Helpful Resources — Rebel Women
Rebel Women: Lyndall Scholten "I thought IVF hormones were tough… then perimenopause hit, then menopause."
By Lyndall Scholten I'm an older mum with a younger child, and getting here wasn’t easy - after countless rounds of IVF and hormone treatments, we finally had our beautiful daughter. I thought IVF hormones were tough… then perimenopause hit, then menopause. No sleep, brain fog (where was I going? What did I need from the pantry? Where are my keys, my phone, my glasses?!), hot flushes, night sweats, a frozen shoulder, tears over everything—you name it. I felt like I was falling apart. Desperate for rest, I found a sleepwear brand using smart fabric to help with night sweats. It actually...
Rebel Women: Luisa Perrett "Here's to finding strength"
I’m slowly discovering a new version of myself - stronger, more confident, and more at peace with aging. If I make it to competitions next year, I’ll be absolutely absolutely ecstatic as it’ll be my first-ever sporty achievement.
Here’s to finding strength in unexpected places and embracing the journey.
Aviiana’s Rebel Women: Sandra Amalfi “Nothing prepared me for what was coming”
In Aviiana’s Rebel Women Series, we share the voices of women from our community - real stories of change, challenge, and connection that inspire us all to feel a little less alone.
Rebel Women: Lisa Forrest "My Story, My Message"
By Lisa Forrest If you’d told me this story 14 years ago, I wouldn’t have believed it. At 27, halfway through my first (and only) pregnancy, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. After ten rounds of chemotherapy, my daughter Eadie Piper was delivered at 34 weeks. Just perfection. Straight after her birth, I underwent a radical hysterectomy, keeping one ovary to prevent early menopause and preserve hope for another child. By 2017, I was five years cancer-free, it was this year that my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in both breasts. Genetic testing revealed we both carried the BRCA2...
