Tay Wellbeing Women & Family Services, 30 Whitehall Street, Dundee (2026)

10/04/2026

Research shows there’s no single, shared definition of “wellbeing” across organisations.

And that’s where a key issue emerges…

➡️ Women’s health is often overlooked or inconsistently included.

While wellbeing is commonly framed around:
• Mental health
• Physical health
• Productivity

Specific aspects of women’s health - like hormonal health, menstrual health, fertility, and menopause - are rarely embedded into these definitions.

📉 The impact?

• Gaps in support
• Stigma and silence
• Policies that don’t reflect real experiences

🔍 Key takeaway:
If organisations don’t clearly define wellbeing to include women’s health, they risk excluding a significant part of their workforce experience.

Only 50% of employers have a clear wellbeing strategy - this is something that needs to change to better support the unique physical and psychological aspects of women's health in the workplace.

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🔗Find out more about us here: www.taywellbeing.co.uk

08/04/2026

🌸 Get Ready for a Calm, Confident Birth 🌸

Curious about hypnobirthing? Our course with Gillian Bruce is all about helping you feel calm, confident, and empowered for your baby’s arrival.

Over two days, you’ll:

✨ Learn how your mind and body work together during birth
✨ Practice breathing, relaxation, visualisation, and affirmations to reduce fear and anxiety
✨ Understand labour, birth positions, interventions, and your options
✨ Get guidance on creating your birth plan and including your birth partner

By the end, you’ll leave feeling informed, prepared, and ready to approach birth with calm confidence - no matter what happens.

🤍 Because feeling supported and empowered makes all the difference.

Book for our next group course:

📅 Date: 6th June 2026 - 7th June 2026
🕘 Time: 9am - 1pm each day
📍 Location: Dundee
📧Book by emailing us on: enquiries@taywellbeing.co.uk
🔗Find out more about us: www.taywellbeing.co.uk

06/04/2026

“Leave your problems at the door.” 💭

Sounds professional… right?

In reality, it’s one of the biggest myths in workplace wellbeing.

Because people don’t switch off their emotions at 9am.
Stress, grief, anxiety, family pressures - they don’t disappear just because the workday starts.

And expecting them to?
It doesn’t improve performance, it just drives things underground.

When people feel they can’t bring their whole selves to work, you’ll often see:

➡️Lower engagement
➡️More presenteeism
➡️Increased burnout

The truth is - supporting wellbeing at work isn’t about fixing people. It’s about creating environments where people feel safe enough to be human.

That doesn’t mean oversharing.
It means awareness, compassion, and better conversations.

Because when people feel supported, they don’t bring less to work…

It's time for employers to start using real evidence-based support to the workplace. 🤍

🔗 Want to find out how we can support your employees? Check us out here: www.taywellbeing.co.uk
📧 Contact us: enquiries@taywellbeing.co.uk

03/04/2026

💡 Research Insight: Menopause in the workplace is more than hot flushes.

When we think about menopause, physical symptoms often get the most attention. But research tells a different story.

A recent study found that psychological and cognitive symptoms - like fatigue, poor concentration, low mood and memory difficulties - have the greatest impact at work.

In fact:

• Nearly two-thirds of women reported reduced work performance due to menopausal symptoms
• Over one-third said it influenced their career decisions
• Fatigue and sleep disruption were among the most impactful symptoms on daily functioning

This highlights something really important:

❗️Menopause isn’t just a physical transition - it’s deeply linked to mental wellbeing, confidence, and cognitive function.

At Tay Wellbeing, this is why we take a whole-person approach. Supporting menopause isn’t just about managing symptoms - it’s about understanding how they affect your work, identity, and everyday life, and giving you practical tools to navigate that.

✨ Because feeling supported at this stage of life shouldn’t be the exception - it should be the standard.

🔗Book a GP appointment today: https://tay-wellbeing.selectandbook.com/all
💌Contact us: enquiries@taywellbeing.co.uk

01/04/2026

✨ A wonderful start to our Menopause Sessions ✨

We’re so pleased to share that our first Menopause Session was a great success - thank you to everyone who joined us. It was an insightful and supportive evening, exploring the psychological impact of menopause and how hormonal changes can influence mood, memory, identity, and relationships.

