66. Creative Flow in Menopause with Vanessa Novissimo Wright
Today’s episode is the culmination of a 3-part series on cycles. We started with the various types of cycles and seasons available to us, then chatted about perimenopause. Today, I’m in conversation with Vanessa Novissimo Wright, to talk about menopause and life on the other side. Vanessa is an online friend turned real-life friend, and she’s a creative communications strategist, writer, and certified life coach for midlife creatives. But before she was fully tapped into her midlife joy and authenticity, Vanessa had a pretty rough perimenopause experience. She generously shares the low points in her journey, which led her to develop a self-care method called FLOW that keeps her connected to herself and her creative well. If you’re struggling to make sense of this life stage and in need of some wisdom from someone who’s been through it, you don’t want to miss this one.
Highlights
How her perimenopause symptoms forced her into deep relationship with herself
The daily practice of surrender
The FLOW method that keeps her grounded
Vanessa’s “self-care-bag” and how she made her car a creative cocoon when her kids were young
How a “planting seeds” approach to pave the way for embracing creativity in menopause
Essential practices when you’re experiencing fatigue, brain fog, and can’t string sentences together
The creative permission slips she’s giving to midlife folks she coaches
Releasing perfectionism around journaling
The necessity of fun, whimsey, and joy on the journey
Meet Vanessa
Vanessa Novissimo Wright (she/her) is a creative communications strategist, writer, and certified life coach for midlife creatives. She helps them navigate menopause with creativity and joy so they can show up vibrantly for their community. Using her FLOW self-care method, Vanessa guides clients to embrace this age and stage of life with clarity, creativity, and curiosity. Follow her on Instagram and Substack.
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