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Looking back on 2023: a year of personal growth and achievements
The not-so-secret diary of a perimenopausal woman 6 December 2023 Looking back. Where to start? With the affirmation I wrote in January...
Kirsten Trussell
Dec 6, 20234 min read
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Surviving Menopause While Launching Your Dream Business
The not-so-secret diary of a perimenopausal woman 6 November 2023 The sun has come out after the stormy weather of late and I'm sitting...
Kirsten Trussell
Nov 6, 20235 min read
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Anxiety and the menopause
The not-so-secret diary of a perimenopausal woman 4 September 2023 – anxiety and the menopause Hello. I’m writing to you from a place of...
Kirsten Trussell
Sep 4, 20235 min read
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Hair loss and the menopause
The not-so-secret diary of a perimenopausal woman 7 August 2023 - hair loss and the menopause How's your summer going? I guess the...
Kirsten Trussell
Aug 7, 20235 min read
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Strength training and the menopause
The not-so-secret diary of a perimenopausal woman 13 June 2023 - strength training and the menopause Well, that was a sweaty one today. I...
Kirsten Trussell
Jun 14, 20235 min read
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Dry eyes and the menopause
3 May 2023 The not-so-secret diary of a perimenopausal woman - dry eyes and the menopause Just when you think you've got your head around...
Kirsten Trussell
May 3, 20235 min read
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Springtime (and the menopause) in Paris
15 April 2023 The 'not-so-secret' diary of a perimenopausal woman - Springtime (and the menopause in Paris) Bonjour! Sorry it's been a...
Kirsten Trussell
Apr 15, 20235 min read
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The not-so-secret diary of a perimenopausal woman
How I used testosterone to kick my brain fog and anxiety out of the park What do you mean menopause isn't just hot flushes? A menopause...
Kirsten Trussell
Mar 12, 20234 min read
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in menopause
The 'not-so-secret' diary of a perimenopausal woman 20 February 2023 - urinary tract infections in menopause Woke up around 7am today not...
Kirsten Trussell
Feb 21, 20234 min read
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Mental health and the perimenopause
30 January 2023 The 'not-so-secret' diary of a perimenopausal woman - mental health and the perimenopause Good morning Brighton! The sun...
Kirsten Trussell
Jan 30, 20234 min read
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Discover the person behind 'The not-so-secret diary of a perimenopausal woman'.
18 January 2023 Self care, cats and talking about the menopause So I made it past Blue Monday in one piece. The sun is shining and it's...
Kirsten Trussell
Jan 18, 20233 min read
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Sleep during the perimenopause
9 January 2023 The 'not-so-secret' diary of a perimenopausal woman - sleep during the perimenopause Today is my birthday. I’m 53. I feel...
Kirsten Trussell
Jan 11, 20234 min read
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