'Where Are the Men in These Conversations?’ – What Your Partner Needs to Hear About Perimenopause | Leighton Richards of WelleCo episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 35 MIN

'Where Are the Men in These Conversations?’ – What Your Partner Needs to Hear About Perimenopause | Leighton Richards of WelleCo

from The Wellness Collective with Nat Kringoudis · host Nat Kringoudis

What if your partner had no idea what you were really going through, and didn’t even know how to ask?Leighton Richards is the CEO of WelleCo, a wellness company many of you already know and love. He never expected to be talking about perimenopause, especially as a man, but this conversation was a beautiful reminder of how things shift when you’re willing to show up and listen. What stood out to me most was how he sees his role not as having the answers, but as creating space, normalising the conversation, and bringing awareness to the fact that the system is still failing women.There’s something powerful about having this kind of conversation with someone who genuinely wants to learn, lead with empathy, and support change from both inside the home and inside the industry. I reckon it’s time we had more of that.Key TakeawaysMen Matter Too –  We can’t move forward in women’s health without bringing men into the conversation.The System is Failing Women – Traditional medicine often overlooks perimenopause, leaving women confused, unsupported, and dismissed.Empowerment Through Wellness – When women understand their bodies, they gain back control and confidence in every life stage.Education Starts Early – We need to normalize conversations about hormones and health in families and schools. Waiting until the crisis hits is too late.Supplements Are Science Backed – The right products, made with therapeutic doses and clean sourcing, can create real change in as little as 30 days.Support Begins With Curiosity – One of the most powerful things a partner can do is ask questions, listen, and stay present through her transition.Where to Find Our GuestWelleCo Website: https://welleco.com.auLeighton Richards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighton-richards-b8043723/Links & Resources🌞 Sunshine, Safely: 50% Off In Essence Essential OilsIf you’ve been to my clinic, you know I adore In Essence. Their essential oils are pure, therapeutic-grade, and a dream for hormone health.My go-to blends? Balance for perimenopause and PMS, Sleep when your mind won’t switch off, and Stress for those "too much" days.Right now, enjoy 50% off sitewide with code NK50 at 👉 https://www.inessence.com.au — but only until November 18th. Ts & Cs apply.🔥 Feel Like You Again: 20% Off My Pause for Perimenopause + MenopauseScience-backed, Aussie-made, and created by women who get it — it helps with hot flushes, better sleep, stubborn hormonal weight, and feeling like yourself again.In honour of World Menopause Month, take this as your sign: you’re allowed to feel good.Get 20% off your first order with code NAT20 at 👉 https://mypause.com📷 Connect with Me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/natkringoudis🌿 Join NK x The Membership – Your Wellness Sanctuary!✨ What’s Inside?✔ Early access to new Masterclasses & Challenges✔ Unlimited access to 20+ Masterclasses & 25+ free ebooks✔ VIP perks—events, expert Q&As & private community✔ 20% off practitioner-grade supplements✔ Direct access to Nat via live Q&As & Facebook chat💖 Join today & take charge of your health!👉 Sign Up Now: https://natkringoudis.thrivecart.com/the-membership-x-nat-kringoudis/🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and empowerment!

What if your partner had no idea what you were really going through, and didn’t even know how to ask?Leighton Richards is the CEO of WelleCo, a wellness company many of you already know and love. He never expected to be talking about perimenopause, especially as a man, but this conversation was a beautiful reminder of how things shift when you’re willing to show up and listen. What stood out to me most was how he sees his role not as having the answers, but as creating space, normalising the conversation, and bringing awareness to the fact that the system is still failing women.There’s something powerful about having this kind of conversation with someone who genuinely wants to learn, lead with empathy, and support change from both inside the home and inside the industry. I reckon it’s time we had more of that.Key TakeawaysMen Matter Too –  We can’t move forward in women’s health without bringing men into the conversation.The System is Failing Women – Traditional medicine often overlooks perimenopause, leaving women confused, unsupported, and dismissed.Empowerment Through Wellness – When women understand their bodies, they gain back control and confidence in every life stage.Education Starts Early – We need to normalize conversations about hormones and health in families and schools. Waiting until the crisis hits is too late.Supplements Are Science Backed – The right products, made with therapeutic doses and clean sourcing, can create real change in as little as 30 days.Support Begins With Curiosity – One of the most powerful things a partner can do is ask questions, listen, and stay present through her transition.Where to Find Our GuestWelleCo Website: https://welleco.com.auLeighton Richards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighton-richards-b8043723/Links & Resources🌞 Sunshine, Safely: 50% Off In Essence Essential OilsIf you’ve been to my clinic, you know I adore In Essence. Their essential oils are pure, therapeutic-grade, and a dream for hormone health.My go-to blends? Balance for perimenopause and PMS, Sleep when your mind won’t switch off, and Stress for those "too much" days.Right now, enjoy 50% off sitewide with code NK50 at 👉 https://www.inessence.com.au — but only until November 18th. Ts & Cs apply.🔥 Feel Like You Again: 20% Off My Pause for Perimenopause + MenopauseScience-backed, Aussie-made, and created by women who get it — it helps with hot flushes, better sleep, stubborn hormonal weight, and feeling like yourself again.In honour of World Menopause Month, take this as your sign: you’re allowed to feel good.Get 20% off your first order with code NAT20 at 👉 https://mypause.com📷 Connect with Me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/natkringoudis🌿 Join NK x The Membership – Your Wellness Sanctuary!✨ What’s Inside?✔ Early access to new Masterclasses & Challenges✔ Unlimited access to 20+ Masterclasses & 25+ free ebooks✔ VIP perks—events, expert Q&As & private community✔ 20% off practitioner-grade supplements✔ Direct access to Nat via live Q&As & Facebook chat💖 Join today & take charge of your health!👉 Sign Up Now: https://natkringoudis.thrivecart.com/the-membership-x-nat-kringoudis/🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and empowerment!

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