«Perimenopause can be an eye-opener for mothers»

What is «Wildes Herz» about?

«WILDES HERZ» is a six-week online course on perimenopause, aimed at women aged between 40 and 50. Perimenopause – the period leading up to a woman's final period – brings about change on every level: physically, emotionally and mentally. «WILDES HERZ» helps to make the journey through the menopause a smoother one. Knowledge and understanding provide clarity and guidance. The course highlights key connections with the aim of helping you find your own way of dealing with the challenges and opportunities of this time.

Why is this knowledge particularly valuable for mothers?

Making sense of the facts: Am I losing my mind? Why is my body falling apart whilst my teenage daughter is blossoming and turning heads? Why do I find myself crying seemingly out of the blue when family support is lacking? What does the desire to withdraw and be alone have to do with perimenopause, and how can this be reconciled with having children? How can I ensure that my relationship doesn't fall apart when I have to ration my last reserves of energy? Or, to put it more positively: how can I strengthen my relationship precisely through this transformation; where does perimenopause, as a mother, offer me a new perspective and a clarity that benefits the whole family?

I'm allowed to stop doing things that were important to me for 20 years, but aren't anymore.

What are your top five insights on the subject of perimenopause?  

1. I'm not going through this alone. If I open up to others, talk about it, and am honest and vulnerable, I feel much less alone and have excellent company as I navigate the menopause.
2. It's as if the scales have fallen from my eyes: where have I been pushing myself beyond my limits for years? What am I no longer willing to put up with? My communication is becoming clearer and more honest.
3. I'm learning to come to terms with the signs of ageing on my body. Perimenopause is a great opportunity to practise self-love.
4. I am allowed and able to live in tune with my cycle, even if my menstrual cycle no longer dictates the rhythm quite so clearly. I am also allowed to stop doing things that may have been important to me for 20 years, but are no longer so now. I am allowed to let go of things (hobbies, activities, relationships, ways of behaving) with dignity when they no longer serve me.
5. I am very happy about the insights I am gaining through perimenopause. I am more in touch with myself, more honest with myself, and am shaping my life more to my own liking.