How to Talk to Your Partner About the Meno Phase

Workplace Conversations: How to Get the Support You Need During the Meno Phase.

Let’s be honest, talking about menopause at work probably isn’t something you ever imagined needing to do. But here you are, navigating hot flushes in board meetings, brain fog mid-sentence, or sleep-deprived mornings where coffee is doing most of the heavy lifting. If this sounds familiar, please know you're not the only one.

The good news? You can ask for what you need at work, and feel good about it too.

Why Speaking Up Matters

Menopause is a natural stage of life, not something to just push through quietly. Yet for years, it's been treated like a taboo, especially in the workplace. Times are changing (thankfully), and more employers are waking up to the fact that supporting women during perimenopause and menopause is the right thing to do.

When we speak up, we make it easier for others to do the same. We shape workplace cultures where wellbeing includes hormonal health, and where everyone can bring their whole self to work, fluctuating hormones and all.

Step One: Get Clear on What Helps

Before any conversation, take a quiet moment to think about what would make your workday easier.

You might need:

• A bit more flexibility in your start time

• A fan at your desk or better ventilation

• Time out from back-to-back meetings

• Understanding around dips in concentration or energy

Being specific helps you feel more confident, and helps your manager see simple, practical ways to support you.

Step Two: Start the Conversation

What helped me was learning to meet myself with a bit more kindness (easier said than done, I know).

I started learning about mindset coaching, mindfulness, and the way our thoughts shape our inner world. And slowly, I began to shift from What is wrong with me? to What do I need right now?

Sometimes it was rest.
Sometimes it was a proper rant.
Sometimes it was cake. (A little too often, oops)

But it was also connection to other women going through the same. That changed everything.

You're not alone!

If you’re reading this and feeling seen, then that’s the whole point of me sharing this. You are not alone. And more importantly, this isn’t the end of the story. In fact, it can be the start of a powerful chapter.

You don’t have to fight your body. You don’t have to fear your mind. You just need support that gets it. That gets you.

And that’s why I do what I do. Because I want you to know there is another way to live through this season of life. One where you’re supported, understood, and thriving not just surviving.

Let’s unplug the myths. Let’s talk honestly. And let’s start giving your mind the TLC it deserves.

Remember, you're definitely not losing it, we're all in this together! Perimenopause can feel like a mystery tour with no map, but there is support, and you can find your way through. If I can support you in anyway please reach out to chat.