If you couldn’t make it, or you’d like to continue the conversation, there’s still time to join our next session:

📅 28th April
⏰ 7:00 – 8:30pm
💻 Online (free event)
🔗Book: https://shorturl.at/GKxh1

This upcoming session will focus on how menopause-related symptoms can affect emotional wellbeing, confidence, and performance at work. We’ll also introduce practical CBT strategies to help you manage these challenges day-to-day.

Led by Suzanne Berkley, CBT for Menopause Therapist, this session is designed to give you practical tools alongside expert insight.

Whether you’re experiencing menopause yourself or supporting someone who is, these sessions aim to provide evidence-based guidance in a safe, understanding space.

🔗Find out more about us: www.taywellbeing.co.uk
💌Contact us: enquiries@taywellbeing.co.uk

30/03/2026

💭 Myth: Stress doesn’t affect your hormones that much

✅ Fact: Stress plays a major role in hormonal balance

When you’re under constant pressure, your body releases higher levels of cortisol (stress hormone). Over time, this can disrupt sleep, energy levels, metabolism, and even reproductive health.

✨ The good news? Small, consistent changes can make a big difference:
• Prioritising quality sleep
• Taking regular breaks
• Gentle movement like walking or stretching
• Practising mindfulness or breathing exercises

At Tay Wellbeing, we often support individuals who are experiencing the impact of stress on both their mental and physical health. Our multidisciplinary team - including GPs, psychologists, and specialist dietitians - takes a holistic approach, recognising how closely stress, hormones, and overall wellbeing are connected.

Through services like specialist psychological therapy, mindfulness, and menopause & hormonal health support, we help you better understand your body, manage stress, and feel more in control of your wellbeing.

Your body is always communicating with you - stress is one of its loudest signals.🤍

🔗 Find out more about our services here: www.taywellbeing.co.uk
💌 Contact us on enquiries@taywellbeing.co.uk, we would love to hear from you!

27/03/2026

🌸 Knowledge is Power: Bridging the Gap in Women’s Health Literacy 🌸

How much do we really know about our own reproductive health? A new systematic review published in PMC reveals some eye-opening stats about menstrual and reproductive health literacy among women.

The study found that while most of us can define "menstruation," our understanding of the finer details - like the timing of ovulation or specific physiological changes - is often lower than expected.

Here’s what the research found:

✅ High Awareness: About 92.8% of women can correctly define menstruation.

⚠️ The Knowledge Gap: Only about 43.7% of women could correctly identify the timing of ovulation.

🧐 The "Why": Personal, cultural, and social factors often play a huge role in how we learn (or don't learn) about our bodies.

Why does this matter? 💡

Health literacy isn't just about facts; it’s about empowerment. When we understand our cycles and our physiology, we are better equipped to advocate for ourselves, manage our self-care, and make informed decisions about our care.

It’s time to move past the stigma and start the conversation. Let’s prioritise education and health promotion for women everywhere!

Want to find out how Tay Wellbeing can support you? Visit us at www.taywellbeing.co.uk ✨

25/03/2026

Expert care for women and families - all in one place. 🤍

Navigating health and wellbeing can feel overwhelming. At Tay Wellbeing, we make it simpler by offering a multidisciplinary team dedicated to your family's needs:

🤍 Menopause & Hormonal Health
🤍 Psychological Therapy
🤍 Weight Management
🤍 Women's GP Service
🤍 Wellbeing Services
🤍 Pregnancy & Parenting Support

Professional. Confidential. Targeted.

Contact us today on 💌 enquiries@taywellbeing.co.uk to find out how we can support you, or visit us at 🔗 www.taywellbeing.co.uk

23/03/2026

❌Myth: Menopause is just a quick phase that passes fast once your periods stop.

✅Fact: For many women, symptoms can last 7–8 years - and sometimes longer, with some experiencing them for over a decade.

Studies show that these changes often start in perimenopause and continue well after the final period - sometimes stretching 10+ years in total.

