Deep Dive Into Menopause: What Is Really Going On In Me?

​Thursdays, 3 & 10.09.2026 @ 7 pm ONLINE

Two-Evening Online Workshop: Holistic exploration of symptoms, meaning, and the deeper transition

Most conversations around menopause focus on what is “wrong”, fluctuating hormones, uncomfortable symptoms, treatments, and ways to regain control. Yet menopause is far more than a medical event to manage. It is a profound transition that touches the body, emotions, identity, relationships, sexuality, and the way a woman relates to herself and the world around her. This workshop invites you to move beyond symptom suppression and into a deeper understanding of what your body may be communicating, with curiosity, compassion, and respect for the intelligence of this life stage.

“At her first bleed, a woman meets her power
During her bleeding years, she practices it,
At menopause, she becomes it.” 

Indigenous Teaching

What We Will Explore

Part I:

Menopause as a life stage
The menstrual cycle as a reflection of life itself. Menopause as its natural unfolding, not a breakdown.

Symptoms & Meaning
More than 30 menopausal symptoms, and why they deserve space, not suppression. From symptom management to deeper understanding.

Hot & Cold Flashes
Hot, cold, and the body’s intelligence. Sweating as regulation and release, not embarrassment.

Shame, Sexuality & Intimacy
Changes in desire, dryness, pain, avoidance, and silence. What happens in the vulva and vaginal tissues? How intimacy can be renegotiated, with yourself and with a partner.

Part II:

Lifestyle & Cause-Effect
Sleep, food, stress, movement, sexuality, how they shape the menopausal experience. Why quick fixes often aren’t the answer.

Hormone Therapy
Making informed, conscious choices rather than fear-based decisions. When support is helpful, and when it may silence deeper listening.

Menopause at Work & in Society
Why silence increases suffering. Finding language, voice and dignity. Lived experience is woven throughout the lecture, opening space for reflection, recognition, and shared understanding.

What Makes This Online Gathering Different

​This online workshop goes deeper. Rather than asking, “How do I get rid of my symptoms?” we ask, “What is my body asking of me now?” Menopause is explored as a life stage rather than a failure. The body is a communicator, not a problem to fix.

What to Expect

• Two LIVE Interactive Online Sessions
• Video Recordings of the Sessions (If you cannot attend a session, a recording will be sent to you)
• Live Q&A

What You Will Take With You

• A deeper understanding of the transition stage you are in
• Greater trust in your body’s intelligence
• Language to speak about menopause without shame
• Confidence to make informed choices
• Practical tools to feel supported in daily life
Most importantly:
Permission to stand in truth, rather than silence.

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is for anyone born with ovaries, whether you are:
• approaching perimenopause – yes 30+
• in the midst of change- 40’
• postmenopausal and seeking understanding- 40’50’ 60’
• supporting a partner or loved one
While it often resonates most strongly with women aged 35–60, all are welcome.

An invitation to slow down, listen, and look differently

Just as in nature, every phase in a woman’s life carries its own intelligence, rhythm, and hidden wisdom. In this workshop, we create space for honest conversation, deeper understanding, and a softer relationship with menopause, not as something to fight, but as a transition to meet with more awareness and care. Inspired by my own way of looking at the body, nature, and the stories we carry, this evening offers both practical knowledge and meaningful reflection.

You are warmly welcome exactly as you are. Reserve your place and join us for an evening of insight, connection, and nourishment.

Love,
Oda

Facilitator

Oda is a Holistic Health Therapist specializing in Eastern alternative medicine. She has worked closely with women for the past 15 years, assisting with births as a doula and offering healing modalities such as Watsu, Shiatsu, and Chi Nei Tsang. Her experience includes educating women about life-changing events through private sessions, group courses, and women’s circles. As she celebrated her 50th birthday, she expanded her role as an educator. She recently began teaching postgraduate shiatsu practitioners on “The Extra Wonder Meridians,” which support the menopausal transition, as well as giving lectures to groups and companies about the importance of including menopause in the corporate agenda. She is also a mother of two teenage boys and a life partner.

​“At her first bleed, a woman meets her power
During her bleeding years, she practices it,
At menopause, she becomes it.” 

Indigenous Teaching