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02/05/2026

10 WAYS TO BECOME CALM & UNBOTHERED

1. Stop telling people your next move.
Move in silence. Not everything needs to be announced. Quiet progress protects your energy and keeps distractions away.

2. Master your emotions.
A calm response is real power. In Buddhist practice, awareness of emotions prevents unnecessary suffering.

3. Be comfortable with silence.
Silence isn’t awkward—it’s powerful. The more at ease you are with it, the less others can disturb you.

4. Learn to say “no” without explaining.
You don’t owe everyone a reason. Boundaries are self-respect in action.

5. Stop being so available.
Your time and energy are valuable. When you’re always available, you become easy to overlook.

6. Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t take advice from.
Not every opinion deserves space in your mind. Choose carefully what you listen to.

7. Be polite, but not overly attached.
Kindness doesn’t require closeness. You can be respectful without giving everyone access to you.

8. Trust actions, not words.
People reveal themselves through what they do consistently—not what they promise.

9. Be willing to walk away.
Attachment creates suffering. The moment you’re okay leaving anything that disturbs your peace—you become free.

10. Put yourself first.
Not out of ego, but out of awareness. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of your inner state first.

Being unbothered isn’t about becoming cold…
it’s about becoming centered.

Calm mind. Clear boundaries. Quiet strength.

Learn more at: https://open.substack.com/pub/melindamckeown/p/welcome-to-the-hormone-edition-start?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=txc0d

01/05/2026

New article out now... Blah Blah Blah...
Low energy, low interest, high annoyance!
Link https://open.substack.com/pub/melindamckeown/p/blah-blah-blah?r=txc0d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

01/05/2026

Step into MAY with HOPE !
Purchase 'My Little Book Of Hope' and return to peace.
Links below
Kindle on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GX35TH7R
PDF on Payhip: https://payhip.com/b/5AF8o

29/04/2026

Buy the book...
Get Counselling for a month...
Not kidding!
Link here: https://melindamckeown.substack.com/p/my-little-book-of-hope-revised-version

27/04/2026

Why did I write this book? 📖 Simple really.

Because I want you to feel hope in your heart again.

I want you to remember that happiness is still possible.
That love is still here.
That healing doesn’t have to feel complicated.

For only $3.99, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Buy it here:

My Little Book Of Hope: From anxiety, stress and overwhelm to calm and feeling like yourself again

21/04/2026

For the quiet nights when your mind will not let you rest, may the pages give you a little more calm and remind you that you are not alone.
Grounding exercises, breathing routines and simple habbits you can reach for when your mind will not leave you alone.
This book is practical and gentle.
Grab your copy now at the introductory price of $3.99

My Little Book Of Hope: From anxiety, stress and overwhelm to calm and feeling like yourself again

04/01/2026

❗𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐋𝐎𝐖-𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐃 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐒...

💫 𝓕𝓲𝓻𝓼𝓽 𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓱 𝓕𝓻𝓮𝓮 !

No more waiting weeks, no more paying $120 per session.

Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-hormone-edition-9737/about?ref=539a66faa4304001b88316383238f276

12/12/2025

𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦, If you’ve cried today, forgotten what day it is, or contemplated running away to a cabin 🏃‍♀️🏡🌲 Hi, I wrote this for you.

Let me get straight to the point...

𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘 being able to jump on a chat with your Counsellor in the moment that you 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 needed support - 𝗡𝗢𝗧 days or weeks later 💭📞

Imagine also, 𝗡𝗢𝗧 having to pay $120 for a single therapy session. Let’s compare here for a second... If you see a therapist once a week, that’s $480 per month v’s $5 per month, because I KNOW you’ve got other things to spend your money on! 🛒💸

Anyway, we all know the saying “strike while the iron is hot” and that’s exactly what this is about — support, when you need it. 🔥🤝

And… it’s not too good to be true. It does exists. And I’ll show you the way 👇

Here it is: a $5 per month membership.
But I need to make something clear, low fees do NOT mean low quality — it simply means accessible care for women who deserve it and need it. 💗

I’m a qualified, experienced Counsellor of almost 20 years, trained and specialising in women’s mental health across the perinatal period and perimenopause. You know, the times when your hormones have been acting like a toddler with scissors. ✂️😆

Here’s what you get for your $5:

⭐ Access to my weekly publication, The Hormone Edition!
This deep dives into the real issues women face — how they affect your body and mind, why they trigger emotional changes, and what you can actually do to get relief.

