The Messy Middle: Perimenopause, Parenting & Presence

In this week’s episode of Wild Wise and Curious, we are joined by Laura, calling in from Spain, for a beautifully honest conversation about navigating perimenopause while parenting teenagers and managing the realities of single‑parent life.

Laura shares how she first recognised she was entering perimenopause when her period became increasingly irregular over eleven months, followed by brain fog and memory challenges that made daily life feel heavier. She talks openly about the coping strategies that help her stay grounded - meditation, mindfulness practices and writing exercises that support her emotional well-being.

The conversation also explores the complexities of parenting teens, setting boundaries and practicing patience, especially while working from home and carrying the mental load alone. Laura discusses her practical tools... like keeping to-do lists, staying present with family and the deeper emotional work of offering oneself compassion during difficult seasons.

It’s a tender, relatable and deeply human episode about holding many roles at once - and finding moments of steadiness in the middle of it all.

To find out more about what Laura is up to, check out her info & website below:

Laura Brodie is an Operations and Outreach Coordinator, Resilience Trainer, and facilitator specialising in emotional regulation and performance under pressure.

She designs and delivers practical, experience-based trainings that support teams and professionals working in high-responsibility or support roles, particularly in educational and rehabilitation settings. Her work helps individuals move from overwhelm and uncertainty to clarity, confidence, and purposeful action.

As the founder of Adventures in Albinism and creator of The Teacher’s Compass, Laura brings a unique perspective that combines education and positive psychology. Through these mindfulness-based initiatives, she supports individuals with albinism, as well as the parents and teachers who guide them, while also working more broadly with professionals navigating complex challenges, including those related to visual impairment.

With over 25 years of teaching experience and lived experience with low vision, Laura integrates theory and practice to create accessible, impactful learning experiences.

She believes resilience is not about pushing through, but about learning to pause, choose, and respond with intention.

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Website- https://adventuresinalbinism.com/home