When Your Career and Menopause Clash with Bonnie Schutz

This week on Transforming 45, Bonnie Schutz opens up about how menopause and post-menopause reshape everything, from how we show up at work to how we connect in our closest relationships. She shares the reality of facing ageism in corporate spaces, navigating hormonal changes that disrupt confidence and visibility, and renegotiating intimacy and communication at home. Her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship at 48 becomes a powerful reminder that midlife transitions can unlock clarity, agency, and joy. What We Cover: The leap from corporate to entrepreneurship at 48 Why menopause silence creates confusion—and how breaking it changes everything How post-menopause continues to shape wellbeing and identity Hormone therapy’s role in restoring energy and quality of life The invisible weight of ageism in the workplace Why women are increasingly choosing entrepreneurship in midlife Empathetic communication: valuing and respecting partners through hormonal transitions How relationships evolve—and how vulnerability deepens connection Community support as a lifeline during menopause Reclaiming confidence, purpose, and joy in the next chapter Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Bonnie Schultz and Her Journey 01:10 Navigating Menopause: Bonnie's Experience 06:05 Understanding Post-Menopause: Myths and Realities 09:28 Health and Wellness in Post-Menopause 14:26 Empowerment Through Community and Entrepreneurship 18:27 Ageism and Its Impact on Women in the Workplace 22:00 The Emotional Journey of Women 24:27 Valuing Women's Contributions in the Workplace 28:20 Embracing Change and New Opportunities 30:47 Navigating Personal Transitions 33:15 Understanding Partner Dynamics During Menopause 39:44 Finding Joy Amidst Challenges Why You'll Love this Episode: It’s raw, honest, and relationship-centered—an empowering look at how menopause shapes our careers, partnerships, and sense of self. Let's Stay Connected: Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Got questions or feedback? Drop us a message at [email protected] Download my Free Guide - How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty! Connect with Bonnie: Website Podcast - Delegate to Elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices