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Dip Your Feet In
“Don’t spend your whole life sitting on the edge, wondering what the water might feel like. Dip your feet in. Make some ripples. Have a bloody adventure. Because life isn’t about knowing what happens next. It’s about being brave enough to find out.”
— Missy Moo Poetry
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“A Menopausal Ode to a Yorkshire Lass Who’s Had Enough of This Bloody Nonsense”
Menopause, Yorkshire style. Saggy tits, a belly with a mind of its own, chin hairs tougher than a dry stone wall and a thermostat that’s gone completely tits up.
But this body’s lived, loved, laughed and survived some right bloody storms. She’s not falling apart, she’s just stopped giving a toss.
Because growing older isn’t about losing who you were. It’s about finally having the balls to be who you bloody well are.
And if tha doesn’t like it, tha knows where t’door is!
Oct 232 min read


Gloves Off and Knickers Up: My Night at The Big Knickers Network
A fun and empowering evening of networking, laughter and connection at the Big Knickers Network event—bringing women together to build relationships and celebrate confidence.
Oct 195 min read


Fat Cow
A raw, heartbreaking reflection on body image, shame, desire, and learning to see yourself with compassion.
Oct 174 min read


Karma Isn’t Revenge
Sarah wants karma to make things right—but learns that reclaiming her energy is more powerful than revenge.
Oct 79 min read


A Tiny Ink Drawing
A tiny ink drawing of the pier, the sea and a dolphin at Roker Beach, carefully torn into the shape of a heart. Written across it were the words: “A little doodle in the morning to bring you joy.” Someone had lovingly tucked it onto a little piece of art made from an old tree stump, beach stones and strands of seaweed. It was so small and unassuming that you had to get close to even notice it was there. And I think that made it even more beautiful. As I sat on the beach with
Sep 291 min read


The Carrier Bag
After her husband leaves with only a carrier bag, Jessie is forced to confront the betrayal that shattered her family—and the painful truth about their supposed fresh start.
Sep 2910 min read


Tonight is the Harvest Moon
Tonight, beneath the Harvest Moon, I’m thinking about what it really means to gather in our own harvest. The things we’ve grown, the storms we’ve survived, the people we love and the stuff we’re finally ready to stop carrying. As Nick, Presley and I head off for a night beneath the dark skies, I’m embracing a little Pagan wisdom, a lot of gratitude and one simple thought: perhaps Autumn isn’t just about watching nature let go. Maybe it’s our invitation to do the same.
Sep 262 min read


Anna - The Lake at Dusk
Anna sits beside the lake at dusk, reflecting on courage, change and the quiet strength it takes to face the water—and herself.
Sep 237 min read


The Autumn Equinox: A Moment of Balance
The Autumn Equinox is a quiet moment of balance—a reminder to pause, feel grateful for what this year has brought, and gently let go of what you no longer need to carry. As nature turns inward, we’re invited to slow down, rest, and welcome the season ahead.
Sep 232 min read


MENOPAUSE MONDAY: What If Divorce Is Actually the Beginning?
What if divorce isn’t the end of your story—but the beginning of a bolder, freer, more authentic life? Menopause, midlife and starting over can be messy, magical and entirely yours.
Sep 76 min read


FEELGOOD FRIDAY: I Don't Want a Perfect Life. I Want One That Feels Bloody Good.
A holistic approach to midlife wellbeing—embracing rest, pleasure, authenticity, mental health, and creating a life that feels bloody good to live.
Sep 46 min read


What if You Dont Need to Find Yourself
What if you’re not lost at all? Beneath the responsibilities, menopause, motherhood and expectations, the woman you’re searching for is still there—waiting for you to remember who you really are.
Sep 25 min read


Why the Bloody Hell Am I Awake at 3am?
If midlife has turned bedtime into a nightly battle of being exhausted but wide awake, this is for you. Discover what may be disrupting your sleep, why 3am wake-ups feel so brutal, and how small, realistic changes can help. Download the free Midlife Sleep Reset Workbook and start making sense of your nights—without judgement or ridiculous bedtime routines.
Aug 315 min read


The Sex Toy That Changed My Wednesday Afternoon — And Other Revelations
Bold, honest, and unapologetic conversations for women navigating menopause, midlife, and mental health—because silence was never the answer.
Aug 286 min read
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