Real stories · Real science · Real laughs
I went to the garage three times today. Still no idea why.
You are not losing it. You are in perimenopause. Funny stories, the real science and practical tools for women 40+ who want to feel like themselves again.
Who this is for
You are not going mad. Your hormones are just very loud right now.
You are somewhere between 40 and 58. Capable. The one who holds everything together. And lately you are forgetting why you walked into rooms, waking at 3am soaked through, and snapping at the people you love most.
Most menopause advice is either clinical or doom and gloom. This is neither. It is the friend who says “me too”, explains what is actually going on, and hands you something that helps.
You walk into a room… and stand there like it owes you an explanation.
You are boiling at 3am and freezing by 3.05.
You love your partner. You also want them to stop breathing so loudly.
You look fine on the outside… and nothing like yourself on the inside.
The Men Oh Pause belief
“If you cannot laugh about it, it will make you cry. So we do both, and then we do something about it.”
The Men Oh Pause
How every story works
Laugh. Understand. Do something about it.
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The moment
The real, ridiculous thing that happened. You will recognise yourself.
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Why it happens
The science in plain English, checked against NHS guidance.
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Try this
One small, practical thing you can do today.
04
Track it
A planner page so you can spot your patterns.
The story series
Pick your chaos
Series
Why Am I In The Garage?
Brain fog stories. Lost keys, lost words, lost the plot (temporarily).
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Where to start
Not sure where to start? Pick the one that feels most true right now.
“I cannot remember a single thing.”
“I have not slept properly in months.”
“My partner has become the enemy.”
“I want to track what is going on.”
Track the chaos
Planners that actually get it
Simple printable and digital planners built for perimenopause. See your patterns, take them to your GP, and feel more in control.
- Brain fog log
- Cycle and bleed tracker
- Sleep and night sweats tracker
- HRT patch tracker
- GP appointment prep sheet
Shop my picks
Things that genuinely help
Cooling pyjamas, desk fans, journals and the little things that got me through. Hand-picked and honestly reviewed.
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