The Intentional Pause

A Small-Group Midlife Experience

Midlife can feel confusing, intense, and isolating — even when things look “fine” on the outside.

Hormonal shifts, changing roles, parenting stress, evolving relationships, and a growing sense that something needs to change often collide all at once. Many women feel exhausted, disconnected from their bodies, and unsure how to move forward — without wanting another program focused on fixing, optimizing, or pushing harder.

The Intentional Pause is a small-group experience designed to offer something different.

What this is

The Intentional Pause is a five-week, small-group program created and facilitated by Dr. Chrissy Chard, a coach and educator known for her evidence-informed, nervous-system–aware approach to midlife and family support.

The program is designed for women navigating midlife and perimenopause who want:

• space to slow down

• greater body literacy and self-trust

• support making values-aligned changes

• a grounded, practical container that doesn’t add more “to-dos”

This is not therapy and it is not medical care.
It’s a supportive, reflective experience meant to complement both.

What we’ll focus on

Over five weeks, the group will explore:

• nervous system regulation and resilience

• understanding signals from the body instead of overriding them

• values clarification and boundary-setting

• navigating identity shifts in midlife

• moving forward with intention rather than urgency

The emphasis is on integration, not perfection.

My role

I’ll be participating in the program alongside the group and helping to facilitate from the medical side, offering:

• education about hormones and midlife physiology

• context around what is common vs. concerning

• guidance on how to have clearer, more confident conversations with healthcare providers

My role is to support understanding — not to provide individual medical care within the program.

Who this may be a good fit for

This experience may be especially helpful if you:

• are navigating perimenopause or midlife transitions

• feel chronically overwhelmed or depleted

• want support that honors both biology and real life

• are seeking clarity, not quick fixes

• value small-group connection and thoughtful guidance

Chrissy also does meaningful work supporting parents and families, so her approach often resonates with women in seasons where parenting stress is front and center.

Learn more / registration

For full details, dates, and registration information, visit:
👉 https://www.courageousparents.com/intentional-pause