18/02/2026

Your body is trying to tell you something — are you listening?

Perimenopause shows up differently for every woman, and some symptoms catch us completely off guard. A burning tongue? Itchy skin? Yes, these are real — and way more common than you think.

Save this post, share it with a friend, and remind yourself: you are not going crazy. You are just changing. 💜

Which of these surprised you the most? Drop it in the comments 👇

17/02/2026

If you've been feeling off lately, read this.

That exhaustion that won't lift? The brain fog that makes simple tasks feel impossible? The anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere? The weight changes your body never used to do?

You're not imagining it. You're not overreacting. And you're definitely not broken.

You might be in perimenopause.

This transition can start as early as your mid-30s, and for too long, women have been gaslit into thinking these symptoms are "just stress" or "all in their head."

But here's the truth: your hormones are shifting, and that shift is real. It affects your energy, your mood, your sleep, your confidence, and yes—even how hard work feels some days.

There's no shame in what you're experiencing. In fact, understanding what's happening in your body is one of the most empowering things you can do.

You deserve to feel like yourself again. You deserve answers, support, and community.

Follow for real talk, evidence-based tips, and a judgment-free space to navigate this stage of life with clarity and confidence. 💛

13/02/2026

You can’t solve what you’re not measuring.

I ask every HR leader I meet the same question: “Do you track menopause-related turnover?” 99% of the time, the answer is no.

They track:
💜 Overall retention
💜 Diversity metrics
💜 Engagement scores
💜 Absenteeism

But when a woman leaves at 48, 52, 54?

They don’t ask if menopause played a role. They assume burnout. Life changes. Personal reasons.

And the pattern goes completely unnoticed.

Here’s what happens without data:
💜You can’t make the business case for support.
💜You can’t identify where interventions are needed.
💜You can’t measure whether your policies are working.
💜You can’t prove ROI to the C-suite.

In short: you’re flying blind.

Meanwhile, the data that does exist shows:
💜 1 in 10 women leave work due to menopause
💜 Productivity loss costs billions annually
💜 Women aged 45-55 have the highest turnover in many sectors
💜 Early intervention dramatically improves retention

But if your organisation isn’t collecting this data, you’re missing it.

Because you can’t build a strategy without understanding the scale of the problem. Is your organisation collecting menopause data? If not, you’re solving in the dark.

💜 Share if you’re an HR/People/Wellbeing Lead ; others need to see this

💜 Comment if you’ve implemented this tracking or if you have any questions

Let’s build data-driven menopause strategies. Let me know if you need help in your organisation, we’ve done this successfully elsewhere, so can help you too

09/02/2026

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR INAUGURAL
VIBRANT MIDLIFE PHOENIX BRUNCH 💜

Good food, great vibes, meaningful conversations and menopause & midlife wellbeing at the centre of it all 💜

What started as a quiet, soft launch (with no publicity) became a beautiful and powerful gathering on Saturday 7th February

Why these brunches matter
💜 Menopause and midlife wellbeing conversations (this one focused on GSM — affecting 50% of women, yet rarely discussed)
💜 Fun, laughter and amazing food
💜 Support — reminding women they are not alone
💜 Connection — networking with incredible women doing amazing things

The feedback:
“Left feeling connected and uplifted”
“Connection and great fun!”
“A wonderful, welcoming community”
“Bukky is an amazing host and brings together a wonderful community of women. Thank you for the experience, it’s my first time here and I felt very welcome”

This is just the beginning 💜
More Vibrant Midlife experiences are coming in 2026 — and something bigger is on the way soon. So watch this space

We create safe spaces where women are empowered, supported and connected

Thank you to everyone who supported, collaborated and showed up to make this inaugural brunch so special 💜

04/02/2026

Menopause counselling isn’t just about symptoms—it’s about identity, confidence, and navigating change.

Yet, many organisations offer general counselling without understanding menopause.

After almost 40 years in healthcare, here’s what effective menopause support should include:
💜 Validation of experience
💜 Education on the transition
💜 Emotional processing
💜 Practical coping strategies
💜 Relational support
💜 Empowerment to self-advocate

From my work with the NHS, I’ve seen that integrating menopause knowledge into counselling drastically improves outcomes—women stay in work, relationships thrive, and confidence is rebuilt.

Organisations should invest in menopause-specific training and programmes that address the whole person—physical, emotional, and workplace challenges.

As a certified health coach, I design evidence-based, compassionate programmes that work. Menopause counselling isn’t a luxury; it’s a strategic investment.

HR/Wellbeing pros, what gaps do you see in your menopause support? Let’s discuss below!

03/02/2026

You deserve informed, compassionate menopause care. Here’s how to make sure you get it.

What does good menopause care look like.

Here’s what you deserve:
💜 Validation - “Your symptoms are real. This is menopause. You’re not imagining it.”

