Mind over Matter

Mind over Matter

MY MENOPAUSE DIARYMind over MatterFiona Catchpowle8 January 2021The psychological changes that may happen during hormonal decline come in a few guises. Some may well come and go in waves, some may last a while, but putting them in to perspective is crucial.∞ There are...

Managing your budget

Managing your budget

MY MENOPAUSE DIARYHow much does menopause cost?Fiona Catchpowle7 January 2021Has it even crossed your mind to budget for menopause and beyond? Your menopause management finances will vary depending on your preferred route. The costs are not necessarily in addition to...

The long term impact

The long term impact

MY MENOPAUSE DIARYThe Long term impactFiona Catchpowle6 January 2021The pause of your menses is not the key factor where menopause is concerned. It’s the impact of hormonal decline and ultimately a hormone deficiency that’s the big player. I don’t say this to be over...

Build your own Meno Team

Build your own Meno Team

MY MENOPAUSE DIARYBuild your own Meno TeamFiona Catchpowle5 January 2021Menopause is not a one woman job. Without the right people around you on the meno pathway the route is hard and solitary. I quite like being on my own at times just so I can detach my brain from...

The Natural Method

The Natural Method

MY MENOPAUSE DIARYThe Natural MethodFiona Catchpowle4 January 2021‘I don’t want be on drugs all my life’, ‘I don’t take meds for anything else why would I take HRT?’- sound familiar? If your intention is to not take hormone replacement therapy to manage your symptoms...

The Change

The Change

MY MENOPAUSE DIARYThe ChangeFiona Catchpowle3 January 2021When I first consciously hit the perimeno zone I didn’t like the term The Change when people mentioned menopause. But now, 6 years later, having listened to and read many versions of the same tale I really like...