Post-menopause Joy - No Periods, No Problems, All Power!

Post-menopause Joy - No Periods, No Problems, All Power!

Happy World Menopause Day!

There is so much negativity about menopause and today I want to help you celebrate it and focus on the positive.

Menopause gets a lot of negative press, and, let’s face it, when you’re going through it, it can be a bit shit.?

The sleepless nights.

The brain fog and forgetfulness.

The hot flushes and all the embarrassment that comes with that.?

The increased anxiety and mood swings. And the anger and rage – so much anger and rage!?

However, I am also here to tell you that life post-menopause is sooooo much better.?

Friends and colleagues describe it as a time of freedom, clarity, and empowerment. And my experience is the same.??

We can focus on ourselves, pursue new opportunities, and really come into who we want to be.?

Personally, turning 50 and being on the other side of menopause means I have few f%*ks left to give. Especially for the random, critical strangers on the internet.?

My favourite post-menopause benefits so far are:

  • No more periods, PMS, pregnancy risk and random days of feeling like crap due to hormonal mood swings – yay!
  • Feelings of power and influence over MY life
  • A renewed energy and love of life
  • Greater creativity and time to discover new creative interests
  • Increased confidence in who I am and what I want, and a greater willingness to live on my terms
  • Zero tolerance for people who don’t bring me joy and deep, deep pleasure in removing them from my life
  • Confidence to create, communicate, and keep healthy boundaries that work for ME.?

If you have also gone through menopause, what are some of the benefits in your life now??

And if you’re still in the depths of perimenopause, what are you most looking forward to when it’s over??

I’d love to know.


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Mel Kettle is a leadership communication advisor, strategist, and keynote speaker. She works with leaders and teams to help them communicate with confidence, so they create real connections and sustained engagement.

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Hi Mel, for me post menopause just keeps getting better, but that's due to finding the right hormone replacement. Once achieved (took 4 months of feeling miserable) I can honestly say I feel better now than ever. More power to us all and happy World Menopause Day! Keep up the honest conversations.

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Ursula Dyer Lepporoli

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Sold at the first glimpse of the title of this newsletter edition!!!

I'm with you Mel. Totally concur with the benefits of being post menopausal. Definitely more creative, no periods and associated blah, renewed vigour and self belief.

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