The Menopause Penalty | Brain Fog, Ageism, and Leadership Loss

Menopause is not just hot flashes. It is a full body and brain shift that collides with modern work, leadership expectations, and a culture that still treats the topic as taboo.Wendy Lurrie sits down with leadership coach and brand consultant Lauren Glazer to talk about the real workplace impact of perimenopause. They unpack why so many women learn what’s happening from friends, not doctors. Why identity can be the first system to fail. And what simple workplace signals and accommodations can change everything.They also explore the “operating system update” metaphor, the brain’s remodeling across puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause, and the role allies can play, including the men who want to better understand what’s happening at home and at work.If you are navigating symptoms, supporting a partner, leading a team, or working in HR, this episode is a practical and human place to start.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BestGuessistanSubscribe to our Substack: https://bestguessistan.substack.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestguessistan/Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestguessistan/