Breathe through the Change

Breathe Through the Change: A Transformative Breathwork Series for Menopause

Welcome to Breathe Through the Change, a transformative monthly breathwork series over 3 months designed to support women as they navigate the transitions of menopause.

Whether you're struggling with symptoms like anxiety, stress, mood swings, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the physical and emotional changes, this series will empower you to reclaim control and create a life of balance, calm, and renewed energy.

Led by Caroline Smith McLean, Hypnotherapist, Mindset Coach, and Breathwork Facilitator, alongside Sarah Wilsher, a Transformational Coach specializing in Midlife Transitions, this series combines breathwork, mindset coaching, and practical strategies to help you embrace menopause with confidence and grace.

Menopause brings about many changes—both expected and unexpected. With fluctuations in hormones, the emotional and physical effects can feel overwhelming at times.

Breathe Through the Change offers you a powerful tool: Breakthrough Breathwork.

Breathwork can help calm the nervous system, reduce the intensity of symptoms, and allow you to reframe how you approach this life stage. It gives you the space to tune in, manage your emotions, and handle your body’s changes with greater ease.

Along with the brilliant Sarah Wilsher who will be taking you through some of the facts and practical ways to support yourself during this time.

This series is for ALL THREE dates

Sunday 17th November

Sunday 15th December

Sunday 12 January

Each month, our sessions will be themed around the key experiences and challenges of menopause, providing focused breathwork techniques and mindset shifts designed to help you thrive.

Focus: This session is all about building awareness around menopause. We’ll explore the most common symptoms and the emotional and physical impact menopause can have. Together, we’ll work on identifying personal triggers that can exacerbate symptoms such as anxiety, panic, headaches, and mental fog.

Breathwork Techniques: You'll learn foundational breathwork techniques designed to manage these symptoms in the moment, helping you feel more in control and grounded.

Goal: By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and breathwork practices to create a supportive self-care routine. You’ll understand how menopause impacts your mind and body, and how to actively support your well-being through these transitions.

Focus: December is known for its hustle and bustle, especially with holiday preparations and social obligations. This session will focus on managing stress and overwhelm during this busy time. We’ll explore how to use breathwork to stay grounded, manage mood swings, and maintain a sense of well-being throughout the heightened pressure of the season.

Breathwork Techniques: Learn specific breathing exercises to calm the mind, balance your emotions, and relieve stress on the go—whether you're in the middle of holiday prep or navigating social gatherings.

Goal: By the end of this session, you’ll have the tools to remain calm and centered, helping you maintain your energy and mental clarity despite the chaos around you. You'll leave with strategies to stay resilient and protect your self-care amidst the festive demands.

Focus: The post-holiday period often brings a sense of low energy or emotional burnout. January, however, is also a time for new beginnings. In this session, we’ll focus on renewal and reconnecting with yourself as you step into the new year.

Through breathwork, we’ll work on enhancing your focus, boosting motivation, and managing emotional shifts. This is the time to turn inward, reconnect with your personal goals, and set the tone for the year ahead.

Breathwork Techniques: Practice breathwork to promote clarity and purpose, and release any lingering stress from the holiday season. You'll also learn breathing exercises designed to reawaken your energy and renew your sense of direction for the year.

Goal: By the end of this session, you’ll feel refreshed, clear-headed, and motivated to embrace January as a time of renewal. You’ll have breathwork practices that support clarity, self-compassion, and emotional resilience to start your year with confidence.

Breathe Through the Change is more than just a series, it's a journey towards embracing menopause with empowerment, understanding, and ease.

Our goal is to help you feel grounded, informed, and in control of your experience. With each session, you'll build a toolkit of breathwork techniques and mindset strategies to help manage symptoms, improve emotional well-being, and reconnect with yourself in a deeper, more compassionate way.

• Feel in control of your menopause symptoms
• Manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelm through targeted breathwork practices
• Shift your mindset from frustration to empowerment
• Reconnect with yourself and set new goals with clarity and focus

If you're a woman navigating menopause, whether you're in the early stages, mid-transition, or experiencing post-menopause, this series is for you. Breathe Through the Change is designed to meet you wherever you are on your journey and help you move forward with confidence.

You’ll gain the support of a community that understands what you're going through and experts who are committed to supporting you.

Important Contraindications for Breakthrough Breathwork

Breakthrough Breathwork can lead to intense physical and emotional release, which is why it’s important to consider certain health conditions before participating.

For safety reasons, this practice is not recommended for individuals with the following:

• Cardiovascular disease (including angina or a history of heart attack)
• High blood pressure
• Use of a pacemaker
• History of aneurysms
• Glaucoma or retinal detachment
• Significant recent physical injuries or surgery
• Pregnant

It is also not advised for people with severe mental illness, PTSD, seizure disorders, or those taking major medications.

Join Caroline Smith McLean and Sarah Wilsher as they guide you through this transformative series, designed to help you breathe through the changes that menopause brings. Whether you're looking for relief from symptoms, a sense of calm during the chaos, or a renewed connection with yourself, Breathe Through the Change will empower you to thrive in this new phase of life.

Sign up now to start your journey towards a more balanced, empowered, and peaceful menopause experience.

Host or Publisher Caroline Smith Mclean