Love the video. I'm now 11 years post menopause; I didn't have HRT or anything, and yes the flushes were quite a thing. I was single at the time and throughout winter I had nothing more than a sheet and thin bedspread on the bed! My biggest ally was the old-fashioned hand-held fan (a colleague used a battery powered one). The fan looked elegant while helping stave off the intense heat, well, a bit anyway. I was lucky to be working in the coldest place in the hospital and believe me, this was a lifesaver at times. I still have the occasional flush but now I find that trying to keep stress-free really helps. The worst aspects have been dryness and itching downstairs, so I try to avoid soap and wash really well with water. Keep drinking plenty of water! And remember, it's a normal part of life, the worst bits will pass. And yes, I also have imposter syndrome, in particular with my piano practice and witchy practice. Time we stood up and owned it!
Thank you so much Denise! I have to say that I hadn't really been on HRT long enough to really feel the benefit before I had to stop it literally overnight! I was very allergic to the patches as well which wasn't fun. So I' just doing the best I can and yes - my massive tower fan is my best friend!! I am lucky enough to work in a beautifully air-conditioned office so I am much better off than a lot of women. A very good friend of mine suffers terribly with vaginal atrophy which has had a huge effect on her, both physically and mentally. I am so glad that we can talk about how we are feeling and what works for us. I don't think that this was the case until fairly recently. And you're absolutely right - it's time we stood up and said 'You know what? I am actually good at this thing I do!!' ❤
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 Back in the day (I'm only 61!) "women's troubles" just weren't discussed; ok you'd be forewarned about periods but no one really mentioned what to expect about perimenopause. At this stage of life I'm just happy to be here and in reasonable health, having lost friends and family far too soon, every day is a gift; I'm actually enjoying cronehood (I also missed out the mother bit). One of the best bits is you get added Soddit attitude. You are good at this, you've also started a lovely new community; for me, I am going to work on my mindset. Onwards!
Hi Alison, I’m 57 and after being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer at 44 I totally changed all the products we use. I now use mostly the Dr Organics range from Holland & Barrett. I didn’t want to use any products with parabens, SLS and other chemical nasties in etc. I also use Faith by Nature hand soaps too. Even though my cancer was Triple Negative the doctors wouldn’t risk putting me back on HRT, but although I have hot flushes they don’t seem to be as bad as what other ladies get. I carry a hand fan with me when I go out and always have one to hand at home. I suffer a lot with my body generally aching, but it’s hard to know what is from my arthritis and what is through the change. I do miss being able to have a soak in the bath. I got that I couldn’t get out of it because of arthritis in my knees, so we had it taken out and a full length shower put it. I use a lot of lavender essential oil around the house. I use it when I steam the floor as it’s cat friendly as well as antibacterial. I buy a 50ml bottle of English Lavender oil from Essential Oils Online. It is £18.60 but lasts for a very long time. They are a British company and have a good range of pure essential oils which start in the usual 10ml bottles and they also sell candles, aromatherapy items etc. My main products though are the Dr Organics range. I use their shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, face cream, deodorant etc. To take make up off, although I don’t use it a lot, I find the best thing is witch hazel distilled water which I get from Sainsbury’s. I’ll sign off now to have a look at the Snaggies tights you mention. Like your other videos I enjoyed watching this one too. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely recommendations with us and for telling us your story - I cannot begin to imagine what you have had to go through and I hope, from the bottom of my heart, that you are keeping well and that you are getting the support you need. I understand your love of lavender - I just think it is absolutely amazing. I'd never heard of Essential Oils Online but I will be looking them up for sure. As far as cleaning goes, I have recently decided to use up everything in my cupboard and I've ordered some Purdy and Figg Counter Clean - I was very interested in their ethos so I'm looking forward to it arriving. I hope it's not overhyped but I have read some really good reviews. I liked that they only use essential oils and they are pet safe. I really like the Faith in Nature range too! They sell it in the Zero Waste shop in the University where I work. I can take my own bottles in and refill them and it works out really cheap, although they are lovely products. I really appreciate you taking the time to tell us all your favourites and I am sending you all my love x
Yes, please DO include the everyday mundane, along with your witchy vibe! I'm new to your channel, I am 51 and I am really enjoying all of the older witches on here. I appreciate your input, especially with the book recommendations. There were some I have, and MOST I thought of purchasing, but now I definitely want to, so thank you. Blessed be 🌙❤
I remember when I was smack in the middle of menopause. I felt it was so unfair to still have my menstrual cycle, along with mood swings to rival a Bedlam candidate and hot flashes, especially at night to the point needing to change the sheets. Thankfully that ended. I didn't take any hormone replacement, but I find a daily cup or two of sage tea has helped with the flashes a lot over time. I enjoy that you share about your mundane life as well.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. I’ve never tried sage tea but it’s not the first time I’ve heard women talk about how much it’s helped them. And the ‘mood swings to rival a Bedlam candidate’ really made me chuckle so thank you for that too! 🤣
I loved this video. I saved what I could to my Amazon wish list to purchase over time. I just turned 50 in March and feel I’m on the cusp of going through the change. I would love to see other areas of your life as well too. We are all complex people that have much more to us than just one aspect.
I really hope that you get treated to something nice from your wish list and I’m so glad you enjoyed my video ☺️ I am hugely flattered that you’re interested in my life and I really hope to keep you entertained and inspired for a long time to come! Thank you so much for being here ♥️
Hello, I've just found your channel. I have been making my own skincare blends and products using essential oils and herb infusions since 2016 and I've never felt better. I haven't found going through the menopause very easy at all, but I'm coping better with self care and relaxation.
Hi Tracy! It’s lovely to meet you. Ooh what kind of products do you make? I love making my own bath salts and hair masks. Menopause is such a strange time, and so personal. I’m really glad you’re finding ways to help with yours. Thank you so much for watching x
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 Hello ☺️ I make creams, lotions, gels, scrubs, essential oil rollette rollerballs. At the moment I've made a gel product using pure Aloe Vera gel, blended with a carrier and lavender essential oil. I don't have a company or sell them, I make them for friends and family which absolutely love them. I'm glad I came across your channel and I'm delighted to meet you. Talking of personal topics that effect us all is so helpful and a relief. I lost my mother last year, she was not only my mother, but my best friend and she was open minded and would talk about all things like this topic- menopause.
You’re truly are lovely Alison. What wonderful recommendations. I too love my baths. I find it very relaxing and therapeutic. It is definitely part of my self care. I hear you on keeping your home calm as I try to do the same. I love love lavender. I really look forward to your videos. You are such a warm and kind lady and I’m thankful that you’ve created a space for us who needs a community like this. I feel blessed to be a part of. 💖🥰💕🪄✨❤️🦋
I've got the Menopace tablets too - and our bedroom is like a wind tunnel at night with all the fan action! My poor husband never complains but he must get so fed up 🥶
This won't be something I seriously consult for myself for a few decades, but I'm taking note of everything you say to share with my mom and my boss when they're having a bit of trouble!
