023: Navigating Menopause in the Workplace

Summary: In this episode, Roni sits down with menopause advocate Lauren Chiren to discuss the challenges of navigating menopause, particularly in the workplace. Lauren shares her personal journey with early menopause and highlights the importance of menopause awareness and support for women's health. They explore how employers can benefit from supporting women during this phase, and address common misconceptions, including the misdiagnosis of menopause as depression or anxiety. The conversation also covers whether women should disclose their menopause status at work and the importance of open conversations and mental health support. Listen to learn how better understanding and resources can create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for menopausal women   Chapters:   00:00  Introduction to Today's Episode 01:18   Lauren's Journey and Menopause Advocacy 04:06  Personal Experiences with Menopause 04:57  Challenges and Misconceptions About Menopause 10:23   Lauren's Professional Contributions 16:47   Importance of Workplace Support for Menopause 25:00  Navigating Menopause Conversations at Work 28:39  Empowering Conversations in the Workplace 29:07  Menopause Benefits and Employer Responsibilities 29:53  Challenges in Recognizing Menopause Symptoms 32:14  The Importance of Proper Menopause Training 33:30  Legal Protections for Menopause in the Workplace 35:18  The Need for Better Leave Policies 37:18  Advocating for Women in the Workplace 42:12  The Role of Menopause Coaches 47:06  Mental Health and Menopause 48:59  Building Community and Support 52:38  Lauren's Mission and Future Plans 55:14  Conclusion and Final Thoughts     Follow Lauren on the following social sites: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube: @womenofacertainstage Lauren is also offering the following courses:  Menopause The Basics. Runs every two months, next one 5-7 Aug & I take around 19k people through it each year to demystify menopause https://womenofacertainstage.lpages.co/menopause-the-basics/  Menopause Mentor - 12 week self paced program that you can start any time: Menopause Mentor  Follow the podcast on all socials @Navigating Life After 40   Join the Facebook Community NLA40 Grab the free 5-day Guided Midlife Journal Prompts: https://navigatinglifeafter40.ck.page/midlife-reflections-journal  Need menopause support? Check out myalloy.com for personalized solutions by professional doctors. Use code NAVIGATE20 for $20 off. Offer expires 10/26/24