The Alchemy of Menopause

The Alchemy of Menopause

Talk
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 18:00 to 19:30
Life
Spiritual
Wellbeing
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Writer | Psychologist | Mythologist
Description: 
Menopause, like all times of transition, is a time between stories, when the old story fades and a new one is waiting to emerge. Its invitations are manifold, as we hover on the brink of profound transformation.
 
During this period of intense physical change, it’s also necessary to turn inwards, to embark upon the inner work of elderhood – the work of reimagining and shaping who we want to be in the world, of gaining new perspectives on life, of challenging and evolving our belief systems, of exploring our calling, of uncovering meaning. In the crucible of menopause, we can dream a new life into being.
 
In this event, we’ll explore the following questions:
 
– How can we find inspiration from archetypal women in our old myths and fairy tales to help us navigate this transition?
– How do we identify and let go of outworn roles and stories?
– How can we learn to orient ourselves to the changing landscape of our inner life, as we age?
 
 
 
About the speaker, Sharon Blackie

Dr. Sharon Blackie is an award-winning author and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore. Her work is focused on reimagining women’s stories, and on the relevance of myths, fairy tales and folk traditions to the personal, cultural and environmental problems we face today. As well as writing six books of fiction and nonfiction, including the bestselling If Women Rose Rooted and Hagitude, her writing has appeared in several international media outlets and she has often been interviewed by the BBC and other broadcasters on her areas of expertise. 

Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and has taught and lectured at many academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world. Her publication ‘The Art of Enchantment’ is in the top ten global literature Substacks. Her latest book Wise Women: Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond is out from Virago in October.

 
Timetable: 
18:00
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19:30
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