"More Women Now Fear Menopause!" – 5 Simple Ways To OWN It

Menopause doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. 🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihThis is your 20-minute pep talk for surviving those days when menopause feels too much. Feel prepared and less scared!In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by Heather Jackson, Founder of Gen-M, to reveal the simple but powerful tools that can transform your menopause experience. With more women than ever admitting they feel fearful, unprepared, or unsupported during this stage of life, Heather brings clarity and confidence to the conversation.Together, Naomi and Heather break down 5 essentials every woman needs to navigate menopause with less stress and more ease. They also talk about how society needs to build better support for women – and how Gen M is fighting to give menopausal women the right resources to get through this utterly disorientating time of life. Follow Heather Jackson below:Heather's Instagram: @heatherjackson_01Heather's business Gen M: https://gen-m.com/Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – Introduction and Heather’s story00:38 – Why midlife women succeed in business03:05 – Losing purpose or perimenopause? Heather’s realisation04:21 – “Let’s not get bitter, let’s get better at it” – the birth of GenM05:38 – Why menopause should be “the new vegan”06:00 – Heather’s top 5 products for menopause support07:21 – Nutrition and the power of protein09:16 – Skincare, hair, and body changes in menopause12:09 – Exercise, strength training, and magnesium13:49 – The role of attitude and valuing yourself15:42 – Why menopause is the last barrier to gender equality16:05 – More women fear menopause now than ever17:30 – How education is the “menopause petrol gauge”18:25 – Are more women staying in work through menopause?19:50 – Why menopause is a people issue, not just HR20:55 – Community question: career change at 50 during perimenopause22:10 – Community question: acne in menopause23:56 – How “small” symptoms impact confidence and life choices24:44 – Final thoughts and outro#menopause #perimenopause #hrt