The Moment You Realise… It Was Never You There’s a moment many women experience... You’re lying awake at 3am, exhausted but wired.You’ve snapped at someone you love and don’t quite recognise yourself.Your body feels different....

Sleep playing hard to get after 40? Hormonal fluctuations could be the reason. We unpack why it happens — and what actually helps.

Perimenopause changed my sleep — and my skin noticed. As someone who works in clinical skincare, I’ve always trusted powerful ingredients. But I’ve learned that real skin regeneration starts with something simpler: deep, restorative sleep....

Sleep after 40 isn’t just about early nights — it’s about hormone health. As oestrogen and progesterone shift during perimenopause, sleep becomes lighter, more fragmented, and more vulnerable to stress. The good news? When we...

If you’re in your 40s and finding your focus slipping, losing words mid-sentence, or walking into a room and forgetting why—you’re not alone. Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of...

Feeling drained during perimenopause? Learn how hormonal changes impact ATP energy production—and how creatine can support your body and brain.

Resolutions don’t work. Rituals do.We unpack why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail women over 40 and how hormone-smart rituals can transform your energy, mood, and wellbeing during perimenopause. Backed by science, grounded in self-compassion,...

If your workouts suddenly feel tougher, your recovery takes longer, or your brain feels foggy, you’re not imagining it. Hormonal shifts in perimenopause change the way your muscles and brain use energy. Creatine — one...

Suzy Mooney is the owner of About Face in Tuggeranong, Canberra. She has spent decades helping women feel confident in their skin yet perimenopause still took her by surprise. Through her own experience, she’s learned...