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Women of a Certain Stage

Changing the menopause narrative with Women of a Certain Stage - the global authority in menopause advocacy, workplace, education, and empowerment. Hosted by Lauren Chiren, internationally multi award winning menopause expert, speaker. This podcast is dedicated to shattering outdated narratives, amplifying real voices, and driving meaningful change in how menopause is understood and supported, at work and beyond. We believe that by normalising the conversation and equipping individuals,

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35:41

Marketing Made Social

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/10/06

In this episode, I sit down with Vicki Jakes for an insightful conversation about digital marketing, social media, and how they intersect with building a business in the health and wellness space. Together, we break down Vicki's transition from corporate marketing to running her own business, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of prioritizing sales and visibility.We dive into Vicki’s professional journey—from working on London-based magazines and big corporate websites to

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34:25

Ozempic, Mounjaro and Menopause: What Women Need to Know

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/09/29

In this episode, I sit down with Helen Bligh for an eye-opening and deeply insightful conversation about GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic and Mounjaro), weight loss, and how they intersect with menopause. Together, we break down the science, dissect the stigma, and unpack why sustainable health goes so much deeper than simply "calories in, calories out" or relying on willpower alone. We dive into Helen’s personal and professional journey—from working as a dietician in the NHS and training healthcare

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27:01

Menopause Action Plans 2027: What UK Employers Need...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/09/22

In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Cooper—the very first dual certified menopause coach and menopause trainer with Women of a Certain Stage. Together, we discuss her personal journey navigating early menopause and hysterectomy in her late 30s, as well as how her 20 years of HR experience inspired her to advocate for better support in the workplace.We explore the urgent need to retain female talent, particularly within STEM and male-dominated industries, where women often leave around age 44

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10:40

The Art of Listening With Former NBA Star Cuttino...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/09/15

In this episode, I sit down with former NBA star Cuttino "Cat" Mobley for a candid conversation about fatherhood, discipline, and what it really means to listen. Cuttino opens up about the "tough love" upbringing that shaped him — two father figures who taught him that easy choices now lead to hard consequences later, and vice versa.We dig into how becoming a father shifted his sense of purpose, why he believes children need boundaries as much as love, and how the lessons from his own childhood —

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08:11

The Business of Menopause Coaching

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/09/08

In this episode, I sit down with JT Foxx — the world's #1 wealth and business coach — for a refreshingly honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a coaching business from the ground up. JT has never taken menopause coach training himself, but as someone who has shared stages with me at the Sydney Opera House and events around the world, he's seen firsthand how big an issue menopause has become in workplaces globally.We dig into the real fundamentals of building a personal brand, why

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33:05

Slow Living and Mental Health: Transforming Lives in...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/09/01

In this episode, I sit down with licensed therapist and private practice owner Jennifer for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about menopause, mental health, and the power of slowing down. We talk about her path from solo counselor to running a practice with eight clinicians, and how the skills she built through the Menopause Coach Diploma helped shape that growth.Jennifer opens up about her own early menopause at 41, the isolation she felt before finding community, and how a COVID infection years

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48:41

She Had ME/CFS and Perimenopause Hit at the Same Time

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/08/25

In this episode, I sit down with Bridgette — known to everyone as Bee — for an honest, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring conversation about what happens when multiple sclerosis and perimenopause collide. Bee shares her remarkable journey from being completely bedbound to completing the Great North Run, and how lifestyle changes, community, and a refusal to give up transformed her life.We unpack the frustration of being told "you're too young" for perimenopause while already managing an MS diagnosis,

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28:59

Why Asian Women Are Suffering Through Menopause in...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/08/18

In this episode, Lauren sits down with Viola, a Singapore-based menopause coach and IT sales professional, for a fascinating and eye-opening conversation about what menopause looks like in Asia — and why so many women there are suffering in silence.Together, they explore how cultural attitudes, diet, lifestyle, and limited access to menopause-specific healthcare are shaping the experience of women going through perimenopause and menopause in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. Viola shares her

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42:26

Menopause for Men: What to Do When Your Partner...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/08/11

In this episode, I sit down with Sam Anderson for an honest, warm, and often laugh-out-loud conversation about what it's really like to support a partner through perimenopause — from the male perspective. Sam, a lecturer, menopause champion, and author of The A to Z Guide for Us Idiots, shares how his partner's experience with brain fog sent him on a journey of training, learning, and ultimately writing one of the first books on perimenopause written by a man, for men.Together, we unpack why

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47:54

Why High-Achieving Women Are Secretly Struggling...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/08/04

