Tending the Fire: A depth Journey through (Peri)Menopause(Post)™

Registration for January 2026 Course Opens November 1!

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Registration for January 2026 Course Opens November 1! 〰️

Introduction

Where the wild self whispers, and the woman within rises whole

This course — designed for women in (Peri)Menopause(Post)™ — begins where the wild self whispers—softly at first, then with a voice you can no longer ignore. Tending the Fire: A Depth Journey through (Peri)Menopause(Post)™ is an invitation to listen inward, to trace the contours of your own becoming, and to honor the archetypal rhythms of Middle Life—that fertile threshold where endings and beginnings entwine, and the feminine soul remembers her ancient light.

the details

Tending to the fire: A depth Journey through (Peri)Menopause(Post)™

11 Weeks of Deepening your Connection with Self, Soul, and the Divine Feminine

This course supports women looking to elevate their relationship with Self as Woman. In an empowering and inquisitive format, you will explore freedoms and challenges faced in our second half of life. Topics include raging, aging, self-esteem, relationships, body positivity, sexuality, parenting/parents, career/retirement, grief, and death anxiety.

If you are facing a new phase in life—Middle Life—when your body changes, your sense of being evolves, and your mind fills with questions, this course is meant for you.

Course content is guided by art, literature, and archetypes that evoke thoughts, emotions, and feelings. Leading you on your ten-week-journey are works by women writers and poets, scholars, artists and musicians, and Jungian analysts, whose works spans across feminism, myth, ecology, psychology, neuroscience, fairytales, and folklore to explore women’s roles in the world—yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

A central thread throughout the course is the archetypal triad of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. These figures are not fixed life stages, but fluid energies that live within us across time. We’ll explore how the Maiden’s curiosity, the Mother’s creativity and care, and the Crone’s wisdom and sovereignty each rise and fall in our lives—sometimes simultaneously—and how they can guide us into deeper self-understanding. In reclaiming these often-misunderstood archetypes, we make space for wholeness, honoring the many selves that shape our journey as women.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

By the end of your journey Across The Feminine Threshold, you will...

Emerge with a deeper understanding of yourself as a woman in transformation—rooted, radiant, and unapologetically whole. This isn’t just about gaining insight; it’s about reclaiming your voice, rewriting your story, and walking forward with fierce grace.

You’ll leave with a rich toolkit of soulful practices, creative rituals, and embodied wisdom to carry into your daily life. Most importantly, you’ll no longer feel like you’re navigating this passage alone—you’ll be part of a circle that sees you, honors you, and walks beside you.

  • Reclaim the parts of yourself that have been silenced, softened, or scattered. This is a space to remember who you are beneath the roles, the noise, and the expectations.

  • You don’t have to do this alone. Opt to gather with women who speak the language of soul—curious, compassionate, and unafraid to explore the depths in 6 live online circle gatherings.

  • Learn practices that help you meet change not with fear, but with fierce grace. We offer grounding tools for the mind, body, and psyche as you cross life’s thresholds.

  • Through writing, myth, image, and ritual, you’ll tap into the wellspring of your inner knowing—and begin to speak and live from that place with confidence.

  • What feels like an ending may be the beginning of something more true. This course helps you listen for what’s calling next—and gives you the courage to answer.

Lisa A. Rainwater, PhD

MEET YOUR guide

Hi! HAllo! I’M Lisa.

I am excited you’re here! As the founder of The Feminine Threshold, I seek to create a gathering place for women crossing into the wild terrain of change—through grief, (Peri)Menopause(Post),™ and the awakenings of Middle Life.

As a depth psychotherapist, writer, and lifelong student of story and symbol, I weave myth, shadow work, and lived experience to help women remember what they already carry. My work honors transformation as both wound and wisdom, inviting each woman to pause at the threshold—to feel, to rest, to create—and to cross into her next becoming with courage and clarity.

CONNECT WITH LISA

course content

    • Embrace/Awake

    • Archetypal Phases of Womanhood: Maiden, Mother, Crone

    • Thoughts on (Peri)menopause(Post)™

    • Creative Prompts

Module 01

    • Rage / Health / Wisdom

    • Raging Mythic Women

    • Rage as a Creative Force

    • Creative Prompts

Module 02

    • Women Friendships

    • Into the Future

    • Tending to the Sister Wound

    • Dames & Tea

    • Note to Younger Self

Module 03

    • My Body/ Myself

    • Informed Women: Get in the Know

    • Understanding (Peri)menopause(post)™ Changes

    • Woman as Artist

Module 04

    • The Mother: Nurturing, Creation, and Transformation

    • Psychological Dimensions

    • The Mother Archetype Beyond Biological Motherhood

    • Cultural Representations of the Mother Archetype

    • The Duality of Virgin Mother and Femme Fatale

    • Mother Archetype and the Mother Complex

Module 07

    • Origin of the Feminine Spark

    • The Spark and the Body

    • The Shadow of the Spark

    • Reclaiming the Creative Fire

    • Mythic Companions of the Flame

Module 10

    • My Life/ My Sovereignty

    • What Does a Woman Want?

