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The Balanced Transition Blog

Here I’ll share evidence-based insights, alongside some of my own thoughts and reflections, on menopause, healthspan, organisational culture and the future of work. They may seem like separate  subjects, but they often intersect in interesting and important ways.

For the equestrians among you, there will also be dedicated articles exploring what menopause and healthy ageing can mean for life in and out of the saddle.

I hope you find something in my blogs that is useful, thought-provoking or simply helps you look at a familiar subject a little differently.

Why can menopause affect your confidence?

By Kate Field | Understanding change. Supporting balance. Ageing well | Published 6 September 2026 | ~ 8 minute read | Loss of confidence is not always listed as a menopause symptom. You will see anxiety, low mood, poor sleep and brain fog. You may

What is menopause? Why don’t I feel like myself?

By Kate Field | Understanding change. Supporting balance. Ageing well | Published 5 September 2026 | ~ 10 minute read | “Why don’t I feel like myself?” It is one of the things I hear most often from women in their 40’s and 50’s. The

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