{"id":2069,"date":"2024-11-21T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/hellomagazine\/?p=2069"},"modified":"2024-11-18T15:07:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:07:47","slug":"the-unexpected-upsides-of-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/hellomagazine\/2024\/11\/21\/the-unexpected-upsides-of-menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"The unexpected upsides of menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;7748px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;15px|auto|15px|auto|true|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;has-dropcap&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Menopause and perimenopause: words that often bring to mind images of hot flushes, mood swings and sleepless nights. But for many women, this life transition brings unexpected gifts \u2014 freedom, clarity, and a renewed sense of self. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>There is much wisdom in reframing this life transition as a time for personal growth.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.katiebrindle.com\/\"> Katie Brindle<\/a>, a Chinese medicine expert tells <strong>HELLO!<\/strong>: &#8220;Chinese wisdom says the transition into menopause is not a time of loss, of fading looks and failing body, as we might commonly believe in the West. Rather, it is a wonderful time of renewal and growth <span>\u2013<\/span> mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.&#8221;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From ditching the monthly grind to discovering newfound confidence, countless women are turning what\u2019s often seen as a challenge into a chance to thrive. We spoke to women who are embracing this new chapter, and their stories just might change how you see menopause forever.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Take it away ladies&#8230;[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-h3-futura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-48px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;9px&#8221;]<h3>Donna Francis, 48: The menopause mind shift<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/donna-francis-headshot-1-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;donna-francis-headshot (1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-caption&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#696969&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||2px|15px|true|false&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#d2ab57&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]&#8217;Menopause has taught me to look inwards, put myself first and set boundaries'[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>1. Freedom from periods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0No more periods is of course the most obvious benefit. Not having to endure the waves of achy pains and mood swings every month and the hassle of keeping my tampon stock filled is one less thing to worry about.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>2. The menopause mind shift<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aside from that, it&#8217;s the mind shift that happens when your period stops that is the biggest bonus. Something clicks and you wake up one day and realise that you actually don&#8217;t care what people think. And for a people pleaser like me, that&#8217;s a huge thing. Menopause has taught me to look inwards, put myself first and set boundaries because I finally understand my own worth. I say &#8216;no&#8217; more often, to keep myself happy rather than other people. Reaching this life milestone makes you realise that you have lived experience which means you can confidently share your opinions and not worry about what other people think. It is so empowering!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>3. Self kindness<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]I feel so much more in tune with my mind and body and actually liberated with the physical changes menopause brings. I have learnt to talk to myself more kindly. Yes, I have a meno belly but so what? Thanks to my newfound love of the gym, I feel stronger than ever. Belly rolls and all.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>4. Reframing self-care<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Menopause has made me realise that <a href=\"https:\/\/apple.news\/AVgJisb8aQ76fh364VsLXIQ\">self-care<\/a> is not about soaking in a bubble bath or lighting a candle while watching Netflix. Self-care is being disciplined about doing what makes you, your mind and body, happy and fulfilled every day. Rather than running around after everyone else, <a href=\"https:\/\/apple.news\/AfTflL-5OTkKmqxcSGFUqrg\">menopause makes you listen to your body<\/a> and treat it better.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-h3-futura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>Aoife Matthews, 48: Newfound confidence<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/Aoife-scaled.jpeg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Aoife&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-caption&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#696969&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||2px|15px|true|false&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#d2ab57&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]&#8217;There&#8217;s an inner confidence and freedom'[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Despite an initial wobble, as I progressed through perimenopause, I actually found I became more confident and have more of a &#8216;I don&#8217;t give a bleep&#8217; attitude. There&#8217;s an inner confidence and freedom when you come out the other side and an increased awareness of what&#8217;s important to me and how I need to look after myself. Not enough is said about the positives of menopause, I think it&#8217;s important to highlight them.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-h3-futura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>Dr. Phillippa Kay, 44: The realisation everything will be okay<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/Phillippa-Kay.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Phillippa Kay&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-caption&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#696969&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||2px|15px|true|false&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#d2ab57&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>&#8216;Get informed, get empowered&#8217;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>As a woman who went through premature menopause due to cancer treatment, I would say that the most positive thing I have found is the understanding that even if you need help and treatment, it genuinely will be okay.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Women aren&#8217;t broken in menopause, it isn&#8217;t over, and for many, freedom from the tyranny of painful periods or debilitating PMS is life-changing! Get informed, get empowered and if you need help and support, ask for it.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-h3-futura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>Ruby Hammer, 62: You get a second wind<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/Ruby-Hammer-image-2-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Ruby Hammer image 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-caption&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#696969&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||2px|15px|true|false&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#d2ab57&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>&#8216;You do a life declutter&#8217;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Everything is clearer and with that clarity, you might get a second wind, whether it&#8217;s leaving your job, splitting with a partner or taking on new challenges. You realise that life is too short and you do a life declutter, making space for only good things.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-h3-futura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>Simone Thomas, 43: Embracing change<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/Simone-Thomas-2426-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Simone Thomas 2426 (1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-caption&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#696969&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||2px|15px|true|false&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#d2ab57&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]&#8217;You start looking at your life through a different lens'[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>The most positive thing I&#8217;ve found in menopause is the power to embrace change and own who I am. It&#8217;s like one day, a switch flips and you start looking at your life through a different lens.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-h3-futura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>Leila Martyn, 46: A reminder to slow down<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/Leila-Martyn-MyOva-Founder_01-1-copy.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Leila Martyn MyOva Founder_01 (1) copy&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-caption&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#696969&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||2px|15px|true|false&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#d2ab57&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]&#8217;With this phase of life comes a certain wisdom'[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Menopause has served as a powerful reminder to slow down and embrace self-care. With this phase of life comes a certain wisdom\u2014along with the liberating feeling of caring less about what others think.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-h3-futura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed|700|||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;72.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-59px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>Anna Miller: A sense of empowerment<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/annamillermethod_1694528728_3190260659705326759_52643672634-2.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;annamillermethod_1694528728_3190260659705326759_52643672634 (2)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-caption&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#696969&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||2px|15px|true|false&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#d2ab57&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]&#8217;I learned to prioritise my well-being'[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>One of the most positive things I&#8217;ve discovered about perimenopause is the sense of empowerment and self-acceptance it brings. It&#8217;s given me the opportunity to reflect on what truly matters <span>\u2013<\/span> my<br \/>health, my happiness, my relationships and my purpose.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>I&#8217;ve learned to prioritise my well-being, embrace who I am at this stage of life, and feel more confident and liberated in my own skin. It&#8217;s not just a time of change; it&#8217;s a time of personal growth and self-discovery.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;fp-h3-futura&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||8px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>Anna Richards, 55: The best is yet to come<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/RPWJ47P-1-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;$RPWJ47P (1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>We need to reaffirm the belief that there is life beyond menopause and focus on the fact the best is yet to come. It&#8217;s a time to take stock of how we wish to embrace the next stage of our life, be that through career changes or new adventures. It\u2019s fabulous to see so many women post-50 embracing their newfound confidence and taking on greater challenges, roles and interests.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;57.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>By doing so, they highlight a sense of freedom for us all, that women can be more empowered to enjoy opportunities, allowing us to all be more present in our world.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-12px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Age is becoming less of a factor in what we can achieve. I have a far better understanding of health and wellness and I certainly don\u2019t need to be defined by my age but rather my experience and<br \/>achievements.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;36.6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Menopause is not a time to stop enjoying my life to the full, instead it has been that is a natural journey that we travel through but don&#8217;t stop at.&#8221;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;fp-read-more&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-162px|auto|0px|auto|false|false&#8221; 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