The AWE Experience Part 1: Menopause Demystified

The AWE Experience
Navigating Midlife challenges Through the Menopause Transition to Thrive in the Second Half of Life

• Align with you internal rhythm to restore vitality
• Witness the magic of nature & community to create space for renewal
• Emerge with a deeper sense of wellness & inner balance

Are you a midlife woman like us who feels you had your act together your whole life and then something changed-- physically, mentally, emotionally?

You are asking yourself, "Why do I feel exhausted all the time? What is happening to my body and mind? Am I going crazy? Will I ever feel myself again? Why do I feel like I'm the only one going through this?"

If so, this AWE Experience is for you! Come join in community with a small group of like-minded women to engage in an interactive and educational approach to ease your anxieties, restore balance, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

Evening Workshop Part 1 - Menopause Demystified: What’s Happening to My Body?
Thursday, February 27th | 5:30pm-8:00pm

• Introduction and Gathering Circle
• Presentation and Discussion: Dr. Rochelle Bernstein will lead us through an informative and impactful discussion on “What’s happening in your body.” Do you experience health changes that concern you like brain fog, changes in mood, aches and pains? She will empower you with answers!
• Embodiment practices: Kim Riley will teach us three foundational body-centered practices that instantly create a feeling of grounded confidence, strength, and clarity of mind, and calm down our mood.
• Closing Circle, including a unique Appreciation Process

About THE AWE EXPERIENCE:

During this Experience, you will be lead to that place where you feel awesome in your body as you learn about physical wellness in this life stage, at ease with your authentic self, and able to express yourself in a way that feels strong and powerful to you. You will reconnect to the best of the woman you are-- a feeling of strength, clarity and confidence that has gone missing, and is why you have been in such struggle.

You'll receive valuable information about this time in our lives and be guided through practices that will awaken your senses and ground you in the present moment. You will begin to shift how you see yourself, reminding you of the strength of who you are and inspire you to create a new vision for yourself as you move into your next chapter.

When you reconnect to your true self, something amazing happens:

• Your physical strength and stamina increase, and you truly feel the healthiest and most energetic you have felt in a long time.
• You begin to make decisions with ease, feeling guided by an inner knowing.
• You stop pushing so hard and start experiencing more peace- even on the busiest days.
• Relationships will become easier, lighter, and more harmonious.
• You no longer feel alone, coming to realize how many women have had similar experience.

How the AWE Experience will unfold…

The AWE Experience takes place over two evening sessions and one full-day retreat experience. You can choose to participate in one, two, or all three sessions.

We strongly encourage you to participate in at least one of the evening sessions together with the full-day retreat. If weather permits, the full-day retreat will include an inspiring, engaging outdoor nature experience and a unique meditative closing experience you do not want to miss!...... and a scrumptious healthy lunch to nurture and energize you!

Each of these sessions are sold separately. CLICK HERE to purchase ALL THREE SESSIONS for a discounted package price! Scroll down for more information.

Evening Workshop Part 1 - Menopause Demystified: What’s Happening to My Body?
Thursday, February 27, 5:30-8 pm

• Introduction and Gathering Circle
• Presentation and Discussion: Dr. Rochelle Bernstein will lead us through an informative and impactful discussion on “What’s happening in your body.” Do you experience health changes that concern you like brain fog, changes in mood, aches and pains? She will empower you with answers!
• Embodiment practices: Kim Riley will teach us three foundational body-centered practices that instantly create a feeling of grounded confidence, strength, and clarity of mind, and calm down our mood.
• Closing Circle, including a unique Appreciation Process

Evening Workshop Part 2 - Sexual Health in Menopause: Maintaining Intimacy and Confidence
Thursday, March 13, 5:30-8 pm

• Introduction and Gathering Circle
• Presentation and Discussion: Menopause isn't just hot flashes! Dr. Rochelle Bernstein will address changes in libido and vaginal health, addressing solutions and interventions.
• Embodiment Practices: Kim Riley will lead us through three unique body-centered energetic practices that will increase our feminine presence in the moment, which will enable us to be with our partners in a way that increases joy and desire.
• Closing Circle, including a unique Appreciation Process

