Henpicked Menopause Podcast

We know that around one in four women consider leaving work due to menopause symptoms, and one in ten actually do leave according to the Fawcett Society Report. But many of these women have valuable skills and talent to offer to workplaces. We're joined by Morna Ronnie of the People Portfolio as she explains more about how her returner programmes are supporting women after they're left their career due to menopausal symptoms to retrun to, and thrive at work. People Portfolio are looking to work with companies committed to being menopause friendly, or who have achieved The Menopause Friendly Accreditation to run a pilot fo their returner programme for menopausal women: Revive and Thrive. Please contact morna@thepeopleportfolio.co.uk if if you'd like to find out more, so that an initial exploratory discussion can be set up. About Morna Ronnie: Morna Ronnie is the founder of the People Portfolio. Her 30-year career to date has included supporting people in a range of ways, from recruitment to outplacement and psychometrics to training and development. In the last 5 years she has used this knowledge to design and deliver a range of Women Returner programmes, some of which were funded by The Scottish Government and specifically supported women of menopausal age.  Passionate about supporting somen to thrive at work, she is also a Menopause Workplace Trainer licensed by Henpicked, delivering their CPD accredited training. Are you interested in making your workplace menopause friendly? Visit www.menopausefriendly.co.uk to learn more.

What does HRT do? What are the benefits of HRT? Is HRT safe? Can HRT cause cancer? Your questions answered with expert information here. Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre. Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine. As well as her role of Clinical Director at My Menopause Centre, she currently runs an NHS menopause service and is a GP partner in a practice in Leeds. She is also a British Menopause Society menopause trainer and is involved in educating GPs about the menopause transition through talks, lectures and seminars. She wrote the menopause training module for doctors.net and has written for the Primary Care Women’s Health forum publication, Her Life Her Health, on a variety of menopause-related topics. This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub

Join Menstruation Friendly Independent Panel Member Vickie Williams as she discusses living with endometriosis, challenges at work, coping strategies, misdiagnosis issues, supportive communities, treatment options, and the importance of workplace accommodations.

Dr Clare Spencer, a menopause specialist and NHS GP, discusses the link between menopause and dementia, exploring HRT benefits, hormone impact on brain function, distinguishing menopause from dementia symptoms, and strategies for brain health during menopause.

Kat Bright, co-founder of The Health Boost and a nutritional therapist specializing in women’s midlife health, discusses the profound impact menopause has on bone health. She explores how hormonal changes affect bone density and debunks myths surrounding osteoporosis. Kat emphasizes essential nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and collagen for maintaining strong bones, and shares tips for those on vegetarian or vegan diets. She advocates for proactive strategies, including DEXA scans and personalized nutrition, to enhance long-term bone health.

Do you know why it’s so important to move and exercise during menopause? Or how they positively impact mental health? ally Bolton has been a health and fitness coach since 2009 and over the last 2 years she has specialised in menopause health. Since then she has delivered training to private groups of women, educating them on menopause and how to manage symptoms through their lifestyle habits. Sally is a Henpicked: Menopause Workplace Trainer and has delivered colleague and manager training in various organisations including the education sector, charities and other professional services. Her mission is to educate and support as many individuals and organisations as possible, to help raise awareness, break the taboo, and normalise the conversation around menopause.  She believes that it is important for everybody to have a level of understanding, so we can all support each other through something that is inevitable for 51% of the population. About Henpicked Menopause Hub https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

Dr. Clare Spencer discusses alternatives to HRT for hot flushes during menopause. Topics include managing symptoms, reasons for opting out of HRT, alternative medications and therapies, managing triggers, and exploring supplements as alternatives to HRT.

Dietitian Nigel Denby discusses the importance of knowledge and empowerment in managing menopause, emphasizing tailored approaches, symptom tracking, and education in the workplace. He explores the role of nutrition in addressing health risks and promoting empowerment for women during this phase of life.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. Do you struggle with it? Do you want to know what you can do to manage your symptoms? Find out in this episode with Jackie Lynch of WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic. Jackie Lynch specialises in women’s health and the menopause. She’s a regular contributor of nutrition features in the media and her clinical work has inspired her to publish the following books: Va Va Voom: The 10-Day Energy Diet (Headline, 2017) The Right Bite: Smart Food Choices for Eating on the Go (Nourish 2016) And her amazing latest book, The Happy Menopause – smart nutrition to help you flourish (2020). She’s also the host of the popular diet & lifestyle podcast, The Happy Menopause. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

Fluctuating hormones during menopause affect the way we respond to stress both physically and emotionally. But why and how? Find out in this episode with Dr Rebecca Williams of Williams Stress Management.   Dr Rebecca Williams works with businesses and organisations to reduce presenteeism, absenteeism and hight staff turnover, and with individuals struggling with Stress. Having worked as a GP for over 20 years, she has witnessed, first-hand, the impact of stress on mental, physical and emotional health and has signed many fit notes for stress. Through this work, she has gained valuable insights into how to help people in a practical way and utilises her skills in her role as a Stress Management Consultant. Interested in learning more? here’s a link to Dr Rebecca Williams’ book: Dealing with Stress: The ‘Mind, Body, Spirit Way‘ This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub