19/06/2026
I work with women in the area of complementary health but a few years ago I felt anything but healthy myself.
In early 2020, just before covid, I found myself in perimenopause, significantly overweight, and struggling with symptoms that were affecting every part of my life. At 5 foot 4 inches and 90kg, I was the heaviest I had ever been. I looked in the mirror and I didn't recognise the person looking back at me.
My body felt like it had changed overnight. The symptoms were intense and debilitating - the aching body, night sweats, hot flushes, mood swings, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and insomnia all took their toll. I felt like I was losing my sense of self.
I discovered intermittent fasting and over the next 2 years, slowly and steadily lost 35kgs. As my body changed my hormones began to settle, and I transitioned into menopause in 2023. I am now post-menopausal, 65kg, and turning 56 next month.
The past 6 years have taught me so much about myself, my body, resilience, and the power of truly listening to what we need.
Through my work, I now support many women who are navigating perimenopause and experiencing their own collection of symptoms. I don't claim to be an expert, but I do believe that women who have walked this path before have a lot of wisdom, compassion, and understanding to offer those who are still finding their way through it.
One of the hardest parts for many women is feeling unheard. So many women are gaslit, dismissed or made to feel like what they are experiencing is "just part of getting older" - without being truly listened to or supported.
I remember sitting in my gp's office crying, feeling overwhelmed, and seeing the confusion on his face because there was little understanding or empathy for what i was going through. That moment stayed with me.
For me, losing weight was a huge turning point. It lifted a heavy burden from my health. The physical pain, aching legs and back, night sweats, emotional overwhelm, anxiety and sleepless nights gradually eased.
To women currently in the trenches of perimenopause - what i can offer you is understanding, compassion and the reassurance that you will get through this.
Every woman's journey is unique. You may see parts of yourself in my story, or you may not. But one thing I know is that this chapter does not define you.
The biggest transformation for me hasn't only been physical - it has been the way I show up in my life. I am no longer hiding in the shadows or holding myself back. I have been stepping forward in my work, my relationships, and my personal growth.
Ageing is not the end of our story. Who decided that being in your mid - 50's meant life was over?
6 years ago, I never imagined that I would feel this good again - or that I would become the woman I am today. I am grateful for the journey, the lessons, the challenges and the strength I discovered along the way.
β¨οΈKylie x