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:

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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.

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

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

In this episode of the Women of a Certain Stage Podcast, host Lauren Chiren welcomes Amanda Carlile, formerly a senior leader in Australia’s women’s empowerment sector and now a certified menopause coach, who’s blending menopause training and one-to-one coaching to transform workplaces and individual lives.

After her own perimenopause challenges nearly derailed her worklife, Amanda came home to the UK, completed the Women of a Certain Stage and CPD Certified Menopause Coach Diploma, and launched a thriving practice in southwest London.

Amanda shares how she first sparked menopause conversations in her corporate life and now delivers bespoke workplace coaching programs and women’s wellness retreats.

Amanda’s journey offers practical insights and actionable steps.

Key Takeaways

1. Start Menopause Talks Early: Normalise perimenopause conversations and educate young teams so everyone understands the transition.
2. Leverage Coaching Frameworks: Use the Women of a Certain Stage structured “Menopause Plan” coaching model to guide clients through hydration, movement, mindset, and self-care, yielding measurable breakthroughs.
3. Blend Group & One-to-One Support: Combine intimate one-to-one coaching for deep work with scalable group programs, Amanda’s 8-week cohort model is a prime example.
4. Expand With Toolkits & Retreats: Reinforce learning with downloadable menopause toolkits, interactive cooking-for-wellness workshops, and immersive retreats that marry nutrition, movement, and community.

[00:00:58] Menopause coaching journey.

[00:04:30] Menopause coaching for women.

[00:08:41] Support network of menopause coaches.

[00:10:45] Menopause and community roles.

[00:16:35] Importance of hydration in wellness.

[00:19:23] Menopause retreats and cooking.

[00:21:20] Menopause coaching and events.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Empower your career and your organisation with Women of a Certain Stage:

Become a Certified Menopause Coach with our Accredited Diploma https://womenofacertainstage.lpages.co/menopause_coach/

Book Menopause Talks & Workplace Strategy Workshops

Download turnkey Menopause Toolkits & Resources

Launch your own Menopause Champion Network

Book a free 1:1 strategy call 👉 https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod

Visit www.womenofacertainstage.com today and start delivering life-changing menopause support!

In this episode of the Women of a Certain Stage Podcast, host Lauren Chiren sits down with Alison Allen, founder of Sparks HR Consultancy and a Women of a Certain Stage and CPD certified menopause coach, to explore how organisations can embed effective menopause training, menopause talks, and workplace strategy.

Drawing on 25 years in HR and L&D, Alison shares how a 2003 TV segment first ignited her passion for supporting menopausal women on the job, and how during the pandemic she championed policy, support groups, and menopause toolkits in her corporate role.

Since launching her own practice in 2023 and completing the Women of a Certain Stage Certified Menopause Coach Diploma, Alison now blends one-to-one and group menopause coaching with bespoke workplace strategy workshops.

Discover how she’s setting up corporate menopause champion networks, coaching leaders through the “Menopause Plan” framework, and gearing up to launch menopause wellness days, journals, and even her own podcast.

Key Takeaways

• Embed Menopause Talks & Training into HR Strategy

Design “safe space” sessions for leaders and colleagues—cover symptoms, reasonable adjustments, and inclusive policy updates.

• Leverage Coaching Frameworks

Use a structured coaching model (like the Menopause Plan) to turn awareness into action, empower clients with self-coaching tools, and track outcomes.

• Set Up Support Groups & Champions

Launch on-site or virtual menopause champion networks; train local advocates to keep conversations alive and drive cultural change.

• Blend One-to-One & Group Coaching

Offer bespoke individual coaching for deep dives, and cost-effective group coaching for peer support and shared accountability.

• Continual Learning & Resource Library

Keep your menopause toolkits and training materials up-to-date with the latest research, expert interviews, and downloadable guides.

[00:01:39] Supporting menopausal women in workplaces.

[00:06:04] Menopause coaching training journey.

[00:09:05] Enhanced knowledge in coaching.

[00:14:57] Menopause and coaching effectiveness.

[00:18:16] Menopause support in business.

[00:19:36] Menopause support in workplaces.

[00:23:44] Menopause coach program benefits.

[00:29:15] Future of menopause support.

[00:30:27] Building a personal menopause plan.

Ready to Take Action?

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

Enrol in our Accredited Menopause Coach Diploma certification

Book workplace strategy workshops & keynote menopause talks

Download turnkey menopause toolkits & resource bundles

Build your own Menopause Champion network

Book a free strategy call with our expert team 👉 https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod

Empower your organisation and start delivering life-changing menopause support now!

I’m Lauren Chiren, CEO of Women of a Certain Stage and your guide to mastering menopause. Today I’m thrilled to welcome sleep scientist Dr Katharina “Kat” Koltermann to unpack why so many of us struggle to rest during perimenopause and beyond.

As a GP and certified menopause strategist, I know that disrupted sleep worsens hot flushes, mood swings and metabolic changes.

Kat shares evidence-based insights on how ageing eyes and reduced daytime blue light weaken your circadian rhythm, why melatonin is a timing signal—not a sedative—and which lifestyle “time-cues” reset your body clock.

You’ll discover why the pressure to “must sleep” backfires and how morning light exposure, strategic movement, balanced meals and clearer home-life communication restore your rest. Join us for practical tips to reclaim deep, restorative sleep at every stage of menopause.

