Our breathing affects every physiological system in our body and is inextricably linked to our mental state. Therefore, our daily breathing patterns will have an impact on our body and mind during the peri to post menopause years, but most women are unaware of this. In fact, most people are unaware of how they breathe on a daily basis as it is an automatic function that we do without thinking. We take about 25,000 breaths each day and a large percentage of the population prob

I wrote this article for the Outdoor Swimmer magazine in December 2024. Open water swim coach Marianne Johnson has recently launched a weekly open water swimming group for peri- and post-menopausal women. We caught up with Marianne to learn more about the effects of cold water, breathing techniques and contrast therapy on menopause symptoms.  Words: Marianne Johnson How did The Flushed Dippers come about? In 2023 I trained as a Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner. I’m also an