HEY SISTER! JOURNAL

Ladies, get ready to embark on an enlightening journey through the vibrant landscape of women’s health, where the intricate dance of diet, periods, and the enigmatic entity known as endometriosis takes centre stage. Our mission? To demystify the complexities, share the latest research, and sprinkle a dash of innovation.

Menopause & Mental Health: What No One Told You (And How to Cope)
Brain Fog

Menopause & Mental Health: What No One Told You (And How to Cope)

Menopause. The word that gets reduced to hot flush jokes and fan memes. But let’s be real – the biggest shift often happens somewhere you can’t see: your mind. Brain fog that makes you wonder if yo...
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Consistency is Queen: Michelle Bridges; the 2025 Science of Lasting Fitness Habits

How to build a routine that sticks; even when PMS, perimenopause, or life tries to throw you off track. “Stop waiting to be seen. Start seeing yourself again.” – Michelle Bridges When Michelle Brid...
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"Do Women Really Have 52% Less Serotonin Than Men?" Let’s Break Down the Brain Buzz

Ever felt like your mood swings, sleep struggles, or PMS anxiety had a mind of their own? Maybe you’ve heard the claim: “Women have 52% less serotonin than men.” That stat can make you feel like yo...
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Another Gender Pain Gap? WTF.

Why Women Are More Exhausted, and How to Get Your Energy Back (Finally) Let’s Get Real About the Tiredness Ever feel like you could nap for a century and still wake up knackered? You’re not imagini...
Why Ditching Alcohol For A Period (and Menopause) Could Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care
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Why Ditching Alcohol For A Period (and Menopause) Could Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care

You’ve wrapped up a long day. You pour yourself a glass of Cab Sav because you’ve earned it. But then… bam. Hot flashes. Cramps. Restless sleep. Mood swings that feel like a wild ride. Again. Here’...
Perimenopause Foot Pain Is Real: Why Your Feet Are Screaming (and What You Can Do)
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Perimenopause Foot Pain Is Real: Why Your Feet Are Screaming (and What You Can Do)

You expect the hot flushes. A mood swing or two.But foot pain? Yep. That one’s real, too. Turns out, when your hormones hop on the perimenopause rollercoaster, they don’t just mess with your mood a...
Why Period Pain Isn’t ‘Just Part of Life’, And What You Can Actually Do About It
End Period Stigma

Why Period Pain Isn’t ‘Just Part of Life’, And What You Can Actually Do About It

We’ve all heard it: “It’s just your period.”“Everyone gets cramps.”“Pain is normal, just deal with it.” Sound familiar? Yeah. Us too. For way too long, we’ve been told that menstrual pain is someth...
How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her Period (When You’re in Perimenopause)
#BreakingTheStigma

How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her Period (When You’re in Perimenopause)

She’s getting her first period. You’re losing yours. Two generations, one massive hormonal shift. Let’s talk about how to make this moment empowering, not overwhelming. Now more than ever, it’s tim...
Tampons vs cups
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Tampons Out, Cups In: What No One Tells You About Your Cervix

We were in a meeting with the team from Hello Period. And my mind was blown. I didn’t think about the impact of using tampons, not just on the environment, but on my body. Like most of us, I though...