Lisa Walker co founder of Eir Women

I Didn't Feel Like Myself: Perimenopause, Grief and Mental Health

Perimenopause doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Lisa shares her experience of grief, parenting, hormonal change and mental health, and what she’s since learned about resilience, positive psychology and finding joy when life is anything but...
Sigourney Cantelo founder of Beauticate

In Good Company: Sigourney Cantelo

There’s women we fancy for their brains, attitude and approach to life. Beauticate founder Sigourney Cantelo is one of them. This month she reveals what’s making her feel wildly alive, that time she turned up...
Bright, colourful modern office workspace with a laptop, coffee, notebook and plants, accented with orange, blue, green and yellow.

How Should Workplaces Support Menopause — Without Stereotyping Women?

Menopause can affect women at work, but support shouldn’t come at the cost of capability. We look at what menopause-friendly workplaces actually need, from flexibility and practical adjustments to privacy, agency and better-informed managers.
Woman in midlife sitting at a laptop in a bright, colourful home

Menopause Literacy: The Skill Every Woman Deserves Before Perimenopause

Menopause information is everywhere. Knowing what to trust is another story. We explore menopause literacy, why it matters, and how better information can help women make more confident decisions about their health.
Woman in midlife sitting on the floor and looking at her reflection in a mirror in a bright, relaxed home.

“I Don’t Feel Like Myself”: Is Identity Change Part of Perimenopause?

Why do so many women say they don’t feel like themselves in perimenopause? We explore the role of hormones, identity and changing priorities, and why midlife might be less about getting the old you back...
Have We Accidentally Made Menopause Terrifying?

Have We Accidentally Made Menopause Terrifying?

Is menopause really destined to be a decade of decline? Not necessarily. We explore why every woman’s experience is different, what the science says about flourishing in midlife, and why menopause deserves good medicine —...
Sonia Savage Functional Nutritionist

What to Look for Before Buying a Supplement (According to a Functional Nutritionist)

Not all supplements are created equal. Before you buy into clever marketing, learn the six things a Functional Nutritionist always checks, from ingredient forms and therapeutic doses to research, quality and real-world results. Making informed...
Kate Guaran and Lisa Walker Founders of Eir Women

Can You Actually Flourish During Perimenopause? New Research Says Yes.

For years, menopause has been defined by symptoms alone. But the largest review ever published on women's wellbeing during menopause tells a different story. It reveals that while symptoms matter, resilience, optimism, self-compassion and purpose...
Vanessa Bell wearing an olive green knit sweater and scarf.

We Spend a Fortune Thinking About What We Put Into Our Bodies. It's Time We Thought a Little More About What We Put On Them.

As we move through perimenopause, we become more intentional about the choices we make for our health, from the food we eat to the supplements we take. But what about the clothes we wear every...