Rebalance Menopause

27/01/2026

If sleep has gone from “mostly fine” to “what is happening to me?” you’re not alone.
Menopause sleep issues are rarely just hormone levels.

They’re usually a mix of cortisol dysregulation, blood sugar instability, loss of progesterone’s calming effect and a nervous system that struggles to switch off.

That’s why a single activity or action rarely fixes it.

Heres a few helpful steps I often suggest:
• Eat a protein-rich evening meal
• Avoid sugary snacks late at night
• Dim lights and screens after 8pm
• Focus on calming the nervous system before bed, not pushing through tiredness

27/01/2026

Cold. Wet. Week 4.
Every excuse was there.

But I know myself.
If I miss a few runs, I stop.

In menopause, motivation really does drop.
Lower oestrogen affects dopamine and energy.
Cortisol stays higher.
Recovery takes longer.

That’s biology, not weakness.

So I showed up anyway.
Not for pace or perfection.
Just to protect the habit.

Because momentum beats motivation.
And consistency trains the brain too. 🤍

P.s my fab s**t happens socks were a gift from Sarah at - I wore them for every chemotherapy treatment. ( sorry Sarah this is probably the least glamorous tag you’ve ever had 🤣)

26/01/2026

Beat the Monday blues (especially in peri & menopause)
A weekend of indulgence can mean less sleep, more hot flushes and higher anxiety so Mondays can feel extra heavy.

Here are 3 easy, science-backed resets to lift mood and ease symptoms 👇

1️⃣ 20-minute walk (outdoors if you can)
A brisk walk boosts dopamine and serotonin, lowers cortisol, improves insulin sensitivity and helps regulate temperature. Morning light also helps reset your body clock which can mean fewer night sweats later.

2️⃣ Apple cider vinegar before meals
A small amount diluted in water before your main meal can help blunt blood-sugar spikes and may reduce appetite signals (ghrelin). More stable blood sugar = fewer jitters, cravings and mood dips.

3️⃣ Protein + fibre first (ditch the beige carbs today)
Aim to pack meals around protein and fibre think eggs, fish, yoghurt, beans, lentils, veg. This combo feeds your gut microbiome, supporting serotonin production (around 90% is made in the gut).

👉 Today, a white-bread sandwich or mid-morning oat latte probably isn’t your friend.



Small shifts. Big nervous-system wins.
Monday doesn’t need to feel this hard — your biology just needs a bit of support 💜

24/01/2026

If you’ve ever thought “why on earth did that biscuit give me a hot flush?” you’re not imagining it. I hear this all the time in clinic.

In menopause, oestrogen fluctuations reduce insulin sensitivity.
Sugar then causes a sharper blood glucose spike, followed by a stress hormone response (adrenaline and cortisol). Your brain reads that as heat and the hot flush follows.

This isn’t about willpower. It’s physiology.

What helps in real life:
• Pair carbs with protein or fat
• Avoid sugary snacks on an empty stomach
• Be mindful of late afternoon and evening sugar
• Eat regularly to avoid big blood sugar dips

23/01/2026

Thank you Ilkley Gazette for sharing my breast cancer programme. I still have a few places left so please email -hello@therebalanceclinic.com for more details

The sessions will be led by a local acupuncturist 👇

21/01/2026

Menopause isn’t rare.
Struggling through it shouldn’t be normal.

So many women are doing the right things, working hard, showing up yet quietly battling brain fog, anxiety, exhaustion, loss of confidence and feeling like they’re failing.

That’s why Rebalance Academy exists.

We are not just another company supporting menopause at work.
But as a science-led, real-life approach to menopause at work.

We work with businesses to move beyond tick-box policies and create menopause-ready workplaces that actually support women through education, practical tools and cultural change.

This isn’t about fixing women.
It’s about fixing the system around them.

Link in bio to find out more

21/01/2026

and I had such a great conversation.

I loved sitting down with Tash and Becky for this podcast conversation 🤍

We talked honestly about what really makes a difference in menopause beyond quick fixes and hype and how small, intentional changes can genuinely transform how you feel day to day.

In this episode we cover
✨ Why learning to listen to your body is one of the most powerful tools you have in menopause
✨ The huge role gut health and nutrition play in energy, mood, symptoms and resilience
✨ Stress regulation strategies that actually work in real life
✨ Why community and feeling supported matters more than we often realise
✨ How small, sustainable changes can lead to big shifts in energy, clarity and wellbeing

It’s was such an open heart to heart conversation with lots of science backed practical tips if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, confused or like you’re “doing everything right” but still not feeling yourself.

You’re not broken. Menopause is a whole body transition and support matters.

🎧 Give it a listen and let me know what resonated most 💕

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube

20/01/2026

Still a few places left for any women facing a breast cancer diagnosis

I’m offering a free, fully funded 4-week group acupuncture programme in Addingham for women who’ve been through breast cancer and are now navigating menopause, including medical or surgical menopause.

As both a menopause specialist and a breast cancer survivor, I’ve created these gentle, supportive sessions to help with symptoms like anxiety, sleep disruption and feeling out of balance.

If you know someone locally who might benefit, please feel free to share. Places are limited — message me for details 🤍

20/01/2026

I am really proud to be featured in today’s 💗

This article shares my own experience of menopause and what I see every day in clinic.

Menopause doesn’t just affect hot flushes.
It affects sleep, confidence, focus, mood and stress tolerance.
And when women are unsupported at work, it affects businesses too.

As a menopause clinician, I see highly capable women doubting themselves, stepping back or leaving roles they love not because they can’t do the job, but because the system isn’t built to support this transition.

Menopause should not derail women’s careers.

This is why menopause action plans matter.
Not tick-box policies but real understanding, practical adjustments and a culture where women don’t feel they have to suffer in silence.

When workplaces get this right, women don’t disappear.
They recalibrate, reconnect and thrive.

Thank you to the Yorkshire Post for helping normalise this conversation.
This is how change happens ✨
Photography

18/01/2026

Cancer can be a lonely journey.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer and would like to meet other cancer patients, talk to others, share your story and get support from experts please join RESET Grief Counselling & myself

This Cancer Peer Support Group provides a confidential, supportive space for anyone affected by cancer patients, survivors, and carers.

✔ Peer-led support
✔ No judgement, just understanding
✔ In-person and online sessions available

🗓 Mondays, 2.00–3.30pm
📍 IG Medical, Ilkley

To book a place:
📧 admin@khl.org.uk | 📞 01535 677177
Keighley Healthy Living