Rethinking Menopause: Heart, Brain, and the Sacred Threshold of Midlife

As women, we are often taught that menopause is a medical issue to solve—a series of symptoms to suppress or reverse. But what if it’s something else entirely? What if this powerful shift in our bodies is an invitation?

In my most recent episode of Everyday Ayurveda, I had the privilege of speaking with three integrative experts who are challenging the way we think about perimenopause and menopause. Together, we explored what happens to the heart and brain during this sacred transition—and what women really need to thrive.

What stood out to me most was the language of transformation. Dr. Scott Blossom talked about the way hormones influence everything from cognition to metabolism, and how the microbiome plays a central role. Jennifer Boyd offered a refreshing, if provocative, reminder that Western medicine often gets it wrong—and that women deserve better than a one-size-fits-all solution. And Kimberly Giunta reminded us that our hearts are not just pumping blood—they’re speaking truth.

One of my favorite moments? Kimberly’s breakdown of self-breast massage as a way to regulate hormones and access our own wisdom. It was practical, moving, and profoundly Ayurvedic.

This conversation helped me reframe the midlife years as something to support and honor—not something to fear.

If you’re navigating this season, or supporting someone who is, I invite you to listen. And maybe even ask yourself: What if I trusted my body?

Listen to the episode here

In solidarity,

Kate