For many women, The Change (menopause) is framed as a loss, a fading of youth, fertility, or energy. But what if we shifted the lens? What if The Change wasn’t an ending, but a powerful beginning?

The Change (menopause) is one of the most transformative permission slips a woman can ever receive. It’s the moment in life when society’s relentless expectations and the boxes we’ve been placed in, the roles we’ve been told to play, the ways we’re supposed to look and act, start to lose their grip.

No longer are we required to shrink our voices to make others comfortable, to please everyone around us, or to fit into impossible ideals of beauty or behaviour. The Change offers a rare freedom: the chance to reclaim your authentic power.

Reclaiming Your Authentic Self

This season invites you to explore what truly matters to you. It asks you to honour your needs, set clear boundaries, and lead from wisdom rather than obligation. The truth is that the expectations placed on women for decades, if not a lifetime, often come at a cost: stress, exhaustion, and even declining health.

When we stop conforming and start embracing who we really are, remarkable things happen. Our health improves, our confidence grows, and our inner power rises. Science supports this, too: women who engage in self-compassion, prioritise their own needs, and cultivate a meaningful sense of purpose often experience better mental health, a lower risk of chronic disease, and greater life satisfaction during midlife and beyond.

Leading From Wisdom

The Change (menopause) is also a leadership moment, not in the corporate sense, but in the personal, cultural, and even spiritual sense. By leaning into your own wisdom, rather than society’s expectations, you show others, especially younger women, that authenticity is possible. You decide to lead by example, not by obligation.

This doesn’t mean The Change is easy. Hot flashes, mood changes, and sleep disruptions are very real for many women. But the opportunity here is profound: a chance to step fully into yourself, with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

The Power of Permission

The Change gives you permission to live unapologetically and to say no without guilt. To speak your truth without shrinking. To embrace your body, your voice, and your life exactly as they are. When women claim this freedom, something remarkable happens: health, confidence, and power rise together. Life in this season is no longer about survival, but rather about thriving.

The Change is not the end of your story. It’s the point where you finally get to write it on your own terms. It’s time to put on your Crone Crown with dignity and devotion.

Heart to Heart, Elizabeth