For Women in transition
Support for women navigating perimenopause and parenting
This space if for you, if;
Your cycle is changing
Your moods feel different
Sleep is not what it was
Your energy feels unpredictable
You feel stretched or overwhelmed
You’re wondering, “Is this perimenopause?”
You’re tired of being dismissed
You want to feel more informed
You want grounded, human support
From first periods to perimenopause
Grounded, body-literate support for girls, women and the seasons that deserve more care.
Unmasking of symptoms
Health & wellbeing during transtion
Access support & information
Choose the support that feels right for where you are now
The Perimenopause
Transition Guide
For women who want a self-paced, practical starting point
Book a Perimonpause
1:1 Session
For women who want personalised support and next steps
Woman's circles
Rites of Passage
For mothers and daughters wanting to honour the transition into womanhood
The Wellwise approach;
1. Build body literacy
Understanding what your body is doing, rather than feeling confused or disconnected from it.
2. Build self trust
Learning to notice your own patterns, symptoms, capacity and needs without dismissing yourself. This may include self-talk, shame, body confidence, perfectionism, people-pleasing, comparison, boundaries, identity, confidence or the inner critic.
3. Supportive next steps
Staying connected to yourself, knowing what to ask, who to see, and how to advocate for yourself when something does not feel right.
A space to pause, make sense of what’s happening, ask the questions you’ve been holding, and walk away with clearer next steps.
Myth vs Truth
Myth: Perimenopause only starts when periods stop.
Truth: Perimenopause can begin years before menopause, while you are still having periods.
Perimenopause is the time when your hormone levels especially oestrogen and progesterone start to fluctuate as your ovaries gradually wind down. This phase can last several years before your final period.
Common experiences can include:
Changes to your menstrual cycle (shorter, longer, heavier, or more spaced out)
Hot flushes or night sweats
Sleep problems and 3am wake-ups
Anxiety, low mood, irritability or feeling “not like myself”
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Changes in libido
Vaginal dryness or discomfort with sex
Pelvic floor symptoms like heaviness or leaking
Many women are told this is “just stress” or “just getting older”. It is normal for hormones to change but you also deserve support, understanding, and options.
If your blood tests are “normal,” nothing is happening.
Truth: Hormones fluctuate. Your symptoms, cycle changes and lived experience still matter.
Because perimenopause is a transition that happens over several years and as hormones constantly fluctuate during this time; a one off blood test isn’t an accurate indication of whether a woman is in perimenopause or not.
The Australasian Menopause Society say that for women over 45 years of age; symptoms and cycle changes are more important.
Many women have differing symptoms that can develop over time, others have noticeable changes and some women aren’t affected. We are all different and have differing wants and needs when it comes to symptom relief.
You deserve to understand what is happening for you and for your symptoms to be taken seriously and addressed. Whether that is further diagnosis and testing or referral to a specialist who works in women’s health and understands hormones.
If your regular GP isn’t hearing you, you can seek a second opinion. If something feels ‘off’ don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself.
Myth: Rage, anxiety, exhaustion and sleep changes are just part of being busy.
Truth: Anger is just another emotion and it’s worth understanding and supporting.
Many women have been socialised to ‘people please’ and smooth things over; but with a drop in estrogen during this time, women are embracing their anger – perhaps for the first time!
During perimenopause, your sense of self may be shifting, and your emotional world and your symptoms can feel more intense.
At the same time, you may also be:
Parenting tweens or teens going through their own puberty
Juggling work, relationships, finances, and aging parents
Carrying the mental load at home
No wonder so many women feel overwhelmed, exhausted and frustrated.
Anger can be used to direct you to what may need changing in your life; I can help you work through this and support the process.
Myth: You just have to put up with it.
Truth: You deserve information, options, support and care
If you just aren’t feeling like yourself and it’s impacting on your daily activities, you deserve access to information and options that may provide relief and allow you to function agian.
Whilst perimenopause is a normal life stage, some symptoms need medical attention.
Please book with your GP or a women’s health specialist if you notice:
– Very heavy bleeding (soaking through a pad or tampon in an hour, or passing large clots)
– Bleeding between periods or after sex
– Periods that are extremely painful or debilitating
– Sudden changes in mood, intrusive thoughts, or signs of depression or anxiety
– Chest pain, shortness of breath, or sudden severe headaches
– Any symptom that feels frightening, extreme, or “not right” for your body
If you’re ever unsure, seek medical help.
Coaching and education are not a replacement for medical care, and I encourage you to work with a trusted GP alongside this support.
Not sure where to start?
- Start with the guide if you want to learn privately, at your own pace, and begin making sense of the perimenopause transition.
- Book a clarity session if you feel overwhelmed, confused, dismissed, or unsure what to do next.
- Many women begin with the guide and then book a session when they are ready for more personalised support.
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Meet Katrina Christian
I teach this because I know what it feels like to live in a body you were never properly taught to understand.
So many women arrive at perimenopause with very little language for what is happening. We were taught about periods in a limited way, often told to ignore pain, push through exhaustion, manage everyone else’s needs and keep functioning.
Then perimenopause arrives and suddenly the body we have been overriding for decades starts demanding attention.
My work is about helping women understand their bodies earlier, deeper and with less shame. Whether I am working with girls, parents or women, the heart of the work is the same:
You deserve to understand your body.
You deserve to be taken seriously.
And you deserve support through the transitions that shape your life.
Founder, Teacher & Menstrual Health Educator
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