Menopause: Returning to Wisdom, Simplicity and Self‑Compassion
Louise Cavell Knighton
- Regions:
- England, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- Life Skills
- Updated:
- 14th September 2026
- Tagged:
- #Menopause | #Perimenopause | #Mentalhealth | #Health
In this talk, Louise Cavell — Occupational Therapist and author of How to Be Human: Live Fully, Think Freely, and Find Joy Every Day — reframes menopause as a profound mind‑body transition rather than a problem to be fixed. Drawing on holistic practice and the 3 Principles, she explains that hormonal flux naturally creates physical and emotional symptoms, but these are not signs of failure — they are signals guiding women back toward simplicity, rest and self‑care.
Louise highlights how busy minds, self‑critical thinking and modern pressures to “stay young” amplify stress and worsen symptoms. Instead, she encourages women to recognise the innate wisdom of their bodies, to let thoughts pass without attaching meaning, and to treat themselves with the same compassion they offer others. She emphasises practical self‑kindness: cancelling plans without guilt, reducing overwhelm, setting boundaries, and honouring the body’s need for rest, nourishment and quiet.
The session also explores the emotional challenges of changing capacity, shifting identity and navigating others’ expectations. Louise offers reassurance that change is natural, that women are powerful, and that menopause can be a time of reclaiming agency, clarity and gentleness toward oneself.
At its heart, this talk is an invitation to listen inward, soften self‑judgment, and allow menopause to become a catalyst for deeper wellbeing.
Views: 7 | Enquiries: 0About Louise Cavell Knighton
Louise Cavell is a transformation coach, Occupational Therapist, and author of How to Be Human, a book that invites readers to live more freely, think more clearly, and rediscover joy in everyday life. With over eight years of coaching experience through Cavell Coaching Conversations , Louise has become known for her ability to untangle complex thinking, reduce stress, and help people reconnect with their innate resilience.
Drawing on her background in health, behaviour, and human psychology, Louise brings a refreshing blend of science, storytelling, and soul to every stage she steps onto. Her talks are warm, honest, and deeply relatable — often described as “the conversation you didn’t know you needed.” Whether speaking to organisations, community groups, or wellbeing events, Louise creates an atmosphere where people feel safe, seen, and inspired to make meaningful change.
Louise’s work centres on one powerful idea: when we understand how our mind works, life becomes lighter. Her sessions guide audiences to recognise their inner wisdom, reduce overwhelm, and navigate modern life with more clarity, confidence, and calm. She has delivered talks for councils, book clubs, wellbeing weeks, and professional teams, always leaving listeners with practical insights they can use immediately.
As a speaker, Louise is engaging, down‑to‑earth, and quietly transformative. She doesn’t lecture — she connects. She doesn’t overwhelm — she simplifies. And she doesn’t just motivate — she shifts perspectives in ways that last.
If you’re looking for a speaker who brings depth without heaviness, humour without fluff, and genuine human connection, Louise Cavell is the voice your audience will remember long after the event ends.
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