Hi Alison thank you for your very helpful video, some great advice and products, I love the Faith in Nature range for my hair and skin, it's very gentle 🌼
I'm really glad you enjoyed it Tracey, thank you so much for watching. I love the Faith in Nature products too, their loose soaps are lovely. We have them in the Zero Waste shop in the building I work in! xx
I can relate so much. My anxiety is through the roof, in fact I am currently having therapy to help me with it. I really hope that you are managing to take care of yourself. Sending you much love 🌻
Hi I've come across your channel by chance and so pleased I have. A true Wise Woman you are ,so very warm hearted and an amazing aura you have. Keep up the Magical and Mundane ,it works💫
A great video. I’m probably through the menopause now although having said that I still get hot flushes (& oh yes, that feet upwards burning!!!!! My face feels like it’s on fire too. I used to take my socks off to cool down- still do!) & other ‘symptoms’. How great that you’ve been involved in creating a menopause policy 👏🏻🥰 I’ve just watched a comedy drama called The Change - Paul watched it too - highly recommend it - so powerful & there’s a second series commissioned. Channel 4. Even though I wouldn’t use some of the products you mentioned I still enjoyed watching your video - I’ve said it before, but I find that watching you is very comforting & I feel on the same wavelength as you , despite there being differences- if that makes sense! I’m on a quest to find the best shampoo for my hair - it’s curly too, and I rarely even use a hairdryer on it, let alone straighteners - I’m embracing my curls😁 I have a pretty stringent wishlist for my shampoo & conditioner- sulfate free, silicone free, phthalate free, paraben free,cruelty free & vegan ! Fairly easy to find them, albeit more expensive than others, but I’ve found some , when rinsed out ( the shampoos) , leave my hair tangly & feel straw/ rope like - I tried shampoo bars as I wanted to reduce plastic, but curly hair & hard water area have meant that, for me, they’re a no go. I’ve just bought Evolve shampoo & conditioner & they’re a definite improvement ( well conditioners have never been a problem) . We don’t have a bath, I love them but with my hand disability getting out of one is a big challenge, so we just have a shower- but I enjoy using more luxury type products & nothing to stop me having candles lit & a more leisure shower- takes me a while due to my hair, it’s long & thick but fine. I love the Body Shop grapefruit cologne - so sparkling & refreshing, they do( or used to) a passion fruit hydrating spray which I love too. My perfumes I mostly get from Eden perfumes- they are vegan, cruelty free & extremely reasonable- they do dupes of ms y fragrances, including some discontinued ones - I used to love Yves St Laurent Champagne, & Eden do their version- smells exactly as I remember the YSL one being. I’m trying to have dedicated daily time for a meditation- even if it’s on a small scale- I select a crystal that resonates, and either hold it or lay it on my chest or abdomen, earbuds in, some relaxing music with nature sounds, lay back, close my eyes after first grounding myself & taking cleansing breaths. It’s really helpful. I’m a qualified aromatherapist so I use essential oils a lot, mix my own blends , diffuse them etc. and am beginning to use essential oils alongside crystals too. I must mention Neal’s Yard products, in particular a gorgeous blend I’ve been using called Women’s Balance massage oil - I use it as a body oil, it’s usually £20 for 100 ml, but often deals on , on their website or Amazon.I’m wanting to explore even more setting crystal grids too. Anyway I’ve rambled on and written a long message on here!! Take care, love to you ❤xxx
I love all your tips Karen - thank you so much for sharing them with us. I do love Neal's Yard products, I have their Soothing Massage Oil which is especially lovely. I absolutely agree about using luxury products - my mantra is if you can afford it and it brings you joy, then knock yourself out!! I do use lots of everyday products too but we all deserve a special treat from time to time. Much love to you dear lady xxx
Absolutely! And save money elsewhere. Also I now no longer save products/ favourite clothes etc for ‘best’ ( or glasses/ crockery etc). Life’s too short, and we need to revel in whatever makes us feel good & happy. ❤love to you xxx
Iv just found your channel and loving it so far, just wanted to say after taking a quick look at the elemis muscle soak ingredients list it looks to me like it's mainly essential oils, plus magnesium. So for people on a budget you could replicate this buy making your own blend of essential oils mixed with a carrier oil (sweet almond oil) before adding to bath and then using espsom salts, this would give the body the magnesium ot needs to relax the muscles. I will say as a caution to people on medications that espom salts is a source of magnesium so therfor has the power the lower things like blood sugar and pressure. So in this instant needs to be used with caution. I personally have never used more than a small handful.
Thank you for sharing all your recommendations, lovely! I'm 51 and still in perimenopause. What fun! 🤪 Proud of all of us for sharing and talking about this! On a side note, if you ever feel up to it, would love a tattoo tour 😍
Hey darling! You’re so welcome - and I am so proud of us too! Nothing is off the table, we can talk about anything here. Thank you so much for being here and PS - I could talk about tattoos all day long! 🥰
Us 50 something women, didn't let anyone know who we were. I studied wiccan from 19 t0 28 till my mother convinced my son I was a vampire. Back story I played D&D starting at 15. Which my mom thought was the devils tool. Every Wednesday until I was 19 and discovered wicca. Anyway the day I was getting ready to go my 4 year old son came crying to me that he didn't want me to take him to his grandma's I was worried and as why you love going to her house? He told me that she told him I was a vampire and he was scared! I told him I wasn't comforted him and called my mom. Her excuse for saying that was she didn't want him to know I was a devil worshiper cuz she didn't want to scare him to badly( she thought I played D&D still, she didn't know I was practicing wicca) I was so furious but quit that night so my son could see I wasn't a vampire. But it took over a month that I could even say a whole sentence to my mom. So when I found this witch community on you tube I was shocked it was so open and so excited too. I missed it so much. And Lady gravedancer, 8 years ago was the first video I watched and can never thank her enough for being on you tube, she brought back something I had missed so much. I'm not wiccan anymore but still follow some of the principles but I love watching all the different things out ther! Sorry for rambling. And thank you for this video, at 57 it's finally happening for me and I refuse to to take estergon. So this was helpful!
I am 53 and you share information that is so informative and helpful in the witchy stage of life I am in right now. I wish more women openly talked with each other about this stage of our lives! It is so refreshing to hear from a sister witch of my age group!!! BTW, where did you get your comforter? I love it, it is perfect for summer!
@@shelleytiernan5537 I’m so glad you’re finding my videos helpful! I just want to be as truthful and open as possible so that hopefully people will feel ‘seen’. Thank you so much for your kind words! And my bedding was from IKEA, I’m glad you like it 🥰
Really useful vlog, thanks so much, a couple of things i use is neals yard energy roll and i mainline incense sticks before bed lol, also swear by prai decollage neck cream which you can get in marks, over and out.....
