Welcome to Hera
Hera is for women after menopause. The children have left home, working life is winding down, and there is suddenly space. Everything is fine, but something is missing. If that sounds like you, you are in the right place.
Hera is where I explore what life can become now. At the heart of it is the Inner Queendom, the place where we belong to ourselves again. When that Queendom steps out into the world, you become the Matriarch. Everything I write here follows that path, from the inside out.
If you are new, begin with Start Here.
Why Hera?
Hera was one of the oldest and most revered goddesses of ancient Greece. She was worshipped as a Queen in her own right, a powerful protector of women, marriage and lineage. And then look at what happened to her. The Queen became the jealous wife. Her power became anger, and she was reduced to the archetype of the bitch.
Her story mirrors what happened to women. When a fully grown woman stops complying, she is rarely celebrated for finally knowing her own mind. She becomes difficult. Selfish. Angry. Sounds a lot like Hera.
Hera fights back. She says no. She refuses to disappear and she refuses to behave. To a male-centric society she’s a bitch. To me, she’s a Queen.
That is why I called this place Hera. Read the full story in Why Hera.
Who I am
For more than thirty-five years I have worked as an aromatherapist, teacher and guide. Essential oils have been my profession and my passion. I have seen what aromatherapy can do for a woman’s body, emotions and mind, helping her feel calmer, stronger and more connected to herself. I have worked with thousands of women, and I have walked through my own menopause. I know the questions, the challenges and the possibilities.
What you’ll find here
Here I share essays on life after menopause, through identity, mythology, women’s history and nature. You can find them all in the Archive.
Paid members join me in Anna’s Atelier: my voice notes and practical guidance on essential oils, recipes and remedies, guided meditations and seasonal challenges. As a welcome gift you also get The Post-Menopause Clarity Compass, an interactive AI-guided experience for women who want more clarity and confidence.
If you would like to work with me, here is my invitation: Work with me.
There is so much more to this part of our lives than we have been led to believe, and I think it’s time we found out just how good it can be.
Join Hera if this is speaking to you. You are welcome either way.
Love, Anna
