Menopause, Mental Health, and the Workplace: Why Hormones Aren’t the Problem
Menopause is a growing topic of concern for both women and organisations—and for good reason. Recent research from the British Menopause Society revealed that over 20% of women say the menopause has affected their confidence at work, while nearly half say it’s impacted their home life.
So it’s not surprising that more organisations are turning to employee wellbeing webinars, mental health training for managers, and even formal menopause policies to offer support. But is that enough?
🎙 In this episode, I’m joined by Tania Elfersy, menopause expert and author of The Wiser Woman, for a powerful conversation that turns conventional wisdom on its head.
Why Your Hormones Aren’t to Blame
If you’ve ever felt like the menopause is something to fear, or something to fix, this episode is going to challenge that thinking.
Tania shares why hormones are not the problem, and how the nocebo effect—the belief that menopause will be hard—can actually create more symptoms. She invites us to take a completely different approach. One rooted in understanding the body’s innate intelligence.
Rather than managing symptoms through external interventions alone, we explore how reconnecting with your body, calming your stress response, and understanding your own psychology can bring genuine relief—physically, emotionally and mentally.
Why It’s Not Just About Air Conditioning and Desk Fans
There’s growing recognition that the menopause is more than a personal issue, it’s an organisational one too. Especially when you consider that menopause symptoms can affect performance, absenteeism, and presenteeism.
Under the Equality Act 2010, menopause can fall under age, sex, or disability discrimination. Which means it’s no longer a “nice to have” in your wellbeing strategy. It’s essential.
But while many companies are beginning to create menopause policies, few are going deep enough. Giving women control over the office thermostat might feel supportive, but it misses the deeper conversation.
If you truly want to support your female talent through this transition and retain the valuable skills and experience they bring, you need more than policies. You need education, awareness, and cultural understanding.
A New Way to Support Women’s Wellbeing at Work
This conversation isn’t just for women going through menopause. It’s for any manager, HR leader, or wellbeing lead who wants to better support female employees and build a more inclusive, emotionally intelligent workplace.
Whether you run employee wellbeing programmes, deliver online mental health training, or want to evolve your wellbeing strategy, this is a conversation worth tuning into.
✨ Discover how to support menopause in the workplace without fear, drama, or outdated narratives.
Listen now and find out how to create real change—for your people and your culture.
