Have you ever felt your heart race for no reason, avoided a motorway drive, or lain awake at 3am convinced something bad is about to happen? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken.

In this solo episode I’m opening up about my own 26‑year journey with anxiety and panic attacks — and why menopause can trigger anxiety for the very first time in so many women. I share the science behind what’s happening in your brain and body, and the tools and habits that can help you calm the alarm, quiet the loop, and feel like yourself again.

If you’re ready to replace fear with understanding — and panic with practical steps — this is your starting point.

In this episode I’m unwrapping:

• Why menopause and perimenopause can trigger anxiety even if you’ve never experienced it before.

• How hormonal shifts affect your brain chemistry and emotional regulation.

• The “psychological loop of menopause” and why it’s so exhausting.

• The importance of self-compassion during the menopause transition.

• Quick, in‑the‑moment tools to ease anxiety when it strikes.

• The 5 health pillars to build long‑term resilience for your mind and body.

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We specialise in supporting women in midlife to take control of their wellbeing and menopause journey using our RESET plan focused on: Mindset, Movement, Nutrition, Sleep, and Stress. Because when you feel strong, capable, and in control, everything changes.

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