I have always felt “different”. I am highly intuitive with high levels of emotional intelligence and empathy but I have spent my whole life often feeling hypervigilent and anxious, with a highly sensitive background alarm and an impending sense of danger. My nervous system has been dysregulated since birth and I have lived my life in high stress and “survival” mode. It is also important to note that some aspects of HSP overlap with ADHD and PTSD.

At the age of 45 my brain and body finally decided enough was enough and I do believe that coincided with perimenopause. There is a growing body of research and data that now demonstrates that women with a background of childhood trauma, toxic stress (genetics and a more sensitive nervous system) can influence the frequency and severity of symptoms in Menopause.

I now totally embrace my HSP status as I feel as if I finally fully understand myself and I have found peace. I have put in place what I need to regulate my nervous system to thrive and – I am no longer living in constant “survival mode”.

My sole mission is to make Menopause trauma-informed and provide a space where women are able to talk about their experiences without shame and stigma.