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Changing the Conversationon Menopause
My path to founding Ouronyx was very personal. In my mid-40s, I began to reflect on how my demanding career had taken a toll on my health. Years of stress and pushing myself relentlessly led to chronic inflammation and visible signs of premature ageing. That was a wake-up call.
I realised how closely our emotional well-being, lifestyle, and resilience are mirrored in not just our appearance, but in our overall health. I didn’t want to just mask these effects; I wanted to address them. That’s what sparked my mission — to create a place where mindful aesthetics and a resilient lifestyle could intersect.
In youth — what I like to call the springtime of life — society celebrates vitality and radiance. But under that shine, many of us wrestle with self-doubt and the search for identity. Ironically, it’s a time when we need the most self-awareness, yet often lack it.
As we enter the mature age, something beautiful tends to happen. Self-awareness begins to take root. Self-acceptance blossoms. Of course, it’s not always easy or universal, but with age comes a deeper, richer understanding of who we are and what we value.
I used to view physical decline with dread — I’ve always been competitive, high-performing, high-performance is part of my DNA. But my early 50s invited me to pause, redefine my goals, and reflect on who I am versus who I want to become. I’ve stopped chasing perfection. Today, I celebrate flaws because they make me more authentic. I don’t need to give 110% anymore; sometimes 80% — if it brings me joy — is more valuable. Most importantly, I’ve learned the art of balancing life’s inevitable imbalances.
I feel genuinely excited about contributing to a cultural shift. For too long, ageing — and especially menopause — has been framed as decline, as the end of relevance. But what if we reversed that narrative? What if ageing were recognised as a time of wisdom, balance, and self-respect? What if menopause were celebrated as a powerful transition, full of opportunities rather than losses? That’s the journey I want to highlight — not one of decline, but of growth and possibility.
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