Menopause Transformation: Embracing the Seasons of Womanhood with Energy and Purpose

Maaike Del Villar
May 23
2 min read

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: Where am I in the journey of my life? Understanding the stage you’re in isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for navigating life with grace, energy, and confidence.

As women, our lives naturally flow through powerful transitions—each with its own lessons and opportunities for growth. When we embrace these stages with awareness and self-love, we unlock the wisdom, strength, and joy that are already within us.

Maaike sitting at a sofa with three stages of butterfly

Stage 1: The Explorer (Up to Your 30s)

This is the caterpillar stage. We’re busy gathering experiences, collecting ideas, testing limits, and soaking in life like a sponge. We’re researchers of our own identity—curious, bold, and hungry for life. It’s a time to explore, learn, and define our desires.

Stage 2: The Cocoon (Your 40s)

This is the season of introspection. We start turning inward—not out of doubt, but from a place of deep curiosity. We reflect on everything we’ve learned and begin to make meaning of it all. We question who we’ve been, what we want, and how we want to feel moving forward. This sacred cocoon phase prepares us for profound "menopause transformation".

Stage 3: The Butterfly (Your 50s and Beyond)

Welcome to breakthrough. This is where the magic of transformation happens. The pain and pressure of the past begin to make sense as we spread our wings—bringing more color, more creativity, more connection, and more community into our lives. This is freedom. This is where we become the woman we were always meant to be.

Menopause: A Gateway, Not a Curse

Perimenopause and menopause can feel overwhelming, but they’re also invitations to grow—if you choose to accept them. These changes don’t have to break you. In fact, they’re designed to awaken you.

A beautiful Chinese proverb captures this journey perfectly:

Sow a thought, reap an action

Sow an action, reap a habit

Sow a habit, reap a character

Sow a character, reap a destiny

Through my menopause transformation is how I became a health coach—and with what I learned is how I guide my clients through transformation.

A Better Feeling You is Waiting

When that little voice in your head whispers, “There has to be a better way…”Listen. Ask. Share.

That whisper is your power calling you home.

The biggest change starts with the smallest shift—right between your ears. That’s where new thoughts are born. That’s where your destiny begins.

A healthy, happy, energized body is not the result of a fad diet or a strict routine—it’s the result of simple, consistent habits that align with who you truly are.