Are You the Warrior, the Nurturer, or the Rebel?

What Your Menopause Archetype Says About You (And How It Can Help You Heal)

Hey beautiful soul — if you’ve landed here, chances are menopause isn’t exactly going the way you hoped. Maybe you thought you’d coast through with a few warm nights and the occasional mood swing. But instead, you're staring down brain fog, unpredictable energy, and a body that feels like it belongs to someone else.

First of all, you are not alone, and you are not crazy. There’s no one-size-fits-all experience when it comes to perimenopause and menopause. Every woman’s journey is different, but over time, I’ve noticed patterns. Archetypes.

These patterns reflect the way women tend to respond to this season of change — physically, emotionally, and energetically. And knowing your archetype can be a game-changer.

What’s a Menopause Archetype?

Your archetype is like a blueprint for how you’re experiencing midlife — from the symptoms you feel, to the habits you lean on, to the support you need most right now. It helps you get honest about how you’re doing… and what your body is asking for.

After coaching hundreds of women, I created a free quiz to help you find out your unique menopause archetype — and once you do, I’ll send you a customized Menopause Survival Map to help you navigate your next steps.

Let’s meet the main archetypes…

The Warrior Woman

You’ve been doing it all for years.

 Career. Family. Health. Hustle. You push through even when your tank is empty, because slowing down feels impossible or even dangerous. But lately? That strategy just isn’t working anymore.

Your body is saying: “I need a break.”

Common Warrior Woman symptoms:

• Fatigue that no amount of sleep fixes

• Irritability and short fuse (especially at work)

• Midsection weight gain (hello, cortisol)

• Trouble sleeping or waking up wired at night

  
  

  Your healing path: Stress reduction, blood sugar balance, nervous system support, rest that’s restorative

  
  

  Your mantra: "Rest is not weakness. It’s power in disguise."

The Nurturer

You’re the go-to girl. Always there for others. Holding emotional space for your partner, your kids, your team… but where are you in that equation?

You may feel lost in the noise of everyone else’s needs.

Common Nurturer symptoms:

• Anxiety or low mood

• Gut issues or bloating

• Feeling emotionally drained or invisible

• Craving sugar, carbs, or comfort food for energy

  
  

Your healing path: Boundaries, nourishment (especially gut-brain support), joy practices, reconnecting to your identity

Your mantra: "I deserve the care I so freely give to others."

The Rebel

You’ve never liked following rules, and midlife is no exception. You’re ready to shake things up, maybe reinvent yourself entirely. But the symptoms? They’ve got your fire a little dimmed right now.

You want freedom… but your body’s pulling the brakes.

Common Rebel symptoms:

• Mood swings or emotional sensitivity

• Sleep disruption

• Skin or hair changes that feel unfair

• Feeling misunderstood or stuck

Your healing path: Hormonal balancing, liver detox support, creative expression, building community with like-minded women

Your mantra: "This is my time to rise — on my terms."

Why Knowing Your Archetype Helps

Once you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, you can stop guessing and start honoring what your body truly needs.

That’s why I created the quiz—and the personalized PDF guides that accompany it. Each one is packed with:

• Natural solutions tailored to your unique archetype

• Recipes, rituals, and self-care tools

• Journal prompts and affirmations

• Lifestyle shifts to help you heal, not hustle

Ready to Find Out Who You Are in Menopause?

Take the Menopause Archetype Quiz now and discover which one you are — Warrior Woman, Nurturer, Rebel, Awakener, or Sage-in-Training. Take the quiz now (link to quiz)

Menopause Archetype Quiz

Because healing your hormones doesn’t start with a pill. 

It starts with understanding yourself.

You’ve powered through long enough. Now it’s time to power with your body.

With love & hot flash hacks,

 Coach Shannon

Certified Integrative Health Coach & Menopause Mentor