Balancing work, home life and family pressures, alongside menopause symptoms you might experience, can feel overwhelming. But what can you do about it?

We’ll be exploring this topic and what we can all do to feel good during our menopause journey. As part of our Lunch & Learn series of webinars, here, Deborah Garlick of Henpicked is joined by Lavina Mehta MBE of Feel Good with Lavina, author of "The Feel Good Fix".

Lavina, a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, mum of 3, featured on TV & RadioAbout Me. mission is to help ALL ages to FEEL GOOD physically & mentally. Her slogan is to “Exercise for Sanity not Vanity.” She was awarded an MBE for her services in Health & Fitness over the covid pandemic in the Oct 2020 Queen’s honours list. She’s very passionate about promoting the health benefits of exercise to treat, prevent & reduce risks of chronic diseases like Diabetes & Heart Disease, so prevalent in Asian communities. Pre-COVID she launched a National press campaign to “Get UK Asians Fit!”

This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.

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Are you aware of how prolapse and incontinence can impact your daily life and well-being? Do you know the best strategies to manage these conditions effectively, especially in a work environment?

Join our FREE Lunch & Learn where Henpicked’s Deborah Garlick and Dr Surya Gupta-Wright from My Menopause Centre will be discussing exactly this.

Dr. Surya brings years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and holds Diplomas from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health.

She is also a registered menopause specialist with the British Menopause Society. Dr. Surya’s expertise is further enriched by her work in a Menopause Research Unit in London, where she addressed complex menopause cases and contributed to important research projects.

We know that around one in four women consider leaving work due to menopause symptoms, and one in ten actually do leave according to the Fawcett Society Report. But many of these women have valuable skills and talent to offer to workplaces.

We're joined by Morna Ronnie of the People Portfolio as she explains more about how her returner programmes are supporting women after they're left their career due to menopausal symptoms to retrun to, and thrive at work.

People Portfolio are looking to work with companies committed to being menopause friendly, or who have achieved The Menopause Friendly Accreditation to run a pilot fo their returner programme for menopausal women: Revive and Thrive.

Please contact morna@thepeopleportfolio.co.uk if if you'd like to find out more, so that an initial exploratory discussion can be set up.

About Morna Ronnie:

Morna Ronnie is the founder of the People Portfolio. Her 30-year career to date has included supporting people in a range of ways, from recruitment to outplacement and psychometrics to training and development. In the last 5 years she has used this knowledge to design and deliver a range of Women Returner programmes, some of which were funded by The Scottish Government and specifically supported women of menopausal age.

Passionate about supporting somen to thrive at work, she is also a Menopause Workplace Trainer licensed by Henpicked, delivering their CPD accredited training.

Are you interested in making your workplace menopause friendly? Visit www.menopausefriendly.co.uk to learn more.

We all may have heard the word “endometriosis”. But what does it feel like to live with it? What advice might help? How can people be best supported?

We're joined by Menstruation Friendly Independent Panel Member Vickie Williams to shine a light on the topic.

Vickie, driven by her own experience with endometriosis, pursued a PhD in People and Organisations at The Open University UK, focusing on endometriosis in the workplace and the impact of menstrual policy.

She holds a first-class honours degree in Business Management from King’s College London, where her interest in gender and organisational studies began, particularly regarding women’s workplace experiences. Before her PhD, Vickie spent seven years as a Digital Account Director in film and creative agencies across London.

Concurrently, she trained in women’s health and established her own business to support individuals with endometriosis and other gynaecological conditions. Vickie has shared her expertise on endometriosis at prominent venues, including Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, and the International Critical Management Studies conference.

Her personal and professional experiences provide her with unique insights into the challenges faced by women with invisible and often debilitating gynaecological conditions.

She is particularly interested in how workplace structures and practices can better accommodate these conditions, aiming to improve the work environment for affected individuals.

We frequently hear women say ‘I thought I had dementia’ when going through the menopause. But do you know what causes this? Do you know whether HRT helps and what the research says? Expert information here.

Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre.

Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine.

As well as her role of Clinical Director at My Menopause Centre, she currently runs an NHS menopause service and is a GP partner in a practice in Leeds. She is also a British Menopause Society menopause trainer and is involved in educating GPs about the menopause transition through talks, lectures and seminars. She wrote the menopause training module for doctors.net and has written for the Primary Care Women’s Health forum publication, Her Life Her Health, on a variety of menopause-related topics.

Do you know the impact the menopause has on your bone health? Do you know how this could affect you? Listen in to hear more and what you can do to improve your bone health for life!

Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Kat Bright, Co-founder of The Health Boost.

Kat Bright is a nutritional therapist and co-founder of The Health Boost. She firmly believes that optimal health doesn’t end at 40 and with the right nutrition and exercise we can all thrive in our midlife and beyond. Kat supports women to find and support the root cause of their health and weight issues through bespoke nutrition and lifestyle programmes. Her goal is to inspire you to cultivate new habits that enhance your overall well-being, instilling a profound sense of confidence in your body.

https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub

This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.

Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

Do you know why it’s so important to move and exercise during menopause? Or how they positively impact mental health?

ally Bolton has been a health and fitness coach since 2009 and over the last 2 years she has specialised in menopause health.

Since then she has delivered training to private groups of women, educating them on menopause and how to manage symptoms through their lifestyle habits.

Sally is a Henpicked: Menopause Workplace Trainer and has delivered colleague and manager training in various organisations including the education sector, charities and other professional services.

Her mission is to educate and support as many individuals and organisations as possible, to help raise awareness, break the taboo, and normalise the conversation around menopause. She believes that it is important for everybody to have a level of understanding, so we can all support each other through something that is inevitable for 51% of the population.

https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub

This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.

Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

Struggling with hot flushes but don’t want to take HRT, or can’t take HRT? Do you want to know abut the latest developments and what else is available to help you?

Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre.

Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine.

As well as her role of Clinical Director at My Menopause Centre, she currently runs an NHS menopause service and is a GP partner in a practice in Leeds. She is also a British Menopause Society menopause trainer and is involved in educating GPs about the menopause transition through talks, lectures and seminars. She wrote the menopause training module for doctors.net and has written for the Primary Care Women’s Health forum publication, Her Life Her Health, on a variety of menopause-related topics.

https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub

This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.

Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.