(Sponsored by The Merrymaker Sisters) Do you know why it was essential I changed how I thought about exercising? In short, the old thoughts were damaging me – physically and mentally. Mentally, even though I’d …
Body acceptance is a mental muscle best exercised daily
Body acceptance is a mental muscle best exercised daily. I truly don’t think you can flick a switch and suddenly undo the deep layers of societal expectation that we and others have put on how …
Why we need to talk more about menopause and peri menopause
My name is Nikki, I’m 54 years old and it’s 12 months since my last period. Crack the bubbly. I’m officially in menopause. I’ve discussed the many curses of my peri menopause years before but …
My soberish Hashimoto’s menopausal health update
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …