Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Keishia Hoston. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Keishia, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

My pivotal moment came in the quiet, exhausted spaces between serving everyone else and realizing I was silently unraveling myself. After years of working as a Mental Health Clinician, pouring into others while ignoring my own shifting body and overwhelming fatigue, I reached a place where I truly questioned whether I could endure another day feeling so depleted. The brain fog, the emotional swings, the physical exhaustion—it all felt relentless. Yet in that breaking point, I discovered a deeper resilience within me. I refused to let menopause define me as weak or invisible. Instead, I chose to become relentless in my healing, educating myself, advocating for my health, and reclaiming my strength. That transformation birthed my calling as a Menopause Coach—so no woman has to suffer in silence the way I did. I now serve women with empathy, dignity, and respect, helping them navigate this season with clarity, confidence, and the understanding that they are not alone.

Keishia, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I began my career as a Mental Health Clinician, dedicating my life to helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Supporting others has always been my calling. However, during my own unexpected and overwhelming menopause journey, I found myself exhausted, confused, and silently struggling in ways I had never experienced before. Despite all my clinical training, I realized there was very little practical, compassionate support specifically for women walking through menopause — especially women trying to balance faith, family, leadership, and purpose while their bodies felt unfamiliar.

That pivotal season transformed my path. I shifted from solely being a clinician to becoming a Menopause Coach because I did not want another woman to feel alone, dismissed, or unprepared like I did. Today, through Trust Your Journey, I provide menopause coaching programs, workshops, speaking engagements, my “Pause on Menopause” experiences, curated POM self-care bags, books, and faith-centered encouragement resources designed specifically for women 40+.

I help women manage symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, mood shifts, weight changes, and emotional overwhelm while also rebuilding confidence and identity during this transition. What sets me apart is my unique blend of clinical mental health experience, lived menopause experience, and faith-based encouragement. I understand the psychological, emotional, and spiritual layers of this journey — not just the physical symptoms.

What I am most proud of is turning my personal breaking point into a platform of purpose. I took a season that once made me feel powerless and transformed it into a mission that restores dignity and confidence to other women. I want potential clients and followers to know that my brand is built on compassion, education, and real-life experience. This is not just business for me — it is personal. Every workshop, product, and coaching session is created with intention, respect, and the belief that menopause is not an ending, but a powerful transition into a new season of strength.

Women deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported — and that is exactly what I stand for.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

One of the clearest moments of resilience in my journey came during a season when I was still working as a Mental Health Clinician while privately battling intense menopause symptoms. I was supporting clients through trauma, crisis, and major life transitions, yet I was going home completely depleted. The fatigue was overwhelming. There were days I would sit in my car before walking into the office, praying for strength because I felt like I had nothing left to give. The brain fog made me question my sharpness. The emotional waves made me question my stability. And as someone trained to be the helper, admitting I was struggling felt almost impossible.

There was one particular week when the exhaustion hit so hard that I genuinely wondered if I would have to step away from the career I had worked so hard to build. I remember thinking, “I don’t know if I can endure this.” But instead of surrendering to fear, I chose to lean into education, advocacy, and faith. I began researching, adjusting my lifestyle, seeking medical insight, and most importantly, giving myself permission to acknowledge what I was experiencing.

That season did not break me — it refined me. It taught me that resilience is not pretending you are strong; it is choosing to rise even when you feel weak. It was in that vulnerable space that the vision to become a Menopause Coach was born. I realized that if I, with clinical training and resources, felt isolated and unprepared, so many other women must be suffering in silence too. My resilience wasn’t just about surviving menopause — it was about transforming my pain into purpose so other women could walk this journey feeling supported, informed, and respected.

Training and knowledge matter of course, but beyond that what do you think matters most in terms of succeeding in your field?

Other than training and knowledge, I believe what is most helpful for succeeding in my field is authenticity and lived experience. Women can sense when someone truly understands them beyond textbooks. Menopause is not just a clinical transition — it is emotional, spiritual, relational, and deeply personal. Being able to say, “I have walked this road too,” creates trust that no certification alone can build.

Empathy is also essential. Many women entering this season feel dismissed, invisible, or misunderstood. Success in this field requires the ability to listen without judgment, to validate their experiences, and to hold space for both their frustration and their growth. Patience matters as well, because every woman’s journey is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Resilience and adaptability are equally important. The conversations around menopause are evolving, and as a coach, I must stay open, continue learning, and adjust approaches to meet women where they are. Finally, purpose is what sustains longevity in this work. This is not just a business for me; it is a mission. When your work is rooted in purpose, you show up consistently, even on the hard days — and that consistency builds real impact.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keishiamrshoston
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