Join Lauren Chiren on this inspiring episode as she speaks with Caroline Milne, a 20-year veteran nurse turned certified Menopause Coach [with Women of a Certain Stage] about her journey from district nursing and sexual health into specialised menopause support.

Discover how Caroline collaborated with Rethink Mental Illness to publish a pioneering Menopause & Mental Health pamphlet, and learn about her free community meetups “Menopause Chat Group” and “Menopause Mingle” designed to empower peri- and post-menopausal women through peer support, coaching, and actionable wellness strategies.

Whether you’re looking for menopause talks, menopause training, or a path to become a certified menopause coach, this episode delivers powerful insights into combining clinical expertise with one-to-one coaching frameworks.

Find out how Caroline’s “UnMenopause” approach is transforming local communities, and why building your menopause champions network can be the game-changer for both individuals and workplaces.

Key Takeaways

1. Integrating Clinical & Coaching Expertise: How Caroline used her nursing background + hands-on menopause coach training with the Women of a Cetain Stage coaching framwork “The Menopause Plan” and community pamphlets for mental health charities.
2. Bridging Menopause & Mental Health: The importance of training frontline mental-health staff to recognize menopausal symptoms and provide proper referrals, culminating in a jointly authored Rethink Mental Illness pamphlet.
3. Leveraging Small Group Coaching: Why starting with intimate groups (4–8 people) on focused topics - like emotional decluttering - can drive rapid “aha” moments and sustainable habit change.
4. Making Menopause Coaching Your Next Step: How to decide if formal coaching skills and an evidence-based framework are the missing piece for nurses, teachers, HR pros, or anyone passionate about helping women navigate menopause.

[00:01:34] Menopause and mental health booklet.

[00:06:03] Menopause care challenges in healthcare.

[00:09:25] Coaching skills in menopause support.

[00:12:47] Coaching and personal development.

[00:14:08] Mentorship through scripted guidance.

[00:18:27] Finding clients as a coach.

[00:21:13] Menopause support meetups.

[00:24:36] Small group coaching success.

[00:27:09] Menopause coaching and business basics.

[00:30:50] Social media engagement strategies.

[00:36:26] Passion for singing and support.

[00:38:15] Embracing joy in menopause.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Visit https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/ to unlock:

Accredited Menopause Coach Diploma - learn the “The Menopause Plan” coaching framework

Workplace Strategy Workshops & Keynotes - build a menopause-savvy culture

Downloadable Toolkits & Resources - from hormone basics to mental-health integration

Menopause Champion Network - connect with global experts & peers

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Empower yourself and your community, with the knowledge and confidence to transform your menopause journey into a powerful chapter of growth.