In this episode of Burn the Rulebook Menopause Series, Misty sits down with Kelly from The Purple Olive, a yoga practitioner, Reiki master, and soul art journey guide. Kelly shares her real life perimenopause experience, the bizarre symptoms no one warned us about, and why the silence around menopause is pure nonsense.

They talk about the cultural shame of aging, the "maid, mother, crone" lens, emotional curveballs like rage over chewing, and the nervous system basics that actually help when you feel like you might cry in the toothpaste aisle. The big message: you are not broken, you are not alone, and you are allowed to take up space.

What you'll hear in this episode

• Kelly's path from high stress work to yoga, Reiki, and community led healing
• Perimenopause symptoms that feel weird and isolating, plus why we need to talk about them
• Menopause and the shame gap: why society acts like women are not allowed to age
• Maid, mother, crone: the reframe that turns "getting older" into getting wiser
• Frozen shoulder as a menopause symptom and what women are noticing in their bodies
• Emotional waves: tears, rage, irritability, and how to meet it without self judgement
• Grounding practices that are simple enough for real life, not fantasy life
• Advocating with healthcare providers and building a personal wellness team
• The reminder every woman needs: you are not alone

Kelly's Info

Yoga practitioner, Reiki master, soul art journey guide
Email: [email protected]
Website: The Purple Olive
Instagram provided: @purleolive.ca
Facebook: The Purple Olive on Facebook