Menopause and Expatriation: How to Regain Your Balance Through a Wellness Break
Menopause marks a turning point in a woman’s life. It’s a time of profound hormonal, physical, and emotional changes. When this transition happens abroad—far from familiar reference points, without a trusted medical network or close circle to confide in—these challenges can feel even more overwhelming.
At Wellness Voyages, we’ve created a wellness program specifically for expatriate women aged 45 and over, to help them navigate this stage with support, serenity, and vitality.
Why menopause can be harder to experience abroad
A hormonal upheaval far from familiar reference points
Going through menopause means learning to listen to a changing body. But when it happens in another country, the usual reference points—medical, dietary, social—are no longer there. Fatigue, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, or mood swings can feel more intense when you lack a reassuring framework.
Access to healthcare: a major obstacle for expatriate women
In some countries, finding a doctor who is both attentive and trained in menopause care can be challenging. Language barriers, differences in medical culture, and even the lack of recognition of certain symptoms can make it difficult to access appropriate support.
Social isolation and lack of support: a silent struggle
During this vulnerable time, expatriate women may experience increased isolation. The lack of conversations in French, shared moments with other women, or simply a space to speak openly about this transition creates a real gap in emotional support.
Creating a space to breathe: a wellness break designed for expatriate women
A holistic approach: nutrition, movement, emotions
Our wellness program is built on three pillars: menopause-friendly nutrition, gentle movement (such as Pilates or breathing exercises), and emotional regulation. All of this takes place in a warm, supportive, and intimate setting.
Experts who understand the realities of expatriation
Marine Canard (nutrition coach) leads this wellness break with warmth and professionalism. She knows how to adapt her guidance to the lifestyles of women living abroad, ensuring lasting well-being.
A supportive French-speaking environment to speak freely
Everything takes place in French. This allows you to feel completely at ease when talking about your body and emotions—without filters or taboos. A true breath of fresh air in the sometimes demanding day-to-day life of expatriation.
What Our Wellness Program Offers You in Concrete Terms
3 days to recentre yourself and move forward feeling lighter
Three daytime sessions over three days, in a calming setting, to take care of yourself without pressure—with breaks, gentle movement, balanced meals, and moments of sharing.
A small group of women to build meaningful connections
We intentionally limit the number of participants to encourage active listening, genuine sharing, and meaningful connections.
Tools to navigate menopause more smoothly in daily life—even while living abroad
You’ll leave with simple habits to integrate into your daily life: nutrition tips, breathing exercises, gentle routines, an emotions journal…
Ready to treat yourself to this wellness break?
Are you a French expatriate woman over 45 who feels the need to take care of yourself, to be heard and supported during this unique phase of life?
Our wellness program “Tellement Mieux” is designed to offer you a space for deep renewal—conducted in your native language, and shared with women who truly understand your journey.