Ooh that’s very helpful - thank you so much. I’ve seen the Prai stuff but I didn’t know much about it. Neal’s Yard products are beautiful. I use their Soothing massage oil and their Bee Lovely shower gel. I’m so glad you enjoyed my video, I could talk about this stuff all day! xx
Thank You so much Alison for sharing your favorite products. Unfortunately I suffer with rheumatoid arthritis so I don't have a bath. I suffer with eczema so I do have to watch what I put on my skin, but I do really fancy trying the shampoo. I have terrible problems with my bladder, I am constantly in the toilet. Constant water infections! I do use the Femfresh. Hot flushes are horrendous, I'm constantly attached to baby wipes. Again, Thank You I love your vids so much. Brightest Blessings. xx
You are very welcome sweetie. I'm sorry to hear that you're having to deal with so much. I know a lot of women who have found cranberry juice and capsules helpful - apparently it stops bacteria clinging to the urinary tract. I don't know if that's a proven fact though. Please look after yourself. I am sending you all my love and gentle thoughts xxx
Water infections are awful - I'm sure you already up your water intake to flush it through, but also keeping a water jug or bottle next to the toilet is also helpful - use this to rinse the perineum after using the loo.
I found you today and I'm so grateful for your videos. I so so enjoyed the first upload I stumbled across which was your lovely house tour. I spent the afternoon after my morning nursing shift really enjoying that! Your lovely home is a bundle of wonder like an enchanted fairyland!! Pleased to meet you on here :) Jo from Coventry xx
How lovely to meet you Jo!! Thank you so much for your beautiful comment! You just made my heart so happy and I’m so glad you are here. Sending you all my love - and my endless gratitude for the wonderful work you do. Thank you ♥️
Thank you for this. I work in a small chemist shop and we sell some of the products you touched on. You are a lovely person and I am proud to follow you. X
Thank you so much for this. Perimenopause is walking up the garden path for me. I see it coming! And I personally don't feel I have enough information. So I wasn't expecting to find useful information on a witchy channel but you're giving me everything I need here! I had no idea about Babedas having horse chestnut in it. I think I had a hot flush for the first time the other day. I thought my blood was boiling. It was very disconcerting that's for sure. As you mentioned your tattoos... I'm really interested! Would you mind letting sharing when you got them? I've always loved gray haired women with tattoos I think it's such a great look. I'm considering whether I might get one. I've been seeing snakes everywhere recently. I thought it was to do with me taking a plunge into RUclips and being creative...but actually I think it's signalling the transformation...or change that I'm about to embark on into my next stage. So perhaps a snake (and a harry potter one) might have to be on the list of potential tats ! (So sorry I feel this mssg is an essay!)
You're very welcome and I really hope you found something helpful in my video. Badedas is MIRACULOUS - such a wonderful soothing product. I am never without it. Oh I do love tattoos! I first got tattooed at 23 (a tiny rose which you've not seen yet, I don't think). My skull on my chest was done by Nigel Kurt and I absolutely love it. He's about 10 years old now. My sleeve is a work in progress and is nature and Witchcraft themed. It has taken about 7 years to get to this point because I had no firm plans for how I wanted it to look. I've been working with Laura, my lovely artist, to put it together. It's beautiful and I love it but unfortunately I was diagnosed with a heart condition last year and I now have to take blood thinners twice a day so it's unlikely that I will be able to have any more tattoos. I'm gutted but in the scheme of things it's no biggie! Laura has offered to do a teeny tiny one just to see how much it bleeds and how well it heals and I am considering the offer. Anyway. Tattoos are cool. Yes they hurt, but it's not unbearable. And the process is thrilling. I would tell anyone to get one. They are awesome and I love it when people ask me about mine (which is pretty much every day!) Good luck! xx
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 thank you so much! I think anyone who gets a tattoo is very brave. My mind changes like the British weather so for someone to have such certainty is a trait I envy! Yours are really beautiful. The ones on your arm look very cohesive and 'done' you know? So if you couldn't get any more, at least it wouldn't obviously be missing anything.
That’s so kind Sophie, thank you! I do love them. I wanted bright, bold colours that will hold, in a traditional style (with bold, definite outlines and not in portrait style). I love what Laura has done for me and I really hope we can finish it off one day but if not, I still love them ☺️
Thank you for sharing! I’m definitely interested in trying some of those products. Personally, I love Metagenics ultra flora women’s probiotic for the lady-bits. My gynecologist recommended it to me and wow, it really keeps things balanced down there!
You're very welcome! Thank you for the probiotic tip! I will see if I can get hold of some. I do have a probiotic drink every day but I am willing to give anything a go if it helps. Thanks so much for watching 🥰
Thank you for your video. You have some wonderful products. I love this type of video. I may treat myself this week to a body moisturiser. Thank you for the reminder to do that. Was feeling a bit blah.... so maybe this will help..... 💕💕💕
Thank you for all your tips. Watching you talking about your life and your magic is like hanging out with a friend. I'm so glad that you are there, sharing the same interests as me, at the same stage of life as me. I have no courage to talk to people anymore. I'm damaged goods. 😆 My social anxiety is worst then ever now. And I'm introvert. I like the last part about myself though. Thank you again for your positive vibes, kind smile and all the content you are sharing. I just order myself some Snug stuff. :) ❤ )O(
Oh my love. I promise you are not damaged goods, no matter how much you’ve convinced yourself that you are. You are brave and glorious and sparkling. And I am so, so glad you are here with me and so grateful! I am over the moon that you’ve treated yourself to some Snag goodies - I promise, you will never look back! Especially when the Autumn rolls around and they launch their lovely seasonal designs! Much love to you my dear. Thank you for being here ♥️
Hi! I have just discovered your channel, and I enjoyed the video about your witchcraft. I am a beginner, and it's good to know that I don't have to be so disciplined in practicing. I do worry about when I do a ritual, a spell, or give my intentions to the universe,,,, I always thought that I could burn or bury it, then not worry about it anymore. You said that I still have to work on it,till you get the results that you wish. Does this mean that I have to perform my spells numerous of times, or something different with the same intentions?! Please when you get the time, could you explain to me what you mean! Thank you so much!!! BLESSED BE💜 Laura
Hi Laura! It's lovely to have you here with me. I'm really glad you enjoyed my video. Please don't worry! You're not doing anything wrong. Let's use a non-magical example to explain what I mean. Suppose that what you want, more than anything else in the world right now, is a cup of tea. If you sat there and thought 'Ooh, I wish I had a cup of tea!' - what do you think would happen? Yep -absolutely nothing, and you would be waiting for your cuppa for a long time. So you have to do the work that follows the wish. You've got to get up, go to the kitchen put the kettle on, get a mug...you get the picture. The same is true for spell work. It's called work for a reason! If you want something badly enough, you've got to keep up the momentum after the spell is cast. So let's say we are not happy in our current job. We don't necessarily want a new one but we just want to enjoy our current one a bit more. If this was me, I would do some spell work to create new opportunities in my work. I would be very careful to make that crystal clear! I would ask that I become open to new challenges whilst not being put under unworkable stress. Does this make sense? I'm putting my request out there and being very specific about what I want to happen. Now if I leave it at that, not very much is likely to happen. I need to keep up the power of the spell by taking practical steps to bring about the change I want. So I would be asking my managers for new challenges, new training opportunities, new projects to be involved in - in short, I am changing my mindset to match the energy of the spell. You also need to be very specific in your spell work regarding the timing - when do you want this to happen? By the next full moon? By November? By March? Otherwise you could be waiting for ever! Basically the actual spell is only the start of your work - what you do after the spell is cast is where the real magic happens. If you are banishing something for example, there's no point burning or burying it if you are just going to keep going back for more of whatever you've tried to banish. You have to change your mindset to match the work. I really hope this makes sense - I'm sorry I can't give you a complete guide to spell work here, but I hope this helps. Bear in mind this is how I work, how other Witches work might look very different. You will find your own way. Lots of love to you x
Thank you Alison for this video. I will be 50 in December and am on my journey through menopause. My mother is gone and I really don't have any other women in my life I can ask for tips or advice. The products and suggestions you presented are very useful to me and I will be considering some of them (or the US equivalents) for my own use. If I may ask, did/do you suffer from sleeplessness due to menopause? I can only sleep a few hours at a time then am awake again for no reason. Anyway, thank you again for another great video. You are such a kind and sincere person to want to help others by sharing your own experiences. You shouldn't feel like you aren't good enough or don't belong where you are at. You are here at the perfect place and time and your videos are helping others. Many blessings to you! And of course give George kitty a hug from me.❤ (PS: I never had children either so I wonder if that will make my menopause experience a bit different from most.)
