The Second Spring

A Two-Day Workshop for Perimenopause & Menopause

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October

Saturday: 10:00am–4:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am–4:00pm
Lunch: 1:00–1:30pm both days

Early Bird: $450 — book before 1 October
Full Price: $495

Lunch is included both days.

Hosted by Mink Sadowsky, owner of Lightheart Therapies

Reimagining Menopause as a Passage, Not a Problem

The Second Spring is a nourishing two-day workshop exploring perimenopause and menopause through a rich blend of modern medicine, nutrition, movement, ancient wisdom and cultural traditions.

Menopause is a universal human experience, yet the way we understand and experience it can be profoundly shaped by culture. Across history and around the world, different traditions have approached this transition through ritual, community, food, movement, spirituality and a deep respect for the wisdom that comes with age.

The Second Spring brings these perspectives together with contemporary, evidence-based knowledge, creating a space to learn, question, share and reconnect with the body.

This is an invitation to move beyond the idea that menopause is simply something to endure — and instead explore it as a significant life passage, with its own possibilities for strength, freedom, wisdom and renewal.

Across Two Days, We’ll Explore

The Modern Medical Landscape

Dr Michelle Hamrosi will guide participants through the medical understanding of perimenopause and menopause.

We’ll explore:

What happens to the body and hormones during perimenopause and menopause
Common symptoms and why they occur
When symptoms may warrant medical investigation
Contemporary approaches to menopause care
Hormone therapy and other treatment options
Understanding benefits, risks and individual choices
How to advocate for yourself and have informed conversations with healthcare professionals
The importance of looking at menopause as part of whole-person health

Ancient Wisdom & Cultural Perspectives

Long before menopause was described in medical terms, cultures around the world developed their own understandings of this transition.

We’ll explore Eastern traditions and other cultural perspectives on ageing, womanhood and the transition through menopause, including the ways different traditions have understood the changing body, energy and role of women in later life.

Drawing inspiration from traditions such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda and other longstanding cultural practices, we’ll consider ideas around balance, nourishment, seasonal change, vitality and the relationship between body, mind and environment.

We’ll also look at the social and cultural stories surrounding menopause — including the ways some cultures have historically honoured older women as elders, knowledge-keepers and community leaders.

This session is an invitation to be curious rather than prescriptive: to explore ancient perspectives alongside modern knowledge, recognising that traditional practices can offer meaningful insights while not replacing appropriate medical care.

Yoga, Qigong & Embodied Practice

Clare Lovelace, yoga teacher and Qigong practitioner, will lead gentle practices throughout the weekend.

Through yoga, Qigong, breath and mindful movement, we’ll explore ways to:

Reconnect with the body
Support mobility, strength and balance
Calm and regulate the nervous system
Develop awareness of changing energy levels
Create simple practices that can be taken home
Cultivate a sense of grounding and vitality

Nutrition & Strength for the Second Spring

Liz Fulop, nutrition coach and personal trainer, will explore how food and movement can support us through midlife and beyond.

Her sessions will focus on practical approaches to:

Nourishing the changing body
Supporting energy and metabolic health
Maintaining muscle and bone strength
Building sustainable exercise habits
Understanding the importance of strength training
Creating realistic, enjoyable approaches to food and movement

The Wisdom of Transition

Hosted by Mink Sadowski, owner of Lightheart Therapies, the workshop will also create space for the less tangible aspects of this life stage.

What does it mean to become a different version of yourself?

What might we gain when we stop fighting every change and begin listening to what our bodies are asking for?

And what wisdom, freedom and possibility might emerge when we recognise menopause not simply as an ending, but as a threshold?

Through conversation, reflection and shared experience, we’ll explore identity, self-care, relationships, boundaries, ageing and the changing relationship we have with ourselves.

A Weekend of Nourishment & Connection

The Second Spring is designed to be both informative and experiential.

There will be time to learn from experts, move the body, rest, ask questions, share stories and connect with other women going through similar transitions.

Lunch will be lovingly catered by Grumpy and Sweethearts on both days, providing another opportunity to gather around good food and conversation.

Your Guides

Mink Sadowski — Host & Founder of Lightheart Therapies
Mink will host and facilitate the workshop, bringing together the different perspectives and creating a warm, open environment for learning, reflection and connection.

Clare Lovelace — Yoga Teacher & Qigong Practitioner
Clare will lead yoga, Qigong, breath and embodied practices throughout the two days.

Dr Michelle Hamrosi — Medical Perspective on Menopause
Dr Michelle will unpack the contemporary medical landscape, empowering participants with knowledge and questions to take into their own healthcare journey.

Liz Fulop — Nutritionist & Personal Trainer
Liz will explore nutrition, strength, movement and practical strategies for supporting health and vitality through midlife.

The Second Spring

Across cultures and throughout history, the changing seasons of a woman’s life have been understood in many different ways.

Perhaps menopause can be understood not only as a biological transition, but as an invitation to pause, reassess and step into a new chapter.

The Second Spring is a space to learn from modern medicine, ancient wisdom and each other — and to discover what this next season might hold.

Two days. Four perspectives. One powerful transition.

Saturday 24 October | 10:00am–4:00pm
Sunday 25 October | 10:30am–4:00pm

Early Bird: $450 before 1 October
Full Price: $495
Lunch included both days

Hosted by Mink Sadowski | Lightheart Therapies
Featuring Clare Lovelace, Dr Michelle Hamrosi & Liz Fulop
Lunch catered by Grumpy and Sweethearts

The Second Spring

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