Join me, Artemisnorth, as I guide you through the beautifully chaotic tapestry of ‘My Insane Meno Brain.’
We’ll untangle the frayed threads of menopause, stitch by stitch, and navigate the fog, confusion, and unexpected bursts of creativity that come with it.
Whether you’re feeling unraveled or woven tight, I’m here to help make sense of it all, one stitch at a time—bringing warmth, humor, and a bit of fiberarts flair to every episode!
From the depths of my wild and wonderful menopausal mind, these are the untamed musings of Artemisnorth
Small Business Website Cleanup: Signs Your Site Needs Attention
A messy website is not usually a personal failure. It is often a sign that your business has grown, shifted, and collected layers. Here is how to tell when your site needs a real cleanup.
How a Website Cleanup Turned Into an SEO and Accessibility Audit
What looked like a routine website cleanup turned into a bigger lesson about WordPress SEO, accessibility, missing alt text, and the kind of maintenance jobs that do not stay small for long.
The Little Things Are Not Actually Little | Stress, Energy, and Building a Business
When business, life, and adulting all pile up, sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. A warm, funny post about stress, energy, and tiny resets.
What an Old Sock Pattern Taught Me About Modern Business
Elizabeth Zimmermann’s refootable sock carries a smart lesson for creative entrepreneurs: simple, repairable systems often beat shiny tools that create more work than they solve.
When The Ghost Gets In The Machine
This post explores a strange blog issue, the stress of website problems, and what creative business owners can learn from an unexpected pivot.
Some Thoughts Are Indoor Thoughts
Some frustrations need a private conversation, not a public stage. A sharp look at entitlement, poor judgment, and the kind of posts that quietly torch credibility.
The Hudson & Rex Effect (aka: “Why am I like this?”)
Managing a “menu of chaos” while neurospicy: How I balance laundry, energy leaks, and a feral creative obsession.
The Lavender Vest, Part Two: Frogging, Feelings, and My Impending Villain Era
Frogged 3x. My brain is a board meeting. AI is my co-pilot. This vest isn’t just wool, it’s an Active energy rebellion.
Knitting, ADHD, and the “Don’t Let Me Quit” Safety Net
Knitting a lavender vest, tackling late-diagnosed ADHD, and using AI as the ultimate co-pilot to stay regulated.
Fiber Arts, Ethical AI, and Why My Assistants Can’t Knit Socks
How I use AI as my “digital dev team” to detangle my ADHD brain and get back to the art. Plus a quick Gmail win!
The Laundry Room Epiphany: How a Washing Machine Taught Me to Love AI
Washing machine or washboard? How my new team—Jim, Bob, and AI—is helping me turn neurospicy overwhelm into TechAlchemy.
AI Didn’t Make Me Lazy. It Made My Vision Possible.
If using a washing machine isn’t “cheating” at laundry, why is using AI “cheating” at thinking?
“You Believe the Wrong News”: The Psychology Behind the Shutdown
When “wrong news” is the argument: the psychology of loyalty, denial, and choosing truth anyway.
The Red Hat That Freaked Out the Nazis
A red knitted hat became Norway’s quiet rebellion. The Nazis banned it and knitters answered with more courage and craft.
Ender-3 V3 KE Review for Beginners – 3D Printing on Linux Mint as a Fiber Artist
New to 3D printing? Here is my beginner friendly Ender-3 V3 KE review using Creality Print on Linux Mint, plus how I printed a yarn ball project container for my fiber tools.
When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Green Tea Lemonade With Mint.
