Beauty For Ashes - Midlife Wellbeing

Midlife can bring questions you never expected to be asking:

Why has my skin suddenly changed?
Could this be perimenopause?

Why am I sleeping differently, feeling more tired or struggling with confidence?

What support is actually appropriate for me?

The Midlife Journal by Beauty for Ashes was created to help women navigate those questions with practical, nurse-led information.

Inside, Genine Williams explores topics including perimenopause and menopause, midlife skin, healthy ageing, confidence and wellbeing, and the realities of navigating midlife at work.

No pressure. No assumption that every change is caused by menopause. Just useful information to help you recognise patterns, understand your options and make more informed decisions about your next step.

Read The Midlife Journal. Link in the comments.

Something a little more personal is coming in early December…

Today I recorded a podcast conversation with Dominique Flower Ribeiro, founder of Come Tribe With Me, and this one is particularly close to my heart.

We spoke about my healing journey.

Much of my work through Beauty for Ashes is about supporting women through periods of change, helping them reconnect with themselves, rebuild confidence and move forward with greater clarity.

But behind that work is my own journey too.

Today gave me an opportunity to reflect on that journey, the experiences that have shaped me, and what healing and moving forward have come to mean in my own life.

I’m grateful to Dominique for creating the space for such an open conversation.

The episode is due to be released at the beginning of December, and I’ll share the details as soon as it goes live.

For now, here is a little behind-the-scenes glimpse from our recording session. 🎙️

Follow Beauty for Ashes so you don’t miss the episode when it is released!

And I’d love to ask you:

What does “healing” mean to you at this stage of your life?

Perimenopause: Signs, Support and What to Do Next

Perimenopause can feel confusing because the changes do not always arrive all at once.

You may notice changes in your sleep, cycle, skin, energy, concentration, mood or confidence and still wonder whether they are connected.

You may also find yourself asking:

Is this normal?
Could this be perimenopause?
What should I do next?

I’ve written a new article for Beauty for Ashes to help make the starting point clearer.

In Perimenopause: Signs, Support and What to Do Next, I look at the kinds of changes women may notice, why experiences can vary so much, and why getting the right support matters.

The aim is not to encourage you to diagnose yourself from a checklist.

It is to help you recognise when something has changed, understand your options and feel more confident about what to do next.

👉 Read the full article by visiting the link in the comments :)

And if there is something about perimenopause you would like me to cover next, leave your question in the comments or send me a message.

Happy Birthday to our wonderful Genine Williams! 🎉💛

Today, we’re celebrating not only another year, but the woman behind Beauty for Ashes — her vision, dedication and genuine passion for supporting women through midlife and beyond.

Genine, may this next chapter bring you new opportunities, beautiful moments, fulfilled dreams and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays and an incredible year ahead. ✨

Please join us in wishing Genine a very Happy Birthday! 🎂

If the skincare routine you have relied on for years suddenly seems to have stopped working, you are not imagining it.

During perimenopause, your skin may become drier, more sensitive or less predictable and knowing what to change can feel overwhelming.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆-𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝘄.

During this one-hour workshop, you will learn:
- Why your skin may change during perimenopause
- How to adapt your daily skincare routine
- What to prioritise when choosing skincare products
- The everyday habits that can support healthier-looking skin
- When a skin concern may need professional advice

You will leave with a clearer understanding of your changing skin and realistic steps you can begin using straight away without complicated routines or chasing every new skincare trend.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

This workshop is suitable for women experiencing perimenopause, those who think they may be entering this stage, and anyone who wants to feel more confident caring for their changing skin.

Reserve your place and discover how to give your skin the support it needs during perimenopause.

Link below!

📅 16 September 2026
🕗 8–9 p.m.
💻 Live online, FREE

Perimenopause is the transitional stage leading up to menopause. During this time, changing hormone levels can be associated with symptoms including:

• Changes to the menstrual cycle
• Sleep disruption
• Hot flushes and night sweats
• Mood changes or anxiety
• Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
• Reduced energy
• Joint and muscle aches
• Changes to the skin, hair, libido or intimate health

Not every woman experiences the same symptoms, and they may appear gradually or change over time. Other health conditions can also cause similar problems, so it is important not to assume that every new symptom is hormonal.

Join me in a free workshop where I will be exploring how perimenopause can affect your skin and what you can do to support a healthy-looking glow.

LINK in the comments!

📅 15 September 2026
🕗 8–9 p.m.
💻 Live online, FREE

What was the first change you noticed?

I'm eager to start a conversation.

If you're experiencing perimenopause or menopause, what was the initial sign that made you think:

“Something feels different”?

Check out the slides and share your thoughts in the comments!