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No two menopause journeys are the same.
For some, it starts with small changes - a skipped period, a restless night. For others, the changes are bigger - new food allergies or brain fog, for example. More and more, it seems like your body, mind, and moods are playing by new rules and you don’t know what those rules are. That’s perimenopause, the long on-ramp to menopause that can leave you thinking, “What is happening to me?”
Eventually, the mystery is solved. Your cycle stops. Some symptoms continue, new symptoms emerge. Now it’s about learning how to live well in this new chapter. That’s menopause, a season of both challenge and renewal. You may be asking, “Now what?”
Whether you’re just stepping onto the path or already deep in the woods, this transition is more than a medical event — it’s a sacred passage. A heroine’s journey. One that asks you to release old patterns, meet your body with curiosity, and discover what power and wisdom live on the other side of the deep, dark woods.
If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t feel like myself,” or “Now what?” — you’re in exactly the right place.
The Road You’re On…
perimenopause
“I just don’t feel like myself.”
A quick internet search might tell you there are 34 different symptoms of perimenopause. Or 60. Or 101. (Seriously, the numbers are all over the place!) Most of us don’t even realize our symptoms are connected to the menopause transition. Who has time to keep track of one more thing?
Plus, the symptoms seem way too random to be related. A new ADD diagnosis here, a new food allergy there. Maybe tennis elbow or menstrual migraines. Or maybe you’re really, REALLY fed up with your spouse, your kids, or that one coworker who won’t stop chewing so loud. And, ITCHY EARS, too!?!
If we compiled everything women experienced during the menopause transition, the internet’s top hit would probably be: “The Eleventy Billion Symptoms of Perimenopause.”
Still, time and again, the most common thing care providers hear is, “I just don’t feel like myself.”
If you are over 38, still have periods, and can’t shake the feeling that something’s shifting, Seattle Menopause Doula can help you make sense of what’s happening and find your footing in perimenopause.
Let’s make a plan that works for you. Book your free 20-minute discovery call or schedule an initial intake appointment now!
Memory Problems
Joint Pain
Irregular Periods
Insomnia
Mood Changes
Headaches
Night Sweats
Hot Flashes
Hair/Skin Changes
menopause
“Now what?”
At some point, the mystery resolves. Your periods stop, and you realize: this is menopause.
It’s likely you still have most of the symptoms you had in perimenopause. You may also have super fun (ha!) new ones like frozen shoulder, heart palpitations, or reduced libido. Your brain and body are completely rewiring and it feels like chaos. Nothing about this process is convenient.
You can’t turn back, but you don’t have to just “deal with it.” You can take some control of how you move forward. With tools like hormone therapy, sleep, movement, and nutrition, you can build routines that actually support you. Together, these tools, rituals, and practices can help you feel like you again — or better.
This is the part of the story where the heroine is deep in the dark forest. The familiar path fades behind her. The air is thick with mystery, power, and unexpected creatures (hello, night sweats). On this journey, you move toward deeper wisdom, stronger boundaries, and radical self-trust. The truth is, menopause isn’t a finish line; it’s a threshold. A doorway into a wiser, more integrated version of yourself that’s still unfolding. Who do you want to be?
Stop wondering, “Now what?” and start shaping your next chapter.
Graphic Credit: Everyday Health
Services
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A focused session to support you through your menopause journey — practical guidance, emotional support, and strategies to help you feel more in control of your transformation.
1:1 sessions require an intake session first so we can map a plan for your journey.
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This monthly circle offers both practical insight and real connection. It is open to anyone regardless of what stage of the menopause transition you're in. Each month we’ll focus on a specific theme (like strength, moods, relationships, or hormones) with educational content and time for both reflection and real talk. You’ll leave feeling seen, supported, and empowered with actionable knowledge to implement as part of caring for your mind, body, and spirit during this pivotal time.
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Seasonal circles are focused on honoring the seasonal changes, helping you pause to honor how your own change of seasons fits into nature’s cycle. These special events will be held close to or on significant milestones like new moons, full moons, equinoxes, and solstices. They are scheduled ad hoc. Join our newsletter to make sure you hear about them first.
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I offer a variety of services designed to help employers support their employees, increase retention, and boost morale. Services include consulting, manager coaching, employee workshops. Please visit the For Employers page for more information.
Menopause is a threshold, and you don’t have to cross it alone. Book a session at a time that works for you and receive guidance tailored to your needs and your story. Whether you prefer practical guidance or a more reflective, ritual-based approach, each session honors the significance of this transition so you can move through it feeling seen, supported, and empowered.