It's not a short "blip"; it's a real, extended transition that can affect work, family, confidence, and daily joy if unsupported.

The good news? You're not alone, and it doesn't have to feel overwhelming forever. ✨

At Tay Wellbeing, we understand this long journey and offer gentle, holistic support tailored to where you are right now.

Our caring team - including expert Women's Health GP, specialist psychologists, dietitians, and lifestyle experts - works together to help you manage symptoms, rebuild energy, lift mood, and feel more like yourself again.

Whether it's learning practical strategies, getting evidence-based guidance, or simply feeling heard, we provide confidential care in Scotland (online and in clinics) so you can thrive through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

If this resonates, reach out - we'd love to support you. 🤍

🔗 Visit us: www.taywellbeing.co.uk
💌 Contact us: enquiries@taywellbeing.co.uk

20/03/2026

🧠 Research Spotlight: Menopause & The Brain

A study from the University of Cambridge has revealed that menopause is linked to physical changes in brain structure, specifically a reduction in grey matter volume.

The Key Findings:

💡Structural Changes:
The loss of grey matter helps explain why many women experience a sudden spike in anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

💡Cognitive Impact:
While long-term memory remains stable, the study noted a temporary slowing in "cognitive speed" or reaction times.

💡Potential Protection: Interestingly, the data suggests that HRT may help "brake" this decline, acting as a protective layer for brain health during this window of change.

🩺The "Window of Opportunity":

This study identifies a critical phase where the brain is most vulnerable. We believe in proactive care - addressing symptoms at a manageable rather than waiting for them to become "unbearable."

Our expert womens GP, Dr Becky Howie is here to support you, book a consultation today.

🔗Book here: https://tay-wellbeing.selectandbook.com/all
💌Contact us: Enquiries@taywellbeing.co.uk

18/03/2026

✨ Ready to approach your birth feeling calm, confident, and empowered? ✨

Our Group Hypnobirthing Course with practitioner Gillian Bruce is coming up soon in Dundee!

This comprehensive 2-day preparation course gives you practical tools to release fear, understand your body's amazing physiology during labour, master relaxation & breathing techniques, explore birth positions & options, learn how to navigate interventions if needed, and create a personalised birth plan - all while building a supportive mind-body connection.

📅 Date: 6th June 2026 - 7th June 2026
🕘 Time: 9am - 1pm each day
📍 Location: Dundee

Day 1: Introduction to hypnobirthing, the psychology of birth (goodbye fear-tension-pain cycle!), powerful tools like hypnosis, affirmations, visualisations, anchors & relaxation, plus preparing your body for birth.

Day 2: Deep dive into birth physiology & the natural labour process, birth positions, understanding interventions, your rights in pregnancy & birth, birth options, the vital role of your birth partner, and writing your birth plan.

You'll leave with confidence for a positive birth experience - whatever path it takes.

To secure your place, email us at: 📧 enquiries@taywellbeing.co.uk
Or visit www.taywellbeing.co.uk for more details.

Can't wait to support you on this journey! 💗

17/03/2026

If you’ve been searching for a doctor who combines deep clinical expertise with the time to actually hear your story, Dr. Becky Howie is here for you.

With over 15 years of experience as a GP, Dr. Becky specialises in helping women navigate the often-complex transitions of:

🌸 Perimenopause & Menopause - Evidence-based HRT and symptom management.

⚖️ Hormonal Health - Getting to the root of menstrual wellbeing and balance.

🌱 Weight Management - A supportive, medical approach to sustainable health.

Why choose a consultation with Dr. Becky?

In a world of 10-minute appointments, Dr. Becky offers a different path.

At Taywellbeing, our consultations are designed to be thorough and unhurried. Whether you are at the start of your journey or looking for a second opinion, you’ll leave with the confidence that your health is in expert hands.

📍 Final few spaces available for our upcoming in-person clinic 25/03/26 in Dundee.

Don’t wait for your symptoms to become a crisis. Take the first step toward feeling like yourself again and book your session today.

🔗Book your consultation: https://tay-wellbeing.selectandbook.com/all
💌Contact us: Enquiries@taywellbeing.co.uk

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