Ep 09: The Menopause Penalty

📱 Send Us a Text Message! We’d love to hear from you! Please include your name and email address so we can reply. Don’t worry — this won’t sign you up for our email list. We’ll only use your info to respond to your question.Could we be on the brink of a public healthcare crisis? In this episode, I tackle a pressing issue: while menopause is a universal experience for women, the support systems in place are alarmingly inadequate. I’ll explore how the “menopause penalty” affects our health, relationships, finances, and careers, and why this could lead to a shortage of physicians to care for us.Join me as I reveal shocking statistics that highlight the urgent need for better support in our workplaces and communities. My goal is to inspire you to advocate for more resources and create a nurturing environment for women navigating this significant life transition. Tune in to understand the critical need for change and discover how we can work together to build a better future for all womenReferencesWorking Paper - “The Menopause "Penalty" - Institute for Fiscal StudiesImpact of Menopause Symptoms on Women in the Workplace. Mayo Clin Proc. 2023Understanding the Role of Menopause in Work and Careers - Korn FerryThanks for listening. Find more info about Clearly Hormonal on the website or Instagram.