In this conversation, Edwina sits down with somatic guide, author, and women’s health advocate Kimberley Ann Johnson to explore the emotional and physiological landscape of perimenopause and menopause. Together, they unpack how these seasons of life can resurface old wounds—like sexual trauma or pregnancy loss—while also offering profound opportunities for healing and personal growth.
Kimberley shares her own journey through menopause and midlife transitions, from navigating rage and letting go of motherhood dreams to finding joy in life’s natural rhythms. She offers a compassionate perspective on how declining estrogen changes our relationships, emotions, and nervous system responses, and why perimenopause can feel like a “wet clay” moment—tender, impressionable, and ripe for transformation.
The conversation dives into:
🐆 Trauma & Perimenopause: why unresolved hurts resurface and how to approach them
🐆 The Nervous System Tiers: understanding safety, energy, and rest responses
🐆 Rage & Self-Care: expressing emotions in healthy, embodied ways
🐆 Societal Narratives: challenging the medicalised and “fix-it” approach to menopause
🐆 Embracing Ageing: reclaiming joy, wisdom, and ancestral continuity in midlife
Kimberley and Edwina both highlight the importance of simple, grounding practices—consistent meals, rest, movement in nature, and connecting with other women—while reminding us that joy and pleasure are just as vital as symptom management.
✨ This is a rich, real, and deeply affirming conversation about honouring perimenopause and menopause as sacred rites of passage.