Hi Karen, you are very welcome. I completely understand about your Mum - mine is gone too, and I wish she'd been here to talk to. I have a lovely older sister but she is quite severely disabled and I don't want to burden her with my problems! So I am really glad that we have got our little community to support each other. Insomnia? Oh yes. Absolutely horrendous, even though I was absolutely shattered. I've been taking a magnesium supplement which I got to help with my leg cramps and I don't know if it's a coincidence, but I do seem to be sleeping better since I started taking it. Thank you so much for your lovely supportive words - you are so kind, and I am so glad you are here xxx
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 You asked if viewers would like to see other aspects of your life. I would, it's always fun to see what others are doing. Sharing our lives is a part of growing a meaningful community. You mentioned your husband has long term illness. I'm sending good thoughts and intentions his way. 🙂
Thank you so much for talking about menopause! It is a huge life event for half of the population, but it doesn't get talked about enough. I hope in the UK doctors are better, but doctors in the US are often not helpful. Most of my best tips have come from other, non-medical, women who have gone through menopause. Along with your great tips, I would like to recommend Olay retinol body wash and body lotion. I am 58 and starting to get crepey skin. They reduce the crepiness.
You’re very welcome Grace. I do feel that there is more of an openness and honesty around menopause now but it’s still not enough and we need to keep pushing and talking and sharing. Thank you so much for your recommendation- I don’t know if the retinol version of the wash is available in the UK but I will definitely be looking out for it. Thank you so much for being here xx
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for putting yourself out there and sharing personal experiences to help others. I did benefit. When you were talking about The Body Shop, I was thinking all they need to do to save themselves is bring back Dewberry perfume, Blue Corn Lotion, and Banana lotion. Also regarding feminine napkins. Everyone should always have some of these in their home, not only for guest use but also for injuries. I punctured my hand deeply and I all had available to wrap it up was a feminine napkin. I rinsed my hand as best I could to get the dirt out and then my friend helped me place the fem napkin and wrap it with tape and off we went to urgent care. It worked lovely. Regarding this type of video vs other witchy content...well I appreciate getting to know the whole witch being that you are.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Oh I have such memories of Dewberry - when I worked for the Body Shop I would go home absolutely reeking of the stuff! That’s a great tip about the napkins and very quick thinking when you hurt yourself. Thank you so much for being here ♥️
Hello Alison, thank you so much! this video is a gift from your heart to all of us. I'm definitely interested in all videos you feel drawn to share. The product I was drawn to invest in is snag tights. I can no longer get down into a bath so I'm shower products only now. My go to moisturiser is Neutragena Comfort Balm it's so very soothing on all levels. I also find aloe vera gel incredibly cooling when stored in a cool place. I'm a crystal healer and my go to pendant consists of three crystals, Seraphinite which holds a grounding wood energy, which helps by supporting nourishment and health. Peridot supporting emotional healing by stabilising our moods. Chrome diopside helping us with detoxification, cell regeneration, assisting our metabolism, supporting menopausal headaches, helping to naturally regulate blood pressure and encourage all recovery after illness. I make my own lavender and sage bedroom spray. Also made a sacred geometry grid in the bedroom using the flower of life symbol with rose quartz and green aventurine supporting our heart space, it's so very peaceful. Like you I must have a calm home. Many blessings 🙌 and and abundance of love to you Alison 🩷 (thank you also for the black salt, protection oil, and witches pin, I highly recommend them all) 😊
You’re so welcome lovely lady. I really appreciate your support and I’m so glad you love the items you bought from me. I am not joking when I say that Snag tights will change your life. They are miraculous and have just opened up so many outfits for me. Last Autumn I bought a pair of their toadstools tights - they are just gorgeous, such amazing quality and just so damned cute!! Plus they last and last, wash after wash. You are going to love them ♥️ Thank you so much for being part of our lovely community 🥰
I truly appreciate when women talk about their experiences. It helps all the rest of us. Thank you so much! Love your videos. ❤
I'm so glad you found it helpful Ruby and I am so glad you are here. Thank you xx
Yes it really helps!
Love the video. I'm now 11 years post menopause; I didn't have HRT or anything, and yes the flushes were quite a thing. I was single at the time and throughout winter I had nothing more than a sheet and thin bedspread on the bed! My biggest ally was the old-fashioned hand-held fan (a colleague used a battery powered one). The fan looked elegant while helping stave off the intense heat, well, a bit anyway. I was lucky to be working in the coldest place in the hospital and believe me, this was a lifesaver at times. I still have the occasional flush but now I find that trying to keep stress-free really helps. The worst aspects have been dryness and itching downstairs, so I try to avoid soap and wash really well with water. Keep drinking plenty of water! And remember, it's a normal part of life, the worst bits will pass. And yes, I also have imposter syndrome, in particular with my piano practice and witchy practice. Time we stood up and owned it!
Thank you so much Denise! I have to say that I hadn't really been on HRT long enough to really feel the benefit before I had to stop it literally overnight! I was very allergic to the patches as well which wasn't fun. So I' just doing the best I can and yes - my massive tower fan is my best friend!! I am lucky enough to work in a beautifully air-conditioned office so I am much better off than a lot of women. A very good friend of mine suffers terribly with vaginal atrophy which has had a huge effect on her, both physically and mentally. I am so glad that we can talk about how we are feeling and what works for us. I don't think that this was the case until fairly recently. And you're absolutely right - it's time we stood up and said 'You know what? I am actually good at this thing I do!!' ❤
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 Back in the day (I'm only 61!) "women's troubles" just weren't discussed; ok you'd be forewarned about periods but no one really mentioned what to expect about perimenopause. At this stage of life I'm just happy to be here and in reasonable health, having lost friends and family far too soon, every day is a gift; I'm actually enjoying cronehood (I also missed out the mother bit). One of the best bits is you get added Soddit attitude. You are good at this, you've also started a lovely new community; for me, I am going to work on my mindset. Onwards!
