There’s no denying that pushing yourself too hard for too long can lead to burnout. But burnout is only the final stage of three stages in the stress response cycle. This means even if you don’t have the symptoms of full burnout – you could still be headed there.   The stages leading up to […]

If I had a dollar for every high achieving woman that comes to me with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, I’d be a very rich woman.  These women are feeling run down, they have low moods,  high levels of anxiety, thinning hair and a host of other symptoms that they just can’t seem to move through.  [...]

A lot of people identify themselves as burnt out.    They’re tried, stressed out and unmotivated in their work and everyday life. For some, pushing themselves too hard and for too long has resulted in burnout. For others, while they may have some of the symptoms, they’re actually experiencing something else altogether.   So what [...]

I've encountered countless women struggling with iron deficiency and depletion.  They’re tired all the time, breathless when they shouldn’t be, unable to focus and have nagging headaches that hang around for days. Being in a general state of fatigue all the time leaves them feeling unable to function properly. It can be really debilitating. So [...]

  I’m a recovering “nice girl”.   I often joke about it, but the reality is, I think I’ll be saying that for years to come.   I’ve spent a long time trying to unlearn the habits that come with people pleasing, yet somehow they still manage to show up in all different areas of [...]

You know that hangry feeling when you haven’t eaten for a while? You feel irritable, anxious and your brain struggles to concentrate. You just don’t feel yourself. When we think about mental wellbeing, we often think about the importance of meditation, yoga or getting enough sleep. But research has shown that your food choices might [...]

Do you find yourself obsessing over your weight, constantly judging how you look in the mirror? Or maybe you’re often stressed about how you feel, worrying about symptoms that won’t go away. If this sounds familiar to you, you could be suffering from one of two things: weight anxiety or health anxiety. It could even [...]

Do you get the munchies at night? Maybe you’ve eaten healthy all day but come late afternoon, you find yourself rummaging through the fridge and pantry for something sweet. If you're struggling with sugar cravings, addiction to food, or binge eating, you're not alone. Many women face these same challenges. You might think it's a [...]

You know those pesky symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings? Many of us in our mid to late 30s instantly think, "Ah, it must be perimenopause." But what if I told you that might not be the whole story? Many of my clients and friends in their late 30’s and early 40’s have [...]

As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly important for our overall health and mobility. Yet, many women find themselves struggling to prevent muscle loss, especially once they hit their 40s. These changes can be frustrating, but there's good news. We can combat this age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, with the right knowledge and [...]