💜 Education - Explanation of what’s happening in your body. What perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause mean. What symptoms are common.

💜 Assessment - Full symptom review. Impact on quality of life. Medical history. Family history. Risk factors.

💜 Options - HRT (benefits and risks). Non-hormonal treatments. Lifestyle interventions. What evidence supports each.

💜 Personalisation - “Based on YOUR symptoms, history, and preferences, here’s what I recommend.”

💜 Shared decision-making - You should be part of the conversation, not just told what to do.

💜 Follow-up plan - When to review. What to watch for. How to adjust treatment if needed. But what if your doctor doesn’t provide this?

Here’s how to advocate for yourself:

💜 Name your symptoms clearly - “I’m experiencing hot flushes, brain fog, anxiety, and sleep disruption. I believe this is perimenopause.” show them your symptom tracker if you have one (you should have one)

💜 State the impact - “These symptoms are affecting my work, relationships, and quality of life.”

💜 Ask directly - “What are my treatment options? Can we discuss HRT?”

💜 Bring evidence - “The NHS menopause guidance recommends... Can we explore that?”

💜 Request referral - “If you’re not comfortable managing this, can you refer me to a menopause specialist?”

💜 Know your rights - You’re entitled to evidence-based care. I love data, and I make science understandable for women. I do the research so you don’t have to.

At Vibrant Midlife Wellness Practice CIC, an evidence based practice, I help women understand the menopause, its effects on their bodies, and support them to make choices for their personalised menopause care.

Because you deserve to thrive, live vibrant, healthy, happy lives, And that starts with informed, compassionate care.

What questions do you wish you’d asked your doctor about menopause?

Share & pass on - let’s help each other advocate better;

02/02/2026

For our 1st newsletter of 2026, it is quite timely we have chosen to address the topic of menopause and its effect on cognition, in the wake of recent data addressing this issue and the ongoing conversation about how menopause impacts the brain.

Special thanks to our guest contributors Mia VanDevelde with guidance from .spector.1 for their write up on this.

They are experts in this field so we are honoured to have them share their insights on the topic.

Please take a read, share your thoughts on this in the comments and kindly share this with others

Link is in our stories

31/01/2026

I felt cold, isolated, misunderstood, and unheard.

That was Suzanne’s experience trying to access menopause support through her GP.

Like many women, she did what countless others do when the system feels inaccessible.
She paid privately.
She kept searching.
She carried the cost, financially and emotionally.

What struck me most when Suzanne shared her story wasn’t frustration alone.
It was how quickly women internalise the idea that this is just how it is.
But it doesn’t have to be.

When Suzanne reached out, she was understandably sceptical about what the NHS could offer beyond her local surgery. I encouraged her to keep an open mind, not because the system is perfect, but because there are pathways many women are never told about.

💜 Specialist hospital menopause clinics
💜 Consultant-level support
💜 Access to deeper, ongoing conversations
💜 Evidence-based care without the constant financial pressure

Today, Suzanne receives better support than she did privately, with more time, more clarity, and more confidence navigating her health.

This is the work I care deeply about.

💜Helping women feel seen, informed, and supported.
💜Helping them understand their options.
💜Helping them regain trust in systems that can work when navigated well.

Thank you, Suzanne Fells Brand Photographer, for trusting me and for sharing your experience so honestly. Your story will resonate with many more women than you realise.
💜 If you’re a woman feeling unheard in your menopause journey, there are options.
💜 If you’re unsure what support exists beyond your GP, guidance matters.
💜 And if you feel stuck, you don’t have to figure this out alone.
If this resonates, feel free to comment or send me a message.
Sometimes, one conversation can change everything.

30/01/2026

Losing women at 50 isn’t retirement. It’s a retention crisis we’re not tracking.

Your best female leaders are leaving. And you have no idea why.

Let me tell you what’s actually happening: She’s 48.
She’s been with your company for 15 years.
She knows the systems, leads the team, delivers results.

Then something shifts.

She starts calling in sick more often.
She seems distracted in meetings.
Her performance reviews slip.
And one day, she hands in her notice.

You think it’s burnout.
Career change.
Personal reasons.

But here’s what you didn’t see:
The night sweats that kept her up until 4am before that 8am presentation.
The brain fog that made her forget a client’s name mid-pitch.
The hot flashes during board meetings that left her drenched and mortified.
The anxiety that convinced her she was “losing it” professionally.

She didn’t leave because she wanted to.
She left because staying felt impossible.

And here’s the truth most organizations miss:
You’re not just losing one woman.
You’re losing institutional knowledge, leadership pipeline talent, and decades of experience.

This isn’t a “women’s issue.” This is a business issue. Is your organization tracking why women aged 45-55 are leaving?

Because if you’re not asking the question, you’ll never solve the problem. 💜

Drop a comment if this resonates 💜 Share if you know a leader who needs to see this
Let’s talk about retention strategies that actually work. DM me

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