Hi Alison, I’m 57 and after being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer at 44 I totally changed all the products we use. I now use mostly the Dr Organics range from Holland & Barrett. I didn’t want to use any products with parabens, SLS and other chemical nasties in etc. I also use Faith by Nature hand soaps too. Even though my cancer was Triple Negative the doctors wouldn’t risk putting me back on HRT, but although I have hot flushes they don’t seem to be as bad as what other ladies get. I carry a hand fan with me when I go out and always have one to hand at home. I suffer a lot with my body generally aching, but it’s hard to know what is from my arthritis and what is through the change. I do miss being able to have a soak in the bath. I got that I couldn’t get out of it because of arthritis in my knees, so we had it taken out and a full length shower put it. I use a lot of lavender essential oil around the house. I use it when I steam the floor as it’s cat friendly as well as antibacterial. I buy a 50ml bottle of English Lavender oil from Essential Oils Online. It is £18.60 but lasts for a very long time. They are a British company and have a good range of pure essential oils which start in the usual 10ml bottles and they also sell candles, aromatherapy items etc. My main products though are the Dr Organics range. I use their shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, face cream, deodorant etc. To take make up off, although I don’t use it a lot, I find the best thing is witch hazel distilled water which I get from Sainsbury’s. I’ll sign off now to have a look at the Snaggies tights you mention. Like your other videos I enjoyed watching this one too. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely recommendations with us and for telling us your story - I cannot begin to imagine what you have had to go through and I hope, from the bottom of my heart, that you are keeping well and that you are getting the support you need. I understand your love of lavender - I just think it is absolutely amazing. I'd never heard of Essential Oils Online but I will be looking them up for sure. As far as cleaning goes, I have recently decided to use up everything in my cupboard and I've ordered some Purdy and Figg Counter Clean - I was very interested in their ethos so I'm looking forward to it arriving. I hope it's not overhyped but I have read some really good reviews. I liked that they only use essential oils and they are pet safe.
I really like the Faith in Nature range too! They sell it in the Zero Waste shop in the University where I work. I can take my own bottles in and refill them and it works out really cheap, although they are lovely products.
I really appreciate you taking the time to tell us all your favourites and I am sending you all my love x
Yes, please DO include the everyday mundane, along with your witchy vibe! I'm new to your channel, I am 51 and I am really enjoying all of the older witches on here. I appreciate your input, especially with the book recommendations. There were some I have, and MOST I thought of purchasing, but now I definitely want to, so thank you. Blessed be 🌙❤
Oh, welcome Sally! It’s lovely to have you here and I am so glad you’re enjoying my channel. Thank you very much for your kind words ♥️xxx
I remember when I was smack in the middle of menopause. I felt it was so unfair to still have my menstrual cycle, along with mood swings to rival a Bedlam candidate and hot flashes, especially at night to the point needing to change the sheets. Thankfully that ended. I didn't take any hormone replacement, but I find a daily cup or two of sage tea has helped with the flashes a lot over time.
I enjoy that you share about your mundane life as well.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. I’ve never tried sage tea but it’s not the first time I’ve heard women talk about how much it’s helped them. And the ‘mood swings to rival a Bedlam candidate’ really made me chuckle so thank you for that too! 🤣
I loved this video. I saved what I could to my Amazon wish list to purchase over time. I just turned 50 in March and feel I’m on the cusp of going through the change.
I would love to see other areas of your life as well too. We are all complex people that have much more to us than just one aspect.
I really hope that you get treated to something nice from your wish list and I’m so glad you enjoyed my video ☺️
I am hugely flattered that you’re interested in my life and I really hope to keep you entertained and inspired for a long time to come! Thank you so much for being here ♥️
Hello, I've just found your channel. I have been making my own skincare blends and products using essential oils and herb infusions since 2016 and I've never felt better. I haven't found going through the menopause very easy at all, but I'm coping better with self care and relaxation.
Hi Tracy! It’s lovely to meet you. Ooh what kind of products do you make? I love making my own bath salts and hair masks. Menopause is such a strange time, and so personal. I’m really glad you’re finding ways to help with yours. Thank you so much for watching x
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 Hello ☺️ I make creams, lotions, gels, scrubs, essential oil rollette rollerballs. At the moment I've made a gel product using pure Aloe Vera gel, blended with a carrier and lavender essential oil. I don't have a company or sell them, I make them for friends and family which absolutely love them. I'm glad I came across your channel and I'm delighted to meet you. Talking of personal topics that effect us all is so helpful and a relief. I lost my mother last year, she was not only my mother, but my best friend and she was open minded and would talk about all things like this topic- menopause.
You’re truly are lovely Alison. What wonderful recommendations. I too love my baths. I find it very relaxing and therapeutic. It is definitely part of my self care. I hear you on keeping your home calm as I try to do the same. I love love lavender. I really look forward to your videos. You are such a warm and kind lady and I’m thankful that you’ve created a space for us who needs a community like this. I feel blessed to be a part of. 💖🥰💕🪄✨❤️🦋
Bless you lovely lady. I am so very honoured that you are here and so thankful for your support and kind words 💗💗💗
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 I’m so happy to be here and the same goes for you 💕🦋
I'm 45, so menopause is right around the corner for me. Thanks for the timely information!
You're so welcome - I really hope some of it is useful for you! Take care of yourself 🥰
I am a 58 yr old Pagan. I am through menopause officially but still get the night sweats. I use menopace, and maca root extract and a FAN.
I've got the Menopace tablets too - and our bedroom is like a wind tunnel at night with all the fan action! My poor husband never complains but he must get so fed up 🥶
This won't be something I seriously consult for myself for a few decades, but I'm taking note of everything you say to share with my mom and my boss when they're having a bit of trouble!
It's always handy to have a few tricks up your sleeve for when the time comes! Thank you so much for watching 😍
Hi Alison thank you for your very helpful video, some great advice and products, I love the Faith in Nature range for my hair and skin, it's very gentle 🌼
I'm really glad you enjoyed it Tracey, thank you so much for watching. I love the Faith in Nature products too, their loose soaps are lovely. We have them in the Zero Waste shop in the building I work in! xx
Thank you needed that today. I’m 47 and going through menopause at the moment. I have been plagued with anxiety attacks as symptoms.
I can relate so much. My anxiety is through the roof, in fact I am currently having therapy to help me with it. I really hope that you are managing to take care of yourself. Sending you much love 🌻
Thankyou for sharing videos. I have really enjoyed watching this. I am in my 60. I think some of your recommend are good.