    • Archetypal Shape-shifting

    • Sexuality and Life Force

    • A Room/Temple of One’s Own

Module 05

    • The Crone: Wisdom, Transformation, and Sovereignty

      • Psychological Dimensions

      • The Crone in Myth & Folklore

      • Contemporary Representations

      • The Crone Dialectic

      • The Ouroboros & Individuation

      • Applications

Module 08

    • Jung, the Mandala, & Individuation

    • The Origins of the Mandala and Its Purpose

    • (Peri)Menopause(Post)™, the Mandala & Quality of Life

Module 11

    • The Maiden: Youth, Curiosity, Independence

    • Connecting to Your Inner Child

    • Psychological Dimensions

    • Cultural Representations

Module 06

    • The Three Faces of the Feminine: Maiden, Mother, Crone

    • Hecate as Threshold Guardian

    • The Crossroads of Middle Life

    • Birth–Life–Death as a Sacred Cycle

Module 09

WHAT YOU GET

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Each self-guided module centers around a distinct theme and includes curated readings, multimedia materials, and reflective invitations designed to deepen your exploration. Such discoveries are grounded in selected texts, mythic stories, audio-visual resources, and depth-oriented inquiry. The course is structured to unfold rhythmically, allowing space for insight, integration, and self-discovery.

Reflective Writing Prompts

Bi-weekly prompts guide you into the inner landscape of your life story, inviting clarity, compassion, and the reclamation of your personal myth.

Goddess Rituals & Archetypal Invitations

Grounded in global mythologies, these rituals help you honor the Maiden, Mother, Crone—and the in-between spaces—through symbolic acts of self-exploration.

Creative Arts Explorations

Engage the unconscious through drawing, collage, and dream imagery—no artistic experience needed, just curiosity.

Guided Mindfulness & Embodiment Practices

Each module offers somatic invitations—breathwork, gentle movement, and presence exercises—to deepen your connection with body and psyche.

Email Guidance & Integration Reminders

Stay gently tethered to your path with encouraging emails that provide pacing support, reflective nudges, and additional resources.

Add On

6 live Circle Gatherings with lisa

Join me and fellow travelers for six intimate, real-time video gatherings where you can ask questions, share reflections, and receive guidance on your journey through Middle Life and the feminine threshold. These will also be recorded for those unable to attend live.

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BONUS Gifts

Enter with Intention, and Take These Gifts on your Journey… 

  • “Letters to the Self” Bonus Prompt Pack

  • Sacred Threshold Spotify Playlist

  • Middle Life Soul Reading List

  • Archetypal Journal Pages (Downloadable PDF)

  • Moon Cycle + Menopausal Tracking Guide

Step Beyond the Roles. Enter the Rite. Become the Woman Only You Can Be.

(Peri)Menopause(Post)™ isn’t an ending—it’s your call to initiation. Shed the roles that no longer fit. Tune out the noise and attune to the deeper voice within. Claim the wild intelligence that’s always been yours. Move through each threshold with mythic clarity, reflective practice, and archetypal guidance—and step fully into the woman you were meant to become.

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6-Month Self-guided Journey

$330

(An offering for your becoming!)

Course Pricing

Your Commitment, Your Becoming.

“When women become menopausal, all that we have pushed down, denied and left unfinished rises to the surface to be learned, so that we have the opportunity to become wise, fulfilled, and reach our highest potential as elders”
— Farida Sharan, Creative Menopause

ADD on: 6 Live Circle gatherings with lisa

$160

(join the circle!)

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  • How is the course structured?
    The course unfolds over 11 self-guided modules, each offering a thematic gateway into your midlife journey. You'll receive curated readings, creative and reflective prompts, ritual suggestions, and archetypal invitations. You move at your own rhythm—there is no rush across this threshold.

    Do I need to show up live?
    No. This is a fully asynchronous course designed for sacred solitude and spaciousness. If you opt-in, you’ll also receive access to six optional live “Ask Lisa Anything” video gatherings if you wish to deepen in real time with community.

    How long do I have access to the materials?
    You’ll have one full year of access from the date the course begins. This allows you to revisit modules during different seasons of your life—or return to them when the moon pulls you back in.

    Can I move at my own pace or is there a schedule?
    Yes, you are encouraged to follow your own pace. Though the course is structured as an 11-week journey, you are free to linger in a module, revisit one you've completed, or take breaks when needed.

    What platforms or tools will I need?
    You’ll need an internet connection and access to a private course platform (details provided upon registration). Optional tools: a journal, art materials, a candle, and a quiet corner of your world to listen inward.

  • What kinds of practices are included in each module?
    Each module weaves together readings, archetypal teachings, audio or video invitations, writing and art prompts, mindfulness practices, and optional goddess rituals. The materials are designed to engage mind, body, and soul.

    Is this course only for women in menopause?
    This course speaks to all who find themselves approaching, within, or beyond the terrain of Middle Life (40s, 50s, 60s)—however that lives in your body and psyche. Whether you are perimenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal, or seeking to understand your menopausal journey somewhere else in your life cycle, you are welcome.

