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Women of a Certain Stage

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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 This podcast is dedicated to shattering outdated narratives, amplifying real voices, and driving meaningful change in how menopause is understood and supported, at work and beyond.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, businesses, and policymakers with the right knowledge and tools, we can transform the menopause experience into one of empowerment, strength, and success. 🌍 Join the Movement Whether you’re experiencing menopause, supporting a loved one, leading a business, or advocating for change, this podcast is your go-to resource for breaking the silence, shifting perspectives, and creating a future where menopause is met with understanding - not stigma. Together, we are redefining menopause, one conversation at a time. 🎧 Subscribe now and be part of the change. Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/ Connect with Lauren: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage Twitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChiren

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June 30, 2026

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

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 — quietly eroded her performance, her confidence, and ultimately her career.Together, Lauren and Letizia explore the dangerous silence that surrounds menopause in the workplace, even in large, progressive multinationals with strong wellbeing and diversity policies. They discuss why Southern Europe is lagging behind in the menopause conversation, how women can be empowered to advocate for themselves with their doctors, and why the beauty and cosmetics industry represents a massive untapped opportunity for menopause awareness.Letizia also reflects candidly on her experience going through the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach Diploma — what surprised her, what transformed her, and why she'd do it all again. And in a moment of real-life resilience, she shares how she's been recovering from a broken ankle and kneecap — and still showing up.Timestamps<ul><li>00:00 Introduction</li><li>00:37 Meet Letizia — Languages, Background & Career</li><li>02:38 What Brought Her to Coaching</li><li>03:48 The Peak of Her Career — and Her Menopause Symptoms</li><li>06:45 Burnout, Brain Fog & Mistaking Menopause for ADHD</li><li>07:59 The Decision to Leave Her Job</li><li>08:43 The Sabbatical That Changed Everything</li><li>10:13 Going Down the Rabbit Hole — Discovering Menopause Education</li><li>11:28 Finding Women of a Certain Stage</li><li>13:20 The Discovery Call That Wasn't a Sales Call</li><li>16:17 Inside the Menopause Coach Diploma — The Cohort Experience</li><li>19:42 What Made the Programme Stand Out</li><li>23:35 Advocacy in the Workplace — The Missing Conversation</li><li>25:18 The Menopause Gap in Italy and Southern Europe</li><li>34:22 What Menopause Coaches Can and Can't Do — and Why It Matters</li><li>35:05 Empowering Women to Talk to Their Doctors</li><li>36:29 A Hospital Stay with No One Asking About Menopause</li><li>41:19 Where Letizia Is Headed Next</li></ul> Connect with Letizia<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/letiziamontani/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/letiziamontani/</a> 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:<a href="https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/</a>Connect with LaurenLinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/</a>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage</a>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage</a>Twitter/X:<a href="https://x.com/LaurenChiren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://x.com/LaurenChiren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/LaurenChiren</a>

June 23, 2026

Brain Fog, Panic Attacks, and Losing Herself at Work. It Was Perimenopause.

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, self-doubt, and a devastating mistake at work, Brenda opens up about hitting rock bottom — and how she found her way back.We explore the powerful role of coaching, community, and self-reflection in navigating menopause, and how Brenda turned her lived experience into a mission to support other women who feel lost. We also talk about the importance of consistency in building community spaces, the value of grassroots connection, and why it's never too late to reinvent yourself.And yes — there's a classic brain fog moment mid-episode that will make you smile, laugh, and nod along in recognition.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:19 Brenda's Background and What Lights Her Up 04:03 A Journey Into Coaching — From Freddie Mercury to Postnatal Support 08:11 When Perimenopause Hit — and Nobody Had Answers 10:05 Brain Fog, Self-Doubt, and Fearing the Worst 12:08 Going on HRT, Antidepressants, and Leaving the Bank 13:17 Founding It's A Duck — Helping Women Recognise Their Symptoms 13:37 Joining the Menopause Coach Diploma 15:10 The Aha Moment — Turning the Lens on Herself 19:54 Working With Practice Clients and Seeing Real Transformation 23:01 What's Next — One-to-Ones, Group Coaching, and Corporate Talks 25:17 Who Brenda Works With — The Woman Who Feels Lost 28:34 Advice for Anyone Considering the Menopause Coach Diploma 30:55 The Power of Looking in the Mirror — and Truly Seeing YourselfConnect with Brenda:It's A Duck | (add link) Instagram | (add link) Facebook | (add link)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:<a href="https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/</a>Connect with LaurenLinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage</a> YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage</a> Twitter/X:<a href="https://x.com/LaurenChiren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://x.com/LaurenChiren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/LaurenChiren</a>

June 16, 2026

Perimenopause Misdiagnosed: 2 Years to Get Help (Menopause Coaching Perspective)

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, coaching, and community can make all the difference. They dig into the realities of perimenopause symptoms beyond hot flushes, the emotional toll of feeling lost in your own body, and why workplaces so often get it wrong when it comes to supporting women through this transition.Ali also shares the powerful moment she realised she knew more about menopause than the specialist she had waited two years to see — and how that became the turning point in her own journey and the catalyst for her coaching career.00:00 Introduction01:19 Ali's background and personal history07:22 The road to menopause coaching09:41 First steps seeking help — and what was missing12:05 Blood tests, coming off contraception, and the crash that followed20:25 Debilitating symptoms, brain scans, and a two-year wait25:21 The menopause specialist clinic experience31:11 Finally finding the right GP — and what that felt like35:03 Key takeaways from the Menopause Coach Diploma39:00 Why workplace conversations need to go beyond awareness41:19 Ali's coaching vision: one-to-one, group, and workplace support43:16 Closing thoughts and what's nextMeet 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:<a href="https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/</a>Connect with LaurenLinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage</a> YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage</a> Twitter/X:<a href="https://x.com/LaurenChiren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://x.com/LaurenChiren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/LaurenChiren</a>

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What is 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, businesses, and policymakers with the right knowledge and tools, we can transform the menopause experience into one of empowerment, strength, and success.

🌍 Join the Movement

Whether you’re experiencing menopause, supporting a loved one, leading a business, or advocating for change, this podcast is your go-to resource for breaking the silence, shifting perspectives, and creating a future where menopause is met with understanding - not stigma.

Together, we are redefining menopause, one conversation at a time.

🎧 Subscribe now and be part of the change.

Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/

Connect with Lauren:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage Twitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChiren
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
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