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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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 to WELL-BEING
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.
I'm your partner, friend, and cheerleader devoted to supporting you and your story.
I create spaces where women can show up fully — to learn, to be honest, to heal, and to build a well-aging life that actually feels good to live.
As a Biology and health educator, well-being educator, Qigong instructor, and co-founder of Life In The Pause, my work lives at the intersection of education, community, and transformation.
What i do and who i'm here for
Speaking engagements, panel moderation, and workshops for private groups, wellness organizations, and conferences centered on women's health and midlife well-being.
Menopause-in-the-workplace workshops, well-being curriculum, and fractional wellness consulting for companies that understand: when women thrive, business thrives.
One-on-one Well-Aging Clarity Scans, community membership through The Pause Pod, free resources, and The Pause Pod podcast, Life In The Pause, Black In The Pause — all designed to meet you exactly where you are.
The 60-Minute Well-Aging Clarity Scan goes further. Everything in the 30-minute session plus expanded time for deeper reflection, root cause exploration, and building a clear, actionable framework for your next chapter.
Perfect for: Women who are ready to move from understanding to doing — and who want to walk away with a real plan
The 30-Minute Well-Aging Clarity Scan is your entry point into a deeper understanding of your aging journey — including the menopause transition. We'll look at where you are physically, emotionally, and spiritually, surface what's holding you back, and identify one clear direction forward.
Perfect for: Women who are newly navigating perimenopause or post-menopause, or who simply feel ready to take their well-being seriously.
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...
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
Where Menopause Gets a Microphone
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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.
Did you know there are more than 40 (peri)menopause symptoms?
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