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Women of a Certain Stage

Women of a Certain Stage

著者： Lauren Chiren
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 Changing the menopause narrative with Women of a Certain Stage - the global authority in menopause advocacy, workplace, education, and empowerment. Hosted by Lauren Chiren, internationally multi award winning menopause expert, speaker. This podcast is dedicated to shattering outdated narratives, amplifying real voices, and driving meaningful change in how menopause is understood and supported, at work and beyond. We believe that by normalising the conversation and equipping individuals, businesses, and policymakers with the right knowledge and tools, we can transform the menopause experience into one of empowerment, strength, and success. 🌍 Join the Movement Whether you’re experiencing menopause, supporting a loved one, leading a business, or advocating for change, this podcast is your go-to resource for breaking the silence, shifting perspectives, and creating a future where menopause is met with understanding - not stigma. Together, we are redefining menopause, one conversation at a time. 🎧 Subscribe now and be part of the change. Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/ Connect with Lauren: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage Twitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChirenCopyright 2026 Lauren Chiren マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 教育 経済学 衛生・健康的な生活 身体的病い・疾患
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  • Menopause at Work: One Woman’s Perimenopause Wake-Up Call and the Path to Menopause Coaching

    Menopause at Work: One Woman’s Perimenopause Wake-Up Call and the Path to Menopause Coaching
    2026/05/05
    In this episode, Lauren sits down with Catherine — communications professional, newly accredited Menopause Coach, and passionate advocate — for an honest and inspiring conversation about what happens when perimenopause hits fast, hard, and without warning. Catherine shares how a deeply personal health crisis became the catalyst for a powerful new direction, and how she's already making waves in her workplace and beyond — before she's even officially launched her coaching business.Together, Lauren and Catherine explore the importance of proper training and certification in an unregulated industry, the courage it takes to share your story publicly, and how one intranet article led to BBC Radio, national press, and a 400-person webinar. They also dig into the real value of community learning, the power of visibility, and why workplaces have a critical role to play in supporting women through menopause.Whether you're considering menopause coaching as a career, navigating perimenopause yourself, or looking to create a more menopause-aware workplace, this conversation is packed with practical insights, warmth, and a few laughs along the way.In This Episode We Cover:00:00 Introduction01:19 How Catherine discovered perimenopause — and why it changed everything03:07 Why lived experience alone isn't enough: the case for proper training04:27 The appointment that sparked a career pivot05:01 Choosing the right menopause coaching certification06:10 The power of cohort learning and global community08:01 Bringing menopause awareness into a 4,000-person organisation09:47 Writing your story publicly — and the ripple effects that follow12:16 BBC Radio, Metro Online, and a 400-person webinar: visibility in action13:19 How to build your presence before you're ready to launch16:41 Menopause Action Plans, workplace legislation, and what's coming next17:57 Visioning the future: what does success look like in 18 months?23:33 The unexpected richness of a career in menopause coaching27:12 Making the coaching scripts your own28:28 Why coaching practice matters — even when it's hardConnect with Lauren ChirenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStageYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstageTwitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChirenAbout Women of a Certain StageWomen of a Certain Stage is committed to transforming the menopause experience — both for individuals and the organisations that support them. Their mission is to empower people through education, advocacy, and expert-led training, ensuring menopause is no longer a barrier to confidence, health, or career success.Find out more: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/Interested in becoming a Menopause Coach?Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions. If this episode has sparked something in you, find out more about the Menopause Coach Diploma at https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/
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    30 分
  • How She Beat Endometriosis, Early Menopause & FND

