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  • Can Crystals and Reiki Actually Help With Menopause?

    Can Crystals and Reiki Actually Help With Menopause?
    2026/07/14
    In this episode, I sit down with Karen Tucker — author, menopause coach, keto enthusiast, jewellery maker, knitter, photographer, and proud self-described multipotentialite — for a wonderfully wide-ranging conversation that proves menopause support can come from the most unexpected places.We explore Karen's fascinating journey from holistic wellness student to newly qualified menopause coach, and how she has woven her love of mindset work, nutrition, and alternative therapies into a coaching programme that is entirely, authentically her own. Karen shares how a ketogenic lifestyle transformed her energy, focus, and creativity — and why she now champions it as part of her approach to midlife health.We talk about the power of community, the importance of niching, and why even an astrologer who initially dismissed menopause completely ended up pivoting her entire business after working with Karen. We also discuss the very real challenges women face in workplaces that are yet to take menopause seriously — and what's coming down the line legislatively that will change that.And if you've ever wondered whether crystals, chakras, or tarot cards have any place in a menopause coaching conversation… Karen makes a pretty compelling case.00:00 Introduction00:37 Karen's background as a writer — and childhood dreams that have quietly come true01:50 Crystal Companions: the book that teaches you how to use crystals, not just collect them06:12 What it means to be a multipotentialite — and why Karen wears it proudly09:13 The day job: eight years in hospital social care, and an early retirement on the horizon10:15 The road into menopause coaching — and how Lauren's story played a part13:03 What it means when your mum's entire description of her menopause is "terrible"15:20 Karen's experience on the Menopause Coach Diploma17:11 Key takeaways from the programme — and the joy of mutual coaching sessions18:06 How Karen adapted the Menopause Plan to make it her own19:17 Going keto in 2021: losing a stone and a half, running uphill voluntarily, and getting herself back21:00 The next learning adventures (chakra and tarot coaching, anyone?)22:42 Fast-forward to June 2027: what an ideal retirement day looks like23:55 Practice clients — including the astrologer who completely changed her business26:14 What the ILM Level 5 coaching qualification taught Karen about herself (and her family)29:30 What Karen loved most about the diploma experience31:50 The big dream: a country house, eco-homes, a farmstead, and a charitable foundation35:23 Closing thoughts and where to find KarenConnect with Karen:Website | www.embrace-coaching.orgBOOK:Crystal Companions by Karen Tucker Available on AmazonMeet your host Lauren ChirenLauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.About 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.Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/Connect with LaurenLinkedIn: 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/LaurenChiren
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    37 分
  • Her Doctor Shrugged and Left the Room

    Her Doctor Shrugged and Left the Room
    2026/07/07
    In this episode, Lauren sits down with Cherie, a biologist-turned-culvert inspector-turned-menopause coach, for a candid and deeply inspiring conversation about what happens when the medical system fails you — and what you do next.Cherie spent six years visiting specialist after specialist, only to be dismissed because her tests came back normal. She knew something was wrong, but no one could name it. That experience of being unheard, undiagnosed, and left to figure it out alone became the fuel for a complete career pivot — and a mission to make sure other women never feel that way.We explore how Cherie went from inspecting bridges under New York State's roads to building a business dedicated to menopause education and coaching. We talk about the gap between having personal knowledge and having the professional tools to truly help others, why certification matters in a space flooded with misinformation, and how the right coaching program can create life changes you never thought possible — including giving up the coffee and wine that bookended her days.We also dig into why cultural change around menopause can't happen by only talking to women who are experiencing it. Families, partners, and employers all have a role to play — and Cherie is already planning how to reach them.And if you've ever wondered what "whine nights" have to do with menopause coaching… listen in.Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:25 Cherie's Unusual Career: Culverts, Biology & Life on the Road04:11 Six Years, Six Specialists & Being Dismissed by the Medical System05:23 Finding the Right Coaching Certification — and Why Others Fell Short06:47 What Drew Cherie to Women of a Certain Stage08:10 Reflecting on the Diploma: Key Takeaways09:17 The Power of Community and Classmate Camaraderie10:19 Trusting the Coaching Process11:12 Life Changes She Never Expected — Coffee, Wine & Baby Steps13:12 Expert Access and the Value of Asking Deeper Questions14:25 What's Next: Website, YMCA Talks & Whine Nights17:34 Who Cherie Wants to Help Most18:54 Group Coaching, One-on-One & Working with Corporations and Families19:39 Why Menopause Is Everyone's Business — Partners, Families & Employers20:33 Closing Reflections & Words of GratitudeConnect with Cheriehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-fetterman-86514541/ Meet your host Lauren ChirenLauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.About 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/Connect with LaurenLinkedIn: 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/LaurenChiren
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    22 分
  • She Left 18 Years in Luxury Business to Become a Menopause Coach.

