Women of a Certain Stage

• Rethinking Period Products: Normalizing Menstrual Care With Niamh D’Arcy of Pads On a Roll

  On this episode, Lauren Chiren welcomes Niamh D’Arcy - menstrual equity advocate, researcher and UK lead for Pads on a Roll - to discuss how menstrual education and product access shape our health journey from first bleed through perimenopause.Niamh shares her path from master’s dissertation on global menstrual education gaps to pioneering a simple innovation: individually-wrapped pads on a roll, just like toilet tissue, in every bathroom stall.Discover why reframing menstrual care as a facilities issue (not just a “women’s issue”) can eliminate period stigma, boost dignity and ensure everyone who menstruates has what they need, wherever they are.Whether you’re looking for menstrual education, period product accessibility, or a fresh perspective on normalizing menstruation in schools, workplaces and public spaces, this conversation delivers practical insights - and a bold vision - for the future of menstrual equity. Key TakeawaysLanguage & Empowerment: Why using precise terms like “dysmenorrhea” (painful periods) and understanding estrogen vs. progesterone can transform our ability to advocate for proper care.Global Education Gaps: Findings from Niamh’s master’s research - across 12 countries - revealed universal lack of menstrual education, fueling shame, misinformation and missed support.Facility-Level Solutions: How installing Pads on a Roll in every bathroom - alongside toilet tissue - shifts period products from “hidden” to essential public fixtures.Designing for Access: The importance of neutral branding, inclusive of all who menstruate, and accessible dispenser height so that pads are reachable to everyone, whether in schools, restaurants or offices.Collaboration & Advocacy: The power of women supporting women (and allies) from school mandates to workplace volunteer days, to build lasting, budget-protected infrastructure for free period products. [00:02:35] Menstrual health education movement.[00:05:32] Understanding polycystic ovarian syndrome.[00:08:40] Menstrual education and empowerment.[00:12:21] Understanding menstrual cycles in education.[00:14:48] Empathy in menstrual education.[00:17:13] Period products accessibility innovation.[00:22:08] Gender-neutral period product accessibility.[00:24:37] Changing toilet infrastructure for periods.[00:27:53] Facilities issue, not women's issue. Take Action!Help rewrite period policy and infrastructure in your community:Join the conversation: Follow Niamh on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/niamhdarcyRequest Pads on a Roll: Email [email protected] to bring dispensers to your facility - school, workplace or public venue Educate & Normalise: Share this episode and these ideas with your HR, facilities or health-education teams.Transform your career in women’s health:Visit https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/ to enroll in the CPD Certiifed Menopause Coach Diploma, book workplace strategy workshops & keynote talks, download menopause toolkits, build your Menopause Champion network.Schedule your free strategy call at https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod.Together, let’s normalise menstrual and menopausal care - making access to period products and expert support as routine and stigma-free as toilet paper, because it’s fundamental workplace care for half the...

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• From Nurse to Menopause Coach Bridging Mental Health & Menopause Support with Caroline Milne

  Join Lauren Chiren on this inspiring episode as she speaks with Caroline Milne, a 20-year veteran nurse turned certified Menopause Coach [with Women of a Certain Stage] about her journey from district nursing and sexual health into specialised menopause support. Discover how Caroline collaborated with Rethink Mental Illness to publish a pioneering Menopause & Mental Health pamphlet, and learn about her free community meetups “Menopause Chat Group” and “Menopause Mingle” designed to empower peri- and post-menopausal women through peer support, coaching, and actionable wellness strategies. Whether you’re looking for menopause talks, menopause training, or a path to become a certified menopause coach, this episode delivers powerful insights into combining clinical expertise with one-to-one coaching frameworks. Find out how Caroline’s “UnMenopause” approach is transforming local communities, and why building your menopause champions network can be the game-changer for both individuals and workplaces. Key TakeawaysIntegrating Clinical & Coaching Expertise: How Caroline used her nursing background + hands-on menopause coach training with the Women of a Cetain Stage coaching framwork “The Menopause Plan” and community pamphlets for mental health charities. Bridging Menopause & Mental Health: The importance of training frontline mental-health staff to recognize menopausal symptoms and provide proper referrals, culminating in a jointly authored Rethink Mental Illness pamphlet.Leveraging Small Group Coaching: Why starting with intimate groups (4–8 people) on focused topics - like emotional decluttering - can drive rapid “aha” moments and sustainable habit change.Making Menopause Coaching Your Next Step: How to decide if formal coaching skills and an evidence-based framework are the missing piece for nurses, teachers, HR pros, or anyone passionate about helping women navigate menopause. [00:01:34] Menopause and mental health booklet.[00:06:03] Menopause care challenges in healthcare.[00:09:25] Coaching skills in menopause support.[00:12:47] Coaching and personal development.[00:14:08] Mentorship through scripted guidance.[00:18:27] Finding clients as a coach.[00:21:13] Menopause support meetups.[00:24:36] Small group coaching success.[00:27:09] Menopause coaching and business basics.[00:30:50] Social media engagement strategies.[00:36:26] Passion for singing and support.[00:38:15] Embracing joy in menopause.Ready to Make an Impact? Visit https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/ to unlock:Accredited Menopause Coach Diploma - learn the “The Menopause Plan” coaching framework Workplace Strategy Workshops & Keynotes - build a menopause-savvy culture Downloadable Toolkits & Resources - from hormone basics to mental-health integration Menopause Champion Network - connect with global experts & peers Free Strategy Call—book your 1:1 session with our team:https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod Empower yourself and your community, with the knowledge and confidence to transform your menopause journey into a powerful chapter of growth.

