Before I deep dive into my soberish Hashimoto’s menopausal health update, I’ll preface this post like I always do when discussing anything health related: I am not a health expert. Anything I talk about is …
It’s taken me 53 years to realise it’s ok to not be ok
It’s taken me 53 years to realise it’s ok to not be ok … ok for ME to not be ok! This is my 2020 mental health story. It’s far from dire. It’s nowhere near …
Truth bomb: I drank too much during the COVID lockdown
I’m sitting across from my GP. He’s the person, who six years ago listened, like really listened, to me for the first time about my life with Hashimotos. We’re a health partnership. He’s thorough. He …
Skin cancer: my experience with photodynamic therapy (PDT)
As a pale-skinned Aussie kid who grew up in the 1970s not wearing shoes to school, let alone hats or sunscreen, I’ve done extremely well to get to almost 53 before having my first skin …
12 months on – why Recoverthol is still a part of my life
Sponsored by Recoverthol If you’ve been a reader here for even a couple of years you know that I don’t take on any and every sponsorship opportunity that comes my way. I truly only align with …
Why I’ve felt ashamed to write an update about my health story
Editor’s note: This post is not meant as medical advice – please see your health care professional/s and work together on a plan that works for you. If you’re new to the blog then you can read …
If you love a vino, a Champers or a cocktail like me, you’ll love Recoverthol
Sponsored by Recoverthol Ok, so it’s no state secret around these parts that I love a vino, a Champers and the odd espresso martini. My favourite lunches are the long kind that involve good food, …
Summer sandals that not only look good but are good for the health of our feet
Sponsored by FRANKiE4 Footwear My foot health has never been better, thanks very much for asking. Well, it’s as good as it could be considering the punishment that I’ve put my feet through over my 50-plus …
My fave gluten-free, low-carb snacks to make at home
If you’re new here or landed here via a Google search, you’ll usually find me sharing style advice with the odd beauty product or travel post thrown in for good measure but many have been …
Have you tried Modibodi, the underwear everyone’s talking about?
Sponsored by Modibodi There’s been a revolution in my underwear drawer. Maybe there’s been one in yours too? Last year I introduced you to the original period-proof and leakproof underwear brand, Modibodi. You can catch …
Why I thought learning to run at 50 would be a good idea
Want to know why I thought learning to run at 50 would be a good idea? Efficiency mixed with laziness. Stick with me here. You see, up until making the decision to learn to run, …
Meet Modibodi: the underwear that’s changing women’s lives for the better
Sponsored by Modibodi We’re all friends here, yes? We can chat about just about anything, yes? Good. Glad we’re on the same page. I’m a big believer in talking about all the things that affect …