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Mind Over Matter Nutrition, Liverpool (2026)

20/05/2026

Today was always going to feel mentally challenging because trying to wrap your head around period poverty in 2026 is genuinely mind blowing.

But this is the reality for some young people across Knowsley.

Young people going without food so they can afford period products.

Even typing those words doesn’t feel real.

Today was another reminder that female health is still not spoken about enough, especially within communities where families are already struggling with the cost of living, food insecurity, poor mental health, and lack of access to basic essentials.

I started my morning at Catch22 in Kirkby, another amazing organisation doing incredible work supporting young people, dropping off some female health packs. Packs containing period products, but also everyday essentials that many of us take for granted.

I ended my day at MYA in Huyton, an organisation with young people at the heart of everything they do and who are driving positive change across the borough, continuing conversations around female health and delivering more packs, where the team were immediately able to identify young people who would benefit from support.

What stood out most today was the power of community.

Organisations connecting.
People listening.
Support being shared.

Communities recognising needs and working together to try and make things a little easier for young people who are struggling silently.

Because sometimes support starts with something small.

A conversation.
A period pack.
A safe space.

Someone simply saying, “I hear you.” ❤️

16/05/2026

Over the last few weeks, so many conversations in my DMs have centred around women’s health experiences, particularly around pain, procedures and feeling dismissed.

What continues to stand out to me is how often women are conditioned to normalise discomfort and question themselves rather than the support they are receiving.

Even when women are visibly distressed or clearly in agony, pain can still be minimised, explained away or treated as something they are simply expected to tolerate.

Pain tolerance is not the same as pain management.

And just because something is common does not mean it should automatically be considered acceptable or expected.

I think we still have a long way to go in how women’s pain, symptoms and experiences are listened to, understood and supported across healthcare and society more broadly.

06/05/2026

Reflecting on last week and how the flow of working with different people continues to inspire the work I do 🩷

Last Monday started with a lovely session at , a group of mums trying to look after themselves while only recently having had babies.

There were so many honest conversations and questions around eating well post birth, feeling overwhelmed, the pressure to “get back” to where they were before pregnancy, and the comparison that so often comes with social media and motherhood.

What really stood out was how many felt they should already be doing more… when in reality, they are still recovering, adjusting, and giving so much of themselves every single day.

We spoke about keeping things simple, eating in a way that supports energy and recovery, and removing the pressure and comparison to be perfect.

We also touched on the growing noise around quick fixes, and why it’s so important to take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

These sessions are never about telling people what to do. They’re about creating space for real conversations, shared experiences, and helping people feel reassured that they’re not doing it wrong.

Because the truth is…

Eating doesn’t have to be perfect to make a difference.

And looking after yourself is part of looking after your family.

I’m really grateful to be part of these conversations, and to be invited into spaces like this.

What Sam has created here is nothing short of amazing. Her drive and passion to do more, and to provide opportunities and support for mums and families in the community, is truly inspiring 🩷

30/04/2026

Tonight I delivered another session for the .sisters444 at the , this time focused on gut health in menopause, but in a way that actually fits into real life.

We talked about how to gradually increase fibre, how to build meals that support overall health, and how to do this without it costing the earth or feeling overwhelming.

No cutting foods out No fear around food No overcomplicating things

Just simple, practical changes that can be built over time.

But what stood out most tonight wasn’t just the conversation around nutrition.

It was the room.

A group of women, holding space, sharing food and ideas, trying new things, and enjoying the experience.

Because eating isn’t just about gut health or menopause.

It’s about connection It’s about conversation It’s about enjoyment

And for me, that’s always been the most important part.

For a long time, nutrition has lost its way in everyday life.

Tonight felt like bringing it back to what it should be.

Simple Shared Enjoyed 🤍

08/03/2026

International Women’s Day always makes me reflect on how much has changed in women’s health, and how much hasn’t.

This year’s theme is ‘Give to Gain’, and the older I get, the more that makes sense, especially working in healthcare with a specific focus on menopause and female health.

For a long time, women were expected to cope with symptoms no one properly explained, in systems that were largely built around male physiology. Menopause was rarely talked about, research was limited, and many women grew up hearing that the women before them just got on with it.

What I see every day in my work is that when women are given proper information about what is happening in their bodies, something shifts. Not just physically, but mentally. The fear reduces. The self doubt reduces. The feeling that something must be wrong with them starts to lift.

That is why education matters so much. Not because knowledge fixes everything, but because it gives women a sense of control in a stage of life that can feel very unpredictable.

We are starting to see change. Women’s health is getting more attention in the UK, there is more research than there used to be, and conversations about menopause are happening far more openly than they ever have before.

But progress has only happened because women shared experiences, challenged what they were told, and passed knowledge on to each other.

Something I will always stand by is that supporting women should never mean offering advice that isn’t evidence-based, or encouraging them to spend money out of fear or confusion.
True empowerment should never come at the expense of another woman’s wellbeing.

