By Lesley Waldron, Women’s Health Coach
The sandwich years refers to those years in which we can find ourselves caring for young families as well as elderly relatives. Being a carer for either age group can be intense. For those who find themselves dealing with both roles at once it can be especially challenging.
According to BSI research, 71% of women in the UK believe it would be helpful for organisations to have formal policies covering personal health and wellbeing issues such as menopause, menstruation, difficult pregnancies or miscarriage. Yet only 4% say they are aware of such policies in their own workplace.
By Lindsay Randerson – Women’s Health Coach & Holistic Therapist
I’ve spent years working closely with women at all stages of life, from high-performing entrepreneurs to overwhelmed mothers, and every version in between. And one pattern I see time and time again?
By Hannah Charman, Medical Herbalist
HRT is hailed as being the answer to all our menopause prayers, but it’s not for everyone.
Menopause Toolkit for Women University of Aberdeen By Linda Engles CPsychol In my role at the University of Aberdeen, I am incredibly lucky to wear two very different but related hats; one is supervising a PhD project on menopause and the other is the chair of the Staff Menopause Network. The research project has been
In this article, Lynda tells the story of a potentially embarrassing situation and how it serves to perfectly illustrate how reasonable adjustments can help to make menopause in the workplace more manageable for everyone involved… Small considerations can make a big difference By Lynda Bailey – Founder of Making Menopause Work I’m known for being
Shining a Neurodivergent Light on Menopause Support in the Workplace By Mel Wakeman MSc. RNutr(Sci), Registered Nutritionist Menopause is a deeply individual experience, with symptoms affecting people in vastly different ways. While discussions around menopause have increased, there remains a gap in understanding how it intersects with neurodivergence. By adopting an intersectional approach, we can
The Sleep Struggle in Menopause by Steve Woods – Hypnotist Did you know that up to 60% of menopausal women experience sleep disturbances, including insomnia, night sweats, and difficulty staying asleep? For many women, menopause brings unpredictable sleep patterns that affect mood, energy, and daily performance. Sleep is essential for mental clarity, physical recovery, and
Equality and Menopause By Lynda Bailey – Founder of Making Menopause Work For me, menopause has always been about equality. We don’t have any choice other than to experience menopause. So is it such an unreasonable request to ask to be supported at work through what can be a very challenging time? I think not.
Perimenopause & Strength Training Why it’s vital and how to make it happen By Claire Callaghan – B.PTY MSC Chartered Physiotherapist Perimenopausal women in the UK face a 1 in 2 lifetime risk of bone fracture, and the loss of up to 20% of their bone mass in the 5-7 years post menopause. This loss
Workplace Menopause Champions The immense value of workplace Menopause Champions is increasingly recognised for the crucial role they play in supporting employees through menopause. These champions are the ambassadors and mechanisms of positive change—the go-to individuals who drive initiatives and foster understanding. Whether called champions, trainers, allies, or buddies, they share the same mission with
World Menopause Day is held on the 18th October every year. Its purpose is to raise awareness of menopause and highlight support options available.
This year’s theme is Menopause Hormone Therapy, although most people are more familiar with the term Hormone Replacement Therapy. (HRT)
So, what do I know about HRT?
This month Lynda has been out and about, firstly, at the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Conference. The conference was in London with over 300 attendees. She met some great people and is looking forward to continuing some of the menopause conversations. Lynda then teamed up with PC Shendy Blakemore from West Midlands Police
In this interview with Central News, Lynda talks about her own personal menopause experience. It includes experiencing high levels of anxiety, visiting her GP who prescribed anti-depressants and how HRT worked for her. She explores why we don’t want to talk about menopause, and why men need to join the conversation. Read the full article