When most of us hear the words PMS or menopause, we think of struggle, discomfort, or even loss. But what if these phases of life were actually sacred transitions, times of heightened perception, honesty, and wisdom?

In this episode of Nourished, Dr. Anikó invites you to see PMS and menopause through a radically different lens. Drawing from cultural traditions, ancestral wisdom, and her own integrative practice, she reframes these experiences not as deficits but as doorways into deeper truth and power.

Key Takeaways

• Why PMS can be seen as a time of heightened sensitivity and honesty rather than weakness.
• How cultures around the world valued women in their cycle as truth-tellers and leaders.
• The transition into menopause as a sacred shift into wisdom, authority, and spiritual power.
• The “wise blood” and why many traditions see menopause as an opening to new levels of healing and leadership.
• Practical encouragement for seeing every life stage from menstruation to perimenopause to menopause as valuable and necessary.

Episode Highlights

1:00 The surprising story that reframed PMS as perceptiveness instead of “too emotional.”

2:00 Why cultures once invited women in their cycle to lead councils and speak truth.

4:00 Menopause as a powerful transition into clarity and confidence.

7:00 Indigenous traditions that honor menopause as the gateway to becoming a spiritual elder.

10:00 How reclaiming these narratives nourishes both individuals and communities.

Whether you’re navigating PMS, perimenopause, or menopause yourself, or walking alongside someone you love, this episode will help you shift the narrative.

Come back next week for another in-depth episode as Dr. Anikó continues to explore this sacred topic and offers practical ways to integrate these insights into your own life.

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Website: https://www.draniko.com/

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