Core Takeaways

• Prioritise morning light to strengthen your circadian rhythm as lenses age and blue light perception drops.
• Melatonin signals help time sleep but aren’t a cure—get medically-graded doses and respect natural darkness.
• Drop the “must sleep” mindset: replace pressure with curiosity, self-compassion and flexible rituals.
• Design daytime cues—exercise timing, mealtimes, social connection—to support effortless night-time rest.
• Align home schedules through open communication so everyone’s sleep needs—from teens to partners—are honoured.

[00:02:13] Sleep and aging challenges.

[00:05:02] Sleep needs and individual rhythms.

[00:08:48] Importance of sleep for interaction.

[00:11:34] Exercise and sleep quality.

[00:19:09] Control during menopause changes.

[00:20:03] Thoughts and emotions at night.

[00:25:00] Teenagers and sleep patterns.

[00:27:35] Impact of sleep on performance.

[00:32:30] Sleep duration and individual needs.

[00:37:21] Don't worry about sleep.

[00:38:15] Letting go of control.

Connect with me and checkout menopause talks, training and toolkits https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/

Contact Dr Kat https://drkatsleep.com/meet-dr-kat/

When seasoned bodyworker and educator Julia Oyeleye realized her lifelong clients were struggling through menopause with nowhere to turn, she knew her next chapter had to bridge that gap.

In this episode, I chat with Julia as she shares how an unexpected career pivot, from executive PA to massage therapist, then teacher, author and reflexologist, led her to discover the one missing piece in her toolkit: a deep, science-backed understanding of perimenopause and beyond.

Julia takes us behind the scenes of her own menopause experience, explaining how rewriting reproductive system materials for her teaching role highlighted a startling blind spot in conventional health education: menopause ends the cycle, but where’s the support afterward?

She walks us through the “aha” moment that steered her to Women of a Certain Stage’s Diploma in Menopause Coaching, and why the blend of expert-led lessons, weekly practice coaching calls and peer breakout sessions feels like uncovering a new family of fellow changemakers.

You’ll hear how Julia’s uniquely blended background - anatomy, aromatherapy, sports injury rehab, reflexology and adult-education pedagogy - makes her ideally suited to help others reclaim their balance.

She reveals the gentle lifestyle shifts and empathetic listening skills that empower women to rebuild energy, improve sleep, and regain confidence, and why she’s now determined to bring these breakthroughs back to her beloved education sector.

Tune in for a warm, illuminating conversation that proves real transformation happens when expertise meets curiosity and when a community of committed women joins you on the journey.

[00:01:14] Bodywork and natural health therapies.

[00:05:58] Career transition to therapy.

[00:10:16] Educational journey fit.

[00:12:12] Communication in teaching and assessment.

[00:17:34] Menopause education and awareness.

[00:22:05] Coaching in menopause education.

[00:24:14] Experiential learning in coaching.

[00:29:20] Aromatherapy for Mental Wellbeing.

[00:33:08] Education and menopause support.

[00:36:39] Community in menopause coaching.

Ready to take control of your menopause journey? whether you’re looking for one-on-one coaching, in-workshop training, or support for your whole team—let’s chat.

Whether you’re ready to become a certified Menopause Coach or Champion, eager to deepen your own journey with our signature 1:1 or group programs, or a corporate leader looking to ignite true culture change with tailored training and keynote talks - let’s make it happen.

Head over to womenofacertainstage.com to:

Train with me: Explore our Menopause Coach Diploma, Champion workshop. corporate “Menopause in the Workplace” strategy, workshops, and toolkits.

Book a Discovery Call: Chat through your goals and discover the perfect package, whether it’s one-on-one coaching, a bespoke team retreat, or an inspiring all-staff keynote:

https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod

I can’t wait to partner with you to create healthier, happier workplaces and empowered, unstoppable coaches.

In this episode, I chat with Sian Carter, HR Director for a multi-academy trust in the West Midlands and a certified menopause coach, about the very real ways she’s woven menopause support into school life.

Sian’s own early-onset menopause journey sparked her passion: she knew firsthand how crippling brain fog, night sweats and heavy bleeding could be when you’re standing in front of a classroom full of students.

We talk through:

• The power of top-down buy-in: How her CEO and COO model open conversations, encouraging staff at every level to speak up without fear.
• Small changes, big impact: Why installing discreet fans, ensuring ready access to toilets, or strategically pairing staff for backup can transform someone’s day.
• Beyond teaching staff: Why every adult working in a school - administrators, support teams, site staff - deserves practical guidance, compassionate line-management training, and a clear menu of “reasonable adjustments.”
• Building champions: How Sian is training volunteer “Menopause Ambassadors” in each school so that no one faces this alone.
• This is more than just policy or PowerPoints.
• It’s about human connection.

[00:02:34] Menopause in the workplace.

[00:04:07] Menopause challenges for teachers.

[00:08:20] Normalizing menopause conversations at work.

[00:11:02] Workload challenges in teaching.

[00:15:28] Menopause support conversations.

[00:18:14] Transformational coaching experiences.

[00:20:10] Enhancing listening skills.

[00:25:10] Importance of menopause awareness.

[00:29:13] Menopause awareness in younger women.

[00:30:23] Menopause opportunities and inspiration.

If you lead or work in education (or any people-centered field), you’ll come away inspired to create that same safe, savvy support for the women and everyone around you.

Press play, and let’s reimagine our workplaces as places of genuine understanding, one conversation at a time.

Head over to womenofacertainstage.com for more information on becoming a menopause savvy & supportive organisation.

Book a call to connect and explore opportunities here: https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod