WhitesideWellbeing

01/10/2026

23/09/2026

If any of my lovely followers are ASB members or affiliate members of any Scottish Business Groups such as MBW or further afield, do feel free to sign up for next weeks ASB monthly meeting, during which there will be networking opportunities and the chance to hear my talk 'The Midlife Brain at Work : mental health, cognition and confidence through peri-menopause' - look forward to 'seeing' you there! I'm delighted to have been asked to talk at this ☺️
Wed 30th Sept at 6pm...

This month Moray Business Women are hosting and we will be treated to a talk by Sam Whiteside of Whiteside Wellbeing. Sam is a doctor and specialist in mental health and emotional wellbeing for midlife women.
Within her talk she will explore peri-menopause, hormonal changes and other midlife situations that can affect our midlife health. She'll share the science behind these changes, and delve into what we can do to help ourselves, including medications and alternative options that can be helpful to women facing these circumstances.

There will also be the usual breakout rooms and the chance to network with women from across the ASB network - so why not come along and make some new connections!

Book here: https://buytickets.at/asbscotland/2428219

10/09/2026

Just putting this 'out there' again for those that may not have seen the original post, or have considered listening to it but haven't yet had the chance. Thanks again to Pennie Stuart for her work in the production of this, and Mikeysline , for not only the opportunity to do it, but also a big shout out for the amazing work they do in the Highlands and Moray....
Do drop me a line if this recording touches you in some way and you would like some support, and feel free to share this with your network💜

https://speaking-of-suicide.captivate.fm/episode/the-mental-turmoil-of-menopause-with-dr-sam-whiteside?fbclid=IwY2xjawUPe4ZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6RFUfwBw4tuKWWarTnsS5SGyveGQDRhxg7Eg5iSIs0BCwLRLKKv2MOEe4LTA_aem_sJ0NkmZOUEU_7IV2dmxdtA

“Suicidal ideation in perimenopausal women is seven times higher at this stage of life than at any other point in a woman’s life.” – Dr. Sam Whi...

09/09/2026

Mood changes in mid-life can come suddenly, they can last hours, days, weeks, months..... They are unpredictable....
Believe it or not, there is an explanation, it's not just the kids, not just work, not just life being busy!!
There is an explanation, and you don't have to navigate it alone.
A supportive, nuturing, yet informative and planning counselling/coaching/psycho-educative session can be a great step forward in making sense of things..... contact me if you'd like help.
WhatsApp 07813 317371
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02/09/2026

What a joy to be back in the counselling room today after a busy Summer of days off, extra GP surgeries and training days!! A full day back listening, supporting & guiding some amazing mid-life women who are trying to work through various issues and be the best they can in life, with pesky hormones making some of this ‘life’ thing a little bit harder. Another full day tomorrow, alongside a meeting with someone who’d like me to run a workshop for their group 😊 If mid-life / peri-menopause is causing a shift in your mood, thoughts, energy or sense of who you are; get in touch and i’ll be glad to try & help 💜

05/06/2026

Was great to be asked to do this - thanks to all who attended 😊

We were delighted to welcome so many local businesses to Safehands this week for An Evening with Dr Sam Whiteside.
The event explored the impact menopause can have in the workplace and how supporting women through midlife helps businesses retain valuable skills, experience and leadership.
Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation.