Perimenopause & Menopause Group Events
You’re Not Losing Your Mind:
The Emotional & Cognitive Side of Perimenopause
Have you ever found yourself mid-sentence, reaching for a word you’ve used a thousand times — and it’s just... gone? Or felt a wave of anxiety so out of nowhere that you wondered if something was seriously wrong?
You’re not losing your mind. You may be in perimenopause.
It’s time to talk together about the emotional and cognitive changes of perimenopause. Not the hot flashes. The stuff that messes with your sense of self.
During this expert guided conversation, we’ll talk about:
Brain fog, anxiety, mood swings — and why they’re happening
The identity shift nobody prepares you for
The misconceptions that make this harder than it needs to be
How to stay grounded — and who you’re becoming
The Menopause Conversation:
Understanding Perimenopause & Menopause
Are you experiencing irregular periods, waking up at 3am, brain fog, shifting moods, and fluctuating energy?
Have you been wondering why you feel like you are riding a roller coaster of other weird body symptoms?
In this community talk, you will learn what occurs during perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause, and how lifestyle habits can support your health during this transition.
During this expert led education session, we’ll talk about:
• What hormonal changes occur during perimenopause
• Common symptoms women experience in midlife
• Lifestyle strategies that support sleep, energy, and more
• How to better understand and respond to changes in your body
This educational session is designed to help women feel informed, supported, and empowered during the menopause transition.
Upcoming Peri/Menopause Events
September 13, 2026
Sunday
You’re Not Losing Your Mind
Studio 1104
1104 West Cabarrus St, Raleigh
1:00-2:30pm
$15
September 26, 2026
Saturday
You’re Not Losing Your Mind
Shala
819 Broad St., Durham
11:00am-12:30pm
Bring a pen and journal.
$15
Coming in October:
Seeing Her: a guided conversation event for adult women and their mothers
Seeing Her is a chance to sit down together and talk about the things everyday life rarely makes room for: menopause and the changes it brings, the paths your lives have taken, and the parts of each other you may have never fully asked about. Through a structured but unhurried set of questions, you'll move from light warm-up moments into deeper territory — joy, fear, regret, forgiveness, and legacy — always at your own pace, with no pressure to answer everything. Two shared activities anchor your time together: a Timeline Exchange, where mothers map the major moments of their lives and daughters ask questions as it unfolds, and a Hand Ritual, a quiet moment of touch and reflection between mother and daughter. The goal isn't a perfect conversation — it's the chance to see the woman in front of you, not just the role she's played in your life.
Coming in November:
The Menopause Conversation
Thursday, November 5
Unwined on White, Wake Forest
6:00-8:00pm
$20
You’re Not Losing Your Mind
Date TBD
Petal & Pink Mental Wellness Boutique
7:00-8:15pm
Your Instructor:
Renée Balyoz, M.Ed., CSMC
Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist and Health Educator with 15+ years of teaching experience. My purpose is to help women to be informed about their changing body, empowered to make educated decisions, and more resilient through habits that support health and wellness. I am is passionate about helping people improve their lives through habit change, movement, nutrition, and wellness skills that promote healthful, empowered living.