When we give honesty When we give support When we give evidence instead of noise When we make space for real conversations

We help other women feel less alone, less frightened, and more able to understand their own bodies.

To me, that is exactly what Give to Gain means.

And that is where real empowerment starts.

Happy International Women’s Day 🩷

05/03/2026

Another amazing session tonight talking all things supplements in menopause with the women at the Tower Hill Community Hub and what an incredible new space they now have.

We explored the science, the research, the marketing, and the small but powerful questions we can ask before buying into the latest health trend.

From understanding how supplements actually work in the body, to spotting fear based marketing and proprietary blends, the conversation was all about helping women feel more confident navigating the noise.

We also reflected on how much money we might collectively save if we paused, asked a few simple questions, and made informed choices rather than reacting to clever marketing.

As always, such a thoughtful, open conversation with a brilliant group of women.

These sessions have been made possible by bringing together two funding streams to widen our reach and support more women in the community. Thank you again to and for supporting this really important work ❤️

05/03/2026

Some days really remind me why I made the leap ❤️

Yesterday was one of those days.

The morning started catching up with Jessica and Áine from , talking all things workplace wellbeing and female health. These conversations are becoming increasingly important as more organisations recognise the need to properly support women through menopause and beyond. I was also really pleased to receive recognition as a Knowsley Health & Wellbeing Champion and Working Well Ambassador, which makes these conversations feel even more meaningful.

As part of our work, it was then over to Kirkby to meet with Sam at to start planning some health and wellbeing sessions for new mums. Early motherhood can already feel overwhelming, so these sessions will create a supportive space for women to access practical, evidence-based guidance on nutrition and wellbeing after having a baby, without guilt, pressure or unrealistic expectations. Such a beautiful space that Sam has literally brought from vision to reality.

To finish the day I headed back to Huyton to support our weekly Heart Healthy group session with where people come together to learn, ask questions and take small, realistic steps towards improving their health and we are already seeing them positively move health markers whilst also smashing PBs.

Days like today remind me that leaving behind a financially successful consultancy business to step into work driven by passion and purpose was one of the most daunting decisions I’ve ever made.

When you walk away from security, there are definitely moments where you question yourself.

But when you see the impact in your community, the conversations happening, and the people being supported… you’re reminded exactly why you did it.

Community work might not always look glamorous.
But it’s deeply meaningful work.

02/03/2026

Menopause is a complex endocrine transition.

Oestrogen shifts affect sleep, mood, thermoregulation, insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism and muscle preservation.

That isn’t something a capsule simply “balances.”

And the nervous system does not need “supercharging.”

Over activation is what we see in anxiety, stress dysregulation and auto immune conditions.

Scientific sounding words don’t automatically equal physiological truth.

Bold promises feel reassuring. That language carries medical weight, especially for women who are exhausted, anxious or feeling dismissed elsewhere.

Placebo is real. Expectation is powerful. Symptoms fluctuate naturally.

You can genuinely feel better for a while.

But when symptoms return, as they often do, many women assume they need a higher dose… or another product. By that point, hundreds of pounds may already have been spent.

And remember:

“Natural” doesn’t automatically mean safe.

Once something has been extracted, concentrated and encapsulated, it is no longer simply nature.

It is a processed compound with pharmacological potential.

That means possible interactions, side effects and important considerations.

Good intentions don’t remove physiological risk.

If someone positions themselves as working within these spaces, they should be especially clear about:

- Scope of practice
- Not replacing therapy
- Not replacing medication
- Not implying treatment

Because influence carries responsibility. Especially in menopause.

16/02/2026

Menopause advice online has officially entered its era of absolute marketing chaos 😏

Much of what women are being sold isn’t menopause support.
 It’s symptom-driven marketing, often fuelled by the long-standing gaps in women’s healthcare.

Are things improving? Yes. But not quickly enough.
And when clarity is missing, noise fills the space.

Somewhere along the way, a completely normal life stage became a maze of rules, fear, optimisation, and “must-do” solutions.

Now, I’m not for one minute suggesting menopause should come without support.

But the default position shouldn’t be unregulated compounds, peptides, or supplements marketed as magic fixes.

So it’s no surprise thst so many women feel confused.

Because much of what we’re exposed to isn’t clarity.
It’s marketing.

Menopause doesn’t require perfection. It doesn’t require restriction. And it certainly doesn’t require believing your body suddenly can’t cope without fixing, hacking, or eliminating half your food choices.

Health in midlife is rarely about extremes.
It’s usually about consistency, adequacy, and sustainability.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing menopause wrong”…

You’re not alone.
And you’re definitely not broken.

(Also… tomatoes are still safe 🍅😌)

14/02/2026

Start with yourself. Always. ❤️
Happy Menotines ✨
Your body isn’t broken. It’s adapting.

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