The Power of How We Think

When we think of menopause, we often focus on loss or an end.

The prevailing narrative suggests it’s a time when vitality fades and everything becomes more challenging. But what if menopause isn’t the end of something, but the beginning of something far more powerful and creative?

Imagine menopause not as a shutdown, but as a creative rebirth. Yes, you read that correctly. What if menopause could be the catalyst for some of the most inspired and transformative work of our lives?

The truth is, menopause is a time when our mindsets can unlock vast, untapped reservoirs of creativity, power, and self-expression. And we’re not just talking about creativity in the traditional sense, like art or music (though that’s part of it). We’re talking about creativity in how we approach life, solve problems, reframe our realities, and create new pathways for our future.

Take me, for example—menopause gave me a new sense of clarity, creativity, and purpose. It changed my career and brought me back to the UK from across the world, ultimately giving rise to the Menopause Redefined Essence and Programme. This goes to show how anything is possible.

What if we viewed menopause as a time to rebuild our lives, perspectives, and identities—just like an artist starts with a blank canvas? What if this shift in mindset could help us redesign who we are, free from the weight of societal expectations?

It’s time to see menopause not as something that “happens” to us, but as an opportunity to recreate ourselves. The way we think about this phase can be radically different if we allow ourselves the freedom to view it as a time of reinvention.

Menopause offers a powerful moment to step back from the expectations of others and reconnect with our true selves. What do we truly want for our lives now? What do we want to let go of, and what do we want to bring into this next phase? The power to redesign our future exists within us.

So, how do we start shifting the way we think about menopause? Here are a few simple but powerful shifts:

• From “My body is working against me” → to → “My body is guiding me.”
  Menopause symptoms aren’t punishment—they’re communication. What is your body asking for? More rest? More nourishment? Less stress? Instead of frustration, get curious.

• From “This is the beginning of the end” → to → “This is a new beginning.”
  Menopause isn’t the closing of a door—it’s the opening of one. What do you want to create in this next phase of life? How can you step into your power more fully?

• From “I have no control” → to → “I am shaping my experience.”
  We are not victims of our biology—we are active participants in it. Every thought, every choice, every belief is part of the conversation we’re having with our bodies.

Have you ever heard the saying, “If you don’t go within, you go without”? It’s about changing our inner perception—not only around menopause but about life itself.

Mindset is the lens through which we view all things, and menopause is no exception. Most of us have inherited a mindset that treats menopause as a “problem to solve”—something to endure. But what if we could let go of this old narrative and start to view menopause as something we actively co-create? What if it became an exciting, dynamic process of self-discovery and self-expression?

This is a mental and emotional reset—one where we take full responsibility for how we experience this time, and in doing so, reclaim our power. When we start to embrace menopause as a personal reimagining—a fresh chapter of our story—everything begins to shift.

In this mindset, every challenge becomes an opportunity. Every emotion during this time is a valuable insight into who we are now and who we are becoming. The mood swings, the emotional fluctuations, the uncertainty—it’s all part of the creative process. These moments are the brushstrokes that paint our new canvas.

This isn’t about perfection; it’s about embracing the messiness of change, the fluidity of growth. The shift in mindset is accepting that uncertainty is not something to fear, but something to celebrate. Menopause is an unfolding process—a fluid reimagining of our lives—and that’s where the creativity flows.

In many ways, menopause is the ultimate expression of personal growth—an invitation to reinvent ourselves when it might seem like everything is changing. It’s a reminder that life doesn’t need to follow a linear trajectory; it can loop, transform, and expand in unexpected ways. And when we embrace this mindset, we step into our power to actively shape this transformation.

And here’s where the science gets exciting:
Our brain has the incredible ability to rewire itself. This means that the way we think can reshape how we perceive menopause—and how we experience it. Every thought, every belief, creates new neural pathways. When we shift our mindset, we literally change the way our brain functions, enabling us to experience life—and menopause—differently.

The more we lean into a creative, open mindset, the more we encourage our brains and bodies to adapt in ways that align with our vision of transformation. Our thoughts, emotions, and intentions have the power to shape new neural connections that support the growth we desire.

This is not just about thinking “positively”—this is about consciously choosing how we approach menopause and how we allow it to shape us. By rewiring our brains to respond to the challenges of menopause with curiosity and self-compassion, we’re setting the stage for a smoother, more creative experience.

So, let’s break free from the old scripts about menopause. Let’s choose a new narrative—a mindset where menopause becomes a time of creative reinvention. We are not just transitioning; we are recreating. We are not just becoming older; we are becoming new. We are not just enduring this change; we are mastering it.

The shift starts in our minds, but its effects are limitless. A creative mindset isn’t just something we carry through menopause; it’s something that carries us through life—now and into whatever is next.

For far too long, menopause has been framed as a loss—a time when everything slows down, dries up, and becomes less than. If we absorb that narrative—if we believe it—then that’s exactly how we’ll experience it.

But let’s pause for a moment. What if menopause isn’t about losing anything? What if it’s about gaining?

Gaining clarity.
Gaining wisdom.
Gaining a deeper connection to self.