The ultimate positive, practical guide to menopause.
‘The ‘Artists Way’ of menopause’ Sophie Fletcher, author of the bestselling Mindful Hypnobirthing, Mindful Mamma and Mindful Menopause
It’s time to re-frame menopause.
Perimenopause can sometimes feel like the rug has been pulled from under our feet and this can leave us feeling disempowered and lost. Second Spring is a new kind of menopause book, bringing the radical notion that with small changes and a clear-eyed look at what’s no longer serving you, you can reclaim your vitality and joy in life.
Second Spring offers a new vision for menopause, mapping the psychological phases and showing how this period in your life can be a time of personal growth. Like your slightly sweary best friend, Kate Codrington guides you through managing physical challenges with lifestyle changes and understanding what might be causing them. Whether you choose a natural route, HRT or a combination of both, there’s a wealth of self-care practices available here to soothe your symptoms. These include journaling prompts, practical tips and soulful enquiries real-life solutions for managing symptoms with kindness, helping you to become the person you always longed to be.
What we need in challenging times is not shame or pushing through, but to treat ourselves with care and compassion.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008469757
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 490 g
Dimensions: 234 x 153 x 30 mm
‘The best book on menopause out there’ Kimberly Ann Johnson ‘Frank, smart, friendly. As comprehensive as they come’ Independent ‘This is a wonderful book to accompany you through menopause’ Alexandra Pope, Red School ‘Thank you Kate for bringing this beauty to us all, as you know, we need it!’ Jane Hardwicke Collins, The School of Shamanic Womancraft ‘I finally have a book I can wholeheartedly recommend’ Jane Bennett, Chalice Foundation "I love this book, we NEED this book … Thank the goddess for Kate who has offered up a new vision, a more inspiring and positive approach, anchored firmly in self-care, self-kindness and most importantly, self-power." Lisa Lister, author of Code Red, Love Your Lady Landscape and Witch ‘A wealth of guidance to navigate and celebrate the mind body and spirit aspects of the menopausal journey.’ Tami Lynn Kent, author of Wild Feminine ‘I can think of dozens of women I want to send this book to!’ Karen Brody, author of Daring to Rest ‘Lives will be changed via the research, stories and clear pathways that this book provides. I consider it a 'map to menopause' and I’m so excited it exists.’ Claire Baker, author of 50 Things You Need to Know About Periods Kate's inside knowledge is a must-read Helen Rohlicek, School of Abdominal-Sacral Massage Thoughtful and reflective and yet at the same time celebratory and humorous Suzanne Yates, Well Mother ‘Kate Codrington’s guide knits individual experiences and sound advice into a rich patchwork telling of women’s varied transitions through menopause. It is hopeful, truthful and wise.’ Susie Orbach, psychotherapist and author of Fat Is A Feminist Issue
This is such a fabulous book to guide you through the seemingly treacherous rite of passage that is menopause. Kate Coddington approaches it with a calm respect, where menopause is a place of reflection, learning,... More
I’m at the end of my menopausal journey but how I wish I’d had this with me from the start. It’s compassionate, reassuring, but does not gloss over the difficult stuff, whilst offering all sorts of practical ideas,... More
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