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Bright Siame, Lusaka (2025)

17/08/2025

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25/07/2025

𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐘𝐎𝐔’𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟖 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐏 (𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐎 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐈𝐓)

Just this week, a lady texted me on WhatsApp and said:

"Bright, I sleep 8 hours every night, but I still wake up feeling like I’ve been working overnight shifts in my dreams. What’s wrong with me?"

And to be honest, I get messages like that almost every day. You’re not alone if you’re waking up tired even after a full night’s sleep. It’s something I see over and over again especially among women juggling work, home, and everything in between. You're trying to sleep enough, but your body still feels like it hasn’t caught a break.

Here’s what I’ve learnt, both from science and experience: Sleep isn’t just about time, it’s about quality and hormonal support.

So if this sounds like you, here are 5 simple but powerful shifts that have helped my clients and community feel better without needing meds or burnout diets.

𝟏. 𝐄𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
In many homes, we start the day with tea and bread or worse, just tea. But that creates blood sugar dips, and your energy crashes before noon.
Try starting your morning with boiled eggs, beans, groundnuts, or even leftovers with veggies. You’ll feel more stable and energized and your hormones will thank you.

𝟐. 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝐏𝐌
That phone in your face before bed? It’s confusing your brain. And that “last cup” of coffee or tea after dinner might be keeping you alert when your body wants to sleep.
Start winding down early. Switch off screens, dim your lights, and sip calming teas like chamomile, hibiscus, or lemon balm.

𝟑. 𝐀𝐝𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲
Magnesium helps your body relax, and most people aren’t getting enough. Start adding pumpkin seeds, moringa, bananas, or avocados into your meals. Trust me it makes a difference.

𝟒. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝟏𝟎 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Just sitting outside for 10 minutes in the early morning can help reset your sleep-wake cycle. It tells your body, “It’s daytime,” so that by nightfall, you naturally wind down and produce melatonin your sleep hormone.

𝟓. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐭
During PMS or your period, your energy dips are real. Your body is working harder and losing iron. So during those times, be kind to yourself. Eat more iron-rich foods (like beans, beef, leafy greens) and hydrate. You’re not lazy your body just needs more support.

These small changes can completely shift how your body recharges.

And if you’re thinking, “I need more tips like these,” I’ve created a WhatsApp group where I share daily health and wellness tips short, practical insights you can apply immediately.

Click here to join the group → https://chat.whatsapp.com/BxmrtoJsSeoFy0aCar6r4z

07/07/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞 (𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧) 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤
if you're struggling with mood swings, irregular periods, or low energy.
It’s about melatonin, your body’s natural sleep hormone.
Most women don’t realize it, but melatonin doesn’t just help you sleep it also helps keep your reproductive hormones balanced.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰:
At night, when it’s dark and quiet, your brain produces melatonin.
Melatonin calms your stress hormones and helps regulate estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that control your period, fertility, and even your skin.
But when you sleep late, use your phone in bed, or wake up too much at night your melatonin drops.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨:
• Irregular periods
• Worse PMS symptoms
• High estrogen (linked to fibroids and hormonal acne)
• Increased belly fat due to cortisol (stress hormone)
That’s why quality sleep isn’t a luxury it’s a natural hormonal reset.
✅ Good melatonin = better hormonal balance
It helps you ovulate regularly, feel calmer, have better moods, and even reduce cravings during your cycle.
Here’s how to naturally boost your melatonin:
• Sleep in a dark room (no TV or bright lights)
• Avoid screens at least 30–60 mins before bed
• Sleep between 9–11pm if possible
• Get early morning sunlight to reset your body clock
In short: when you sleep better, your hormones function better.
Sometimes, the fix isn’t a pill it’s a good night’s sleep.
Join my 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 Women’s Health WhatsApp Group where I share helpful advice, voice notes, and expert-backed info to support your hormone health.
📲 Tap here to join now: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BxmrtoJsSeoFy0aCar6r4z

16/06/2025

𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂

A lot has happened in this country that has made me pause and think. Especially the passing and funeral of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. It should have been a moment where we came together, remembered him, reflected as a nation but instead it exposed how divided we really are. The tribal undertones, the political tension, the social media noise,it all left a bad taste in the mouth.

