Notes from the Journey
Reflections, recipes, and rituals to support your wellness path.
August 9, 2026
Gut Health in Midlife
Bloating that never used to be there, a stomach that reacts to food you have eaten happily for twenty years, and a whole aisle of expensive probiotics promising to fix it. Here is what actually changes in the gut during perimenopause, why fibre and plant variety matter more than any capsule, and what to change first.
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August 2, 2026
How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?
Protein is everywhere at the moment. Bars, shakes, high protein yoghurts, and a lot of very confident numbers being thrown around online. Here is what the research actually suggests for women in their late 30s and beyond, how to work out your own rough target, and what that looks like on a normal day with a normal food shop.
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July 26, 2026
Why Strength Training Matters More After 35
I don't want this to be the usual pep talk about lifting heavy. This is about what is actually happening to your bones, tendons and nerves from your late 30s onwards, why muscle is the one thing you can still build and retain, and what a genuinely realistic first eight weeks looks like.
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July 19, 2026
Reiki for New Mothers, Perimenopause and Beyond
Reiki is having a real moment in the wellness world, and for once the timing feels right. For new mothers running on empty, women navigating perimenopause and menopause, and anyone training hard and struggling to switch off, it offers something most of us are quietly craving. A pause. Here is what it actually is, and how it might support you.
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July 12, 2026
Cortisol (the stress hormone) and Midlife
Cortisol face, cortisol belly, we have talked more about this hormone in the last few years than ever before. And now the conversation has moved over to women and cortisol, more specifically midlife women. Here is what your stress hormone actually does, and the simple daily habits that help settle it back down.
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July 5, 2026
Blood Sugar in Midlife: Why does it Matter?
Blood sugar has become one of the biggest wellness conversations online, and for midlife women it is more than a trend. Steadier glucose can mean fewer energy crashes, better sleep, calmer moods and less of that stubborn middle weight. Here is what actually helps, without a continuous glucose monitor strapped to your arm.
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June 28, 2026
Creatine in Midlife: Worth the Hype or Just Another Trend?
Creatine has become the most talked about supplement in the midlife conversation. Some women swear by it for strength, energy and brain fog. Others feel bloated and stop within a week. Here is what it actually does, and how to decide if it is worth a place in your routine.
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June 21, 2026
Accidentally Meditating on a Busy Beach
I had a photoshoot for the business this week. I started by pretending to be relaxed for the camera and ended up accidentally meditating on a busy beach. An unexpected reminder of what it feels like when the body finally stops bracing.
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June 14, 2026
The Pelvic Floor Conversation No One Is Having With You
It is not just a postnatal issue. The pelvic floor is the quiet workhorse of the female body, and it shifts as we move through our 30s, 40s and into perimenopause. Most women are never told what to actually do about it.
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June 7, 2026
We Need to Talk About How We Label This Stage of Life
We need to talk about how we label this stage of life. I was talking with a client the other day about midlife and she scoffed at the idea of being considered midlife!
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May 31, 2026
Beans: The Unsung Hero of Midlife Nutrition
Beans are having their moment right now, and rightly so. They matter because midlife bodies benefit from food that steadies blood sugar, feeds the gut, and supports muscle.
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May 24, 2026
A Quick Guide to Suffering Through Perimenopause and Beyond
Don't lift weights. Eat whatever. Stay stressed. Skip protein. A tongue-in-cheek guide to making perimenopause as miserable as possible, plus the UK evidence-backed truth on what actually helps.
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May 17, 2026
Are You Trying to Lose Weight?
Weight loss should only ever be part of the equation. It's often the reason someone first reaches out. They want to feel better in their body, more comfortable in their clothes, more like themselves again.
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May 10, 2026
Cardio Not Working for You Anymore?
You've been doing cardio for years because it worked in your 20s and 30s. But now, towards your late 30s and 40s, it's different. You clock the same mileage, but feel drained, your joints ache, and the results aren't the same.
