From Mother to Queen:
The Emotional and Spiritual Shift of Menopause
By Dr. Gabrielle Francis
Menopause is often described only in terms of physical symptoms—hot flashes, hormone changes, and sleep issues. But for many women, the deepest transformation during this time happens on an emotional and spiritual level.
In the final episode of Empowered Menopause, Dr. Gabrielle Francis explores how Perimenopause and Menopause initiate a powerful archetypal transition from the role of the Mother to the emergence of the Queen. This shift, when honored and supported, can lead to a profound sense of freedom, clarity, and self-empowerment.
Menopause as a Second Puberty
Dr. Francis describes Perimenopause as a kind of second puberty—a time of intense hormonal fluctuation that can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. Much like adolescence, it brings emotional sensitivity, identity shifts, and a reevaluation of your place in the world.
This stage can bring up:
- Feelings of grief or loss
- Questioning of past roles or relationships
- A desire to reclaim time and energy for yourself
Rather than resisting these changes, embracing them can offer deep insight and emotional healing.
The Archetype of the Queen
In ancient traditions, the transition from Mother to Queen marked a woman’s entry into her most powerful and wise phase of life. No longer defined by caretaking alone, the Queen embodies:
- Self-respect and sovereignty
- Discernment and intuition
- Leadership from a place of deep inner knowing
Menopause is not a diminishment. It is an invitation to rise into a new archetype that holds strength, vision, and self-honoring boundaries.
How to Nurture Yourself Through the Shift
Dr. Francis encourages women to prioritize radical self-care during this emotional transformation. Key practices include:
- Creating space for rest and reflection
- Journaling or therapy to explore your evolving identity
- Setting new boundaries that protect your energy and time
- Celebrating your wisdom rather than mourning your youth
This is a time to reevaluate what you truly want and deserve—and give yourself permission to claim it.
Navigating Relationships Through Menopause
As your internal identity shifts, your external relationships may also need to change. Dr. Francis emphasizes the importance of open communication with partners, children, friends, and coworkers.
Menopause is a time to renegotiate emotional contracts, clarify needs, and create more balanced dynamics between "me and we."
With compassion and clarity, this can lead to deeper, more authentic connections.
Takeaway: Rebirth into Your Power
Menopause is not the end of something—it is the beginning of something profoundly powerful. As you move through this emotional and spiritual transition, you have the opportunity to awaken a deeper sense of purpose, sovereignty, and joy.
You are not fading. You are rising.
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