WhitesideWellbeing

09/10/2025

Every so often I will recommend a book that I have found useful for clients. Today is one of those days. The book below has been very useful for a number of my clients, with a wide range of situations covered, such as; 'Reduce automatic stress', 'Calming your alarm system', 'Extreme Anxiety: Panic Attacks' and ' Lifting the curse of perfectionism' to name just a few. Well worth a read if you are a sufferer of worry. If you wish counselling to have a safe, confidential sounding board for your worries, do give me shout.

06/10/2025

So this was a ‘first’ last week. I was interviewed for a YouTube video channel by Karen Astill, of Karen Astill coaching. I had some nerves leading up to it (natural, and always remembering that fear + excitement is generally a sign of good growth)….. and here we have it, a chat about mid-life and some of the things that can happen. Enjoy, and thank you Karen for asking me 😊

Today I talk to Dr Sam Whiteside of Whiteside Wellbeing about all things menopause. This can be a pivotal point in women's lives and often a catalyst for ch...

03/10/2025

I was just saying this yesterday to Karen Astill of Karen Astill Coaching when we were recording a YouTube video. Whilst Karen will admit she is not a fan of the term ‘Mid-Life’, I am, and I moved over to use it a lot more recently as I don’t like the way ‘peri-menopause’ makes this stage of life feel too medical. I look forward to your posts Glynis!!

24/09/2025

Now, as much as I'd like to be available for you lovely ladies at short notice in times of crisis, this is obviously not practical. We know that low thoughts and distress can happen at any time day & night. This is where someone like Mikeysline can help. They have a variety of support options available from text, to phone, app, F2F (loads of locations through Highland and Elgin in Moray) and even a Menopause Support Group! (F2F in Inverness or online from anywhere). I recently met with Linda Birnie who is operations manager for Mikeysline to talk through what they have available and I am therefore delighted, and confident, to be able to make this information available to you. All the best, Sam...💜

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17/09/2025

Welcome to Autumn both longterm and new followers☺️
Todays video is about weight loss injection advice and has a magazine offer

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04/09/2025

Well, the power of newsletters has spoken!! Following on from my August newsletter which focused on hair loss in midlife women, I received a lovely email from one of my menopause patients. She gave me permission to share the following quote in the hope that it may help someone else ☺️What newsletter?, I hear you say - email me sam@whitesidewellbeing.com to receive a monthly newsletter with useful info, updates and offers!

28/08/2025

✨ Fresh Start for Autumn ✨

This time of year often feels like a fresh start — a chance to get back into a ‘normal’ routine now that the school summer hols are over. So, I thought it would be the perfect moment to remind you all of the services I offer, including a brand-new appointment type!! (I'm so excited to be introducing this much needed appointment type) .... please feel free to share this post with your own FB contacts...

🗣️ Counselling & Coaching Sessions

£50 — in-person (Forres) or online

💡 What it is: One hour in a safe, non-judgemental space to talk and be listened to
💬 Who it’s for: Any issue you wish: grief, work stress, relationship challenges, anxiety about your children
⏰ Your time: Your hour, with no interruptions

🔄 Re-Think360: Combined Counselling & Coaching Support

£185 — in-person (Forres) or online

💡 What it is: A structured package to support and guide personal growth and goal-setting
📝 Includes:

90-minute initial session — explore life areas, complete Wheel of Satisfaction

60-minute second session — focus on priorities, set goals

One-to-one messaging support between sessions

60-minute review & forward-planning session

🌸 (Peri)Menopause Care Appointments

£150 — 1 hour, online only

💡 What it is: A comprehensive, 360° consultation covering health, lifestyle, and wellbeing
📝 Includes:

Full review of medical & gynaecological history, medications, lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise

Detailed written report with recommendations (sent to you & your GP, with consent)

Support arranging private blood tests, scans, or prescriptions

Most GPs follow my recommendations, potentially reducing private tests

⏰ Follow-up appointments: £35 (15 mins) / £60 (30 mins)

🧠 Mid-Life Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing (NEW!)

£150 — 1 hour, online only

💡 What it is: Safe, comprehensive space to explore emotional, hormonal, and cognitive challenges during mid-life

❓ Is this you?

Brain fog or forgetfulness

Anxiety, low mood, or tearfulness

Emotional overwhelm

Fatigue or lack of motivation

Intrusive or suicidal thoughts

📝 What’s included:

Full medical, mental health, and lifestyle history

Personalised written report with tailored care plan

Flexible, joined-up approach: blood testing, prescribing, counselling/coaching

👩‍⚕️ Why book with me?
I’m a GP, menopause specialist, and qualified counsellor — combining expertise and lived experience as a mid-life woman. I help hundreds of women navigate this stage with empathy, clarity, and medical insight.

💌 Ready to book or learn more?
Reply to this email, WhatsApp/text me on 07813 317371, or FB Messenger ‘WhitesideWellbeing’

Kind wishes, Sam

24/08/2025

Absolutely top class podcast episode and one that very much reflects my approach to management, including mention of how important lifestyle factors are. Worth a listen 😊

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TMuOHwjMeU5RxzYpwNWoQ?si=xLDKcFPqQOiqSOtQUce5Dg&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A2v2e4FjOmvAbKYyp1m7GbQ

The Eat This Podcast with Dr. Alan Desmond · Episode

06/08/2025

Hello all and here's a round-up and update ☺️

28/07/2025

An increasing number of you have been asking me about creatine. Here’s the info from someone trusted and local to Moray 👇

22/07/2025

So in the midst of a very busy few weeks (hence the no posts!), I receive this message. What a delight 😊 I have permission to share this …… do get in touch if you need support 💜 (click on the pic to read the whole thing 🙃).

07/06/2025

So if you're on my emailing list do check your in-boxes (or spam/junk 🙃 ) for the June newsletter. This months focus is about why hot flushes are not just hot flushes, and the implications they can have on our mental and physical wellbeing. But NEWSFLASH, the newsletter also contains information about a new mid-life mental health appointments that I am starting!!! If you would like to receive the newsletter form July onwards - simply email 'subscribe' to sam@whitesidewellbeing.com