Christmas Burnout
Feeling Burnt Out by Christmas? Here’s Why - and What to Do
You’ve got the tree up, the prawns on ice, and the presents perfectly wrapped. But just as you’re about to collapse into holiday mode - bam! A scratchy throat, a pounding headache, and your body sa...
End Period Stigma
PMDD vs Period Pain: What’s the Difference, and Why You Deserve Better
Ah, periods. That monthly guest who barges in uninvited, overstays her welcome, and leaves chaos in her wake. For some, it’s all about mild cramps and bingeing on snacks while re-watching Bridget J...
anxiety
Anxiety & Your Period: Why Your Hormones Love a Good 3am Panic Party
Let’s be real: your period doesn’t just show up with cramps and cravings - it often brings along an unwanted guest: anxiety.If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at 3am, heart racing, brain spi...
acne
Is Dairy, Gluten, or Stress Behind Your PMS Drama? Let’s Find Out
Dairy, Gluten, and Stress: Are They Wrecking Your PMS?
In the lead-up to the silly season, we thought it’d be a great time to chat about some unexpected PMS culprits - dairy, gluten, and stress. Th...
Brain Fog
Brain Fog, Mood Swings, and Hormonal Hijinks: What’s Really Going On?
Some days, you’re smashing your to-do list like a boss. Other days, you’re standing in the kitchen wondering why you walked in there in the first place. Sound familiar? If brain fog, mood swings, a...
Alcohol
Why Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms Flare Up During the Holidays (And What You Can Do About It)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—until those holiday habits start to magnify perimenopause and menopause symptoms. With summer heat already pushing us to our limits, late nights, festive b...
Alcohol
Why Your Period Pain Might Be Acting Up Over the Holidays (And What You Can Do About It)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…except for that stubborn holiday guest who just won’t leave: inflammation. Yep, the culprit behind why some of us feel more like the Grinch than Mrs. Claus ...
Gut Health and Period Pain
From Couch to Christmas Cheer: Why Sarah’s Ready to Party This Holiday Season!
I was catching up with my friend Sarah yesterday, and she reminded me exactly why working at Hey Sister! is the best experience of my life.
Sarah confessed she’d lost count of all the holidays and ...
Deep sleep during menopause
Sleeping Through Menopause: Say Goodbye to Tossing, Turning, and Midnight Wake-Ups
It’s 3 a.m., and you’re wide awake… again. Between the hot flushes, restless legs, and a mind that just won’t switch off, “deep sleep” can feel like a distant memory. If menopause has turned your n...
