In today's episode, the conversation is with speaker, fashion designer, and host of Menopause Whilst Black podcast, Karen Arthur. We chat about the menopausal journey and what we can learn from it as a necessary process to get us to our next chapter.  Her story shares a lot of similarities to my menopause journey.  In our discussion, we speak about the lessons and gifts that we are given throughout this process. Karen shares her midlife “crisis” that began with the exit from a 28-year career in education to living her dream as a fashion designer and returning to her love of dancing.  We talk about slowing down the busyness, taking up space in our lives, listening to the wisdom of our bodies, and learning to trust ourselves as we tap into the many chapters within all of us.    Would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Have you had a similar experience in your menopause journey?    More about Karen:    Founder and host of Menopause Whilst Black podcast, Karen provides a much-needed platform that’s dedicated to addressing the unique issues Black women face as we navigate menopause and aging. In her discussions with guests, she sheds light on the lived experiences of Black women struggling with disparities in care (and concern) for our health and well-being – from both the medical community and the communities in which we live.   Website: https://www.thekarenarthur.com/ Podcast: https://www.thekarenarthur.com/menopausewhilstblack Instagram: www.instagram.com/menopausewhilstblack/ Instagram: www.instagram.thekarenarthur/