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

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33:33

Brain Fog, Anxiety, & Sleepless Nights in Menopause

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/07/28

In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie, a former primary school teacher turned menopause coach, for an honest and deeply moving conversation about living with undiagnosed endometriosis, navigating hormone imbalance for decades, and finally finding relief — and purpose — on the other side.Stephanie shares her journey from being put on the pill at 14 for "bad periods," to receiving her endometriosis diagnosis at 40, to discovering that HRT was the first time in her life her hormones had ever truly

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35:55

Rage, Migraines, Hair Loss... Then This Happened

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/07/21

In this episode, I sit down with Claire Stewart of Better Beyond — a graduate of the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach Diploma — for an honest, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring conversation about what happens when a woman finally stops accepting that feeling broken is just "part of life."Claire shares her personal perimenopause journey — the migraines, the exhaustion, the overwhelm — and how it led her to completely pivot her career, leave a job she loved, and build a business dedicated to

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36:33

Can Crystals and Reiki Actually Help With Menopause?

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/07/14

In this episode, I sit down with Karen Tucker — author, menopause coach, keto enthusiast, jewellery maker, knitter, photographer, and proud self-described multipotentialite — for a wonderfully wide-ranging conversation that proves menopause support can come from the most unexpected places.We explore Karen's fascinating journey from holistic wellness student to newly qualified menopause coach, and how she has woven her love of mindset work, nutrition, and alternative therapies into a coaching

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22:04

Her Doctor Shrugged and Left the Room

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/07/07

In this episode, Lauren sits down with Cherie, a biologist-turned-culvert inspector-turned-menopause coach, for a candid and deeply inspiring conversation about what happens when the medical system fails you — and what you do next.Cherie spent six years visiting specialist after specialist, only to be dismissed because her tests came back normal. She knew something was wrong, but no one could name it. That experience of being unheard, undiagnosed, and left to figure it out alone became the fuel for

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38:51

She Left 18 Years in Luxury Business to Become a...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/06/30

In this episode, Lauren sits down with Letizia, a multilingual sales and marketing executive who spent 18 years at the top of the luxury goods industry — before menopause, burnout, and a moment of radical honesty changed everything.Letizia shares her deeply personal journey from a high-pressure corporate career to becoming a certified Menopause Coach, unpacking how years of unrecognised perimenopause symptoms — from brain fog and sleep disruption to anxiety she never even identified as anxiety —

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33:52

Brain Fog, Panic Attacks, and Losing Herself at Work....

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/06/23

In this episode, I sit down with Brenda from Omagh, County Tyrone in Ireland for a deeply honest and moving conversation about her personal journey through perimenopause — and how it nearly cost her her identity, her confidence, and her career.Brenda shares how years of experience in banking and mental health and wellbeing coaching couldn't prepare her for the silent unraveling that came with perimenopause. From brain fog so severe she couldn't remember how to order a checkbook, to panic attacks,

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44:35

Perimenopause Misdiagnosed: 2 Years to Get Help...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/06/16

In this episode, Lauren sits down with Ali Smith — a former HR professional turned menopause coach — for a raw and deeply honest conversation about what happens when the healthcare system fails women at their most vulnerable. Ali shares her two-year journey through misdiagnosis, dismissal, and dead ends before finally getting the support she deserved.Together, Lauren and Ali unpack the gaps in medical training and awareness that leave so many women without answers, and explore how proper education,

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43:03

Women in Midlife at Work: Menopause Support...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/06/09

In this episode, Lauren sits down with Ellie — HR professional, menopause coach graduate, and founder of Herself — for an honest and inspiring conversation about navigating midlife, menopause, and the courage it takes to build something new while still showing up fully in your day job.Ellie shares her personal journey through perimenopause, how it collided with a pivotal career crossroads, and how discovering the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coaching Diploma gave her a framework to bring

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21:56

HRT, Burnout, Brain Fog: Menopause Support Strategies...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/06/02

In this episode, Lauren sits down with Sarah — a former gardener turned academic turned menopause coach — for an honest and inspiring conversation about burnout, brain fog, and finding your way through menopause while doing a PhD.Together, they explore how nature and the outdoors can be a powerful tool for managing menopause symptoms, and why giving women agency — through workplace menopause plans and access to outdoor spaces — can be truly transformative. Sarah shares her deeply personal journey

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53:26

3 Menopause Times: Chemical, Surgical & Recovery. HRT...

Women of a Certain Stage ·

2026/05/26

In this episode, Lauren sits down with Lucy, a newly graduated Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about living with endometriosis, adenomyosis, and PCOS — and navigating menopause not once, but three times. Twice chemically, and once surgically following a full hysterectomy and oophorectomy at just 33.Lucy shares the raw reality of years of misdiagnosis, debilitating pain, and a medical system that too often left her without answers or adequate

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