    She Left 18 Years in Luxury Business to Become a Menopause Coach.
    2026/06/30
    In this episode, Lauren sits down with Letizia, a multilingual sales and marketing executive who spent 18 years at the top of the luxury goods industry — before menopause, burnout, and a moment of radical honesty changed everything.Letizia shares her deeply personal journey from a high-pressure corporate career to becoming a certified Menopause Coach, unpacking how years of unrecognised perimenopause symptoms — from brain fog and sleep disruption to anxiety she never even identified as anxiety — quietly eroded her performance, her confidence, and ultimately her career.Together, Lauren and Letizia explore the dangerous silence that surrounds menopause in the workplace, even in large, progressive multinationals with strong wellbeing and diversity policies. They discuss why Southern Europe is lagging behind in the menopause conversation, how women can be empowered to advocate for themselves with their doctors, and why the beauty and cosmetics industry represents a massive untapped opportunity for menopause awareness.Letizia also reflects candidly on her experience going through the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach Diploma — what surprised her, what transformed her, and why she'd do it all again. And in a moment of real-life resilience, she shares how she's been recovering from a broken ankle and kneecap — and still showing up.Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:37 Meet Letizia — Languages, Background & Career02:38 What Brought Her to Coaching03:48 The Peak of Her Career — and Her Menopause Symptoms06:45 Burnout, Brain Fog & Mistaking Menopause for ADHD07:59 The Decision to Leave Her Job08:43 The Sabbatical That Changed Everything10:13 Going Down the Rabbit Hole — Discovering Menopause Education11:28 Finding Women of a Certain Stage13:20 The Discovery Call That Wasn't a Sales Call16:17 Inside the Menopause Coach Diploma — The Cohort Experience19:42 What Made the Programme Stand Out23:35 Advocacy in the Workplace — The Missing Conversation25:18 The Menopause Gap in Italy and Southern Europe34:22 What Menopause Coaches Can and Can't Do — and Why It Matters35:05 Empowering Women to Talk to Their Doctors36:29 A Hospital Stay with No One Asking About Menopause41:19 Where Letizia Is Headed NextConnect with Letiziahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/letiziamontani/ Meet your host, Lauren ChirenLauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.About 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.Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.Find out more: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/Connect with LaurenLinkedIn: 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/LaurenChiren
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    39 分
  • Brain Fog, Panic Attacks, and Losing Herself at Work. It Was Perimenopause.

    Brain Fog, Panic Attacks, and Losing Herself at Work. It Was Perimenopause.
    2026/06/23
    In this episode, I sit down with Brenda from Omagh, County Tyrone in Ireland for a deeply honest and moving conversation about her personal journey through perimenopause — and how it nearly cost her her identity, her confidence, and her career.Brenda shares how years of experience in banking and mental health and wellbeing coaching couldn't prepare her for the silent unraveling that came with perimenopause. From brain fog so severe she couldn't remember how to order a checkbook, to panic attacks, self-doubt, and a devastating mistake at work, Brenda opens up about hitting rock bottom — and how she found her way back.We explore the powerful role of coaching, community, and self-reflection in navigating menopause, and how Brenda turned her lived experience into a mission to support other women who feel lost. We also talk about the importance of consistency in building community spaces, the value of grassroots connection, and why it's never too late to reinvent yourself.And yes — there's a classic brain fog moment mid-episode that will make you smile, laugh, and nod along in recognition.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:19 Brenda's Background and What Lights Her Up 04:03 A Journey Into Coaching — From Freddie Mercury to Postnatal Support 08:11 When Perimenopause Hit — and Nobody Had Answers 10:05 Brain Fog, Self-Doubt, and Fearing the Worst 12:08 Going on HRT, Antidepressants, and Leaving the Bank 13:17 Founding It's A Duck — Helping Women Recognise Their Symptoms 13:37 Joining the Menopause Coach Diploma 15:10 The Aha Moment — Turning the Lens on Herself 19:54 Working With Practice Clients and Seeing Real Transformation 23:01 What's Next — One-to-Ones, Group Coaching, and Corporate Talks 25:17 Who Brenda Works With — The Woman Who Feels Lost 28:34 Advice for Anyone Considering the Menopause Coach Diploma 30:55 The Power of Looking in the Mirror — and Truly Seeing YourselfConnect with Brenda:It's A Duck | (add link) Instagram | (add link) Facebook | (add link)Meet your host Lauren ChirenLauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.About 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.Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/Connect with LaurenLinkedIn: 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/LaurenChiren
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    34 分
  • Perimenopause Misdiagnosed: 2 Years to Get Help (Menopause Coaching Perspective)

