Why High-Achieving Women Are Secretly Struggling Right Now

In this episode, Lauren sits down with Jayne, an executive business partner and newly qualified Menopause Coach, for an honest and uplifting conversation about navigating menopause in the workplace — and why the best chapter of your life might still be ahead of you.Jayne shares her deeply personal story of being plunged into surgical menopause just weeks after her 40th birthday, and the years of confusion, isolation, and inadequate medical support that followed. Together, Lauren and Jayne unpack why so many high-achieving women are silently struggling — and what it really takes to feel confident, capable, and supported at this stage of life.They explore the critical importance of workplace awareness, why line managers don't need to be menopause experts (just good listeners), and how coaching can bridge the gap that the medical system so often leaves wide open. Jayne also shares how becoming a Menopause Coach has transformed not just her clients' lives, but her own — and why she's on a mission to support the men around menopausal women too.00:00 Introduction01:19 Weather, Mood & Menopause03:29 Movement, Confidence & Safety06:43 Becoming a Menopause Coach07:05 Jayne's Surgical Menopause Journey09:11 Navigating the NHS & Finding Support10:18 The Impact of Brain Fog & Memory Loss11:41 Misinformation in Online Communities13:00 Women's Health: A History of Being Dismissed14:17 The Importance of GP Relationships15:59 Group vs One-to-One Coaching16:13 Jayne's Practice Clients & Transformations20:22 Why Women of a Certain Stage?23:28 Juggling a Corporate Career & Menopause Coaching24:29 Opening Up Menopause Conversations at Work25:34 Coaching, ADHD & the Workplace26:10 Menopause Is Not a Women's Problem29:09 Supporting Male Colleagues & Partners32:49 What Makes a Good Menopause Ally36:17 Balance, Movement & a New Exercise to Try37:46 Nutrition, Hydration & Ageing Strong41:28 Combining Nutrition Training with Coaching44:53 Menopause Is Not the End — It's Your Next ChapterConnect with Jayne:LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayne-hill-6565871/Meet your host Lauren ChirenLauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.About Women of a Certain StageWe are committed to transforming the menopause experience — both for individuals and the organisations that support them.Our mission is to empower people through education, advocacy, and expert-led training, ensuring menopause is no longer a barrier to confidence, health, or career success.Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/Connect with LaurenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage Twitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChiren