For Zoilita Grant, menopause is more than a list of physical symptoms. She calls it "a whole-person transition that touches the mind, body, emotions, and spirit." Her book The Menopause Mind-Body Connection: Using Hypnosis for Calm, Comfort, Confidence, and Positive Change introduces the stages of perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause and, in her words, explores how hypnosis can support calm, comfort and confidence "alongside good medical care."
Grant writes for two audiences: women going through the transition, and the hypnotherapists, coaches and healing practitioners who support them. She presents hypnosis as a complement to good medical care. Nothing here is medical advice, and anyone with menopause symptoms should talk to a doctor or other qualified clinician.
We could not find a publisher or retail listing for the book at the time of publication, so the description here is the author's own. On her website, Grant says she earned a degree in clinical psychology at UC Berkeley and later a master's in social work, and worked as a psychotherapist before turning to coaching. She calls her approach Hypnotic Coaching. Her earlier book, Change Your Mind and Change Your Life, was published by AuthorHouse in 2024; we talk with her about it in a separate interview.
RedSquibble sent Grant our standard questions for authors. Her answers were provided in writing and appear below as she wrote them, with only minor typographical corrections. One of our standard questions, about how this book differs from her first, did not apply and has been left out.
The Book
What is the book about? Please provide a brief synopsis without major spoilers.
This book explores menopause as a whole-person transition that touches the mind, body, emotions, and spirit. It introduces the stages of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause and explores how hypnosis can support calm, comfort, and confidence alongside good medical care. My message is one of hope: this chapter of life can become an opportunity to rediscover yourself, reclaim your well-being, and create a future filled with meaning and possibility.
What inspired this book, and how did the idea develop?
The inspiration grew from my commitment to helping people understand the connection between their minds and their lives. I wanted to bring that perspective to a transition that can leave women feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about themselves. The idea developed into a book that addresses both physical changes and the deeper questions about identity, relationships, confidence, and purpose that can emerge during menopause.
What central themes or questions do you want readers to consider?
I want readers to consider how they speak to themselves about aging, change, and their bodies. What becomes possible when we approach ourselves with compassion? What old expectations are we ready to release? What do we want the next chapter of life to hold? The central themes are self-understanding, the mind-body connection, renewed confidence, and the freedom to define this stage of life for ourselves.
Writing It
Did any personal experiences, research, or outside influences shape the book?
My background in psychology and my decades of teaching hypnosis and Hypnotic Coaching shaped the perspective I bring to this book. My own experiences of navigating major life changes have also deepened my respect for resilience and the importance of treating the whole person with care. Those influences support my belief that emotional support, practical tools, and appropriate medical care can work together.
What was the most difficult or surprising part of writing it?
One of the greatest challenges was balancing encouragement with respect for how different each woman’s experience can be. I wanted readers to feel hopeful without feeling that their difficulties were being minimized. What stood out to me was how much this subject encompasses: beyond physical changes, it opens a conversation about identity, intimacy, self-worth, and the possibilities of a new beginning.
"We may not choose every change our bodies experience, but we can develop greater compassion for ourselves and become more intentional about how we move forward."
What do you believe sets this book apart in its genre?
This book brings hypnosis into a compassionate, whole-person approach to menopause. It considers emotional and psychological changes alongside physical experiences and presents hypnosis as a complement to good medical care. It also speaks to both women navigating this transition and the hypnotherapists, coaches, and healing practitioners who support them.
For the Reader
Who would benefit most from reading it?
Hypnotherapists, coaches, and healing practitioners who want to better understand and support women during menopause would benefit from this book. It is also valuable for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause who want a more compassionate relationship with themselves and practical ways to support calm and confidence.
What has writing this book taught you?
Writing this book has reinforced my belief that people need both understanding and hope when they are moving through change. It has reminded me how powerful it can be to feel seen as a whole person. We may not choose every change our bodies experience, but we can develop greater compassion for ourselves and become more intentional about how we move forward.
What do you most want readers to remember about it?
I want readers to remember that menopause does not diminish their worth, wisdom, or possibilities. They deserve care, understanding, and support. My deepest hope is that this book helps women trust themselves, honor their bodies, and welcome the next chapter with renewed confidence. There is still so much life to create.
The answers above were provided in writing by Zoilita Grant. Cover image via Amazon. Hypnosis is presented here as a complement to medical care; talk to a qualified clinician about menopause symptoms.
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