Something happens to many women in midlife. Joints ache for no clear reason. Muscles feel tight, tired, or sore in ways that don’t make sense. And often, the response is the same. “It’s just stress.” “It’s just getting older.” That dismissal can hurt more than the pain itself. On 18th… Read More »World Menopause Day 2026: The Pain You’ve Been Told to Push Through
World Maternal Mental Health Day, held on 6th May 2026, exists to bring something often hidden into plain sight. Perinatal mental health conditions affect around 1 in 5 mothers, yet many go unnoticed or unsupported. In the UK, research suggests that up to 70% of women hide or downplay symptoms, often… Read More »World Maternal Mental Health Day: Holding Mothers in Mind, Not Just in Celebration
International Women’s Day 2026 arrives on Sunday 8th March with a familiar question beneath the celebrations: are women genuinely being supported at work, or simply expected to cope better? The day exists to recognise women’s rights and achievements, but it also asks you to notice what hasn’t shifted. Especially when it comes to mental… Read More »International Women’s Day 2026: Listening to What Women Have Been Carrying at Work
It’s 10am. You’re in a meeting you’ve led dozens of times before. Yet today, the words won’t land. You feel overheated, distracted, and oddly on edge. You smile, take notes, and push through, hoping no one notices how hard this feels. For many people, this is what menopause looks like at work. It’s not dramatic or obvious, but it… Read More »Top 6 Reasonable Adjustments for Menopause: Your Workplace Guide
There’s something quietly powerful about being seen. Not just noticed, but truly seen. Lesbian Visibility Week (Monday 21 April to Sunday 27 April) is a reminder of that power. It’s a time to celebrate lesbian women in all their diversity, to honour the joy, the resilience, and the everyday realities… Read More »Lesbian Visibility Week 2025: Why Mental Health Support Matters
Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative experiences that can bring immense joy, but they also come with significant emotional and psychological challenges. In the UK, maternal mental health is a significant public health concern with a considerable impact on both mothers and their families. According to the National Childbirth Trust (NCT),… Read More »Maternal Mental Health Week