You're very welcome Jennifer, thank you so much for watching xx
Lovely chat, thanks for the recommendations. I'm in my 50s and post hysterectomy, so I made a list to check out later.
You're very welcome, and I really hope that you are recovering well from your hysterectomy. Thank you very much for watching xx
Oooo loving that sheet set.
@@Ariessunfairy81 thank you! It’s from IKEA and I think it’s still available! ☺️
Hi
I've come across your channel by chance and so pleased I have.
A true Wise Woman you are ,so very warm hearted and an amazing aura you have.
Keep up the Magical and Mundane ,it works💫
That's so lovely - thank you so much for being here xx
A great video. I’m probably through the menopause now although having said that I still get hot flushes (& oh yes, that feet upwards burning!!!!! My face feels like it’s on fire too. I used to take my socks off to cool down- still do!) & other ‘symptoms’. How great that you’ve been involved in creating a menopause policy 👏🏻🥰
I’ve just watched a comedy drama called The Change - Paul watched it too - highly recommend it - so powerful & there’s a second series commissioned. Channel 4.
Even though I wouldn’t use some of the products you mentioned I still enjoyed watching your video - I’ve said it before, but I find that watching you is very comforting & I feel on the same wavelength as you , despite there being differences- if that makes sense!
I’m on a quest to find the best shampoo for my hair - it’s curly too, and I rarely even use a hairdryer on it, let alone straighteners - I’m embracing my curls😁
I have a pretty stringent wishlist for my shampoo & conditioner- sulfate free, silicone free, phthalate free, paraben free,cruelty free & vegan !
Fairly easy to find them, albeit more expensive than others, but I’ve found some , when rinsed out ( the shampoos) , leave my hair tangly & feel straw/ rope like - I tried shampoo bars as I wanted to reduce plastic, but curly hair & hard water area have meant that, for me, they’re a no go.
I’ve just bought Evolve shampoo & conditioner & they’re a definite improvement ( well conditioners have never been a problem) .
We don’t have a bath, I love them but with my hand disability getting out of one is a big challenge, so we just have a shower- but I enjoy using more luxury type products & nothing to stop me having candles lit & a more leisure shower- takes me a while due to my hair, it’s long & thick but fine.
I love the Body Shop grapefruit cologne - so sparkling & refreshing, they do( or used to) a passion fruit hydrating spray which I love too.
My perfumes I mostly get from
Eden perfumes- they are vegan, cruelty free & extremely reasonable- they do dupes of ms y fragrances, including some discontinued ones - I used to love Yves St Laurent Champagne, & Eden do their version- smells exactly as I remember the YSL one being.
I’m trying to have dedicated daily time for a meditation- even if it’s on a small scale- I select a crystal that resonates, and either hold it or lay it on my chest or abdomen, earbuds in, some relaxing music with nature sounds, lay back, close my eyes after first grounding myself & taking cleansing breaths.
It’s really helpful.
I’m a qualified aromatherapist so I use essential oils a lot, mix my own blends , diffuse them etc. and am beginning to use essential oils alongside crystals too.
I must mention Neal’s Yard products, in particular a gorgeous blend I’ve been using called Women’s Balance massage oil - I use it as a body oil, it’s usually £20 for 100 ml, but often deals on , on their website or Amazon.I’m wanting to explore even more setting crystal grids too.
Anyway I’ve rambled on and written a long message on here!!
Take care, love to you ❤xxx
I love all your tips Karen - thank you so much for sharing them with us. I do love Neal's Yard products, I have their Soothing Massage Oil which is especially lovely. I absolutely agree about using luxury products - my mantra is if you can afford it and it brings you joy, then knock yourself out!! I do use lots of everyday products too but we all deserve a special treat from time to time.
Much love to you dear lady xxx
Absolutely! And save money elsewhere. Also I now no longer save products/ favourite clothes etc for ‘best’ ( or glasses/ crockery etc). Life’s too short, and we need to revel in whatever makes us feel good & happy.
❤love to you xxx
@KarenWard-xq1li YES!! Buy the dress, wear the shoes, eat your dinner off the pretty plates. We’re here for a good time, not for a long time! ♥️♥️
🥰❤️👏🏻xxx
Iv just found your channel and loving it so far, just wanted to say after taking a quick look at the elemis muscle soak ingredients list it looks to me like it's mainly essential oils, plus magnesium. So for people on a budget you could replicate this buy making your own blend of essential oils mixed with a carrier oil (sweet almond oil) before adding to bath and then using espsom salts, this would give the body the magnesium ot needs to relax the muscles. I will say as a caution to people on medications that espom salts is a source of magnesium so therfor has the power the lower things like blood sugar and pressure. So in this instant needs to be used with caution. I personally have never used more than a small handful.
Thank you so much for this! That's really helpful. I'm so glad you're enjoying my channel x
Thank you for sharing all your recommendations, lovely! I'm 51 and still in perimenopause. What fun! 🤪 Proud of all of us for sharing and talking about this! On a side note, if you ever feel up to it, would love a tattoo tour 😍
Hey darling! You’re so welcome - and I am so proud of us too! Nothing is off the table, we can talk about anything here. Thank you so much for being here and PS - I could talk about tattoos all day long! 🥰
Was thinking the same..I would love a witch tattoo also I love your pentacle ring can I ask where it's from please❤
@curlyhappy-ju5cn oh thank you so much! It was a present from my husband and he got it from Etsy ♥️
Us 50 something women, didn't let anyone know who we were. I studied wiccan from 19 t0 28 till my mother convinced my son I was a vampire. Back story I played D&D starting at 15. Which my mom thought was the devils tool. Every Wednesday until I was 19 and discovered wicca.
Anyway the day I was getting ready to go my 4 year old son came crying to me that he didn't want me to take him to his grandma's I was worried and as why you love going to her house? He told me that she told him I was a vampire and he was scared!
I told him I wasn't comforted him and called my mom. Her excuse for saying that was she didn't want him to know I was a devil worshiper cuz she didn't want to scare him to badly( she thought I played D&D still, she didn't know I was practicing wicca) I was so furious but quit that night so my son could see I wasn't a vampire. But it took over a month that I could even say a whole sentence to my mom. So when I found this witch community on you tube I was shocked it was so open and so excited too. I missed it so much. And Lady gravedancer, 8 years ago was the first video I watched and can never thank her enough for being on you tube, she brought back something I had missed so much. I'm not wiccan anymore but still follow some of the principles but I love watching all the different things out ther!
Sorry for rambling.
And thank you for this video, at 57 it's finally happening for me and I refuse to to take estergon. So this was helpful!
Gosh you've had a lot to contend with! Thank you for sharing with us and for being here 💕
I am 53 and you share information that is so informative and helpful in the witchy stage of life I am in right now. I wish more women openly talked with each other about this stage of our lives! It is so refreshing to hear from a sister witch of my age group!!! BTW, where did you get your comforter? I love it, it is perfect for summer!
