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Second Spring
- Author
- Kate Codrington
- Narrator
- Kate Codrington
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 17 February 2022
- Run Time
- 12 hours 18 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
The ultimate positive, practical guide to menopause.
‘This book is a welcome friend.’ Emma Barnett
‘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.
Critics Review
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'The reframing of perimenopause and menopause in this comforting book is a great and soothing accompaniment to the rollercoaster I still find myself surprised to be on.’ Emma Barnett
‘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
‘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
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
I loved this book. It was so good to hear so many women's stories and thoughts. It totally changed my attitude and approach to my life during this period of change. This was recommended to me at a menopause cafe I have started to attend when I felt I was struggling with symptoms of perimenopause. I knew that I had become more angry and impatient and I was looking for ways to help myself with this. But this book helped me identify a whole lot of other symptoms. Things I would have never of associated with perimenopause. Learning the connection about hormonal changes and how this can affect you both physically and mentally. I have been able to create much better approach to caring for myself.
k_sar_rah 2024-02-03
Details
- Author
- Kate Codrington
- Narrator
- Kate Codrington
- Duration
- 12 hours 18 minutes
- Release Date
- 17 February 2022
- ISBN
- 9780008469788
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Menopause, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Women’s health
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
The ultimate positive, practical guide to menopause. ‘This book is a welcome friend.’ Emma Barnett ‘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.
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