Reclaiming menopause as a rite of passage | Keri Mangis | TEDxMinneapolis
In a society that often treats menopause as a taboo or a loss, Keri Mangis offers a bold reframing: What if this transition was honored as a sacred rite of passage? In her “Pause Day” concept, Keri invites us to celebrate menopause not as an ending, but as the birth of elderhood - a time of deeper wisdom, freedom, and power.Drawing from spiritual traditions, cultural analysis, and personal experience, Keri explores how “Pause Day” ceremonies could transform personal healing and societal structures alike. She dismantles myths, restores dignity to aging, and reconnects women to their rightful place as vital elders in their communities. Through ritual, story, and community, Keri helps audiences reimagine midlife as the most powerful chapter yet. Keri speaks and writes for those navigating times of transition, questioning old beliefs, and seeking deeper meaning in an increasingly chaotic world. Drawing on two decades of study in spiritual and personal transformation including Alchemy, Jungian psychology, rites of passage, and cultural myth, Keri brings a unique voice to conversations about change. She bridges ancient wisdom with modern realities, inviting readers and audiences alike to reclaim their agency, reimagine their roles, and move through life’s thresholds with greater clarity and power. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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