Embracing Transitions: A Journey Through Menopause and Self-Discovery

Change is never easy, yet it is often where we find our deepest strength. In our recent conversation with Georgie Smith, she spoke with honesty and warmth about her journey through menopause and how it became a catalyst for rediscovering herself. Her story is one of transformation, courage, and learning to embrace life’s transitions with open hands rather than clenched fists.

At Minds Thrive, we were moved by her openness. Stories like Georgie’s remind us that growth often comes when we pause to reflect, connect, and see the gold in both ourselves and others.

The Power of Identity

Georgie is the founder of I Am Georgie Smith, and her business name is no accident. She spoke about how, through her experience of perimenopause, she not only came to love her name but also herself. For her, claiming her name was a powerful act of identity, a way of standing tall and unapologetically saying, “This is who I am.”

It was moving to hear how this shift rippled outwards, inspiring other women to recognise and embrace their own identities #WeNotMeCulture. When we take time to reflect on who we are and the unique strengths we bring, authenticity grows. And with authenticity comes trust and deeper connection with those around us.

Menopause as a Catalyst

Georgie is passionate about reframing menopause. Rather than seeing it as an ending, she views it as a beginning: a chance to pause, take stock, and ask, what do I really want for the next chapter of my life?

She encourages women to see this time not as decline, but as an invitation to grow in confidence, wisdom, and resilience. Change, she says, doesn’t have to be about loss. It can be about becoming more fully ourselves.

Navigating Life’s Challenges

Of course, Georgie’s perspective wasn’t forged in easy times. From a troubled childhood to setbacks in adulthood, she knows what it means to face difficulty. Yet she has continually chosen to use those challenges as stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks.

What struck us was how her resilience became not just a personal resource but something that inspires others. Her story is a living example of what we at Minds Thrive call finding the gold: noticing the strength, courage, and potential in people, even when life has been hard.

The Role of Coaching

Georgie describes discovering coaching almost by accident, but once she stepped into that world, something clicked. Coaching gave her the tools to shift her mindset, to practise gratitude, and to shape her life in a way that aligned with her values.

Now, she offers to others what she once needed herself: a safe, supportive space to navigate change. Her approach is practical and deeply human, rooted in her own journey of growth. Coaching, she believes, can help people embrace transition with purpose and clarity.

Final Reflections

Listening to Georgie’s story is a reminder that life’s transitions, however daunting, can become turning points for renewal. Menopause, like so many challenges, can be a season of discovery. A time to embrace our identity, to reflect, and to step into the future with courage.

When we recognise the gold within ourselves, we give others permission to do the same. And in that shared growth, we find connection, hope, and the possibility of thriving.

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By Ruth & Georgina – Minds Thrive