AWE Experience Full Day Retreat
Saturday, March 22, 8:30 am -5 pm

• Introductions and Gathering Circle – After brief introductions, we open with an inspiring tune-in process that creates a receptive, low-stress atmosphere and allows you to easily set your intentions for this day and beyond.
• Stretching and breathing exercise – We will flow through gentle yoga movements synchronized with slow, intentional breath.
• Tapping into your feminine power and wisdom - Kim will lead a series of body-centered practices that create a feeling of grounded confidence and a shift from “efforting” to easefully and joyfully “Being”. It is about experiencing what it feels like to be inside your body and expressing yourself in a way that feels strong and powerful to you, full of joy and very safe and nurturing.
• The Menopause Transition: Understanding Your Mind, Mood, and Body - Dr. Rochelle Bernstein will explore the unique physical, emotional and hormonal changes during menopause. She will provide expert guidance on managing symptoms and enhancing well-being, and will engage us in interactive discussion in a safe and supportive space, answering your questions and addressing common concerns.
• Healthy lunch to nourish and energize us!
• Connecting with Nature and the Quiet of Winter - Weather permitting, we will venture outdoors for Kim to take you through a process to connect with the energy of our natural surroundings in a way you are able to internalize winter’s cycle of slowing down, resting and turning inward. You will easily be able to connect to your inner strength and to that of the other women.
• Love, Libido and Hormones: Sexual Health in Midlife - Dr. Rochelle Bernstein will address the impact of hormonal changes on libido and vaginal health, and how to nurture intimacy and maintain a fulfilling sexual health journey through menopause. This empowering session explores the unique physical, emotional, and relational challenges that arise during this transformative stage of life.
• Sound Bowl Journey - Immerse yourself in a restorative sound bath experience designed to support you through life’s transitions. Guided by Toni Axelrod, MA, LPCC, a licensed counselor, the meditative journey uses sound bowls, Native flutes, chimes, and a buffalo drum to create a deeply calming and transformative experience.
• Farewell Circle – We will gather in final ceremony to honor our natural surroundings, create lasting intention, and appreciate each other in our new friendships.

THE FULL AWE EXPERIENCE PACKAGE

Fully dive into ALL the material!
This package includes both evening workshops and the full day retreat.

Thursday, February 27th, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday, March 13th, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

- CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE FULL PACKAGE

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Kim Riley, Adventure Health Retreat Facilitator and Transformational Coach.

As a busy solopreneur and a woman well into my menopause years, I know firsthand the toll that stress, overwhelm and unpredictable mood can take on physical, mental and emotional health. At times, I’ve struggled with imbalance, neglecting exercise, getting little sleep, and compromising my personal relationships, which only deepened the strain. However, I’ve found profound healing in nature and in physical exercise—whether hiking, skiing, biking or simply being present in nature's beauty and powerful presence—which always grounds and rejuvenates me.

With over 35 years of experience in public health education and life coaching, I am passionate about helping others achieve holistic wellness. Through workshops and outdoor adventure retreats, I guide mildlife women toward reducing stress, enhancing relationships, and fostering lifelong healthy habits, so they can live their best lives with joy and balance.

Rochelle Bernstein, MD, Board Certified Physician and Menopause Specialist

Dr. Bernstein has 20+ years experience in practice as an obstetrician and gynecologist. She manages a private practice, Purely Menopause, whose mission is to empower women with the knowledge, tools, and confidence necessary to lead healthy, happy lives. She is certified through The Menopause Society and is an expert in menopausal medicine and women's sexual health.

Dr. Bernstein is an outdoor enthusiast, athlete, and lover of nature. After practicing full-scope OBGYN for over 20 years, she found she was frustrated by the lack of time she had to give to patients. The menopause transition is a normal but significant time of change in a woman's life and it deserves attention. Through knowledge, we can not only pass though the menopause transition, we can capitalize on our past experiences, making the next phase of our life our best years!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

True Nature Healing Arts, 100 North 3rd Street, Carbondale, United States