S4: Episode 54:MP-4: The Mani-Pause: When Your Manifestor Burst Meets a Hot Flash - Menopause at Work

When Your Manifestor Burst Meets a Hot Flash: Menopause at WorkYou're in the middle of a creative surge - ideas flowing, momentum building, ready to make things happen. And then your body says "plot twist" with a hot flash, brain fog, or exhaustion that hits out of nowhere.Welcome to being a Manifestor navigating menopause in the workplace.Your Manifestor design already means your energy works in bursts and rest cycles - unpredictable by nature. Now layer on menopausal symptoms with their own chaotic rhythms, and you're managing double the unpredictability in workplaces built for sameness and consistency.In this episode, Patricia and Marina get real about:The unique challenges menopausal Manifestors face at work - when your natural energy patterns collide with hormonal chaos and corporate expectations of "showing up the same every day."Why menopause symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and mood shifts get misinterpreted (and sometimes weaponized) in professional settings - and how to navigate that without shrinking yourself.Self-advocacy that doesn't require apologizing for your biology - practical strategies for communicating your needs while honoring your Manifestor design.What workplaces actually need to change - from flexible schedules to open dialogue to real support that goes beyond lip service.Managing your energy and avoiding burnout when you're already working with two unpredictable cycles at once.Whether you're navigating corporate culture or running your own business, this conversation offers honest insights on moving through this transition with your power intact. Because menopause at work isn't about "managing symptoms quietly" - it's about creating space for natural transitions in professional environments.Join the conversation. Your experience matters.Love what you heard? We're just getting started.This isn't just a podcast series—it's a community of Manifestor women & all women reclaiming midlife on OUR terms.Stay connected with us:📍 Patricia Rundblade: @patricia_rundblade     LinkedIn     Website: Patricia Rundblade📍 Marina Le Menn: @coaching_with_marina     LinkedIn     Website: Coaching with MarinaShare your own menopause stories, questions, and "wait, is this normal?!" moments in the comments or on our socials—we read everything and this community is built on real conversations.Help us spread the word:* Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear she's not alone* Leave a review (it helps us reach more listeners!)* Like and comment—tell us what resonated with youBecause the more women who hear this message, the less alone we all feel.See you in the next episode.Resource Links: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/03/menopause-earnings-economics-studyhttps://swhr.org/study-shows-only-31-of-women-feel-comfortable-talking-about-menopause-at-work/https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/inclusion-diversity/viewpoint-understanding-the-impact-of-menopause-in-the-workplace