

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ancient Fire: The Spark - Perimenopause and the First Shifts
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: https://mercantileapothecary.com/products/ancient-fire-part-1-the-spark-perimenopause-amp-the-first-shifts

Part one of a three-part series on Menopause. 

~When things start changing and no one warns you.~

Perimenopause often begins years before anyone uses the word “menopause,” and it is frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed. This class focuses on the early hormonal shifts that can quietly disrupt sleep, mood, cycles, and mental clarity.

We will cover what perimenopause actually is, why it is often missed in clinical settings, and how fluctuating hormones can affect the nervous system long before periods stop. You will learn how to recognize common early signs like anxiety, irritability, disrupted sleep, cycle changes, nausea, and brain fog, and how to support your body through them.

Herbal focus will be on calming and stabilizing the nervous system, supporting hormonal communication, and easing cycle irregularity with gentle, appropriate herbs.

Main Topics:

- What perimenopause actually is (and why doctors often miss it)
- Hormone fluctuation vs hormone loss
- Early signs
- Herbs for nervous system support and cycle irregularity

At the end of each class, we will briefly discuss:
- How to choose herbs for your specific body and symptoms
- Teas vs tinctures vs topicals and when each makes sense
- Simple routines that are realistic and sustainable
- When to seek medical care alongside herbal support
- A guided tasting of a class relevant tea blend

Who this is for:

This series is intended for women 18 years of age and older. We will be discussing sensitive topics with frank, honest, and open conversation, including sexual health, hormonal changes, and body based experiences of midlife. This class is designed to be a respectful, educational space for adult discussion.

Herbal tea, spring water, and a buffet style snack table will be provided.

Bring a notebook, a pen, your reading glasses, and your favorite mug if you want to taste tea in style. Come curious, leave prepared!
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Accessibility: Let us know in advance if you have any mobility, sensory, or other needs. We'll do our best to accommodate.

Photography: We occasionally take photos during class to share the good vibes online. Let us know before class if you'd rather not be included.

Whether you're new to herbalism or brushing up on the basics, this class is designed to be fun, practical, and empowering.

No refunds unless cancelled, however you may transfer your ticket to a future class or to another guest if you are unable to make it!

Ticket Pricing Explained:

Sliding Scale Pricing - Choose What Works for You
We believe herbal education should be accessible, and we trust our community to pay what they can.

$25 - Supported Rate: For those who need a little help right now. No questions asked. You’re welcome here.
$35 - True Cost: This covers the class, materials, and time fairly. It keeps the lights on and the herbs flowing.
$45 - Pay-It-Forward Rate: Helps fund future classes and offsets costs for those who need the supported rate. Thank you for lifting others up.

No matter which tier you choose, you'll get the full class experience and your own herbal goodies to take home. Just pick the ticket that feels right for you.

This will be an exciting, interactive class! I hope to see you there.
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 90

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Stevenson
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Michael Scott Learning Center
- **lat**: 34.868545860122
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- **full address**: Michael Scott Learning Center, Stevenson,AL,United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Mercantile Apothecary (https://allevents.in/org/the-mercantile-apothecary/25895829)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Michael Scott Learning Center, Stevenson,AL,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Mercantile Apothecary
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ancient Fire: The Spark - Perimenopause and the First Shifts ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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