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May 3, 2026
It's Not Just Stretching
"Yoga is just stretching." "I haven't got time for just relaxing." "I'm already flexible." Any of these sound like you? Then I'm not sure you've actually tried yoga.
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April 26, 2026
Let's Talk High Cholesterol
The 2024 NHS Health Survey found nearly 50% of women had raised cholesterol, highest among those aged 55 to 64 at 72%. When this happens, the typical conversation focuses on statins and lifestyle advice. What is often missing is a discussion about menopause.
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April 19, 2026
Your Body Doesn't Bank Past Effort
I'm sorry to tell you this, but fitness and weight management aren't a 'once and done' thing. I hear versions of this all the time: 'But I used to work out.' 'I was really fit in my twenties.' The body doesn't bank past effort.
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April 12, 2026
What Body Positivity Actually Means
It's a phrase still trending, but often defined differently. For some, it's about confidence. For others, it's about acceptance. For many, it's still tied to how they look. For me, at Posilivity, it means something slightly different.
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April 5, 2026
When Family Mealtimes Aren't the Answer
'Children should eat with their parents at family mealtimes to encourage a better relationship with food.' We have all heard this right? But what happens when your child has an eating disorder or is a typically fussy eater?
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March 29, 2026
You Already Know: What Motherhood Teaches Us About Listening to Our Own Bodies
When my boy was a baby, I could smell when he was ill. Yes, you read that right. I could smell him, mainly his head, he smelled 'off' to me.
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March 22, 2026
If Your Core Still Doesn't Feel Right, Years After Having a Baby, This Is for You
If you've had a baby and your stomach still doesn't feel 'right'... this is for you. Not just the early days after birth. I'm talking years later.
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March 15, 2026
Skinny or Strong: The Question That Changes Everything
Do you want to be skinny or strong? You can now buy your way to 'skinny'. You can diet your way there too. But what does that actually leave you with?
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March 8, 2026
The Supplement Drawer: Are You Taking What You Actually Need?
How many supplements are you actually taking right now? And if you added it up, what's that costing you each month? Most people don't have a clear answer.
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March 1, 2026
Hypermobility and Exercise: Why Strength Training Changed Everything for Me
For years I treated my hypermobility as something to tiptoe around. Strength training didn't 'fix' anything—but it built the muscles around my joints in a way that made a real difference.
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February 22, 2026
Coronation Chickpeas: A Protein-Packed Lunch You'll Actually Look Forward To
This simple, no-cook recipe has become one of my go-to lunches. It's satisfying, full of flavour, and delivers serious nutrition without any fuss.
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February 15, 2026
What Do You See in the Mirror?
Do you look at your body in the mirror? My husband made a joke the other day that I spend hours looking at myself. He is right—but it's not vanity. It's learning.
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February 8, 2026
The 6-8 Week Check: Why 'Signed Off' Doesn't Mean Ready
Mamas—did you feel ready for exercise after the 6-8 week check? The doctor signed you off and out into the world you go. But your core still doesn't feel right...
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February 1, 2026
Why You're Tired All the Time (And Why It's Not Just About Sleep)
If you've ever found yourself wondering why you're exhausted despite getting a reasonable night's sleep, you're not alone. Tiredness isn't always about needing more sleep.
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January 25, 2026
Morning Rituals for Busy Women
How you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day. A simple, intentional morning ritual can support energy, mood and hormonal balance.
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January 18, 2026
Functional Training for Midlife Women
Midlife is not a physical decline. It is a transition. Functional training supports how the body actually moves in daily life.
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January 11, 2026
Alcohol and Midlife: How Drinking Impacts Your Health
For many women in their 30s, 40s and beyond, alcohol is part of social life and winding down, but its effects on the body change as we age.
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January 4, 2026
Iron Absorption in Women: Why it Matters, Especially in Your 30s and Beyond
Iron deficiency is one of the most common and under-recognised issues affecting women, particularly during the postnatal period and in midlife.
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