Heart & Graft (Episode 24): The Menopause Brain - What Every Workplace Needs to Understand

For years, menopause at work was reduced to stereotypes, awkward jokes, and whispered conversations. But what if we’ve been missing the real story? In this episode of Heart and Graft, Nicky sits down with menopause coach and educator Sam Palmer to explore what menopause can actually look like in working life. Together, they unpack why so many women silently struggle at work and the small practical changes that can make a huge difference. This isn’t just a conversation for women experiencing menopause. It’s for managers, HR professionals, trainers, colleagues, partners, and anyone who wants to build more human workplaces. Why listen: Explore the organisational cost of avoiding talking about menopause Discover the neuroscience of the “menopause brain” Find a series of small, practical adjustments that genuinely help Learning how to move beyond token gestures and tick-box policies Find out the added strengths that menopause brings. Connect with Sam Palmer: Website: https://www.midlifemakeover.co.uk/middle-age-health-and-fitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sampalmermidlifemakeover/ Facebook / Community: https://www.facebook.com/samsmidlifemakeover LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/midlifemakeover/