My mum lost her father when she was 11. He died from injuries he sustained in a brutal attack on duty in the police.

At 16, she ran away from her abusive home.

She then built a life in London where she fell in love and had me.

But our world started to crumble 11 years later.

My mum did not break, she built more. 

And she taught me how powerful resilience and kindness are when building a big future.

So many mums put their own ambitions on hold — not because they don’t matter, but because everyone else comes first. This powerful reflection explores why motherhood shouldn’t mean shrinking, why building a business or career is an act of self-respect, and why mums deserve independence, ownership and financial freedom on their own terms.

Bootstrapping is often celebrated — but for many founders, it quietly becomes a growth ceiling. Sophie, founder of multi award-winning fractional CFO consultancy WrightCFO, explains why strategic debt isn’t failure, how “good debt” fuels scale, and why playing it safe may be costing your business far more than you realise.

From 2026, NHS Health Checks will finally include menopause questions — but for many women, that’s already too late. If you’re over 35, this is why understanding perimenopause now, asking better questions, and advocating for your hormonal health can change everything.

Motherhood changes how you build — not whether you can. And that difference can be your biggest strength. Saskia and Lisa, founders of The Biskery, explain why.

A new mum economy is emerging. Discover how communities like Mums Who Build are helping mums rebuild confidence, careers and financial security after motherhood.

Start 2026 with intention. Focus on your hormones, wellbeing and energy, and download The House of Hormone’s free eBook to support your healthiest year yet.

From “it’s just stress” to fear around HRT, we’re busting the hormone myths that stop women understanding their bodies and advocating for better health.

December doesn’t have to derail your business. Learn three simple finance moves to protect cash flow, save tax and head into January calm, confident and in control.

Millions of women experience burning, dryness, UTIs and pain — yet most have never been told that topical vaginal estrogen exists. This week, Leah from The House of Hormones, explores why such a safe, effective, low-dose treatment remains so hidden, even from cancer survivors, and why it’s time to break the silence around women’s intimate health.

Feeling more forgetful, scattered or overwhelmed lately? You’re not alone. Leah from The House of Hormones breaks down the surprising link between shifting hormones, dopamine changes, and ADHD-like symptoms in perimenopause — and why so many mums are feeling it harder than ever.

Is your phone quietly wreaking havoc on your hormones? From disrupted melatonin to late-night cortisol spikes, our screens may be affecting mums more than we realise. In this post, The House of Hormones founder and CEO, Leah, explores how scrolling impacts sleep, stress and perimenopause—and the small, realistic tweaks that genuinely help.

If you’ve ever felt like you blinked and went straight from nappies to night sweats, you’re not alone. More women are finding that postnatal recovery and perimenopause are overlapping — leaving them exhausted, foggy and wondering what’s happening to their bodies. At The House of Hormones, they’re breaking down why this happens, how modern stress and hormones collide, and what you can do to start feeling like yourself again.

Meet MOB Member, Dr Fauzia Arif — NHS GP, skin specialist, founder of The Derma Dr and proud mum. When she launched her skin health and wellness business, it wasn’t just about skincare - it was about creating a life that worked for her family. In this piece, she shares how motherhood shaped her journey, what balance really looks like, and why confidence starts from within.

This Christmas, we’re flipping the script. The House of Hormones is declaring the festive season a Season of Self-Care — because women deserve to feel good too, not just hold it all together. Our £1,000 THOH Trusted Products Hamper Giveaway is packed with hormone-friendly wellness treats, calm-inducing favourites, and self-care essentials — all tried, tested, and trusted by real women.

Big news for women’s health: the NHS has officially added menopause to routine health checks for women over 40. This long-overdue move means hormone health will finally be treated as a key part of preventive care — not an afterthought. Here’s why it matters, what to expect, and how to make the most of your next health check.

After a decade in fashion PR, Martina Rivers co-founded The Notting Hill Club — a boutique fitness studio built around families, children, and community. As a mum and entrepreneur, Martina shares how motherhood shaped her vision, why partnering with Mums Who Build has been so inspiring, and how she’s redefining what fitness and wellbeing can look like for parents in West London.

Too many women hold back their voices — in meetings, online, or on stage — without realising it’s costing them visibility and opportunity. Public Speaking Coach Emma Gaskin, founder of The Speaking Hub, shares three transformative ways to use your voice to grow your business with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. Because when women speak up, the world moves with them.