No more Secret Women’s Business!
We need to talk about ALL the symptoms of perimenopause.
I’m pleased to say I’m managing my depression and my hot flushes have reduced BUT another symptom is taking over and making me miserable.
HEAVY BLEEDING.
I bled for 89 days straight but managed it as it was more spotting than anything else. Then after only ten days of not bleeding this latest period has lasted FIVE WEEKS and each day is like day one flow. Plus I’m cramping like I used to as a teenager.
I know some women sail through peri but there are also some like me who keep getting knocked to the ground by it.
I’m just keeping it real and hoping by sharing anyone else in the same situation feels less alone.
UPDATE – trying tranexamic acid tablets to stop the bleeding until I can see my gyno in mid December. Yes I’m getting my iron levels checked too.
Thank you to everyone who reached out and gave advice, shared their stories and offered hugs about my bloody peri.
I worked all day and took the kids to the beach. Good news is the Tranexqmic Acid tablets are working. Hopefully they will give me relief until I see my gyno on Dec 12.
Sometimes the internet can make you feel less alone and loved.
Thanks ♥️
Thank you to everyone who reached out and gave advice, shared their stories and offered hugs about my bloody peri.
I worked all day and took the kids to the beach. Good news is the Tranexqmic Acid tablets are working. Hopefully they will give me relief until I see my gyno on Dec 12.
Sometimes the internet can make you feel less alone and loved.
Thanks ♥️
Thank you to everyone who reached out and gave advice, shared their stories and offered hugs about my bloody peri.
I worked all day and took the kids to the beach. Good news is the Tranexqmic Acid tablets are working. Hopefully they will give me relief until I see my gyno on Dec 12.
Sometimes the internet can make you feel less alone and loved.
Thanks ♥️
Thank you to everyone who reached out and gave advice, shared their stories and offered hugs about my bloody peri.
I worked all day and took the kids to the beach. Good news is the Tranexqmic Acid tablets are working. Hopefully they will give me relief until I see my gyno on Dec 12.
Sometimes the internet can make you feel less alone and loved.
Thanks ♥️
Not going to lie, there have been a number of teary meltdowns while working so hard and fast for the past 8 weeks.
After a very lean work year (thanks shit economy and cost of living budget cuts) I said “yes please” to all work that came my way and that my fab agent @simslstyle drummed up.
In 8 weeks I did…
22 x Interstate flights
10 x MC/Hosting gigs
4 x Keynote Speaking gigs
10 x Today Extra and Today Show TV appearances
10 x Talking Honey episodes scripted and recorded
7 x Don’t Sweat It Webinars
3 x Media training sessions
16 x 9Honey Articles
Am I exhausted? Yes.
Am I glad I did it all? Yes.
Did I cry more than a few times? Yes.
Am I grateful for the work? YES!
Am I now going to curl into a ball for a few weeks, probably have a few more exhausted tears but rest, lie around with puppies and do the minimum to recharge – SHIT YES!
When you run your own business or you ARE your own business work/life balance is bullshit. Work hard when you can and rest when you can but be aware it may not happen on your preferred timeline.
Sending puppy cuddles to all my other self employed/freelance/small business owners out there.
#keepingitreal #burnout #smallbusiness #rest #puppiesarethebest
Not sponsored! But in uterus related news… My period cramps have been so bad I’ve been using my @thepainpod
It’s like a TENS machine only better. You stick on the pads and electrical pulses confuse the area so it doesn’t send pain signals to the brain (or something like that)
I find it really helps with period pain and also my lower back pain.
ShellShocked does media training and filming with PainPod and I’ve been a customer for nearly ten years, but this is not a paid post.
Just thought you might like to know.
I also find Mr Barkley lying on my tummy helps as he’s like a hot water bottle!
Not sponsored! But in uterus related news… My period cramps have been so bad I’ve been using my @thepainpod
It’s like a TENS machine only better. You stick on the pads and electrical pulses confuse the area so it doesn’t send pain signals to the brain (or something like that)
I find it really helps with period pain and also my lower back pain.
ShellShocked does media training and filming with PainPod and I’ve been a customer for nearly ten years, but this is not a paid post.
Just thought you might like to know.
I also find Mr Barkley lying on my tummy helps as he’s like a hot water bottle!
Not sponsored! But in uterus related news… My period cramps have been so bad I’ve been using my @thepainpod
It’s like a TENS machine only better. You stick on the pads and electrical pulses confuse the area so it doesn’t send pain signals to the brain (or something like that)
I find it really helps with period pain and also my lower back pain.
ShellShocked does media training and filming with PainPod and I’ve been a customer for nearly ten years, but this is not a paid post.
Just thought you might like to know.
I also find Mr Barkley lying on my tummy helps as he’s like a hot water bottle!
Ready to host the Queensland Strata Community Awards for Excellence 2023.
Dress: @leinaandfleur #gifted
Makeup: by me! #madskills
Hair: @blondie_hair_and_co #notsponsored Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Ready to host the Queensland Strata Community Awards for Excellence 2023.
Dress: @leinaandfleur #gifted
Makeup: by me! #madskills
Hair: @blondie_hair_and_co #notsponsored Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Literally sailing through life with confidence!
