Did you know? Around 1 in 4 women consider leaving their job because of the impact of their menopause symptoms

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Perimenopause Waking at 3am? How to Fix It

If you’re waking at 3am in perimenopause, it’s usually progesterone. It declines before oestrogen does, and it declines sharply. Progesterone is what keeps you asleep, so when it crashes, 3am is where you feel it first. It starts at 3am. [...]

That's what a menopause coach really does, Messy Life Coach

What Does a Menopause Coach Do?

No, I had no idea either! Before I became one, I thought a menopause coach was someone who made menopausal women run up hills while shouting motivational quotes. (Turns out that is a thing. I saw it on Bad Sisters.) [...]

Graph showing oestrogen and progesterone levels from birth through puberty, fertile years, perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, with progesterone dropping sharply during perimenopause

Am I in Perimenopause?

The honest answer (and why every woman ends up Googling dementia at some point). Who the f*** knows, and honey, that’s just a small part of the fun. And no, it isn’t fun, but I was just preparing you to [...]

Debbie Taylor, menopause and midlife coach, smiling against a pink and orange background

Why I Became a Menopause Coach (After Menopause Nearly Broke Me)

Hi, I’m Debbie, and if you’re reading this, I’m so glad you’ve found me. Right now I’m a menopause coach, workplace menopause consultant, professional speaker, and someone deeply interested in why so many capable women suddenly stop recognising themselves halfway [...]