by Michelle October | Sep 10, 2025 | Physical Health
Perimenopause is perhaps the most misunderstood part of a woman’s life. We make a big(ish) deal of your first period and especially pregnancy, but when ovaries start winding down, so do helpful discussions about it. “Perimenopause is a tipping point that can shape a...
by Women's Health | Sep 2, 2025 | Physical Health
From “sleepy girl mocktails” to mouth taping, #sleepmaxxing has exploded on TikTok. The trend promises deeper, longer sleep through hacks, supplements and devices – but are these viral tricks worth trying? To find out, we spoke to Dr Rob Henst, a sleep...
by Michelle October | Sep 1, 2025 | Cover Star
Like many people, Kwanele Nxumalo’s first foray into fitness began “out of a desire to feel more comfortable in my own skin,” she says. However, like so many of us, her motivation wasn’t to seek better health but to fit into a certain standard of beauty (sound...
by Michelle October | Sep 1, 2025 | Cover Star
A qualified teacher, 28-year-old Jizelle Kotze can never seem to stop learning something new. While teaching students, she spent four years coaching while training online part-time. Now, as a qualified trainer and wellness coach in Richards Bay, Jizelle Kotze didn’t...
by Women's Health | Sep 1, 2025 | Cover Star
Claudia van Schalkwyk is a 47-year-old mom, wife, coach, and founder of The Holistic Lifestyle. With her rippling abs and glowing complexion, you’d be forgiven for mistaking her for a 20-something content creator. “They say age slows you down but I’m just...
