Discover how dance therapy helps women in perimenopause and menopause release emotions, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with their bodies. In this conversation, Lindsey and licensed dance therapist Lisa Manca explore movement as medicine, the power of self-care, and practical tools for managing fatigue, brain fog, and emotional shifts. If you’re ready to feel more energized, confident, and at peace in your body, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Reclaim the Pause, Lindsey sits down with Lisa Manca, a licensed professional clinical counselor and board-certified dance therapist based in San Francisco, to explore how movement can help women navigate the emotional and physical transitions of perimenopause and menopause.
Lisa shares her journey into dance therapy and how movement becomes a powerful tool for processing emotions, rebuilding confidence, and reconnecting with the body during this season of life. Together, Lindsey and Lisa discuss:
How dance therapy works—and why it’s not about “learning to dance” but about healing through movement
The unique ways movement supports women in perimenopause and menopause
Breaking the cultural silence around menopause and finding freedom in open conversations
Strategies for body positivity, self-care, and managing emotional shifts
Simple practices like meditation, mindful movement, and community connection that help women reclaim energy and joy
This episode is a reminder that your body is not the enemy—it's your lifelong companion. With compassion, curiosity, and community, you can rediscover strength and vitality in midlife.
✨ Connect with Lisa
Learn more about dance therapy and Lisa’s work at lisamanca.com
✨ Free Resource for Listeners
Feeling exhausted or stuck in perimenopause? Download Lindsey’s free guide: “Reclaim Your Energy in Perimenopause: 3 Things You Can Do Right Now + Bonuses.” Get it Here