Midlife Alchemist. Menopause Doula.
Strength Coach for the Soul.
Hi, I’m Mary Lee—and if you’ve landed here, chances are you’re in the midst of a midlife awakening. Not a crisis. An unfolding. A shedding. A reclaiming. The rules are changing, your body is shifting, and something deep inside is whispering (maybe even shouting): “There’s more.”
I’m here to tell you: you’re right.
I’m a certified menopause doula, strength coach, and trauma-informed guide with a passion for helping women transmute midlife struggle into power—physical, emotional, and spiritual. My work fuses science and soul: hormone literacy, nervous system regulation, resistance training, mindfulness, and self advocacy all wrapped in one radically supportive space.
But this didn’t come from a textbook. Okay, well maybe the science part!
But most came from lived experience—decades of performing in high-stakes roles (including Air Division HQ on 9/11), navigating late diagnosed PTSD, suffering a concussion during the luteal phase, and eventually meeting menopause like a mirror. What I saw forced me to confront everything I’d been surviving—and sparked a refusal to be gaslit or dismissed. And now?
I call this stage of life now the age of unapologetic wisdom.
Why? Women are waking up and entering into the age of wisdom no longer accepting no for an answer. What I offer is menopause literacy your deserve and the guidance you desire. Knowledge is power. Wisdom is the application of that knowledge.
Through my coaching, courses, and podcast, I help women come home to themselves. I teach you how to lift heavy (in the gym and in life), nourish your body, metabolize old trauma, and embody your fiercest, wisest self—without shrinking, hiding, or hustling for worth.
This isn’t just transitioning. This is alchemy.
So if when you're ready to rewrite your midlife story from drama to vitality, from confusion to clarity, from invisibility to standing in your power and speaking your truth, there’s a doula waiting for you!
My Story Is Your Story
Motivated by personal experiences with misogyny, confusion, and misinformation, I decided to take action. In 2022, I became a Menopause Doula through the Doula Training Centre (DTC) in Toronto, with the goal of providing education and support to women. Ironically, I hadn’t heard of menopause doulas until I haphazardly stumbled across an article in Vogue Magazine.
Recognizing that many professionals, like myself, are struggling with menopause symptoms and feel too embarrassed to discuss at work, I decided to advance my certifications and partnered with The Menopause Expert Group to become a Licensed Menopause Champion and bring awareness into the workforce.
As a MEG Champion, I advocate for a menopause friendly culture through workplace education, helping corporations develop policies to effectively accommodate employees. I facilitate organizations create a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals affected by menopause can excel in their careers while feeling fully supported.
My Mission
Empowerment and education, it’s that simple! I am passionate about helping my clients on their menopausal journey and equipping them with credible evidence-backed research and current information so they can advocate for their health on their terms.
Think of me as a coach in your corner; the cheerleader on the sidelines. I meet you where you are with a compassionate ear, facilitating access to essential support and resources to reduce feelings of overwhelm and confusion. I advocate for better support and easy access to accurate, credible information to guide your healthcare decisions.
A Holistic Approach To Well-being
My coaching program blends menopause education with various fitness and wellness practices, including: strength training; Barre; yoga (Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Nidra, and yoga for head injury/PTSD); mindfulness & meditation.
I work with busy individuals who refuse to be limited by societal norms that associate menopause with career or age-related constraints. I work with individuals with a growth mindset who are motivated to take control of their health. Service woman, veteran, neurodivergent, concussed? I’m here for you!
And, I work with forward thinking leaders and HR teams ready to improve the culture around menopause by investing in their most valuable return on investment: their people!
Does this resonate with you? Let’s connect!