Episode 9 - Periods, Pregnancy & Perimenopause: Navigating Work in a Female Body

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of No Filter, No Apologies, Katy and Rebecca have an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to build a career in a female body.From periods and chronic pain, to pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and perimenopause, women are expected to “power through” physical and hormonal changes that most workplaces were never designed to support.We discuss:Why menstrual health is still treated as a workplace “accommodation”The lack of support for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and miscarriageHow women’s health impacts performance, leadership, and burnoutWhy perimenopause often collides with peak career yearsWhat women can do to protect their health and professional growthThis episode challenges outdated systems, normalizes real experiences, and offers practical perspective for women navigating demanding careers.Content Note: This episode includes thoughtful discussion of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, postpartum health, and reproductive challenges. If these topics are difficult for you, please take care of yourself and listen when it feels right for you.If you’ve ever felt like your body was treated as an inconvenience at work, this conversation is for you.🎙️ Listen, share, and join the conversation at: https://nofilternoapologies.buzzsprout.com CONNECT WITH NO FILTER, NO APOLOGIES: Watch full videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NOFILTERNOAPOLOGIESPODCASTFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nfnapodcast/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NFNAPodcastFollow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nfna_podcast11Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: - Katy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyshapiro/- Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-sacks-606a7951/Enjoying our raw conversations? Please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts