“And if they are not understanding and supportive … it could be a very explosive 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 made the decision to get my business up and running before my 50th because in this new significant chunk in my life, I knew that things needed to be different”.

Not slowing down

“You like to make sure the old fella gives a good showing, but you’ve just got to get it right with the timing and make sure you set the mood — otherwise, you’re left with a hard problem.”

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.”