I meet women every day who look in the mirror and wonder, “What on earth is happening to me?” The answer is almost never “You’re letting yourself go.” Instead, your reflection is showing a perfectly normal and fiercely hormonal metamorphosis. My aim, both here and in the consulting room, is to replace fear or shame with knowledge, practical tools and a hefty dose of self‑ compassion.

As we transition through perimenopause, menopause, and into postmenopause, our bodies go through a lot. With these physical changes can come shifts in how we feel about our bodies. Our old wardrobe might not feel right anymore—literally and emotionally.