“Lack of understanding or support … could make it a very volatile situation”.

She wants more people to recognise that you’re not going crazy when perimenopause symptoms kick in around her age.

‘I’m almost 50 — I don’t care anymore’

For years, she had been working in highly paid, high-stress jobs and says she had relied too heavily on alcohol.

Sarah has founded her own business teaching people how to make non-alcoholic drinks. Source: Supplied

Getting sober in her late 40s brought great clarity for Sarah. So, when she lost her job at age 49, she chose to take a chance on her creative passion.

“I resolved to establish my business before hitting 50 because, entering this new and important phase, I recognized that change was necessary”.

Not slowing down

“You hope for the best outcome from the ‘old boy’, but it’s important to get the timing right and set the atmosphere — or else you might face a challenging predicament.”

Matt says he feels more like 35 than 50.

‘It’s now time to bloom’

Finding the space to try new things, Tania recently entered an Instagram competition and won a photoshoot. She is now signed to a talent and casting agency, which is something she could not have imagined doing when she was younger.

“It’s on the downhill slide and I don’t see that as a bad thing; I see it as giving the gift of clarity.”