I shared my one hour keynote Confidence Power Hour onboard @carnivalcruiselineau
About 60 people joined me as I shared physical hacks to calm your nerves, psychological tricks to conquer imposter syndrome, and why nothing beats preparation!
Thank you to everyone who came along, to the few who shed a tear and the brave souls asking questions.
Everyone can do with a confidence boost and I love delivering it!
#confidence #physicalhacks #psychologicaltricks #confidencecanbetaught
Wearing @birdsnestonline #gifted Carnival Splendor
Bright blue for a bright morning on @thetodayshow
Talking childcare, work from home and is 80 the new 60?
What are the chances? My topic on @thetodayshow was about friends borrowing money and I had my friend @jeannemcarthur96 staying with me who is a friend AND A DEBT COLLECTOR!
Loved that I got to plug her company and also use her expert advice!
Yay Jeanne!
So satisfying growing my own salad. Smug tastes delicious!
My dwarf tomatoes have dwarfed the rest of the veggies in my @vegepodau so I hacked them back and they still produced about 40 of the most mouthwatering tomatoes I’ve ever tasted.
But once I harvest this crop I’ll get rid of them and replace them with cherry tomatoes.
Meanwhile the butter lettuce, basil and chives are thriving.
My radishes and carrots not so much.
Looking forward to planting more bok choy.
Who knew I’d become a balcony farmer?
Fab cutting board by @melb.design.co
#growyourownfood #tomatoes #veggiepod #salad #igrewthisfromseed
Catching up with the fab @bianca_o1sen to support our buddy @belinda_dawes at the Future Gold Coast event.
Time for margs and chats.
What a fantastic night with @shellyhorton1 hosting the @SCAQAwards2023, you were sensational. Our team at Northern Body Corporate Management were thrilled to be awarded Medium Business of the year. More importantly, it must be nearly time for your famous “Christmas Crack”!😂😀 South Bank, Brisbane
I have been a @SharetheDignityAustralia ambassador for as long as I can remember and I’m excited to let you know their #ItsintheBag Christmas mission is on again.
Let’s remember the countless women and girls who find themselves in domestic violence refuges or homeless shelters during Christmas. By contributing an #ItsintheBag, we can infuse their holiday with a touch of compassion.
Join me in building a bag! Simply pack it with basics, add a few special extras and a personal handwritten note.
Donations are welcome at any Bunnings locations countrywide between November 10-26, 2023. Discover more @SharetheDignityAustralia.
#sharethedignity #endperiodpoverty #charity #ambassador
You know, just because we’re not busy enough, Darren and I jumped off the cruise ship and did a morning of media training with anujacomms from @christina_ckpr before flying home.
Anuja worked really hard and improved quickly! She just needs to slow down and not use filler words like “Ahhh” and that can be improved with practice!
#mediatraining #confidence #presenting #pr
I have been a @SharetheDignityAustralia ambassador for as long as I can remember and I’m excited to let you know their #ItsintheBag Christmas mission is on again.
Let’s remember the countless women and girls who find themselves in domestic violence refuges or homeless shelters during Christmas. By contributing an #ItsintheBag, we can infuse their holiday with a touch of compassion.
Join me in building a bag! Simply pack it with basics, add a few special extras and a personal handwritten note.
Donations are welcome at any Bunnings locations countrywide between November 10-26, 2023. Discover more @SharetheDignityAustralia.
#sharethedignity #endperiodpoverty #charity #ambassador
I have been a @SharetheDignityAustralia ambassador for as long as I can remember and I’m excited to let you know their #ItsintheBag Christmas mission is on again.
Let’s remember the countless women and girls who find themselves in domestic violence refuges or homeless shelters during Christmas. By contributing an #ItsintheBag, we can infuse their holiday with a touch of compassion.
Join me in building a bag! Simply pack it with basics, add a few special extras and a personal handwritten note.
Donations are welcome at any Bunnings locations countrywide between November 10-26, 2023. Discover more @SharetheDignityAustralia.
#sharethedignity #endperiodpoverty #charity #ambassador
A very Monday feeling Sunday… but very satisfying.
Weekend media training session with the team from @thepainpod
I was so impressed with how the whole team improved so quickly!
I’ve used their products for years so I loved helping them polish their story.
If your company needs help telling your story get it touch shellshockedmedia.com
I’m wearing @leinaandfleur cami and pants #gifted
#shellshockedmedia #mediatraining #storytelling #sales #communication Gold Coast, Queensland
A very Monday feeling Sunday… but very satisfying.
Weekend media training session with the team from @thepainpod
I was so impressed with how the whole team improved so quickly!
I’ve used their products for years so I loved helping them polish their story.
If your company needs help telling your story get it touch shellshockedmedia.com
I’m wearing @leinaandfleur cami and pants #gifted
#shellshockedmedia #mediatraining #storytelling #sales #communication Gold Coast, Queensland
A very Monday feeling Sunday… but very satisfying.
Weekend media training session with the team from @thepainpod
I was so impressed with how the whole team improved so quickly!
I’ve used their products for years so I loved helping them polish their story.
If your company needs help telling your story get it touch shellshockedmedia.com
I’m wearing @leinaandfleur cami and pants #gifted
#shellshockedmedia #mediatraining #storytelling #sales #communication Gold Coast, Queensland
