Don’t take away my coffee!….

Don’t take away my coffee!….

At our last Q&A we mentioned coffee and you put in the chat: “Please don’t take away my coffee!” And I get it. Truly. Because for me, coffee is a real love and hate relationship I love the taste, the smell, the ritual of it… It feels comforting, grounding, even...
Swantje’s story

Swantje’s story

Today I want to share a story that might resonate with many of you. A little while ago, Swantje joined my programme who already knew so much but something was missing. She had a strong science and medical background, she followed all the big menopause accounts, she’d...
The unexpected gift of my trip to Arizona

The unexpected gift of my trip to Arizona

When I visited my wonderful friend of 20 years in Arizona, our plans almost changed. Instead of mountain hiking, it sounded like we might be visiting her mum. A 99-year-old, soon-to-be-100 woman. And I’ll be honest. How many of us would carry an image of what that...
When the Pill Doesn’t Fix the Problem

When the Pill Doesn’t Fix the Problem

I wanted to share a story that has stayed with me. One that quietly changed the way I practise medicine. I remember the moment she said, “Doctor, the tablets aren’t working anymore.” My heart failed a little. She wasn’t dramatic, just tired. She had done everything...