    How She Beat Endometriosis, Early Menopause & FND
    2026/04/28
    In this episode, Lauren sits down with Deidre — health coach, radio host, community builder, and chronic pain warrior — for a warm, honest, and deeply inspiring conversation about navigating endometriosis, surgical menopause, and a Functional Neurological Disorder diagnosis, all while building a life and career she loves in the Scottish Highlands.Deidre shares the raw reality of spending nearly seven years fighting to be believed by the medical system, despite arriving in Scotland with an existing endometriosis diagnosis. She opens up about the hysterectomy that pushed her into early menopause, the devastating mental health impact that followed, and the moment she realised she needed to find a new way forward.Together, Lauren and Deidre explore how lived experience can become a powerful coaching superpower, why women's health continues to be dismissed and underfunded, and how pacing, joy, and community can be genuinely life-changing tools for people living with chronic pain and invisible illness.We also hear about Deidre's brilliant creations — the Wellon (a wellness triathlon she pioneered in Scotland), her Friday Dance lives, and her Keep Well radio slot — proof that even on the hardest days, it's possible to bring light to others.And if you've ever talked yourself out of starting something because someone else is already doing it — this episode is for you.00:00 Introduction 01:15 How Lauren and Deidre first connected 02:22 Moving from Michigan to Scotland — a tacky romance novel 04:46 Deidre's background: theatre, special needs teaching & coaching 05:45 Living with endometriosis — fighting to be believed 06:57 Hysterectomy, early menopause & the mental health impact 08:20 The state of endometriosis care in Scotland today 10:23 Why women's health research has been left behind 11:00 The Wellon — a wellness triathlon like no other 14:17 The Friday Dance & Keep Well on local radio 17:35 Retiring from teaching & diving into coaching 19:27 What coaching really means — and how it overlaps with teaching 20:15 Deidre's chronic pain coaching program & the four pillars 22:40 Shifting towards wellbeing — joy, events & community 23:02 Why there is always room for more menopause coaches27:09 Year three of the Wellon — what's coming 29:44 What's next: website refresh, 14-day cleanse & retreats 32:03 Top tip for anyone living with chronic pain 35:42 The invisibility of chronic illness — and how to talk about it 35:51 Deidre's favourite thing about living in ScotlandConnect with Deidre: Website | www.freedomcoaching.live Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/deidre.christensonmain LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-christenson-main-ab4365207 Instagram | https://instagram.com/deidrechristensonmain Email | deidre@freedomcoaching.liveConnect with Lauren:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage Twitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChirenAbout Women of a Certain StageWe are committed to transforming the menopause experience — both for individuals and the organisations that support them. Our mission is to empower people through education, advocacy, and expert-led training, ensuring menopause is no longer a barrier to confidence, health, or career success.Find out more: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/
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    39 分
  • Fitness Specialist: These Common Exercises Make Menopause Symptoms Worse

    Fitness Specialist: These Common Exercises Make Menopause Symptoms Worse
    2026/04/21
    In this episode, Lauren sits down with Melanie — menopause coach, personal trainer, and former corporate sales manager — for an honest, energising conversation about movement, menopause, and reclaiming your confidence.Melanie shares her deeply personal journey: seven years of being dismissed by doctors, hitting rock bottom at 46, and finally finding the support and focus she needed — including rediscovering her love of running after debilitating joint pain she didn't realise was a menopause symptom.Together, Lauren and Melanie unpack why common exercise approaches can actually work against women during perimenopause and menopause, and why shifting your mindset from exercise to movement can be the game-changer you didn't know you needed.They explore the real barriers women face — time, energy, bladder weakness, injury, and lost confidence — and offer practical, accessible strategies for every fitness level, whether you're a lifelong athlete who needs to adapt, or someone who hasn't moved in years and doesn't know where to start.Melanie also shares what's behind her newly developed fitness app and 12-week progressive strength program, designed specifically for menopausal women — no gym required.In this episode, we cover:Why "pushing through" during menopause can lead to injury — and what to do insteadThe surprising menopause symptom that stopped Melanie from runningWhy strength training is non-negotiable at this life stageHIIT, low-intensity movement, yoga, and walking — what works and whenBladder weakness and impact exercise — the honest conversation we need to haveHow 10 air squats an hour can match the benefits of a 30-minute walkThe power of community and connection in navigating menopauseWhy workplaces need to step up for menopausal womenTimestamps00:00 Introduction 00:37 Melanie's Journey After Qualifying as a Menopause Coach02:09 Finding Focus: The Corporate Side of Menopause Support03:53 Melanie's Background in Male-Dominated Industries05:17 Rebuilding Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome07:40 How Lauren and Melanie First Connected08:22 Seven Years of Being Dismissed by Doctors09:51 Discovering Lauren's Course and Saying Yes11:27 Key Takeaways from the Menopause Coach Programme15:11 Melanie's Running Story: Joint Pain, HRT, and Getting Back Outside17:58 Introduction to Melanie's Fitness App and Online Programmes19:08 Why Movement (Not Exercise) Matters in Menopause20:57 HIIT Explained: What It Is and Why It Helps22:51 Bladder Weakness and Impact Exercise — The Honest Truth24:07 Pelvic Floor Health: Seeking the Right Support25:04 Lauren's Marathon Mistake During Perimenopause25:48 Low-Intensity Training and Listening to Your Body26:13 The Power of 10 Squats an Hour27:34 Yoga, Flexibility, and Long-Term Health28:19 Adapting Your Training as Your Body Changes29:05 Starting From Scratch: Simple Movements for Every Woman30:14 Dance in Your Kitchen — Movement Can Be Joyful30:41 What Melanie Is Working On Now31:00 Making Menopause Support Accessible to All Women31:48 A Word for the Partners Standing Beside Menopausal WomenConnect with Lauren ChirenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStageYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstageTwitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChirenAbout Women of a Certain StageWe are committed to transforming the menopause experience — for individuals and the organisations that support them. Our mission is to empower people through education, advocacy, and expert-led training, ensuring menopause is no longer a barrier to confidence, health, or career success.Find out more: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/
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    34 分
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