The 40s Woman

Our hormones start to decline, at different speeds in our mid 30s. As our bodies have been so used to getting a certain amount of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, this change can result in chaos. The fact that the ratio between these sex hormones can change...

Jenny Soydanyavas had a career working with skincare, but having listened to the problems her friends had finding skincare to suit their 40s and beyond skin, she decided to do something about it and develop her own products!   Why did you decide to launch your...

Corin Robertson is one of only 9 Director Generals in the FCDO. She is a also a rare combination of immense intelligence and approachability. To hear more about how she's balanced a demanding job heading up the Counter Terrorism Dept, hosting politicians alongside a...

Sticky Salmon Noodle Traybake as featured in "Dominique's Kitchen" "An easy, tasty dinner for those days when you don’t fancy 'cooking'" Preparation time: 10 minutes.  Cooking time: 20 minutes.  Serves 2. Ingredients: For the sauce 6tbsp sweet chilli sauce 3 tbsp...

Another school year, your children have learned a lot and it is time for a break. Thesummer holidays lie ahead. Some people embrace the change and let term time patternsand routines have a holiday too. Late breakfasts, less tidying, more being outside. Somepeople will...

Endocrine disruptors can mimic hormones, taking their place and stopping the real hormones from doing their job.  During our transitional 40s, we need our hormones to be able to do what they are supposed to be doing, within the constraints of the perimenopause. These...

What was your first job? Did you work in the food industry from the off?  Aside from a newspaper round, my first job was actually selling double glazing in the holidays when I was 16!  When I left school I went into media sales and then recruitment. I didn't move into...

Stacey is an entrepreneur, salon owner and educator, & fantastic with hair, both style and colour.  Whilst she is not a 40s woman quite yet (& she has a good few years to go!) she knows A LOT about hair and is at the forefront of all things style. Below she...

How did you originally get into jewellery design As a small child I always loved to make things. I was the child that insisted on making everything Blue Peter suggested in their craft section. I also distinctly remember trying to recreate Wonder Woman’s accessories...

Was working in health and fitness something you always wanted to do? Yes pretty much, I have always done it since finishing university, sport was so life changing for me and I wanted to be able to help others experience that.  How did you originally get into it?  My...