The Menopause Opportunity (No Really!) 

The menopause can be an opportunity for you to take a pause, look at your overall health and lifestyle habits and make some positive changes. Most people know that drinking less alcohol, improving diet and exercising more frequently can have a positive effect on your...

Menopause! You Need Your Head Testing 

I’m not sure if my experience resonates with many women, but when it came to the menopause I was uninformed and underprepared. Needing some minor surgery in my early 50’s the consultant mentioned that I may experience a range of changes in my body for example,...

My Menopause, My Work Life Balance 

I touched on this briefly in my previous blog but though that this part of my journey had been such a challenge for me that it deserved its own space on pausemy.com. Although menopause is a natural phase in every woman’s life it can be very overwhelming especially if...

Top 5 Best Gifts from The Menopause 

Menopause is a natural phase in every woman’s life, but it can be the gift that just keeps on giving when it comes to the many symptoms a woman may experience. This can be very overwhelming especially if like me you were very unaware and unprepared. Pause My Pause,...

Menopause: The Ultimate Unwanted Adventure 

Welcome to menopause, the time of life when your body decides to throw you a surprise party, complete with a flamethrower and emotional fireworks. If you thought puberty was fun, menopause is here to remind you that the party isn't over – it's just getting...

Menopause, Your Time to Shine

Embrace the Change with Confidence and Grace  Menopause, a word that often brings a mix of emotions. For many women, it signifies the end of an era, but it’s also the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities for self-care, self-discovery, and even a...

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Seasonally gathering and crafting with plants and clay, combining her love of the natural world, foraging and herbal medicine. Her work follows the seasons of the year, gathering wild plants from her local landscape, pressing them into clay and creating naturally inspired tableware with organic forms, soft edges and gentle curves all made in her own small studio in Haistingleigh, Kent.

Forest

Forager, Slow Ceramics, Training Medical Herbalist, Gentle Gardener
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Chemotherapy triggered menopausal symptoms for me and being over 40 my hormone levels were already lowering. PAUSE MY has helped me find natural products that help me relax and still feel special during this difficult time. Looking forward and taking one step at a time I now want to share my passion for wildlife through my stories, capturing the beauty of nature without the need for words.

Follow her on Instagram @thegiftfromnature.

Samantha

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An experienced and creative stylist with a passion for hair. By using natural products which she shares with the community on PAUSE MY and by listening with patience Emily is dedicated to crafting a positive experience for all her clients. Emily firmly believes that wonderful hair can have a direct impact on a woman’s self-confidence and their overall wellbeing and works to create an environment where her ladies feel heard and understood when it comes to their individual hair needs. Follow Emily @miss_collins_creations 

Emily

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Jane studied piano under renowned Bulgarian concert artist Lora Dimitrova and has been short-listed for competitions in Vienna and Manhattan.  She won Second Prize at the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition and was a semi-finalist in the London International Concerto Competition. Jane has a particular interest in philosophy and is acknowledged for her ability to link philosophical ideas and musical expression.

Jane

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Founded in South East London, essystitch use recycled tshirt materials to make unique crochet bags. The colour and weight of the yarn can differ massively so each bag is one of a kind. Founder Sydney Ellen always knew she wanted to do something crafty and was inspired by the creative women in her family to create bags for any occasion, that will go with any outfit.

Sydney

Artisan Crafter of Unique and Handmade Crochet Bags
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Seasonally gathering and crafting with plants and clay, combining her love of the natural world, foraging and herbal medicine. Her work follows the seasons of the year, gathering wild plants from her local landscape, pressing them into clay and creating naturally inspired tableware with organic forms, soft edges and gentle curves all made in her own small studio in Haistingleigh, Kent.

Forest

Forager, Slow Ceramics, Training Medical Herbalist, Gentle Gardener

Chemotherapy triggered menopausal symptoms for me and being over 40 my hormone levels were already lowering. PAUSE MY has helped me find natural products that help me relax and still feel special during this difficult time. Looking forward and taking one step at a time I now want to share my passion for wildlife through my stories, capturing the beauty of nature without the need for words.

Follow her on Instagram @thegiftfromnature. 

 

Samantha

Part of the Community

An experienced and creative stylist with a passion for hair. By using natural products which she shares with the community on PAUSE MY and by listening with patience Emily is dedicated to crafting a positive experience for all her clients. Emily firmly believes that wonderful hair can have a direct impact on a woman’s self-confidence and their overall wellbeing and works to create an environment where her ladies feel heard and understood when it comes to their individual hair needs. Follow Emily @miss_collins_creations 

Emily

Special Event Sylist

Jane studied piano under renowned Bulgarian concert artist Lora Dimitrova and has been short-listed for competitions in Vienna and Manhattan.  She won Second Prize at the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition and was a semi-finalist in the London International Concerto Competition. Jane has a particular interest in philosophy and is acknowledged for her ability to link philosophical ideas and musical expression. 

Jane

Classical Pianist

Founded in South East London, essystitch use recycled tshirt materials to make unique crochet bags. The colour and weight of the yarn can differ massively so each bag is one of a kind. Founder Sydney Ellen always knew she wanted to do something crafty and was inspired by the creative women in her family to create bags for any occasion, that will go with any outfit.

Sydney

Artisan Crafter of Unique and Handmade Crochet Bags