My name is Monica and Making Meaning is a new project I’ve started. I’m dedicated to the struggle us humans have around life change.

Right now I’m focused on those struggling with - and for those who wish to celebrate - the changes that take place around menopause. Nobody talked to me about this time in my life and that made it all the more difficult. As a woman moving well beyond the age of “youth,” I went through a huge power shift. I had to re-evaluate all that I was told about my value in the world. Through menopause, I found a place beyond societal value and discovered my worth from the inside out. My years of yoga and meditation helped bolster my change: I finally internalized the idea of looking inward for guidance and validation. I now feel much closer to “whole” than I ever knew I could feel. Yoga, meditation, and self-discovery have always been linked and so I’d like to share more of what I’ve learned through my years of teaching and practice with you.

Visit my bio to learn more about my vocation and professional background.

Photos by the magical Kayla Kopke at
kaylakopkephotography.com