"Embracing the Shift"

For too long, the words perimenopause and menopause have been whispered like a secret—something to be endured, tiptoed around, or even dreaded. But let’s be clear: this is not the end. This is a transition, a rite of passage, a shift into a phase of life rich with wisdom, strength, and the kind of freedom that only time and experience can bring. Menopause is not a curtain falling—it's a veil lifting. As women, we live many lives within our lifetime. Each chapter carries its own rhythm, responsibilities, and revelations. Perimenopause—the years leading up to menopause—may come with hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and changes in energy. Yes, the body is changing. But so is the spirit. And there is beauty and power in that transformation. This is the moment we stop apologizing for taking up space. This is when we let go of the need to prove ourselves and step boldly into the truth of who we are. The fog that may have once clouded our confidence begins to lift, revealing a clarity that can only come from lived experience. Think of it this way: the caterpillar doesn’t mourn its cocoon—it emerges as a butterfly. Similarly, menopause marks a metamorphosis. What if we viewed this season as an awakening rather than a winding down? In many cultures, women in midlife and beyond are seen as the wisdom keepers—the ones who carry the stories, the strength, the solutions. You’ve raised families, built careers, cultivated friendships, and weathered life’s storms. Now is your time to lead with insight, to love with fierceness, and to live with the kind of passion that isn't rooted in proving, but in being. So what does this next chapter look like for you? It might be the launch of a new business, finally taking that solo trip, learning to paint, or simply sitting in silence and loving your own company. It might be mentoring younger women, sharing your journey, or letting go of old narratives that no longer serve you. Whatever it is, give yourself permission to evolve. Let menopause be your invitation—not to fade, but to flourish. Let it be a season of reclaiming, reimagining, and rising. You are not winding down. You are becoming. And becoming never gets old.

Bec Clements

4/10/20251 min read