Nourish and Align with Candice Nicholls Nourish & Align with Candice Nicholls

E004 Anxiety, mental wellness and perimenopause

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In this deeply insightful episode, I sit down with Cindy Manho, Social Work Manager at Cape Mental Health, to explore the emotional rollercoaster that so many women experience in midlife.
With over 11 years of experience as a social worker—and 8 of those years focused on mental health counseling—Cindy offers wisdom and practical tools for navigating the often-overlooked connection between perimenopause, anxiety, depression, and panic attacks.

We talk about:
* Why mental health struggles often intensify in your 40s and 50s
* How to emotionally prepare for this life stage
* Grounding tools to help you manage anxiety and overwhelm
* What to do if medication feels necessary
And a refreshing take on midlife from Traditional Chinese Medicine—where this phase is known as the “Second Spring”

If you need support or counselling, please reach out to Cape Mental Health:
📍 Cape Mental Health – capementalhealth.co.za
📧 Email: info@cmh.org.za
Tel: 021 447 9040

📲 Follow me on Instagram for updates and real conversations about perimenopause and midlife empowerment:
instagram.com/candicenicholls
📧 Email: info@nourishalign.co.za
4 May English South Africa Alternative Health · Health & Fitness

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