For years, many women learn to override their bodies in pursuit of success, productivity, and achievement. Perimenopause offers a different path — it’s a powerful invitation to reconnect with your body, honour your natural rhythms, and create a gentler, more intentional way of living.

Getting shingles in my 40s, while travelling in Bali, forced me to confront something I thought I already understood: rest. Reflecting on the experience through the lens of women’s health, stress and nervous system regulation, I explore what our bodies might be telling us when we keep pushing through.

If you're worried about getting older, I’ve got a little secret for you: this is the good part!