From nurse educator to menopause mentor: Professor Camille Cronin on supporting women’s midlife health

I’m so pleased to welcome nurse educator Professor Camille Cronin to the podcast today.Camille has spent over 35 years in clinical practice, research and higher education, and now channels her passion into bespoke menopause coaching. In this candid conversation we explore: Why a nurse of 35+ years chose menopause coaching. Camille explains how her frontline work with women in health and social care and her decade of workforce research led her to seek an evidence-based, tailored coaching toolkit.Bridging research & lived experienceHear how Camille wrestles with conflicting HRT guidelines, tracks reliable sources like the British Menopause Society and IMS, and helps women take ownership of their own care. Mental health at midlife We reflect on what happens when perimenopausal women first enter mental-health services, why single-symptom approaches fail, and how a holistic assessment could save lives.Breaking down workplace barriersWith 70–85 % of NHS staff female and many in their 40s–50s, Camille shares why online modules alone won’t cut it—and how managers can embed real-time support into shift-based work. Lifespan health strategyFrom heavy periods to hot flushes and brain fog, discover how a unified women’s-health hub might finally replace today’s siloed clinics and why apprenticeships are a game-changer for career-changers in midlife.Whether you’re a nurse, a line manager, a health coach or simply keen to understand your own journey better, Camille’s insights will inspire you to make menopause support real in your workplace, your community and your own life.[00:02:51] Midlife career changes and menopause.[00:05:30] Fear of seeking help at work.[00:10:02] Tailored coaching for menopause support.[00:12:41] Evidence-based menopause resources.[00:19:10] Individual journeys of menopause management.[00:21:17] Women's voices in menopause research.[00:25:16] Mental health and menopause experience.[00:31:04] Menopause coaching importance.[00:34:12] Women's health and career changes.[00:37:59] Menopause coaching benefits.Resources & next steps Learn about the Become a Menopause Coach diploma → https://womenofacertainstage.lpages.co/menopause_coach/ Free guide: “Top 5 evidence-based menopause resources” → womenofacertainstage.com/menopause-resourcesJoin our fall cohort for hands-on coaching practice, live expert Q&As and peer supportReady to support women at work and yourself through midlife health? Book a free discovery call today and find out how tailored menopause coaching can transform your organisation and your life: https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/lite/tmsh