@@shelleytiernan5537 I’m so glad you’re finding my videos helpful! I just want to be as truthful and open as possible so that hopefully people will feel ‘seen’. Thank you so much for your kind words! And my bedding was from IKEA, I’m glad you like it 🥰
I was 60 last Thursday. I am in HRT, wanting to stop and use natural methods.
Love your videos Alison x
Happy happy birthday darling! I hope you had a really special day. Thank you so much for being here 🥰🥰
Really useful vlog, thanks so much, a couple of things i use is neals yard energy roll and i mainline incense sticks before bed lol, also swear by prai decollage neck cream which you can get in marks, over and out.....
Ooh that’s very helpful - thank you so much. I’ve seen the Prai stuff but I didn’t know much about it. Neal’s Yard products are beautiful. I use their Soothing massage oil and their Bee Lovely shower gel. I’m so glad you enjoyed my video, I could talk about this stuff all day! xx
Thank You so much Alison for sharing your favorite products. Unfortunately I suffer with rheumatoid arthritis so I don't have a bath. I suffer with eczema so I do have to watch what I put on my skin, but I do really fancy trying the shampoo. I have terrible problems with my bladder, I am constantly in the toilet. Constant water infections! I do use the Femfresh. Hot flushes are horrendous, I'm constantly attached to baby wipes. Again, Thank You I love your vids so much. Brightest Blessings. xx
You are very welcome sweetie. I'm sorry to hear that you're having to deal with so much. I know a lot of women who have found cranberry juice and capsules helpful - apparently it stops bacteria clinging to the urinary tract. I don't know if that's a proven fact though. Please look after yourself. I am sending you all my love and gentle thoughts xxx
Water infections are awful - I'm sure you already up your water intake to flush it through, but also keeping a water jug or bottle next to the toilet is also helpful - use this to rinse the perineum after using the loo.
@@denisehill7769 that’s a brilliant tip. Thank you ♥️
I found you today and I'm so grateful for your videos. I so so enjoyed the first upload I stumbled across which was your lovely house tour. I spent the afternoon after my morning nursing shift really enjoying that! Your lovely home is a bundle of wonder like an enchanted fairyland!! Pleased to meet you on here :) Jo from Coventry xx
How lovely to meet you Jo!! Thank you so much for your beautiful comment! You just made my heart so happy and I’m so glad you are here. Sending you all my love - and my endless gratitude for the wonderful work you do. Thank you ♥️
Thank you for this. I work in a small chemist shop and we sell some of the products you touched on. You are a lovely person and I am proud to follow you. X
You are so kind. I am so proud that you are here with me and touched by your support. Thank you 💗
Thank you so much for this. Perimenopause is walking up the garden path for me. I see it coming! And I personally don't feel I have enough information. So I wasn't expecting to find useful information on a witchy channel but you're giving me everything I need here! I had no idea about Babedas having horse chestnut in it.
I think I had a hot flush for the first time the other day. I thought my blood was boiling. It was very disconcerting that's for sure.
As you mentioned your tattoos... I'm really interested! Would you mind letting sharing when you got them? I've always loved gray haired women with tattoos I think it's such a great look. I'm considering whether I might get one. I've been seeing snakes everywhere recently. I thought it was to do with me taking a plunge into RUclips and being creative...but actually I think it's signalling the transformation...or change that I'm about to embark on into my next stage. So perhaps a snake (and a harry potter one) might have to be on the list of potential tats !
(So sorry I feel this mssg is an essay!)
You're very welcome and I really hope you found something helpful in my video. Badedas is MIRACULOUS - such a wonderful soothing product. I am never without it.
Oh I do love tattoos! I first got tattooed at 23 (a tiny rose which you've not seen yet, I don't think). My skull on my chest was done by Nigel Kurt and I absolutely love it. He's about 10 years old now. My sleeve is a work in progress and is nature and Witchcraft themed. It has taken about 7 years to get to this point because I had no firm plans for how I wanted it to look. I've been working with Laura, my lovely artist, to put it together. It's beautiful and I love it but unfortunately I was diagnosed with a heart condition last year and I now have to take blood thinners twice a day so it's unlikely that I will be able to have any more tattoos. I'm gutted but in the scheme of things it's no biggie! Laura has offered to do a teeny tiny one just to see how much it bleeds and how well it heals and I am considering the offer. Anyway. Tattoos are cool. Yes they hurt, but it's not unbearable. And the process is thrilling. I would tell anyone to get one. They are awesome and I love it when people ask me about mine (which is pretty much every day!) Good luck! xx
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 thank you so much! I think anyone who gets a tattoo is very brave. My mind changes like the British weather so for someone to have such certainty is a trait I envy! Yours are really beautiful. The ones on your arm look very cohesive and 'done' you know? So if you couldn't get any more, at least it wouldn't obviously be missing anything.
That’s so kind Sophie, thank you! I do love them. I wanted bright, bold colours that will hold, in a traditional style (with bold, definite outlines and not in portrait style). I love what Laura has done for me and I really hope we can finish it off one day but if not, I still love them ☺️
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 yes that's lovely style! And suits you!
I am 59 and so blessed to be here.
I am honoured and privileged that you are here with me. Thank you so much xx
Thank you for sharing! I’m definitely interested in trying some of those products. Personally, I love Metagenics ultra flora women’s probiotic for the lady-bits. My gynecologist recommended it to me and wow, it really keeps things balanced down there!
You're very welcome! Thank you for the probiotic tip! I will see if I can get hold of some. I do have a probiotic drink every day but I am willing to give anything a go if it helps. Thanks so much for watching 🥰
Thank you for your video. You have some wonderful products. I love this type of video. I may treat myself this week to a body moisturiser. Thank you for the reminder to do that.
Was feeling a bit blah.... so maybe this will help..... 💕💕💕
You're very welcome lovely, and I really hope it helps you. Feel better soon 🥰
Thank you for all your tips. Watching you talking about your life and your magic is like hanging out with a friend. I'm so glad that you are there, sharing the same interests as me, at the same stage of life as me. I have no courage to talk to people anymore. I'm damaged goods. 😆 My social anxiety is worst then ever now. And I'm introvert. I like the last part about myself though. Thank you again for your positive vibes, kind smile and all the content you are sharing. I just order myself some Snug stuff. :) ❤ )O(
Oh my love. I promise you are not damaged goods, no matter how much you’ve convinced yourself that you are. You are brave and glorious and sparkling. And I am so, so glad you are here with me and so grateful! I am over the moon that you’ve treated yourself to some Snag goodies - I promise, you will never look back! Especially when the Autumn rolls around and they launch their lovely seasonal designs!