Warning: Heavy Sarcasm Ahead (Especially at Microsoft’s Expense) If you’re a hardcore Windows…
Barbara G. Walker: The Woman Who Shaped My Knitting and Opened My Mind
For the longest time, Barbara G. Walker was simply the brilliant mind behind my sweater-knitting…
When Politics Crash Knit Happens
Yesterday, near the end of Knit Happens Wednesday, just as I was wrapping up a lovely session of…
Inclusivity, Identity, and the Meaning of a Safe Space
I’ve spent the past six months building a home for the Fiberarts Community, and honestly, I feel…
My Insane Meno Brain -22- A Season of Reflection: Loss, Creativity and Connections
Welcome to My Insane Meno Brain! In this heartfelt holiday episode, we’re diving into the…
My Insane Meno Brain – 21 – It’s Been A Minute Christmas Update
Welcome back to My Insane Meno Brain! It’s been a little while since my last episode, and I’ve…
Knit Happens… Even If It Starts with Just Me
Building a community is like trying to write the first few words of a post—you’re full of ideas…
My Insane Meno Brain – 20 – Tea, Herbs, and Harmony: My Menopause Support Routine
In this episode, I dive into the benefits of drinking green tea with spearmint, especially for…
My Insane Meno Brain – 19 – Growth, Fun, and the Fiberarts Community: A Midlife Reflection
In this episode, titled “Growth, Fun, and the Fiberarts Community: A Midlife Reflection,” I…
My Insane Meno Brain – 18 – Meno Meets Andro Cutting Each Other Some Slack
In this episode, Meno Meets Andro: Cutting Each Other Some Slack, we explore the ups and downs…
My Insane Meno Brain – 16 – Menopause Uncovered: Insights from ‘The M Factor
In this episode, I dive into PBS’s series ‘The M Factor,’ which explores the realities of…
My Insane Meno Brain – 15 – Morning Melancholy: When TV Shows Make Me Reflect on Mortality
In this episode, I share why watching sad TV shows in the morning might not be the best…
My Insane Meno Brain – 14 – Buzzing Ears and Menopause: The Effects of Estrogen Loss
In this episode, I dive into the surprising ear symptoms that can come with perimenopause and…
My Insane Meno Brain – 13 – Remembering Dad
On this Remembrance Day, I woke up feeling foggy and missing my dad, a proud D-Day Dodger in the…
My Insane Meno Brain – 12 – Breaking the Silence: Why We Need to Talk About Menopause
In this episode, I share why it’s so important to normalize conversations about menopause and how…
My Insane Meno Brain – 11 – Napodpomo Day 9 & Healthcare Hacks: Navigating the Medical Maze for Women’s Health
In today’s episode, it’s Day 9 of NaPodPoMo, and I’m still here! Join me as I share a few tricks…
My Insane Meno Brain – 10 – Championing Menopause Support: Why Helping Women Should Be Celebrated, Not Stigmatized
In this episode, I discuss ‘The Menopause Queen’s Gambit’ and Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s work to…
My Insane Meno Brain – 09 – Unity and Hope: Standing with Women and the LGBTQ Community
Join me as I share thoughts on the U.S. election results, expressing empathy for women and the…
My Insane Meno Brain – 08 – Untangling Overthinking: Breaking Free from Assumptions and Sensitivity
In this episode, I dive into the struggles of overthinking, sensitivity, and assuming others’…
My Insane Meno Brain – 07 – What’s Happening? Symptoms of Menopause.
“What’s Happening? Symptoms of Menopause” offers a brief overview of common menopause symptoms, my…
My Insane Meno Brain – 06 – Viseral fat? What’s That?
In My Insane Meno Brain, break down the difference between visceral and subcutaneous fat and dive…
My Insane Meno Brain – 05 – Cognitive Overload
In Cognitive Overload, we tackle that scattered, overwhelmed feeling that can make you question…
My Insane Meno Brain – 04 – Guarding the Future: Supporting Women’s Rights for the Next Generation
In this episode, we explore the concerns for women’s rights if the wrong party takes power and…
My Insane Meno Brain – 03 – It’s NaPodPoMo Month!
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Handmade Happiness: The Power of Crochet Kindness
Random Acts of Crochet Kindness: Spreading Joy Across Canada In a world where kindness can…
Is Your Everyday Life Interfering with Your Art?
I almost fell in….. Some days, it’s tough to start anything, even just writing the first…
Beyond the Skein – 02 – From Yarn to Bytes: Weaving Technology into Fiberarts
Explore how AI enhances fiberarts in our podcast! Discover digital tools, tackle creative challenges, and dive into the blend of tradition and tech.
Unraveling the Mystery: Simplifying the Butterfly Shawl Pattern
Diving into the “Butterfly Shawl” has been a colourful journey of stitches and challenges! Using the Knitting Genius app to keep track has been a lifesaver. Every stitch brings me closer to this masterpiece. Can’t wait to share the final piece!
Learning to Use Sharing Tools in the Fiberarts Community
Learn how to share: Cameras Screens Google Docs Websites Files The Fiberarts Community is open and…
Discover the Joy of Camping at Ontario Provincial Parks
The scent of pine needles, the crackling of a campfire, the cozy shelter of a tent… childhood…
Beyond the Skein -01- The Birth of a Fiberarts Community
Today we embark on a journey through watercolours, virtual yarn shops, and the vibrant threads of…
Ditching the Big Guys: My Local Food Journey (and Why You Should Too!)
Tired of the same old grocery store routine, especially when big chains like Loblaws are raking in…
Out with the Old, In with the BS: My Podcast Gets a Makeover!
Hey friends! I’ve been making some tweaks to the podcast lately, and you might be wondering why….