    Perimenopause Misdiagnosed: 2 Years to Get Help (Menopause Coaching Perspective)
    2026/06/16
    In this episode, Lauren sits down with Ali Smith — a former HR professional turned menopause coach — for a raw and deeply honest conversation about what happens when the healthcare system fails women at their most vulnerable. Ali shares her two-year journey through misdiagnosis, dismissal, and dead ends before finally getting the support she deserved.Together, Lauren and Ali unpack the gaps in medical training and awareness that leave so many women without answers, and explore how proper education, coaching, and community can make all the difference. They dig into the realities of perimenopause symptoms beyond hot flushes, the emotional toll of feeling lost in your own body, and why workplaces so often get it wrong when it comes to supporting women through this transition.Ali also shares the powerful moment she realised she knew more about menopause than the specialist she had waited two years to see — and how that became the turning point in her own journey and the catalyst for her coaching career.00:00 Introduction01:19 Ali's background and personal history07:22 The road to menopause coaching09:41 First steps seeking help — and what was missing12:05 Blood tests, coming off contraception, and the crash that followed20:25 Debilitating symptoms, brain scans, and a two-year wait25:21 The menopause specialist clinic experience31:11 Finally finding the right GP — and what that felt like35:03 Key takeaways from the Menopause Coach Diploma39:00 Why workplace conversations need to go beyond awareness41:19 Ali's coaching vision: one-to-one, group, and workplace support43:16 Closing thoughts and what's nextMeet your host Lauren ChirenLauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.About 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.Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.Find out more: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/Connect with LaurenLinkedIn: 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/LaurenChiren
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    45 分
  • Women in Midlife at Work: Menopause Support Strategies That Deliver ROI

    Women in Midlife at Work: Menopause Support Strategies That Deliver ROI
    2026/06/09

    In this episode, Lauren sits down with Ellie — HR professional, menopause coach graduate, and founder of Herself — for an honest and inspiring conversation about navigating midlife, menopause, and the courage it takes to build something new while still showing up fully in your day job.

    Ellie shares her personal journey through perimenopause, how it collided with a pivotal career crossroads, and how discovering the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coaching Diploma gave her a framework to bring together her passions for people, health, and workplace wellbeing.

    Together, Lauren and Ellie explore why menopause is not just a personal health issue — it's a workplace issue with a compelling business case behind it. They talk about the real cost of unsupported women in the workplace, upcoming legislative changes, and why experienced women in senior roles deserve better.

    This episode is also a masterclass in stepping out of your comfort zone — from doing a global talk with barely any notice, to recording a podcast without a script. If you've ever talked yourself out of doing something because you didn't feel ready, this one's for you.

    In This Episode We Cover:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:19 Ellie's background in HR and marketing — and the pivot that changed everything

    03:27 The manifestation book that kickstarted Ellie's goal-setting (and why it wasn't too woo woo)

    06:13 Launching Herself — a female coaching space built around the Art of Self

    10:19 What is a biohacking studio and why Ellie is obsessed with one

    15:50 How the Menopause Coaching Diploma aligned with Ellie's passions

    19:09 Taking two weeks unpaid leave to fully immerse in the diploma — and why it was the best decision she made

    25:08 Cohort magic — what made this group of learners so special

    29:02 Where Ellie wants to be in 12 months

    36:03 The nervous system, cortisol, and why calming your adrenal health matters in menopause

    38:18 The workplace menopause conversation — legislation, data, and the business case

    41:01 Ellie's advice for anyone sitting on the fence about the diploma

    Key Takeaways:

    One in ten women leave their jobs due to unmanaged menopausal symptoms — and around 70% report feeling unsupported at work. The cost to business is significant.

    Upcoming changes to the Employee Rights Bill (expected 2027) will require businesses to report on their menopause support.

    The nervous system is central to menopause health — when cortisol and adrenaline are chronically elevated, inflammation rises and symptoms worsen.

    You don't have to feel ready to start. Doing the thing — the talk, the podcast, the diploma — is how confidence is built.

    The Menopause Coaching Diploma isn't just for menopausal women. As Ellie puts it, it's a whole self audit — relevant to everyone.

    Connect with Ellie:

    Herself — coming soon

    Resources Mentioned:

    Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coaching Diploma — womenofacertainstage.com

    Oura Ring — ouraring.com

    Meet Your Host — Lauren Chiren

    Lauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone. As Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.

