My Story
Hey there, I’m Marnie.
Farm girl, adventurer, naturopath and perimenopause specialist.
You’re in the right place if you want to:
- Get a decent night’s sleep.
- Have energy to burn.
- Find your missing mojo.
- Like who you see when you look in the mirror.
- Lose that spare tyre.
- Feel cool, calm and collected.
But first, does any of this sound familiar to you?
My transition story:
“What hell is this?’, I thought, as I woke one day from a Royal Flush that shattered my sleep and peace.
It couldn’t be, could it? Is it? Am I? Surely, I’m not…perimenopausal!
Deny, deny, deny!
The rage I experienced was like nothing else.
Sleep – what sleep? I’d go to sleep, wake an hour later, worry for a couple of hours, fall back asleep, only to wake at 3am, done for the night. Farewell early morning yoga. 🙁
I felt miserable when I looked in the mirror. None of my clothes fit (hello fat back). I really hadn’t changed a thing and yet my weight continued to balloon.
I lost motivation or energy to get stuff done. My tolerance for other people’s crap was zero (that hasn’t changed much…menopause is so liberating)
To say perimenopause took me by surprise is an understatement.
I knew it was coming, but why didn’t anyone tell me about this?
This sadness. This anger. This grief.
I’ve wasted my life
I’m a failure
I’m redundant and invisible
What the hell happened to my body?
And is this all in my head?
So, I made it my mission to find answers (and solutions) to the ‘omnishambles’ that can be the ‘transition’.
One thing I learnt was you should not be doing menopause alone!
For too long women have suffered in silence feeling as though we’ve reached our ‘use-by’-date and that we should just fade into the background. I say a big fat NO to this!
Welcome to you. 2.0. The updated version.
Here at Great Dames, we learn to Embrace the Change (one hot flush at a time).
I’ll show you how to take charge of your symptoms so you can feel better than before.
Because the second half should be infinitely better than the first – I know this firsthand, but hey, don’t take my word for it – here’s what Dame S had to say:
“I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude. I really appreciate all the help and support you provided me when I was struggling mentally, physically, and emotionally. You truly worked miracles and I can’t thank you enough for being there for me.
Moreover, I cherished our chats and the insights you shared. You’re a remarkable woman with a heart of gold, and it’s been an absolute privilege getting to know you. I’m really grateful for your presence in my life “ Dame S
Ready to Embrace the Change? Book here.
Marnie
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Science (CompMed)
- AdvDip Naturopathy
- AdvDip Western Herbalism
- Graduate Certificate Acupuncture
- ANTA member
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My approach
As you may have gathered, I like to have a laugh (hence the name, Great Dames – it’s not meant to make you feel ‘old’ but it’s who we’re growing into, outstanding women who are a force to be reckoned with).
I’m living through this change, with all its colourful ups and downs, just like you are – I see your power surge – and I’ll raise you a hot flush!
Although dealing with what perimenopause is throwing at you needs to be taken seriously, it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom kinda serious.
My approach is pragmatic and holistic, and I’ll meet you where you’re at.
“For too long women have suffered in silence through these transition years, feeling as if we’re invisible and reached our ‘use-by-date’ . I say ‘no’ to this!”
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