It made me realise something: Zambia doesn’t just have a leadership gap. We have a wisdom gap maybe even heart gap. A gap for someone who’s above all this noise clearly we need someone who doesn’t need to campaign or be popular, aperson whose only job is to speak when it matters, to calm the heat and remind us that we’re still a family, even when we fight.
That’s why I’m making a case for a Paramount Elder of the Republic not a king or a politician but Just an elder you know someone whose only job is to hold the moral and cultural soul of this country together.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞?
Because right now, it feels like we only have loud voices, people who are playing politics for obviously their political gain everyone talking over each other, defending parties and tribes, forgetting that there’s a Zambia beyond all that and the Media is loving it, conflict sales and they can keep on recycling these conflicts in the news which get them the views their need. We need someone who doesn’t belong to a party, who’s not worried about being voted out, who doesn’t need to be liked just respected and respected Deeply.
When I saw the way people responded to ECL’s death, it hurt. Not because everyone should’ve agreed politically, but because there was so little empathy, I saw so much bitterness and when people tried to speak unity, they were called bootlickers or tribalists. That’s not who we should be.
We need someone who can speak when everyone else is yelling, someone who reminds us of what we used to believe in before politics poisoned everything.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨?
They would:
1.Speak to the nation during major events grief, celebration, crisis.
2.Help mediate when political or tribal tension rises.
3.Remind us of our shared culture and history.
4.Be a calming, steady voice that doesn’t shift with politics.
They wouldn’t rule or sign laws but they would be like that one grandparent who doesn’t say much, but when they do everyone listens.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦?
Not through elections but through consensus. chiefs from every province, respected spiritual leaders, civil society voices and yes, even young people. Because we know what it feels like to be ignored too.We’d pick someone we all respect. Someone whose silence carries more weight than most people’s speeches.

𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬
Zambia is a beautiful country but right now we are hurting quietly and Secretly. This elder wouldn’t fix everything but they would remind us that everything matters that even in politics, we need heart and soul. So yes, I believe we need a Paramount Elder of the Republic not for government but for guidance. Because when the noise gets too loud, someone has to whisper truth andd maybe, just maybe the country will finally listen.

Bright Siame

31/05/2025

𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 – 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬

Many women experience mild side effects when they start hormonal birth control like pills, patches, or injections. These may include:
-Nausea
-Breast tenderness
-Spotting between periods
-Mood swings

These often go away within 2–3 months. If they don’t, don’t suffer in silence. There are other options!

30/05/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐈𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥 – 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲!

💡 Did you know?
Some birth control methods may not be safe for women with certain health conditions like high blood pressure or migraines with aura. Before starting any contraception, speak to a health professional to avoid serious complications like stroke or blood clots.

📌 Tip: Always disclose your full medical history when discussing contraception.

29/05/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬
Here’s something no one really tells us: movement is medicine especially for your hormones. The right kind of exercise can help your body regulate key hormones like:

-Insulin (for blood sugar balance)
-Cortisol (stress hormone)
-Estrogen & progesterone (menstrual cycle health)
-Endorphins (mood boosters)

But here’s the catch: not all exercise is helpful when your hormones are already out of whack. For example, if you’re dealing with high cortisol or burnout, over-exercising (like intense daily workouts) can actually make things worse. In that case, your body may respond better to gentler movement like walking, yoga, or pilates. The goal is to move your body in a way that supports it not punishes it. I break all this down in a free eBook I created called “A Smart Woman’s Guide to Her Hormones.” It explains how your hormones work and how to adjust things like food, sleep, and movement to feel like yourself again.

If you’d like a free copy, just WhatsApp 0763395656 and I’ll send it to you.

Your body isn’t broken. It just needs the right kind of care.

28/05/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Let’s be real most of us aren’t getting enough good sleep. And while we might think we can “push through,” our hormones are paying the price.
Sleep isn’t just about rest. It’s when your body resets, heals, and rebalances your hormones.

𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞:
-Cortisol (stress hormone)
-Insulin (blood sugar regulation)
-Estrogen & progesterone (menstrual health and mood)
-Leptin & ghrelin (hunger and fullness signals)

That’s why lack of sleep can leave you feeling moody, craving sugar, gaining weight, missing periods, or feeling anxious for no reason. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of exhaustion and hormonal chaos, please know it’s not just “life” your body is calling for help.

