The "menopause funk" ain't so funky

Some days during menopause, even basic tasks are a struggle. Getting out of bed or functioning at a minimum level takes great effort. This is what I've been experiencing - what I call the "menopause funk."

Menopause, dry lips, and lip oil that smells like sheep

Hello hello. Me again to talk about more menopause things. This time, it's my poor, dry lips. There are other things to talk about, but right now, my dry lips are top of mind since I'm dealing with them daily.

Taking it one day at a time

Hello, hello, I had the best intentions of getting a bunch of posts and articles written. In fact, I actually have a lot of them recorded, but I just haven't had the energy to put them together and turn them into posts. I still need to convert the transcripts into text and then edit them.

Disclaimer... because I am not a medical professional

Hey there, I just wanted to add a quick disclaimer before sharing more of my menopause journey and experiences on this blog. Mostly, I started writing to have an outlet to express myself and hopefully find and provide support for others going through similar things.

The Menopause Life Now Resources | Some helpful videos

This is going to be a section where I'll collate all the resources that I've found useful and helpful to me. Maybe some of it will help you too. I'll keep this updated as I find more interesting information.

The beginning of my hot mess menopause story

I wanted to share with you what happened to trigger my official menopause. Looking back now, I think I started peri-menopause symptoms nearly 10-12 years ago. That's when I started feeling like my body was just constantly overheating.

Keeping it real

Hello again, welcome to my new blog, The Menopause Life Now. I’m gonna keep it real with you all as I go through this menopause journey. Start how I mean to continue, right? My husband gave me a new nickname that perfectly sums it up - he calls me M&M (for Menopausal Mess) now!