Hey there, you fabulous human! 

Let’s have a real talk about something we all experience, yet so many of us dread—aging. Yes, I said it: aging. Why is it that society makes getting older feel like some kind of failure? Wrinkles, grey hairs, and (shock, horror, gasp!)… the “M-word”… Menopause. Too many women (and men!) see it as something to fear. But what if I told you that aging and menopause are not something to suffer through, but instead to embrace? To celebrate? 

Yep. Celebrate. Because aging is a privilege, and menopause? Well, it’s your body signaling that you’re entering a new era of wisdom, strength, and freedom… and full on fabulousness! 

Aging Means We’re Still Here (And That’s a Beautiful Thing!) 

Let’s flip the script. Aging means you’re living, experiencing, and evolving. With every year that passes, we get to accumulate life’s stories, new chapters in our own book, and personal growth. If we’re lucky enough to grow older, it’s a gift not everyone gets. So why do we shy away from it? 

Sure, the physical signs of aging might not always feel glamorous (thank you, society, for the beauty standards that no human can meet past 30!), but here’s the truth: Those lines on your face? That greying hair? It’s proof that you’ve lived. That you’re still here, kicking butt and making your mark. 

Menopause Isn’t a Monster Under the Bed 

Ah, menopause. The ultimate midlife plot twist. Hot flushes, sleepless nights, emotional rollercoasters – sound familiar? Yes, the menopause transition can be tough. But here’s where we go wrong: We’ve been conditioned to see it as the end of our vibrancy, our sexiness, our ability to “be” who we were. But guess what? We’re not meant to stay who we were. We’re evolving into who we’re meant to be. 

Menopause is your body saying, “You’ve spent decades nurturing, caring, and giving. Now, it’s time to focus on YOU.” It’s the start of a powerful, unapologetic era of self-awareness and authenticity. 

Why Should We Fear Thriving? 

Society tells us that we have to suffer through menopause, just like we were told to suffer through periods, pregnancies, and everything else that comes with womanhood. But the truth is, we don’t have to suffer. The notion that menopause is a “curse” is outdated. You don’t just survive this phase—you thrive through it. 

With the right tools, knowledge, and support (hello, She’s Gone Mad), we can learn to manage the physical and emotional changes that come with menopause, and better yet, harness the power of this transition. It’s a time to step into your full potential. A time to embrace your evolving body, mind, and spirit. 

Let’s Change the Conversation Around Aging and Menopause 

It’s time to start seeing menopause for what it truly is: a new beginning, a time to refocus on our own needs and desires, and to unapologetically show up as our truest selves. 

Let’s normalize thriving during menopause instead of hiding from it. Let’s have more conversations about how to live fully, rather than fearfully. Because, ladies, aging is a privilege, and so is menopause. 

It’s time to rewrite the narrative. We aren’t going mad – we’re becoming more ourselves than ever before. 

So, embrace it. Live it. Thrive. 

With love and a big, menopausal HELL YES to thriving, 

She’s Gone Mad