The Unremarkable Start of a Cyclical Journey I remember my first period arriving without ceremony, a quietly hushed event met with a matter-of-fact instruction: "This is your lot as a woman." No fanfare, no celebration. Just a sense of inevitability and duty. It was a...
Family traditions have a way of sticking, don’t they? For my family, a Wright gathering isn’t complete without a feast—followed by our signature game, Celebrity Handbags. Over the last decade, it has become a rite of passage for every family member, young and old....
The "Natural Menopause" Myth: A Fresh Perspective As a women's health educator and a woman in her mid-50s, I have countless conversations about menopause. One sentiment I hear repeatedly, whether in professional settings or casual chats with friends, is "I want to...
Understanding the body is fundamental in the world of fitness, therapy, and human movement. But what if our traditional methods only scratch the surface? I had the pleasure of sitting down with Joseph Schwartz, an expert in Dynamic Neuromuscular Assessment (DNA), to...
Winning the Educator of the Year award from AUSactive 2024, following my Exercise NZ win in 2023, was a career highlight. But what really helped me win? As someone who has both won and judged awards, I'm here to share strategies to help you secure your own win.1. Read...
The Senate Inquiry into perimenopause and menopause has highlighted a crucial issue affecting women across all sectors of the workforce. This Inquiry revealed that menopause is much more than hot flushes and sleepless nights—it impacts mental health and physical...
I am thrilled to share some fantastic news with you all! AUSactive has named me a finalist for Educator of the Year.This recognition is incredibly gratifying, but wait, there's more! A Year of Achievements The Women's Fitness Education, which has been running for less...
Fight or Flight is a common phrase; everyone understands this is the body's response to danger. The more technical term is that the body has moved into the parasympathetic nervous system. But do you know about the flip side of this coin? Where the stress hormone gets...
In our youth, we often find ourselves sacrificing sleep for various reasons. We eagerly trade those precious hours of rest for parties, work commitments, and ambitious projects. However, our perspective shifts as we enter the perimenopause phase and approach our 50s....
Seed cycling is a natural approach to supporting hormone balance and menstrual health. This practice involves consuming specific seeds at specific times during a woman's menstrual cycle to help balance estrogen and progesterone levels. The History of Seed Cycling The...
Let me start by saying this: I'm not here to proclaim that my life has magically transformed into a utopia since I stopped drinking alcohol. I don't claim to possess all the answers or preach that sobriety is the only path to happiness. Instead, I want to share my...
I was a big believer in mummy wine time. Mummy wine time is a perfectly acceptable social movement that allows and encourages women to drink. And drink a lot and regularly. In reflection, when I became a full-time mother, my drinking became more of a problem. I called...