Stoicism isn’t strength. It’s self-neglect dressed up as grit. December is not the month to be strong — it’s the month to soften.
High Performance Addiction. It sounds like a badge of honour — and that’s part of the problem. It’s socially rewarded, even celebrated. But behind the accolades and promotions, something dangerous brews.
As a coach specialising in burnout and leadership for women, I often talk about stress, resilience, and hormones. But today, I want to share something personal... why I still take progesterone, even though I’ve had a hysterectomy.
As women, we are often taught to expect certain changes as we approach midlife. When I started experiencing fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, and sleepless nights, I immediately assumed it was perimenopause.