Kia ora!

I'm Meredith. A wife, mum and in the midst of perimenopause. Argh, what a journey! I've experienced the confusion, the self-doubt, anxiety, body aches, joint issues, and the frustration of wondering what was happening to my body. Everything I share through StrongHer combines current evidence, practical coaching strategies and my own lived experience navigating perimenopause.

When I started going through perimenopause, I honestly thought I was going mad. I couldn't understand why I felt so different or why I wasn't coping the way I used to.

Looking back, I think I started noticing the emotional changes around 2022, although I'd been feeling "off" for two years before that (read my blog). Then, in June 2023, everything came to a head. A combination of work, family and life pressures created the perfect storm, and I experienced burnout and mental fatigue.

For weeks, I felt completely overwhelmed. It affected my mental health, my confidence and my energy. Like so many women, I did all the things I knew probably weren't helping—doom-scrolling on social media, looking for quick fixes, and convincing myself I just needed to lose weight or find the "right" exercise programme. The more I searched, the more confused and discouraged I became.

Then, in July 2023, I had what I can only describe as an "aha!" moment. I joined Jo Stone's Blissful Foundations programme through The Blissful Institute, and it genuinely changed the direction of my life.

It wasn't a magic fix, but it gave me the tools to better understand myself, build healthier habits and approach life differently. By the end of the programme, I had started a personal transformation that supported me both personally and professionally. Don't get me wrong—life still has its ups and downs, and I'm certainly not perfect. But today, I feel far better equipped to navigate the challenges that come my way.

That experience sparked a desire to learn more. In 2025, I completed the Girls Gone Strong Menopause Coaching Certification, deepening my understanding of the science behind perimenopause and menopause, and how nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management and behaviour change can help women feel stronger and healthier during this stage of life.

StrongHer was born from a simple idea: to create one place where women could find trustworthy, evidence-based information without feeling overwhelmed.

Now, my passion is helping other women understand what's happening, feel less alone, and realise that menopause doesn't have to mean simply putting up with symptoms. With the right knowledge, support and small, sustainable changes, it's possible to feel strong, confident and thrive through midlife.

I'm so glad you're here. Together, we can conquer your fears and design the life you want.

— Meredith x

CSMC, GGS