I put together a simple eBook called “A Smart Woman’s Guide to Her Hormones” that explains how sleep, food, stress, and lifestyle all connect to your hormones and how to gently bring your body back into balance. Want a free copy? Just WhatsApp 0763395656 and I’ll send it to you.
You deserve deep rest and balanced hormones.

27/05/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

Let’s talk food and hormones because what you eat doesn’t just affect your weight… it affects your entire hormonal system.
Your hormones need certain nutrients to work properly. And when your diet is full of ultra-processed foods, too much sugar, or long gaps between meals, your body struggles to stay balanced.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟:
-Skipping meals or crash dieting
-Too much caffeine or sugar
-Not eating enough healthy fats (yes, fats are good for your hormones!)
-Not drinking enough water
-Low protein intake

On the flip side, a diet rich in whole foods, fiber, healthy fats (like avocados, nuts, and olive oil), and quality protein can help your hormones do what they’re meant to do support your mood, energy, sleep, skin, and cycle.

This isn’t about dieting or eating “perfectly” it’s about understanding the connection between food and how you feel.
If you want to learn more, I’ve created a free eBook called “A Smart Woman’s Guide to Her Hormones”. It explains how your hormones work and simple lifestyle shifts that can help you feel like yourself again.
Want a copy? Just WhatsApp 0763395656 and I’ll send it to you for free.

You don’t need to overhaul your whole life. Just start with one step your hormones will thank you.

26/05/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬

Ever notice how when life gets super stressful, your body starts acting weird too?
You’re not imagining it. Stress messes with your hormones big time.
When you’re under constant pressure, your body produces more cortisol (the stress hormone). And when cortisol stays high for too long, it throws off your entire hormonal balance. That can lead to:

-Missed or painful periods
-Breakouts
-Weight gain (especially around the belly)
-Anxiety or mood swings
-Trouble sleeping
-Constant fatigue

Your body is trying to protect you but in the process, it starts burning out. It’s like your hormones are on a rollercoaster they didn’t sign up for. The first step is awareness. The second is support. That’s why I put together a free eBook called “A Smart Woman’s Guide to Her Hormones” so you can understand what stress is really doing inside and how to start bringing your body back to balance.

If you’d like a free copy, just WhatsApp 0763395656 and I’ll send it your way.
Your hormones aren’t the enemy sometimes, they’re just overwhelmed. And you don’t have to go through this alone.

25/05/2025

𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

Let’s talk about something a lot of women go through but hardly ever name: hormonal imbalance.
You don’t have to be diagnosed with anything to feel like something’s off. Your body knows when things aren’t right and it often shows you through signs we tend to brush off or normalize.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:
1. Irregular or missing periods
2. Constant fatigue (even after sleeping well)
3. Mood swings, anxiety, or feeling low for no reason
4. Adult acne or stubborn skin issues
5. Weight gain, especially around the belly
6. Low s*x drive
7. Hair thinning or excessive hair growth in unusual places
8. Poor sleep or waking up tired

If you’ve noticed more than one of these, it’s worth paying attention. Your body is trying to speak to you it’s not being dramatic, lazy, or sensitive. It just needs support.
To help you understand your hormones better, I’ve created a free eBook called “A Smart Woman’s Guide to Her Hormones.” It breaks down what each hormone does, how imbalance happens, and what you can start doing to feel like yourself again.

Want a free copy? Just WhatsApp 0763395656 and I’ll send it to you.

You deserve to feel good in your body. Let’s get you there—one step at a time.

24/05/2025

𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞?

Ever felt like your body’s just not cooperating anymore? One minute you're fine, the next you're bloated, moody, exhausted, or breaking out like a teenager.

It’s not in your head. It could be your hormones acting up.

Hormonal imbalance just means your body has too much or too little of certain hormones and when that happens, it can mess with everything:

1. Your period

2. Your energy

3. Your sleep

4. Your skin

5. Your mood (hello, random tears)

6. Even your weight

If you’ve been feeling “off” and you don’t know why, please know you’re not alone. So many women go through this, but we don’t talk about it enough.

And the good news? It’s figure-out-able. With the right support, small changes, or even a simple check-up, you can start feeling like you again.

I’ve put together a free resource called “A Smart Woman’s Guide to Her Hormones” that breaks all this down in a simple, clear way so you can finally understand what’s happening in your body.

Want a copy? Just WhatsApp 0763395656 and I’ll send it to you for free.

You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone. Let’s figure this out together.

Bright Siame

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