After the shock comes the rise.

 

Helping women find the power + potential
in midlife and menopause

Midlife and menopause are confusing. If you are in, approaching or past menopause, we want to remove any resignation, fear or lack of knowledge around this natural and empowering life shift. We are the safe place for you to come and find your way!

AfterShock embraces accurate information, comprehensive support and a strong and vibrant community. We’re here to balance and align your mind, body and spirit so you feel supercharged and ready for your next act.

 

Is this you?

  • I'm in my 40's

    “I feel like I’m going through another puberty! Mood is up and down, brain fog, weight gain. How should I prepare?”

  • I'm in my 50's

    “My doctor doesn’t seem very helpful or knowledgeable about what I’m going through. And my friends aren’t talking about it either. Why?”

  • I'm in my 60's

    “I’m wondering if I did everything I could have to keep myself healthy when I was going through menopause. And if there is more I should do now.”

Tell us your story
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You matter.

Throughout evolutionary history, women in menopause have been vital to the survival of our species. Though not simple or dainty – and sometimes shocking – menopause is not to be feared. When embraced, it provides clarity and agency.

Through our content, community and inspired ideas and solutions, we will help you understand and tackle the physical, mental and existential issues that rise in midlife. And, importantly, have a vibrant and growing community that will discuss hard topics and embrace you and encourage you to make this time of life your best yet!

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Menopause has baggage.

 
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What people think it is…

dry vagina • old • brain fog • last f-able day • fat • hot flash • grandma • comfortable shoes • track suit • mom jeans • sexless • cranky • medicated • off-a-cliff • done • tired • dry gray hair • plastic surgery • botox • fillers • insecure • scared • aging • not valuable • wrinkles • irrelevant • whiskers • aches & pains • memory loss • going crazy • blind rage • unattractive • over-the-hill • dull • invisible • infertile • shame • embarrassing • not sexy

 
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What it really is…

irreverent • unapologetic • uncompromising • free •  fearless• fierce • powerful • wise • accomplished • experienced • expansive • open •  relaxed • leader • bold • intelligent • intimidating•  important •  essential • balanced • sane • “why not?” • professional • unleashed • sharp • smart • unencumbered •  unfettered •  released • zero.fucks • discerning • mentor • magnetic • daring • funny • self effacing • in.her.prime

Follow our journey.

Ohhh yes. Know your power whatever age you are because you are, most definitely 💪🏻
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We’ll just leave these beautiful words here, unencumbered by our thoughts or comments because they cannot add anything. 💕
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I just spoke these words today in a conversation with a 30-something woman who was expressing the same frustrations with women’s rights, lack of progress on women’s basic medical needs and other issues that I did when I was her age. The b
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