In this episode of Menopause Buddies, I speak to Wendy, from Australia. Wendy is an ex-corporate executive turned career coach. She shares her deeply personal journey through early menopause where she experience intense symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, and mood swings.

Wendy struggled to maintain her high-powered career whilst experiencing these symptoms and felt unsupported by medical professionals. She eventually found help through alternative therapies, which she shares on the podcast.

Wendy’s story highlights the widespread issue of women leaving successful roles due to the challenges of menopause and emphasizes the need for more open conversations and support systems within corporate environments, not only in Australia but globally

In this episode I speak to Natalie, a holistic health coach with a special focus on Chinese medicine, who shares her expert advice and support to women going through menopause.

Using her background in acupuncture and Chinese healing methods, Natalie takes a holistic approach by addressing the body, mind, and emotions as a whole system. She aims to get to the root cause of symptoms and helps women maintain good health or tackle specific health issues.

Natalie's goal is to empower women to make their own decisions and provide them with the knowledge and tools they need. While Natalie does not prescribe Chinese herbal remedies, she can recommend certain dietary herbs and guide women towards qualified practitioners for Chinese medicine formulas. Through her approach, Natalie aims to help women navigate the ups and downs of menopause and embrace healthy aging.

Natalies website: hsnholistic.com

In this episode I speak to Lucy from the UK. Lucy shares her experience of perimenopause, which ultimately led to her leaving her career as a result of lack of knowledge and support. She discusses the initial challenges of not understanding what was happening, the misdiagnosis by healthcare professionals, and the frustration of being left without proper guidance.

However, Lucy's journey took a positive turn when she decided to become a Menopause Wellness Practitioner to support women going through peri/menopause and educate them about this stage of life. Her ultimate goal is to prevent others from suffering unnecessarily and provide a safe space for empathy and understanding.

You can find out more about Lucy on her website: www.lucysquiremenopause.co.uk