The Power of Community and a Support System in Perimenopause

Let’s be honest—perimenopause has a sneaky way of making even the strongest women quietly think, “Is it just me?”
The brain fog. The mood swings. The sleep struggles. The “why am I crying at commercials?” phenomenon. The mysterious symptoms that feel like a medical scavenger hunt.

And while your best friend, partner, coworkers, or even your dog may be sympathetic… there’s something different—something powerful—about connecting with other women who actually get it. Women who are walking the same winding road, laughing at the same absurdities, Googling the same questions at 3 a.m., and trying to reclaim their energy and identity right alongside you.

Today, we’re talking about why community matters so deeply—especially during perimenopause—and why you deserve to be surrounded, supported, encouraged, and understood.

Why Community Changes Everything (It’s Not Just “Nice to Have”)

Research consistently shows that community isn’t fluff—it’s foundational for health.
Here are a few powerful findings:

💛 Community reduces stress.

A meta-analysis in Psychological Science found that strong social support significantly lowers cortisol levels and improves resilience. Chronic stress is one of the biggest triggers for perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, irregular cycles, sleep issues, and anxiety—so lowering stress isn’t optional, it’s essential.

💛 People with social support reach goals up to 95% more effectively.

A study from the American Society of Training & Development found that when you commit to a goal with another person, your chance of success jumps to 65%, and with ongoing accountability, it skyrockets to 95%.

That means support = results.

💛 Connection improves mental health.

Harvard’s famous 85-year-long study on wellbeing found that meaningful relationships—not diet, exercise, job success, or income—were the number one predictor of happiness and emotional health.

Translation?
Feeling seen and understood literally improves your quality of life.

And here’s the thing about perimenopause:
It is a LOT easier to stay hopeful, consistent, confident, and grounded when you have a circle of women cheering for you, normalizing your experience, and reminding you that you’re not broken—you’re just evolving.

**Why Community Matters Even More Heading Into the Holidays**

The holiday season is beautiful… and also stressful.
Schedules get fuller. Boundaries get tested. Sleep gets disrupted. Sugar finds its way everywhere. Emotions get bigger. And your body? It feels all of it.

Having a community during this time means:

✨ You have people helping you stay grounded.
✨ You have support when family dynamics get tricky.
✨ You have encouragement when consistency feels hard.
✨ You have accountability when stress, food, or routine starts to spiral.
✨ You have a place that feels like a relief, not another responsibility.

You don’t have to power through this season alone—especially not while your body is already navigating hormonal turbulence.

Why I Created The Pause Party

I created The Pause Party because I kept hearing the same thing from women:

“I don’t feel like myself anymore.”
“I feel alone.”
“I don’t want to complain… but I need someone who understands.”
“I just want to feel better, and I don’t know where to start.”

I built the membership I wish I had when my own symptoms started!
Warm, supportive, uplifting—without pressure, perfectionism, or overwhelm.
A place where women can ask questions without judgment.
A place where they can learn life-changing strategies in simple, doable ways.
A place where community fuels progress.

A place where you are given tools to help you be your best self.

If you’ve have felt lost, confused, overwhelmed by change and have been craving connection with people just like you… this is your sign.