If no one told you this chapter could be your most powerful — I'm here to say it.
In 2012, I made the decision that would change everything. I walked away from a Biology teaching career I loved to embark on a self-care sabbatical — and I never looked back. That decision became the foundation for everything I now build, teach, and believe: that the most radical thing a woman can do in midlife is choose herself, on purpose, without apology.
I'm Dixie Lincoln-Nichols — post-menopausal woman, mama, Qigong instructor, podcast host, and co-founder of Life In The Pause. I've spent the last decade helping women navigate their well-being with honesty, education, and community care.
Because the silence around menopause and growing older has gone on long enough.
a Bit ABout Me
I help women 40+ trade the silence and shame around menopause and growing older for knowledge, community, and a life they're genuinely excited to be living.
The menopausal passage and aging has been shrouded in secrecy, shame, and silence for far too long — and I'm here to change that.
My work centers the sacredness, wholeness, and expansiveness of well-being for women 40+, because how we age is a story worth telling on our own terms.
Whether you're in the thick of perimenopause, navigating post-menopause, or simply deciding to take your well-being seriously — you belong here.
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I'm Dixie Lincoln-Nichols — helping women 40+ navigate the menopausal passage with knowledge, power, and community.
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There are over 40+ symptoms related to perimenopause and menopause — and they have a way of showing up without warning, without context, and without a roadmap. If you've ever thought, What the heck is happening to my body? — this quiz was made for you. In 60 seconds, get clarity on where you are in your menopausal journey and what to focus on next.
Are your symptoms perimenopausal or post-menopausal? Get a bit of clarity.
You're not losing it. You're not alone. And you don't have to figure this out in silence.
I believe in the Triple A approach:
Awareness — of what your body is doing and why
Acknowledgement — of the full experience, the hard parts and the beautiful ones
Action — grounded, sustainable steps toward the life you actually want
This is where that journey begins.
Well-being isn't a destination. It's a practice, and i'll show you how.
The 60 Minute Well-Aging Clarity Scan is designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of your unique aging journey, which includes the menopause transition. It provides an opportunity to reflect on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, identify current challenges, and uncover personal aspirations for a vibrant, harmonious, and empowered life. Additionally, this Clarity Scan builds on the foundation of the 30-minute session, offering expanded time for deeper reflection and actionable outcomes.
60 Minute Clarity Scan Call
The 30 Minute Well-Aging Clarity Scan is designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of your unique aging journey, which includes the menopause transition. It provides an opportunity to reflect on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, identify current challenges, and uncover personal aspirations for a vibrant, harmonious, and empowered life.
30 Minute Clarity Scan Call
A weekly letter for women choosing vitality over silence. Every week, I show up in your inbox with well-aging wisdom, menopause education, and the kind of encouragement that actually moves you. No fluff. No shame. Just real talk from one woman navigating this passage to another.
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We embrace the menopause lifestyle because...
The Pause Pod
I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really means to navigate menopause and age well — with expert guests, honest conversations, and the kind of education your doctor never had time to give you. Listen now
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You may be experiencing unusual symptoms and have even thought, what the heck is happening to my body? Is it just me? Am I losing it? Help! You're not losing it, and you're not alone. Check the list and then check with your primary care partner.
Menopause Symptoms Checklist
Did you know there are more than 40 (peri)menopause symptoms?
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