Rekindling Your Connections: A New Chapter Through the Evolved Menopause Method
By Dr. Beth Meneley, DAOM, L.Ac., Founder of Evolved Menopause
Midlife is often portrayed as a time of loss—loss of energy, fading relationships, and dwindling purpose. But I’m here to tell you a different story: this can be a time of incredible renewal. It’s a time to rekindle your relationships, revive your sense of purpose, and reconnect with your true self. With the Evolve Menopause Method, you can awaken your cells, restore vitality, and reignite your passion for life. When your cells come alive, so does your ability to deeply connect—with yourself, with your partner, with your friends, and with your community.
Awaken Your Cells, Awaken Your Life
Our body and mind are inextricably connected. When our hormones are in balance, we feel energized, passionate, and connected. As we age, hormonal changes can create a sense of disconnection—not only from our own bodies but also from those we love. With declining hormone levels, many of us experience symptoms like fatigue, low libido, mood swings, and anxiety—factors that can put a strain on relationships and leave us feeling isolated.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a key part of our Evolved Menopause Method, designed to restore hormone levels and help you feel like yourself again. Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosteroneare essential not only for physical health but also for our emotional and social well-being. When these hormones are balanced, they help regulate mood, energy, desire, and emotional connection—all of which are necessary for cultivating strong relationships.
Hormones and Intimacy: Rekindling Passion
Hormones play a direct role in intimacy and our ability to bond with others. Here’s how BHRT can help rekindle intimacy and connection:
Estrogen for Emotional Connection
Estrogen helps regulate mood, enhance emotional resilience, and improve our ability to connect with others. When estrogen levels decline, feelings of anxiety and irritability can become more frequent, making it difficult to connect deeply with a partner or loved ones. By restoring optimal estrogen levels through BHRT, you can feel more balanced, emotionally open, and ready to rekindle relationships.Progesterone for Calm and Connection
Progesterone has a calming effect on the brain, helping reduce stress and anxiety—both of which can impact intimacy and connection. Progesterone also supports quality sleep, which plays an important role in mood regulation and our ability to communicate and connect effectively. By balancing progesterone, we help you feel calm and present, setting the stage for meaningful connections.Testosterone for Desire and Passion
Testosterone is essential for libido and sexual function in both women and men. Low testosterone can lead to a decrease in desire and enthusiasm for intimacy, putting a strain on romantic relationships. By restoring testosterone levels through BHRT, we help reignite sexual desire and passion, allowing you to reconnect with your partner in a way that feels vibrant and exciting.
Rebuilding Connections Beyond Romance
The Evolved Menopause Method isn’t just about rekindling romantic relationships—it’s about reconnecting with yourself and the people around you. When you feel energized, balanced, and passionate, it becomes easier to create and nurture meaningful relationships with others. Here are some ways to rebuild connections beyond romance:
Reconnect with Friends
Friendships are a crucial source of joy, support, and community. With the demands of work, family, and the challenges of midlife, many of us lose touch with close friends. When you begin to feel energized and centered, you may find yourself wanting to reconnect with old friends or make new ones. The Evolved Menopause Method is about creating the space for these connections—providing you with the energy, vitality, and confidence to open up to friendships that bring joy and fulfillment.Recreate Community
Community is at the heart of human well-being. Whether it’s a book club, an exercise group, a meditation class, a dance class, or volunteer work, being part of something bigger than ourselves creates purpose and a sense of belonging. Our approach at Evolved Menopause encourages you to seek out community that aligns with your passions. Whether you’re rekindling old connections or creating new ones, the goal is to surround yourself with people who uplift and inspire you.
The Power of Couple Connections
Relationships are at the core of our well-being, and building a strong partnership takes intention and nurturing. Drawing on theories and resources that emphasize couple connections, we believe that emotional intimacy and trust grow from open communication, shared experiences, and support. Here are some resources that we find inspiring for rekindling and deepening relationships:
Visit Esther Perel’s Website as an Inspiring Tool for Creating Intimacy and Sexual Health
Esther Perel is an expert in relationships and intimacy, offering valuable tools and insights to help rekindle passion and connection in your relationship. Learn more at Esther Perel.The Adamo Method: Transforming Love and Sexual Health
Transform your intimate relationships with the 9-week Adamo Method. This program guides you through five phases, from psychosexual preparation to deeper connections with your partner, for a healthier and more fulfilling love life. Discover the Adamo Method at Living Adamo.The Gottman Institute: Discover the Deeper Connection of Thriving Relationships
The Gottman Institute offers practical, science-backed tools for building lasting love and thriving relationships. When the power of love combines with practical tools, magic happens. We have witnessed countless couples turn their relationships around with the help of these strategies. Discover more at The Gottman Institute.
Taking Back Control: Aging as a Reawakening
The Evolved Menopause Method is about reclaiming your health and allowing it to transform your relationships—both with yourself and others. By using BHRT and a holistic approach to wellness, we help you break free from the limitations of aging. When your body feels strong, energized, and balanced, your passion for life reawakens. This newfound energy and vitality empower you to create the kinds of connections that bring purpose and joy to your life.
Your journey through menopause and beyond can be a beautiful reawakening—a time when you feel deeply connected to yourself, your partner, your friends, and your community. Let this be the time when you rekindle your relationships, rediscover your passions, and redefine what aging means to you. You deserve to live a life filled with purpose, intimacy, and connection, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
If you’re ready to reawaken your health and reignite the connections that matter most, schedule a consultation today. Let’s create a plan that helps you feel your best—so you can love deeply, live fully, and embrace the joy of meaningful connections.
