Making Sense of Menopause: Practical Guidance for Work and Home with Michelle Rowlinson

Many women reach a point where both work and home feel much harder to manage than they used to, yet they keep going, assuming it is stress or simply part of a busy life.In this powerful and practical session, Michelle Rowlinson explains why menopause and perimenopause can so often leave capable women questioning themselves, quietly adapting at work, and feeling stretched behind the scenes.Drawing on her own experience of both perimenopause and the role of a mum with a busy career working as a senior physiotherapist and menopause wellbeing practitioner, Michelle explores why so many women feel confused, start doubting themselves, and quietly struggle in professional settings.She unpacks how menopause symptoms really show up day to day, why they are so often misunderstood or misread at work, and the simple, practical adjustments that can make life feel more manageable without having to step back or suffer in silence.This session is about making sense of what is happening in your body, rebuilding confidence, and knowing what to do next, so you can stop second guessing yourself and feel more in control.