Hot Flashes & Fierce Tales: Stories from Menopause, Midlife, and Beyond

When conversations about menopause and what it means to be a "woman of a certain age" remain in the shadows, they foster a sense of shame, uncertainty, isolation, inferiority, and loneliness.

We put these conversations in the spotlight, give our fears and concerns not just a voice, but a microphone.

Come hear what our talented storytellers have to say. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll feel normal for being a complicated human. You might have a hot flash!

This fun evening will consist of six to eight preselected story sharers from Chicago's vibrant storytelling community.

We're excited about our Skokie location, The Storefront on Main, which is just across the street from Zelda's Table, which offers grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and drinks if you want to fill up before the show.

Scrappy Affirmations normalizes being human in a complicated world. We help women find resilience and meaning, and perhaps community and joy, as they navigate transitions in midlife and beyond. We offer soul-enriching workshops, transformative coaching, captivating talks, heartfelt custom rituals and ceremonies, and essential end-of-life planning. We create playful, welcoming spaces where openness, self-discovery, and shared wisdom come to life. Learn more at .