⭐ Weekly Q&As
Real questions from women just like you, answered with clarity, compassion, and practical guidance. 💛

⭐ And the 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧 benefit of all: DIRECT access to a qualified therapist — me 🙋‍♀️
No waiting lists. No $120 invoice 🙅‍♀️
So, if you hit a moment in the day where you feel low, overwhelmed, stuck, or think “I can’t keep going like this,” THAT is when you need support — not next Wednesday at 3pm. 🕒

This membership is designed for those moments and everything in between.
So you can reach out, get grounded, get guided, and get back on your feet🦶🌿

If you’ve gotten this far and it sounds like something you’ve been needing — because it truly is a game changer — follow the link, sign up, and give it a try.
If you don’t love it, cancel your membership — the only thing you’ve lost is $5… that's less than a takeaway coffee. ☕

So join now and start getting the support you need, when you need it — plus all the articles, videos, and real guidance to help you feel steady in everyday life. Follow the link in comments, and I’ll see you in there. 🤍💫

24/10/2025

💞 Menopause in Marriage
It’s not just her journey — it’s both of yours.

Understanding what’s happening beneath the moods, the tears, and the exhaustion can change everything. A kind word or gentle touch might just make you her superhero.

💬 Read my latest article: Top Tips for Partners + 20 Real Phrases That Make a Difference.
https://open.substack.com/pub/melindamckeown/p/marriage-in-menopause-part-22?r=txc0d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

20/10/2025

💞 NEW POST: Menopause in Marriage – Top 5 Tips for Your Partner - Read it here...👉 https://open.substack.com/pub/melindamckeown/p/menopause-in-marriage?r=txc0d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Menopause can test even the strongest relationships — but it can also deepen them.
When partners understand what’s really going on, connection replaces confusion. 💞

06/10/2025

Are you in PERIMENOPAUSE or MENOPAUSE?
Are you struggling to afford good care?
Support shouldn’t cost the earth 🌍 (but let's be real, it does!)
Private sessions = $100+ each.
My Substack = $5/month.
The same care, straight to your inbox. 💌

🌸 So why Pay $100 a Session When You Can Pay Just $5 a Month? 🌸

The cost of living is rising and getting good care isn’t cheap. Counselling, specialists, naturopaths, dietitians, physios… most charge $100+ per visit, and you often need to go weekly.

Here’s the truth:
As a subscriber, you’ll get the same information, guidance, and support I give my private patients (minus being in person). Instead of paying $100 per session, you’ll pay just $5 per month.

Sounds crazy, right? I must be nuts 🤪 … but it’s 100% real.

For only $5/month you’ll get:
✅ Weekly expert information on menopause, mental health, lifestyle, diet & exercise.
✅ Guest interviews with GPs and specialists bringing you trusted insights.
✅ Direct email access to me — ask your personal questions anytime, and I’ll answer you myself.

That’s like having a therapist & practitioner in your pocket for the cost of a coffee ☕.

💌 Join now for $5/month and get the same care as private patients — without the $100 price tag.

Every week, receive valuable information about the symptoms and challenges of perimenopause and menopause - all for less than a latte! Click to read Menopause Support Wollongong, by . Melinda McKeown, a Substack publication. Launched 2 years ago.

22/08/2025

When Little Miss Estrogen decides she’s had enough, she packs her bags and leaves 🧳💜.
But here’s the kicker — she doesn’t go alone.
She takes with her your libido, tolerance, sleep, memory, bone health, energy, balance, and calm… and leaves behind a basket full of not-so-fun extras: AND, she is leaving earlier than you think. Anywhere between 35 and 50!!!!

😴 Insomnia
🌫️ Brain Fog
🥵 Hot Flushes
😡 Irritability
🦵 Sore Joints
😰 Anxiety...... and the rest!

No wonder so many women feel like they’re “losing themselves” during perimenopause.

With the right knowledge, support, and tools, you can find relief and feel like yourself again.

✨ If you’re struggling right now, reach out — I’m here to help you make sense of it all and walk this path with a little more ease.