“No One Warned Me About This”: A Gentle Conversation About Menopause part 2 of 6
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I’ll never forget the first time I woke up drenched in sweat, heart pounding, with no idea why. I wasn’t sick. I wasn’t stressed. But my body had clearly decided to change the rules overnight.
Sound familiar?
You’re not alone. That night, about 10 years ago, was the beginning of my menopause journey, though I didn’t know it yet. Like many women in the UK, I had heard of menopause. I knew it would come “one day.” But no one told me what it would feel like. Or that it might begin long before my last period. Or that it would affect not just my body, but my confidence, my relationships, even my work.
And the hardest part?
This was over 10 years and it felt like no one was talking about it.
🔍 So What Is Menopause, Really?
Medically, menopause means 12 months without a period. It usually happens in our late 40s or early 50s. But perimenopause, the years leading up to it, can be a wild ride all on its own.
Your hormones begin to shift. And with them, so do you.
Hot flushes. Sleepless nights. Anxiety. Brain fog. Skin that suddenly feels like sandpaper. Libido? What libido?
The NHS says 75% of women experience hot flushes. But many also feel something harder to describe: a sense that they’re not quite themselves anymore.
💬 “Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me?”
I’ve asked myself that question more than once. Especially during moments when I felt like I was slipping away from the version of me I used to recognise.
And I’ve heard it echoed in the voices of the women I work with, in energy healing sessions, in support circles, in casual chats over tea.
What we need isn’t just information, we need understanding. Community. Tools that speak to both the physical and emotional changes we’re going through.
That’s why I created MUTO by Eazential, and why I now offer gentle energy healing support through jacintafaulkner.com. Because when we care for both the body and the energy beneath it, something softens. Something shifts.
🌸 Finding Relief—Naturally
Through research (and a lot of trial and error), I discovered the power of aromatherapy. Oils like clary sage, geranium, and lavender don’t just smell beautiful, they work.
They calm the nervous system. Help regulate mood. Cool the skin. Soothe anxious thoughts.
So I created MUTO:
- A body oil that hydrates and comforts
- A rollerball for emotional clarity on-the-go
Both are crafted to help you feel more grounded and supported, wherever you are in your journey.
🔮 Healing the Unseen
Sometimes, the path to well-being requires more than just physical remedies. That’s where energy healing comes in. Through Reiki, chakra balancing, and emotional clearing, I help women reconnect with the parts of themselves that feel lost or dimmed.
Step by step, we support the return of your confidence, clarity, and energy, gently and at your own pace.
💫 Explore Energy Healing Sessions →
💚 You’re Not Losing Yourself. You’re Transforming.
If no one has told you this yet, let me be the first:
Menopause is not the end of your story. It’s a new chapter—one that asks for deeper care, even in the midst of everything you’re carrying.
And you don’t have to do it alone. Whether it’s through open conversations with friends, seeking guidance from healthcare professionals, working with holistic practitioners, or simply reaching out to someone who understands—support is out there, and you are so worthy of it.
Your well-being matters. Your voice matters. And help is available, whenever you’re ready to receive it.
Related Articles in this series:
My Menopause Journey & Why I Created This Series for You
“No One Warned Me About This”: A Gentle Conversation About Menopause
“Where Did My Confidence Go?” – Rebuilding Self-Belief During Menopause
Nature Knows Best: How Essential Oils and Energy Healing Can Soothe Menopausal Discomfort
Menopause at Work: Creating Space for Support and Success