    Find out more: womenofacertainstage.com

    Connect with Lauren:

    LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter/X
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    43 分
  • HRT, Burnout, Brain Fog: Menopause Support Strategies That Actually Help

    HRT, Burnout, Brain Fog: Menopause Support Strategies That Actually Help
    2026/06/02
    In this episode, Lauren sits down with Sarah — a former gardener turned academic turned menopause coach — for an honest and inspiring conversation about burnout, brain fog, and finding your way through menopause while doing a PhD.Together, they explore how nature and the outdoors can be a powerful tool for managing menopause symptoms, and why giving women agency — through workplace menopause plans and access to outdoor spaces — can be truly transformative. Sarah shares her deeply personal journey through perimenopause, loss, and exhaustion, and how all of it ultimately led her to train as a menopause coach with Women of a Certain Stage.They also dig into the real difference between academic study and coach training, why authenticity matters when building your coaching practice, and how small, considered steps — not big dramatic leaps — are often the most powerful way forward.And yes — there's a moment early on involving an ironing board and some kitchen utensils that perfectly captures the spirit of getting the work done, whatever it takes.00:00 Introduction & Behind-the-Scenes Chaos01:12 Sarah's Background: From Gardener to PhD02:17 Experiencing Menopause During Academic Study03:25 The Woman Who Worked Outside — and Why It Stuck04:30 Discovering Menopause Coaching as a Career05:16 Why Sarah Chose Women of a Certain Stage06:38 Taking Time to Be Ready: No Pressure, No Rush07:57 The Decision-Making Journey08:52 Burnout, Grief & Mental Bandwidth10:00 Comparing PhD Study with the Menopause Coach Diploma13:08 Advice for Anyone Sitting on the Fence15:04 Flexibility, Autonomy & Reaching More People15:28 What's Next: Website, LinkedIn & Getting Out There16:19 Showing Up Authentically in Your Practice17:28 Johari's Window & Self-Awareness in Coaching18:27 Brain Fog, the Woods & Talking to Yourself Like a Coach19:49 Working with Businesses: Outdoor Menopause Plans & Legislation20:41 The Science Behind Nature & MenopauseMeet your host Lauren ChirenLauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.About 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.Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/Connect with LaurenLinkedIn: 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/LaurenChiren
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    22 分
  • 3 Menopause Times: Chemical, Surgical & Recovery. HRT & Becoming a Coach

    3 Menopause Times: Chemical, Surgical & Recovery. HRT & Becoming a Coach
    2026/05/26
    In this episode, Lauren sits down with Lucy, a newly graduated Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about living with endometriosis, adenomyosis, and PCOS — and navigating menopause not once, but three times. Twice chemically, and once surgically following a full hysterectomy and oophorectomy at just 33.Lucy shares the raw reality of years of misdiagnosis, debilitating pain, and a medical system that too often left her without answers or adequate support. Together, Lauren and Lucy unpack what chemical and surgical menopause actually feel like, what recovery really looks like beyond the four-to-six week advice, and why the conversation around different types of menopause is so critically missing from mainstream awareness.They explore the psychological impact of surgical menopause, the importance of asking better questions before going into theatre, and why workplace menopause policies need to go beyond awareness sessions to create real, meaningful change.And through it all — with warmth, humour, and hard-won wisdom — Lucy explains why she chose to turn her experience into a career supporting other women through their own menopause journeys.00:00 Introduction00:37 Lucy's background — from financial services to menopause coaching05:46 The beginning of Lucy's journey — periods, pain, and being told to crack on07:15 Early diagnosis of precancerous cervical cells and PCOS08:44 Understanding PCOS — what it is and why it's so often missed09:06 Diagnosis of endometriosis and adenomyosis10:21 Explaining the difference between endometriosis and adenomyosis13:01 The fertility miracle — having children against the odds13:22 The decision to have a full hysterectomy at 3318:51 Life after hysterectomy — the good, the challenging, and the things nobody tells you20:10 Vaginal cuffs, cervical removal, and recovery beyond six weeks22:27 What Lucy wishes she had known before surgery25:21 Chemical menopause — what it is and why Lucy went through it twice27:09 HRT during chemical menopause — and a severe reaction to the Mirena coil29:27 Why Lucy chose menopause coaching over endometriosis advocacy31:23 Being turned away from counselling and local support groups for being "too young"33:28 Why different types of menopause need to be part of the conversation35:25 Choosing Women of a Certain Stage — and what made it stand out38:03 Why Lauren trains others to do the same work38:58 What's next for Lucy — podcasts, corporate sessions, and the Employment Rights Bill40:19 The importance of context in workplace menopause conversations44:32 Lucy's biggest takeaway from the Menopause Coach Diploma47:04 What Lucy would say to someone sitting on the fence about training50:54 Lucy's message to anyone facing perimenopause, chemical menopause, or hysterectomyConnect with Lucy:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook: @themenopausemomBusiness: Black Mirror AdvisoryMeet your host Lauren ChirenLauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.About 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.comConnect with LaurenLinkedIn: 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/LaurenChiren
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    53 分