The Truth About Menopause: A New Era of Feminine Power with Beta Gaiana | Ep 21

The Truth About Menopause: A New Era of Feminine Power with Gaiana 

In this episode of Born To Be Free, I have the honor of welcoming back my dear friend, Beta Gaiana Radha Lisboa—a trauma therapist, family constellation therapist, and author of Women’s Embodiment Guide.

Together, we dive into the topic of menopause and challenge the widespread narrative that it marks the decline of a woman’s radiance, libido, power, and status. In reality, it is the opposite.

Across various traditions, menopause is recognized as a time of wisdom and empowerment—whether as vrddha in the Vedic tradition, the Amazon woman, the māgā, or the healer.

This is a phase where women harness the fruits of their years of experience and step into their roles as wise elders, guiding the next generation. We also explore sacred sexuality and how, for Gaiana, menopause resurfaced unprocessed sexual trauma.

Through deep healing practices, she found her inner power, realizing that she is more alive and vibrant than ever. Instead of being an ending, this phase became her “second spring,” as it is called in Taoist tradition. Another powerful transformation emerged from this period: Kanika, Gaiana’s temple-wear clothing brand, which she devoted three years to creating.

This offering became an integral part of her journey, allowing her to honor this transition with grace and dignity—something many struggle with when menopause is not met with proper care, nourishment, and rest in earlier years.

We also discuss the importance of rituals and rites of passage, marking each phase of life with sacred intention. This conversation is a powerful reminder that menopause is not an end—it is an initiation into deeper wisdom, sensuality, and embodied power.

Key Notes

- Menopause as Empowerment: Contrary to societal beliefs, menopause is a time of strength, radiance, and wisdom

- Traditional Perspectives: The Vedic and other ancient traditions recognize this phase as entering the role of the wise woman, healer, or Amazon woman.

- Sacred Sexuality & Healing: Gaiana’s journey included healing past trauma and discovering deeper sensuality and vitality.

- “Second Spring”: In Taoist tradition, menopause is seen as a rebirth into new energy, rather than an end - Kanika

– A Sacred Offering: The creation of her temple-wear brand helped Gaiana move through this transition with grace and purpose.

- The Role of Ritual: Rites of passage and sacred ceremonies are essential for honoring life transitions.

- Preparation is Key: Menopause is easier when the years of bleeding are met with proper rest, nourishment, and self-care.


Tune in and join us for this intimate, transformative dialogue.

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Beta Gaiana Lisboa is a passionate Brazilian spiritual seeker, founder of Dynamic Spiral Yin Fascial Yoga, a fascia awareness yoga system. She offers  and a Yoga Mentoring Program and is a Women's Embodiment Coach, a Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapist, a Myofascial Release Bodywork Healer, and Author. She has over 25 years of research and study in Women’s Embodiment and Trauma Healing Integration. Her School of Yoga advocated over more than 500 graduates in 20 different countries with over 5000 hours of teaching experience. 

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