Chinwag with the lovely Helen.

Who in the group eats breakfast and who doesn't? If breakfast is an overlooked part of your day you are setting yourself up for a blood sugar rollercoaster. Skipping breakfast can cause larger blood sugar spikes after the next meal and onwards and for the rest of the day. Some symptoms include high carb cravings, sugar cravings, sudden fatigue, thirst, brain fog, irritability, weight gain and poor sleep. It's definitely not how I want to roll through my day. To make breakfast more helpful to reducing these symptoms, frontloading your brekkie with protein, fibre and a good source of carbohydrate is key.. Who would be interested in getting amongst a daily breakfast challenge? Post your breakfast photo up daily for accountability and I'll provide some feedback for you. Let me know in the poll below.

Has anyone heard of the Ultradian Rhythm? The brain works in natural cycles of activity and rest called the ultradian rhythm. As a general guide 120 minutes of activity followed by 20 minutes of recovery. Our brain isn't designed to be on go, go, ,go all day. And recovery doesn't mean scrolling on the phone. Stepping outside, some breathwork, walking, stretching, or having a cuppa, or simply doing nothing helps aid recovery. These mini breaks give our brain and nervous system a chance to reset, rather than staying in constant stress mode. So understanding this matters a lot for reducing menopause symptoms, for stress regulation, for brain health and for our quality of sleep too. Rest isn't being unproductive, it's part of how our brain is designed to function.

Menopausal women are way more prone to dehydration compared to males. Have a listen why..

I'm also bailing on the masterclass tonight :( I'm still unwell and need some more recovery time. Apologies for this inconvenience.