Not every woman can — or wants to — take HRT. And that’s okay.

The good news? Non-hormonal treatments work. From SSRIs and gabapentin to CBT, breathwork, and the new Fezolinetant, you have options.

HRT has been one of the most misunderstood treatments in medicine.

For decades, women were scared away by headlines. But modern evidence shows:

👉 Transdermal estrogen doesn’t raise clot risk.

👉 Est...

Perimenopause can feel like chaos. Brain fog, mood swings, night sweats. But you’re not broken. You’re recalibrating.

In this week’s podcast, I unpack:

👉 What perimenopause really is

👉 Why symptoms...

We’ve all been told that stress is bad — something to avoid, suppress, or eliminate. But what if that belief itself is keeping you stuck?

In this replay episode of Master Stress, I uncover the myths ...

What if your mood swings, wired 2am wake-ups, or feeling “different” had nothing to do with stress or mindset—and everything to do with your hormones quietly shifting behind the scenes?

In this week’...

Puberty isn’t just about physical changes — it’s a complete rewiring of the brain and nervous system.

In this new episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, I explore the powerful hormonal and neurological...

When it comes to health, most women are told bits and pieces about hormones — but rarely the full story.

In this week’s episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, we pull back the curtain on the female hor...

Have you ever wondered why some days you feel energised and clear, while other days you’re tired, moody, or simply not yourself? The answer often lies in your hormones.

In this week’s episode of Mast...

When we talk about leadership burnout, menopause is rarely part of the conversation. Yet, for many women in senior roles, it’s an unseen factor that shapes performance, wellbeing, and even career prog...

 Some of the most powerful leadership skills aren’t found in manuals or training courses — they start with you.

In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, we explore why understanding and regulatin...

 We often think of burnout as something we can fix with sleep, breathwork, or another mindfulness app.

But what if the real issue isn't just individual—it’s systemic?

In this episode of Master Stres...

Published: 13 December 2023

In Marie Claire UK, I shared how I personally navigate the emotional intensity that can arise during the Christmas season—an experience I’ve also seen echoed in my clinica...