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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 This podcast is dedicated to shattering outdated narratives, amplifying real voices, and driving meaningful change in how menopause is understood and supported, at work and beyond.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 2025 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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  • From Nurse to Menopause Coach Bridging Mental Health & Menopause Support with Caroline Milne
    2025/10/14

    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

    Free Strategy Call—book your 1:1 session with our team:

    https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod

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



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    41 分
  • From QA to Certified Menopause Coach: How Sarah Burchall Is Driving Workplace Menopause Changes
    2025/10/07

    In this episode, Lauren Chiren chats with Sarah Burchall, a 30-year veteran in pharmaceutical quality assurance who’s leveraging her upcoming redundancy package to become a Certified Menopause Coach.

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    Sponsored by her employer’s retraining program, Sarah dove into the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach Diploma to gain the menopause training, coaching frameworks and business toolkit she needs to run menopause talks and workplace awareness sessions for both men and women.

    Sarah shares her journey from fascinated learner, tracking hydration, sleep hygiene and diet tweaks, to confident coach delivering real-world pilot sessions and practice client engagements.


    She reveals how she balanced a full-time QA role with coursework, practice clients and live cohort calls, and why joining an international community of fellow menopause champions gave her the accountability and ideas to turn passion into practice.


    Key Takeaways


    1. Leverage Corporate Retraining: Use employer-sponsored learning budgets or redundancy grants to gain an accredited menopause coach certification.
    2. Blend Science & Coaching: Anchor your menopause training in evidence-based research (hydration, sleep hygiene, nutrition) while mastering active listening and non-judgmental coaching skills.
    3. Pilot Workplace Talks: Start small, run free or low-cost menopause awareness sessions in your current organization to build credibility and refine your menopause toolkit.
    4. Tap Peer Wisdom: Join a live cohort and ongoing alumni community for accountability, fresh ideas and shared resources on everything from digital marketing to session design.
    5. Plan for Part-Time Pivot: Balance your existing role with client work, then gradually transition to a mix of corporate workshops and private menopause coaching.

    [00:02:18] Passion for menopause coaching.

    [00:05:42] Interest in menopause science.

    [00:10:28] Workplace awareness sessions on menopause.

    [00:12:43] Coaching program feedback and insights.

    [00:15:13] Community and diverse personalities.

    [00:22:11] Sleep hygiene and diet improvements.

    [00:23:40] Benefits of the decluttering program.


    Ready to Become a Menopause Ally?

    Visit www.womenofacertainstage.com to explore our CPD Certified Menopause Coach Diploma, workplace strategy workshops & keynote talks, downloadable menopause toolkits & resources, and how to build your own Menopause Champion network.


    👉 Book your free strategy call with our expert team:


    https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod

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    25 分
  • Yoga Therapist to Certified Menopause Coach: Delilah’s Authentic Approach to Menopause
    2025/09/30

    In today’s episode, Lauren Chiren sits down with Delilah, a Dutch-born Yoga Therapist who reinvented her career after a dismissive doctor’s appointment sparked a decade-long self-study into perimenopause symptoms.

    Fueled by her own journey, from “mistreated” patient to intuitive menopause guide, Delilah discovered the need for a structured, heart-led approach to supporting women through hormonal transitions.

    After piloting her own stress-reduction courses, she joined the Women of a Certain Stage Certified Menopause Coach Diploma to gain the coaching tools and business know-how needed to serve women in the workplace and beyond.

    Delilah shares how she weaves together menopause coaching, mind-body techniques and lifestyle interventions into every one-on-one consultation and workshop.

    She reveals her top strategies for launching yourself as a menopause coach, from crafting irresistible outreach emails to leveraging a small-group pilot to build credibility.

    If you’re ready to turn your passion for menopause support into a thriving practice, while staying true to your own authentic style, this episode is packed with insights to get you started.

    Key Takeaways

    1. From Personal Pain to Professional Purpose: Use your own menopause story to fuel credibility and empathy in your coaching practice.
    2. Blend Intuition & Structure: Anchor your heart-led coaching in a proven framework (the 7-week “Menopause Plan”) while adapting it with your unique expertise.
    3. Master Your Outreach Machine: Commit to a weekly cadence of tailored emails, opening with a low-commitment resource (PDF or mini-guide) to spark conversations.
    4. Build Supportive Networks: Leverage an international cohort, alumni WhatsApp groups and 12-month post-diploma coaching calls to stay accountable and inspired.
    5. Position Your Niche: Highlight your special blend - yoga therapy, hormone wisdom and certified coaching - to stand out in an evolving menopause training market.


    [00:01:16] Misguided menopause treatment experiences.

    [00:07:43] Menopause coaching as a niche.

    [00:10:11] International connections in coaching.

    [00:14:35] Coaching and listening skills.

    [00:19:31] Menopause coaching in corporate settings.

    [00:23:26] Menopause awareness in the workplace.

    [00:25:20] Menopause coaching in organizations.

    [00:30:51] Cold emailing strategies for coaches.

    [00:33:49] Building relationships for business success.

    [00:36:15] Authenticity in personal journeys.

    [00:40:38] Authenticity in coaching.


    Ready to Launch Your Menopause Coaching Practice?

    Visit www.womenofacertainstage.com to learn how our CPD certified Menopause Coach Diploma can equip you to deliver transformative menopause talks, training, toolkits and champion networks - plus book your free strategy call 👉 https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod

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    43 分
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