Dear Friends,

Fall is upon us and we have more gray days to balance out the heat and sun of the summer. Change is in the air. Like any transition, the change of season takes some recalibrating-- both internally and externally. As we reconfigure our schedules, tightening them up to include more work and less play, we have to also adjust to the emotional and psychic changes as well.

The change of seasons is not unlike menopause (you probably knew this metaphor was coming)! Some women notice physical changes first-- like hot flashes, changes in menstruation, or sleep irregularities. Other women might become aware of changes in mood or social engagement before any physical changes take place.

It can be helpful to think of any and all of these changes like the change of seasons. There is nothing wrong with us, we are just entering a new weather system and we have to prepare. This is why we created the weekend retreat, Put Some Claws in Your Pause. If you have questions or want to talk to one of us or a past retreat participant, please reach out via email--launchyourpause@gmail.com.

Too many women feel like there is something wrong with them when these changes start to happen. Life can feel more difficult, less familiar, even overwhelming. What we've learned is that sharing these experiences with other women who are going through the same thing can help. We hope you'll join us for our November retreat at Aldermarsh House on Whidbey Island. Details for registration are at the bottom of this email. 

We're also looking for people who want to host a Hot Topixx conversation. We'd love to see one more outside event before the weather really changes. If you have a backyard or patio that is calling for a small group gathering, please reply to this email and we can start to plan. As always, please reach out to share any thoughts or ideas you have about making this menopause journey an easier and more joyful experience for yourself and other women. 

Warmly,

Laura & Kate