    I’m not artistic / spiritual / a writer—will I still benefit?
    Yes. This course is not about being artistic or spiritual “enough”—it’s about being willing to listen. The practices meet you where you are and invite gentle reflection. No prior experience in myth, art, or writing is needed.

    What if I haven’t studied mythology or Jungian psychology before?
    No prior study is required. Each archetype and mythic thread is introduced with care, and the language is meant to inspire—not intimidate. You’ll receive soulful guidance to walk with the symbols in your own way.

    Will this course address the emotional challenges of midlife?
    Yes. The course honors grief, rage, confusion, and longing as natural rites of passage. While it is not therapy, it offers a safe container for emotional depth, allowing you to hold what arises with compassion and archetypal perspective.

  • Is this course only for cisgender women?
    The course is written through the lens of lived experience as a cisgender woman. That said, it draws on archetypes of the Feminine and may resonate with anyone who identifies with or is drawn to feminine midlife transformation. All are welcome who feel called.

    What age range is this course designed for?
    Most participants are in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. The themes are universal for those navigating transitions, identity shifts, and the unraveling/reweaving that Middle Life often brings.

    Can I join if I’m in my thirties or post-menopause?
    Absolutely. The course is relevant for those who feel the stirrings of change—whether hormonal, emotional, spiritual, or psychological. There is no hard boundary around age or biology.

    What if I’m grieving, newly divorced, or facing health issues?
    Then you are right on time. This course honors the liminal, raw, and sacred transitions of life. It is designed as a gentle companion, not a performance. You can go slowly. You can bring your grief. You can rest here.

Still have some questions?

  • What are the bonuses included with the course?
    You’ll receive:

    • The Moon Cycle + Menopausal Tracking Guide

    • A printable Maiden–Mother–Crone Archetype Journal

    • The Sacred Threshold Spotify Playlist

    • A curated reading list for soulful Middle Life living

    • Access to a dynamic private online community

    Can I ask Lisa questions directly during the course?
    Yes. There is an option to purchase access to six live video calls where you can bring questions, reflections, or simply listen.

    Will there be opportunities to share my work or reflections?
    Sharing is welcomed but never required. You’ll be invited to bring forward what feels ready to be seen—whether through art, writing, or story. The course values self-authority and gentle visibility.

  • What is the course tuition?
    Tuition is listed clearly on the course registration page and reflects the depth of content, access to community, and the sacred labor that shaped this offering.

    Are payment plans available?
    Yes. Payment plans are offered to support accessibility. You’ll see your options during checkout.

    Do you offer scholarships or sliding scale options?
    A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If you feel called to this work but finances are a barrier, please reach out via the contact form.

    What is your refund policy?
    Because this course includes immediate access to digital content and a sacred community container, all sales are final. Please read the course description thoroughly and trust your inner knowing when enrolling.

    Is this course eligible for professional CEUs or tax write-offs?
    Not at this time. However, many participants find this work to be deeply enriching both personally and professionally.

  • What if I feel overwhelmed or emotionally tender right now?
    Then you are not alone. This course is not about “getting it right” but about walking with what is. If you feel emotionally raw, you can go slowly, skip sections, or pause and return later. You are invited to move at the pace of trust.

    Does this course replace therapy?
    This course is not therapy or counseling. It may pair beautifully with your therapeutic work with a psychotherapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, please seek support from a licensed mental health professional. Psychology Today is a useful tool for locating therapists in the United States.

    How can I create a sacred space for this work at home?
    Simple things matter: a candle, a journal, a quiet hour, a favorite chair, a cup of tea. You’ll receive suggestions for creating a threshold space that feels grounding, safe, and symbolic—a personal altar to your becoming.

the threshold beckons…

There comes a moment—quiet or thunderous—when the old ways no longer hold. When the rhythms you've known begin to shift, and something deep within starts to stir. This is not a breakdown; it's a beckoning. A call to cross into the unknown terrain of your own becoming.

Tending the Fire: A Depth Journey through (Peri)Menopause(Post)™ is here to guide you through that sacred in-between.
~ To help you remember the wisdom you've carried all along.
~ To offer you a map—drawn not by experts, but by archetypes, dreams, and the echo of every woman who has crossed before you.

If your soul is whispering, "Now is the time,"—trust her.

Come walk with us.

I'm Ready!

legal disclamer

The Feminine Threshold is an educational and experiential online program designed for personal growth and self-exploration. While its courses may be emotionally meaningful or therapeutic in nature, it is not a substitute for psychotherapy, mental health treatment, or medical care.

Participation in any of The Feminine Threshold courses does not constitute or imply a therapeutic relationship between you and Lisa A. Rainwater, PhD, MA (couns.), LCMHC, LPC, CCMHC, CT, CCTP, or any affiliated professionals.

The materials, prompts, videos, and group experiences are for educational and reflective purposes only.

If you are experiencing significant emotional distress, trauma, or a mental health crisis, please seek support from a licensed mental health provider in your region. This course is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical or psychological conditions. Click on these links to learn more in English and Spanish to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member.

By enrolling in The Feminine Threshold courses, you acknowledge and agree to take full responsibility for your own mental, emotional, and physical well-being throughout the duration of the program.

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