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Two years ago, I went silent on social media. It wasn't a planned digital detox or strategic break. Life simply demanded all of my attention as a Brisbane-based menopause coach, and I had nothing left to give to the online world.
My mum passed away. I moved from New Zealand to Australia, then relocated again within Brisbane as I tried to find my footing in a new country. And through it all, menopause hit with a vengeance - bringing brain fog so thick I could barely make business decisions, exhaustion that sleep couldn't touch, and emotional overwhelm that made even simple tasks feel mountainous.
For someone whose work centres on helping Australian women navigate burnout recovery and perimenopause support, I found myself living these challenges firsthand in ways I never expected.
The Temptation to Pretend & Why Authentic Menopause Support Matters
I could have kept posting. Could have shared the usual "everything's fine" updates that we see so often in the wellness space. But that felt dishonest - both to myself and to the professional women who follow my work in Brisbane and across Australia.
If I'm going to help women through their darkest moments of corporate burnout and hormonal chaos, I need to be real about mine.
So instead of pretending, I went quiet. I grieved my mum. I navigated the complexities of international moves while my hormones wreaked havoc on my emotional stability and professional performance. I learned what it really means to rebuild your entire life when everything familiar disappears overnight.
Turning Pain Into Purpose - Advanced Menopause Training in Brisbane
During this challenging period, I made a decision that would ultimately transform both my personal experience and my professional practice as a menopause coach. I invested in specialized menopause training and became a certified Menopause Champion.
Initially, this education was for me - I needed to understand what was happening to my body and mind. The brain fog that made client sessions feel impossible, the mood swings that disrupted my hypnotherapy practice, the complete disruption of everything I thought I knew about myself. But as I learned, I realised this knowledge was too valuable not to share with the women seeking burnout recovery in Brisbane.
Every insight I gained about hormonal changes, every strategy I discovered for managing perimenopause symptoms, every moment of clarity that emerged from the chaos - it all became part of what I could offer through my specialised coaching programs.
What I Learned in the Quiet - Lessons for Professional Women
These two years taught me things no textbook or training program ever could - lessons that now inform every burnout recovery session I facilitate:
Menopause doesn't pause for career pressures. When you're dealing with corporate deadlines, team management, or business growth, your hormones don't politely wait their turn. They continue their chaotic dance, often making professional performance even more challenging.
Moving countries during hormonal chaos is next-level challenging. Everything that usually grounds you - your familiar spaces, your support network, your routines - disappears just when you need stability most. For professional women, this compounds workplace stress exponentially as your brain is wired on high alert constantly thinking, danger, danger.
Sometimes the most courageous thing is admitting you're not okay. In a world that celebrates constant productivity and positivity, there's radical honesty in saying "I'm struggling, and I need support." This is especially true for high-achieving women who are used to having everything under control.
The right knowledge and support can transform your experience. Understanding what was happening in my body didn't make menopause easy, but it made it manageable. It turned confusion into clarity and fear into empowerment - exactly what I now offer my clients.
Healing isn't linear, but it is possible. Some days I felt like I was making progress. Others, I felt like I was back at square one. Both were part of the journey, and both are normal parts of the burnout recovery process.
Menopause Support in Brisbane, Why Personal Experience Matters
I'm not returning to social media because I've "figured it all out." I'm back because I've lived through what so many of the professional women I serve are experiencing right now.
The overwhelm of trying to maintain peak performance while your body and mind feel like they're betraying you. The identity crisis that comes with major life transitions in midlife. The feeling of losing yourself in the chaos and wondering if you'll ever feel like the confident leader you once were.
I've been there. I'm still there in many ways. And that's exactly why I can help through my specialised approach combining Menopause training, Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP, and Timeline Therapy.
Burnout Recovery for Professional Women, What to Expect
In my Brisbane practice, I've seen how quickly transformation can happen when women receive the right support. Most of my clients experience significant shifts within 3-5 sessions, addressing:
- Corporate burnout symptoms affecting decision-making and leadership
- Perimenopause brain fog impacting professional performance
- Stress management for high-pressure environments
- Confidence rebuilding after hormonal disruption
- Work-life integration during midlife transitions
My approach isn't about quick fixes - it's about sustainable change that honours both your professional ambitions and your body's needs during this transition.
Moving Forward Together - Your Investment in Sustainable Wellbeing
If you're reading this and recognising yourself in my story - if you're navigating your own version of corporate pressure, menopause symptoms, or professional burnout - I want you to know that you're not alone.
The path forward isn't about having all the answers. It's about having the right support, evidence-based strategies, and the understanding that healing happens in its own time and its own way.
I'm here in Brisbane, with all my lived experience and professional expertise, ready to walk alongside you through whatever challenges you're facing. Whether you're dealing with perimenopause symptoms affecting your work performance or burnout that's impacting every area of your life, there's a way through.
Because sometimes the best guides are the ones who have walked the path themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Menopause Coaching in Brisbane
Q: How quickly can I expect results from menopause coaching?
A: Most clients see significant improvements within 3-5 sessions, with many experiencing relief from brain fog and emotional overwhelm in the first session.
Q: Do you work with women who are on HRT?
A: Absolutely. Many of my clients are on hormone replacement therapy, and my coaching complements medical treatment by addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of menopause.
Q: Can menopause coaching help with workplace performance?
A: Yes. My specialised approach addresses how hormonal changes affect professional confidence, decision-making, and stress management in corporate environments.
Q: Do you offer online sessions for women outside Brisbane?
A: Yes, I work with women across Australia and internationally through secure online sessions, making expert menopause support accessible regardless of location.
Ready to reclaim your confidence and clarity? I'm now taking new clients for both individual burnout recovery sessions and specialised menopause support programs.
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