Phase of Menopause in colors of the seasons, how we can move through them with success

Welcome, Menobodies and all who are listening!Beth here — and guess what? It’s our first snowfall of the season! Still technically fall, but that walk today with chilly air and a few flakes falling got me really looking at the trees. The colors were still hanging on — and that bright, vivid red? I decided to name it “Alive Red.” You know that color that can’t quite be captured by camera, crayon, or marker? It’s vibrant, full of life, and totally stands out. And that “Alive Red” got me thinking about us — about the phases we go through in peri- and menopause.Because just like that tree, we go through seasons:🍂 Winter: When symptoms hit hard, energy drops, and things feel dry or dull.🌱 Spring: Tiny sparks of improvement — some energy, some relief — but it’s unpredictable, like spring weather.🌞 Summer: Feeling good again, symptoms managed, life humming along.🍁 Fall — the “Alive Red” phase: Fully thriving. Not just surviving menopause, but owning it. Starting new things, reconnecting with people, feeling powerful and grounded. I’m somewhere in my “spring” season — managing symptoms, noticing little improvements — but also dealing with tiredness, grumpiness, and the occasional desire for a sabbatical (probably for the people around me more than me!). The truth is, we can allow all of it: the fatigue, the frustration, the ups and downs. Acceptance with action.Because each of us is finding our own “solution cocktail” — and it’s different for everyone, sometimes even day by day. That’s why I created Menobodies — to talk about what’s normal, what’s not, what helps, and to make sure you never feel alone on this ride.📨 Join the Menobodies NewsletterWant to stay connected and get extra support? Sign up for our biweekly newsletter at menobodies.com/newsletter. You’re not alone, friends. We’re moving toward our “Alive Red” season together. Until next time, visualize your “Alive Red” — and let it guide you through even the hardest days. ❤️Connect with Beth:💌 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter