Part 2 The Loss of Routine and Stability In Menopause With Lori Clarke
In part two of her personal experience with Menopause, Lori Clarke discusses the overwhelming feelings and emotions that come with this transition. She emphasizes that everyone’s experience is different and personal but hopes that some of her experiences will resonate with others. Lori explores the importance of understanding how feelings are formed based on past experiences and how they can shape our reactions to menopause. She also delves into the impact of societal norms and lack of communication around menopause, which can lead to isolation and confusion. Lori highlights the need to reflect on our past experiences and how they influence our current feelings and reactions. She also touches on the loss of routine and stability of menopause and the challenges of finding a new sense of self and purpose. Lori acknowledges the game changer that helped her navigate this transition and promises to discuss it further in part three.
Takeaways:
-Menopause is a highly personal experience, and everyone’s journey is different.
-Understanding how feelings are formed based on past experiences can help navigate the emotional challenges of menopause.
-Societal norms and lack of communication around menopause can lead to feelings of isolation and confusion.
-The loss of routine and stability during menopause can be challenging, but it also presents an opportunity for reinvention.
-Reflecting on past experiences and their influence on current feelings and reactions is important for personal Growth.
-There is a game changer that can help navigate the challenges of menopause, which will be discussed in part three.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience
03:32 Navigating Overwhelming Feelings
08:15 The Impact of Societal Norms and Lack of Communication
13:07 Feelings Matter and the Importance of Reflection
29:44 The Game Changer for Navigating Menopause