Episode Details

In this solo episode, Mary challenges dismissive medical narratives and frames perimenopause/menopause as a neurological, psychological, physiological, as well as a spiritual awakening. 

Inspired by discussion of “starseeds” by several intuitives including several of her own spiritual teachers, Mary explores menopause through two parallel lenses: a spiritual lens (heightened intuition, sensitivities, synchronicities, purpose) and a biopsychosocial neuroscience lens (estrogen-driven changes affecting mood, cognition, sleep, stress response, and identity). 

Mary describes menopause as an Ayurvedic “great reveal” that drops long-used coping strategies, forces authenticity, and can catalyze creativity. She defines starseeds as a modern spiritual belief, an identity framework and encourages holding it lightly, integrating insights into purposeful, responsible life choices.

What is your great reveal? Perhaps this album, a creation by Mary using SunoAI to enhance her lyrics, will inspire you to seek and find yours?

00:57 Starseeds Introduction
01:37 Two Lenses of Menopause
03:47 Great Reveal Begins
05:11 Signs of Awakening
09:23 Gen X Starseed Idea
11:42 Starseed to Service
12:47 Grounding Practices
15:20 Symptoms and Gut Clues
17:10 Discernment and Integration
22:56 Service and Purpose
25:23 Starseed Defined and Cautions
28:09 Metaphor and Closing

Resources:

• This is Maryia on YouTube
• Alexandra Wenman
• Kirsty Gallagher
• Sonia Choquette, The Good Vibe Tribe
• The Great Reveal on Spotify

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.