Menopause and Relationships

Menopause and Relationships How can we sustain healthy relationships as we traverse Menopause? Abba said it the best “Knowing me, knowing you, Ah haa” Join me and members of the Menopause Collective as we gather to bash out this tricky topic and uncover tips to make all our Menopause experiences better. Try this: Get to know yourself better, Learn to express your needs , Be accountable when things to awry, and Remain open to receiving feedback. Feeling Heard How do we tackle a desire to feel understood? find your tribe and seek out supportive communities online or in your local area. Workplaces Menopause adds another layer of complexity when it comes to navigating relationships in the workplace. Although workplaces are becoming more aware of the menopause conversation this doesn’t mean things will improve overnight. We must overcome our own propensity to ‘put up and shut up’ and have pragmatic conversations if we are going to improve our lot. Enjoy our chat and let me know if you have any comments of suggestions for future topics of conversation. Host: Phillipa Butler Guests Tamar Challis: Person centred counsellor, coach and mediator specialising in women’s mental health as they move through life transitions such as menopause, divorce, retirement. Claire Ottewell: Aromatherapist and Medical Astrologer