Life In The Pause Festival NYC 2026

Aging is a gift, and menopause isn’t something to fear or hide. For far too long, these transitions has been cloaked in shame and silence, leaving many to suffer without support or understanding.

But times are changing. And we’re here for it.

We're reclaiming menopause as a powerful rite of passage—one rooted in awareness, education, celebration, and community. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, living post-menopause, unsure where you stand, or simply showing up for someone who is—this festival is for you.

This is your invitation to join the renaissance.

Join Monique and Dixie, two vibrant menopausal women who met during the pandemic for a project, only to find their weekly work meetings turning into heart-to-hearts about hot flashes, hormone shifts, and the lack of real conversation and care.

Let’s talk openly about menopause and aging. Let’s learn from each other. Let’s celebrate our bodies and these sacred life passages, together.

They've turned that conversation into a movement.

Bring your mama, your bestie, your daughter, and your aunty. This space is for all generations: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.

Expect bold conversations, expert panels, nourishing food, curated exhibitors, thoughtful swag, and a celebratory reception you won’t want to miss.

Because menopause isn’t the end. It’s living.

This year's festival theme is: THE PAUSE HOLDS When Everything Is Uncertain, Our Community Becomes an anchor. This theme is a declaration that pausing is wisdom. That community is medicine. That for women navigating menopause and midlife, having a place to gather, to breathe, and to be held makes all the difference.

The Pause Holds invites you to root down, turn toward one another, and move forward, together.

Life In The Pause Festival brings together health professionals, wellness advocates, and a vibrant, engaged community of women who are navigating this season of life with intention.

Our attendees are active seekers of products, practices, and partnerships that genuinely support their well-being.

You are worthy. You are valued. We see you. Join us! Connect with Life In The Pause on