Navigating the Storm: Eleri Cosslett Shares Her Personal Struggles with Menopause and Mental Health

In today's episode, Michelle engages in a heartfelt conversation with Eleri Kossler, a remarkable entrepreneur and former corporate lawyer, who shares her transformative journey through menopause. Eleri opens up about her personal struggles with perimenopause, including debilitating symptoms like depression, lethargy, and weight gain, and discusses the lack of support and understanding she faced. As the founder of Love Entrepreneurs and Silvertree, she emphasises the importance of reinvention and resilience, offering practical advice and insights for managing menopause symptoms. KEY TAKEAWAYS The journey through menopause can be profoundly challenging, with symptoms such as extreme lethargy, depression, and anxiety affecting daily life and work performance. It's important to recognise that these experiences can vary significantly among women. Open discussions about menopause are crucial for breaking the stigma surrounding it. Sharing experiences can help raise awareness and foster understanding among partners, families, and workplaces. Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet and making lifestyle changes, such as reducing sugar intake, can significantly alleviate menopause symptoms. Personal responsibility for health choices is emphasised as a key factor in managing symptoms. There is a call for improved understanding and treatment options for menopause within the medical community. Many women feel that their symptoms are not adequately addressed by traditional medical approaches, highlighting the need for more comprehensive care. Eleri encourages employers to adopt flexible working arrangements to accommodate the needs of women experiencing menopause. This includes allowing for varied work hours and creating supportive environments that recognize the impact of menopause on productivity and well-being. BEST MOMENTS "I went from somebody that could function and work 12 hours a day with lots of energy to somebody that had to go to bed every two hours." "I think men are realising now that these were economic losses for the business." "I had to just accept it and give myself permission to just go to sleep if I needed to." "If this had happened to men, there'd be, you know, no question there'd be a solution." "I think we need to start thinking more about how we're going to holistically work this." GUEST LINKS https://growinspires.org/silvatree     http://love-entrepreneurs.com/ HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal  My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag  Website www.panaceapause.co.uk