How the Heart Speaks

How the Heart Speaks

As we enter our late 30’s and early 40’s (the decade of time which typically precedes natural menopause) something happens to our emotions. It can look like depression or apathy. Even things we normally love can lose their gleam and we can find ourselves struggling with a lack of energy. It can look like anger—a […]

A Shimmer All Our Own

A Shimmer All Our Own

I’ve had a feeling for weeks now that I needed to slow down in December. This is the opposite of what everything around me is calling (yelling, even.) At the beginning of last month, I distinctly heard a voice say “you’re going to need to slow down. You need to make space. Leave some room […]

Sensory Weekend: Belonging

Sensory Weekend: Belonging

For your cozy weekend, which hopefully includes lots of space for tea and blankets, perhaps a conversation with someone who helps you remember your value, maybe a leisurely dinner or brunch, we’ve collected some images of beauty and rest on this specially curated Pinterest board. Do you notice the simplicity in these pictures? I didn’t […]

Fierce Courage

Fierce Courage

It’s been a big, exciting, courageous week here at Vivid. Sixteen new Menopause Mentors are beginning their work to take Vivid Menopause Circles all over the world come this fall and winter! To say it’s thrilling is an understatement. We can’t wait to introduce these courageous women to you, and we will be, soon. This […]

Daily Menopause Wisdom: Midlife Sexuality

Daily Menopause Wisdom: Midlife Sexuality

Let’s talk about midlife sexuality. Since I’ve been doing this work, I have had many young women approach me and say “thank you, you’ve made me less afraid of aging” or “thanks for what you do, I don’t dread menopause as much now.” It’s wonderful to hear this, of course, and on the surface these […]