What if menopause wasn’t the start of your decline, but the beginning of a new kind of freedom?
What if instead of it being a time of disappearance, it's an emergence?
That instead of vanishing, it's our becoming?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my gorgeous soul sister and wing woman, Jen Annette, to share our real stories of menopause as a Radiant Rebellion.
We dive deep into the vast spectrum of experiences this transition can bring, reflecting on our own contrasting journeys - of rupture and reclamation. We're here to reframe this phase of life as a threshold, portal and our experiences as a Radiant Rebellion challenging the dominant narrative that tells us to dim our light, suffer and shut up.
We discovered that the transformation, opportunities, and pleasure potential that this chapter brings is a revelation and far removed from the doom-and-gloom script.
This conversation highlights what’s possible when we rewrite the script that menopause is a biological sh*t show and time of decline and instead see it as a sacred rite of passage, an unscripted rebellion, and a powerful opportunity to return home.
Tune in to hear us discuss:
What we mean by radiance - how true radiance is not about physical appearance.
Rupture and rebellion - and how we took an empowered stand against societal narratives.
The biggest impacts on our menopause journeys - the defining moments that shaped our paths through menopause, from chronic pain to creative rebirth.
Reclaiming your body and pleasure - how listening to our bodies can lead to transformation, creativity, and new sources of joy.
Living unapologetically during menopause - how embracing both the highs and the lows of this transition can lead to a more radiant, authentic life.
Unexpected joys and creative awakenings - the surprising pleasures and opportunities that menopause has brought to our lives.
If you’re tired of hearing menopause framed as the beginning of the end, and you’re ready to embrace it as the radiant, rebellious chapter it truly is - this episode is for you.
Previous Episodes to Explore:
Episode 32: What It Means to Be a Friend & Sister with Jen Karlich - Revisit our powerful conversation on sister connection.
Episode 1 of the first iteration of this podcast: Shine Love & Light on our Womanly Bits (scroll back to the very first episode listed)
Mentioned in the Episode:
Valerie Kaur's Revolutionary Love Project
Regina Thomashauer, the author of 'Pussy: A Reclamation' and her work in The Womanly Arts
Follow Jen on Instagram: @pussified.art @jen_annette_creations
Follow me on Instagram: @pennyvandersluys
Check out my website and download my '10 Tips to Turn ON' at pennyvandenrsluy.com