Much love to you my dear. Thank you for being here ♥️
Thank you so much for sharing this information it has been very helpful ❤
You are so welcome. Thank you for being here 💗
Hi! I have just discovered your channel, and I enjoyed the video about your witchcraft. I am a beginner, and it's good to know that I don't have to be so disciplined in practicing. I do worry about when I do a ritual, a spell, or give my intentions to the universe,,,, I always thought that I could burn or bury it, then not worry about it anymore. You said that I still have to work on it,till you get the results that you wish. Does this mean that I have to perform my spells numerous of times, or something different with the same intentions?! Please when you get the time, could you explain to me what you mean! Thank you so much!!! BLESSED BE💜
Laura
Hi Laura! It's lovely to have you here with me. I'm really glad you enjoyed my video. Please don't worry! You're not doing anything wrong. Let's use a non-magical example to explain what I mean. Suppose that what you want, more than anything else in the world right now, is a cup of tea. If you sat there and thought 'Ooh, I wish I had a cup of tea!' - what do you think would happen? Yep -absolutely nothing, and you would be waiting for your cuppa for a long time. So you have to do the work that follows the wish. You've got to get up, go to the kitchen put the kettle on, get a mug...you get the picture. The same is true for spell work. It's called work for a reason! If you want something badly enough, you've got to keep up the momentum after the spell is cast. So let's say we are not happy in our current job. We don't necessarily want a new one but we just want to enjoy our current one a bit more. If this was me, I would do some spell work to create new opportunities in my work. I would be very careful to make that crystal clear! I would ask that I become open to new challenges whilst not being put under unworkable stress. Does this make sense? I'm putting my request out there and being very specific about what I want to happen. Now if I leave it at that, not very much is likely to happen. I need to keep up the power of the spell by taking practical steps to bring about the change I want. So I would be asking my managers for new challenges, new training opportunities, new projects to be involved in - in short, I am changing my mindset to match the energy of the spell. You also need to be very specific in your spell work regarding the timing - when do you want this to happen? By the next full moon? By November? By March? Otherwise you could be waiting for ever!
Basically the actual spell is only the start of your work - what you do after the spell is cast is where the real magic happens. If you are banishing something for example, there's no point burning or burying it if you are just going to keep going back for more of whatever you've tried to banish. You have to change your mindset to match the work.
I really hope this makes sense - I'm sorry I can't give you a complete guide to spell work here, but I hope this helps. Bear in mind this is how I work, how other Witches work might look very different. You will find your own way.
Lots of love to you x
Thank you Alison for this video. I will be 50 in December and am on my journey through menopause. My mother is gone and I really don't have any other women in my life I can ask for tips or advice. The products and suggestions you presented are very useful to me and I will be considering some of them (or the US equivalents) for my own use. If I may ask, did/do you suffer from sleeplessness due to menopause? I can only sleep a few hours at a time then am awake again for no reason. Anyway, thank you again for another great video. You are such a kind and sincere person to want to help others by sharing your own experiences. You shouldn't feel like you aren't good enough or don't belong where you are at. You are here at the perfect place and time and your videos are helping others. Many blessings to you! And of course give George kitty a hug from me.❤ (PS: I never had children either so I wonder if that will make my menopause experience a bit different from most.)
Hi Karen, you are very welcome. I completely understand about your Mum - mine is gone too, and I wish she'd been here to talk to. I have a lovely older sister but she is quite severely disabled and I don't want to burden her with my problems! So I am really glad that we have got our little community to support each other. Insomnia? Oh yes. Absolutely horrendous, even though I was absolutely shattered. I've been taking a magnesium supplement which I got to help with my leg cramps and I don't know if it's a coincidence, but I do seem to be sleeping better since I started taking it.
Thank you so much for your lovely supportive words - you are so kind, and I am so glad you are here xxx
@@fifty-somethingwitch2406 You asked if viewers would like to see other aspects of your life. I would, it's always fun to see what others are doing. Sharing our lives is a part of growing a meaningful community. You mentioned your husband has long term illness. I'm sending good thoughts and intentions his way. 🙂
@@KarenBrusina thank you so much, I feel really reassured by your words and I look forward to sharing more of my life with you ☺️
I loved this video.
Thank you! I love that you loved it! 🥰
Thank you so much for talking about menopause! It is a huge life event for half of the population, but it doesn't get talked about enough. I hope in the UK doctors are better, but doctors in the US are often not helpful. Most of my best tips have come from other, non-medical, women who have gone through menopause. Along with your great tips, I would like to recommend Olay retinol body wash and body lotion. I am 58 and starting to get crepey skin. They reduce the crepiness.
You’re very welcome Grace. I do feel that there is more of an openness and honesty around menopause now but it’s still not enough and we need to keep pushing and talking and sharing. Thank you so much for your recommendation- I don’t know if the retinol version of the wash is available in the UK but I will definitely be looking out for it. Thank you so much for being here xx
sad you see your curly hair as something to be controlled!
I never said I don’t love it! It’s just really hard work and I prefer it straight ☺️
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for putting yourself out there and sharing personal experiences to help others. I did benefit. When you were talking about The Body Shop, I was thinking all they need to do to save themselves is bring back Dewberry perfume, Blue Corn Lotion, and Banana lotion. Also regarding feminine napkins. Everyone should always have some of these in their home, not only for guest use but also for injuries. I punctured my hand deeply and I all had available to wrap it up was a feminine napkin. I rinsed my hand as best I could to get the dirt out and then my friend helped me place the fem napkin and wrap it with tape and off we went to urgent care. It worked lovely. Regarding this type of video vs other witchy content...well I appreciate getting to know the whole witch being that you are.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Oh I have such memories of Dewberry - when I worked for the Body Shop I would go home absolutely reeking of the stuff! That’s a great tip about the napkins and very quick thinking when you hurt yourself.
Thank you so much for being here ♥️
Hello Alison, thank you so much! this video is a gift from your heart to all of us. I'm definitely interested in all videos you feel drawn to share. The product I was drawn to invest in is snag tights. I can no longer get down into a bath so I'm shower products only now. My go to moisturiser is Neutragena Comfort Balm it's so very soothing on all levels. I also find aloe vera gel incredibly cooling when stored in a cool place. I'm a crystal healer and my go to pendant consists of three crystals, Seraphinite which holds a grounding wood energy, which helps by supporting nourishment and health. Peridot supporting emotional healing by stabilising our moods. Chrome diopside helping us with detoxification, cell regeneration, assisting our metabolism, supporting menopausal headaches, helping to naturally regulate blood pressure and encourage all recovery after illness. I make my own lavender and sage bedroom spray. Also made a sacred geometry grid in the bedroom using the flower of life symbol with rose quartz and green aventurine supporting our heart space, it's so very peaceful. Like you I must have a calm home. Many blessings 🙌 and and abundance of love to you Alison 🩷 (thank you also for the black salt, protection oil, and witches pin, I highly recommend them all) 😊
You’re so welcome lovely lady. I really appreciate your support and I’m so glad you love the items you bought from me. I am not joking when I say that Snag tights will change your life. They are miraculous and have just opened up so many outfits for me. Last Autumn I bought a pair of their toadstools tights - they are just gorgeous, such amazing quality and just so damned cute!! Plus they last and last, wash after wash. You are going to love them ♥️
Thank you so much for being part of our lovely community 🥰