Shae Elise Allen on early menopause, the alchemy of midlife transformation, and finding self-worth at every stage of life

In this conversation with Shae Elise Allen,  a sexual wellness educator, speaker, somatic coach, and transformational guide based in Melbourne, Australia, we talk about the alchemy of change, embracing our baby crones, about the patriarchy and the monolithic industry, and changing our story about aging.

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• Shae's experience of early menopause: blushing, hot flushes, and irregular periods
• The perceived and erroneous pathologization of perimenopause and menopause
• The shame of menopause and perimenopause
• Embracing the baby crone 
• Leading from the heart in a time of transition and listening to the body's signals
• Why menopause is a lot like giving birth — and why it's more powerful in many ways
• Why it is essential to have deep conversations about our changing bodies
• The challenge of being a square peg in a round hole: When our transformational processes don't fit in a society that values linear growth
• The challenge of tapping into self-worth when our identities are shifting
• Worthiness, Women, and the Patriarchy
• Honoring the struggle — and also making room for ease and flow
• Why menopause is one of the last feminist frontiers
• Sexuality at midlife

https://www.shaeelise.com/

Http://midlifepleasureandpower.com

https://www.instagram.com/shaeeliseallen/

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