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• From QA to Certified Menopause Coach: How Sarah Burchall Is Driving Workplace Menopause Changes

  In this episode, Lauren Chiren chats with Sarah Burchall, a 30-year veteran in pharmaceutical quality assurance who’s leveraging her upcoming redundancy package to become a Certified Menopause Coach.|Sponsored by her employer’s retraining program, Sarah dove into the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach Diploma to gain the menopause training, coaching frameworks and business toolkit she needs to run menopause talks and workplace awareness sessions for both men and women.Sarah shares her journey from fascinated learner, tracking hydration, sleep hygiene and diet tweaks, to confident coach delivering real-world pilot sessions and practice client engagements.She reveals how she balanced a full-time QA role with coursework, practice clients and live cohort calls, and why joining an international community of fellow menopause champions gave her the accountability and ideas to turn passion into practice. Key TakeawaysLeverage Corporate Retraining: Use employer-sponsored learning budgets or redundancy grants to gain an accredited menopause coach certification.Blend Science & Coaching: Anchor your menopause training in evidence-based research (hydration, sleep hygiene, nutrition) while mastering active listening and non-judgmental coaching skills.Pilot Workplace Talks: Start small, run free or low-cost menopause awareness sessions in your current organization to build credibility and refine your menopause toolkit.Tap Peer Wisdom: Join a live cohort and ongoing alumni community for accountability, fresh ideas and shared resources on everything from digital marketing to session design.Plan for Part-Time Pivot: Balance your existing role with client work, then gradually transition to a mix of corporate workshops and private menopause coaching. [00:02:18] Passion for menopause coaching.[00:05:42] Interest in menopause science.[00:10:28] Workplace awareness sessions on menopause.[00:12:43] Coaching program feedback and insights.[00:15:13] Community and diverse personalities.[00:22:11] Sleep hygiene and diet improvements.[00:23:40] Benefits of the decluttering program.Ready to Become a Menopause Ally? Visit www.womenofacertainstage.com to explore our CPD Certified Menopause Coach Diploma, workplace strategy workshops & keynote talks, downloadable menopause toolkits & resources, and how to build your own Menopause Champion network.👉 Book your free strategy call with our expert team:https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod

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• Yoga Therapist to Certified Menopause Coach: Delilah’s Authentic Approach to Menopause

  In today’s episode, Lauren Chiren sits down with Delilah, a Dutch-born Yoga Therapist who reinvented her career after a dismissive doctor’s appointment sparked a decade-long self-study into perimenopause symptoms. Fueled by her own journey, from “mistreated” patient to intuitive menopause guide, Delilah discovered the need for a structured, heart-led approach to supporting women through hormonal transitions. After piloting her own stress-reduction courses, she joined the Women of a Certain Stage Certified Menopause Coach Diploma to gain the coaching tools and business know-how needed to serve women in the workplace and beyond. Delilah shares how she weaves together menopause coaching, mind-body techniques and lifestyle interventions into every one-on-one consultation and workshop. She reveals her top strategies for launching yourself as a menopause coach, from crafting irresistible outreach emails to leveraging a small-group pilot to build credibility. If you’re ready to turn your passion for menopause support into a thriving practice, while staying true to your own authentic style, this episode is packed with insights to get you started. Key TakeawaysFrom Personal Pain to Professional Purpose: Use your own menopause story to fuel credibility and empathy in your coaching practice.Blend Intuition & Structure: Anchor your heart-led coaching in a proven framework (the 7-week “Menopause Plan”) while adapting it with your unique expertise.Master Your Outreach Machine: Commit to a weekly cadence of tailored emails, opening with a low-commitment resource (PDF or mini-guide) to spark conversations.Build Supportive Networks: Leverage an international cohort, alumni WhatsApp groups and 12-month post-diploma coaching calls to stay accountable and inspired.Position Your Niche: Highlight your special blend - yoga therapy, hormone wisdom and certified coaching - to stand out in an evolving menopause training market. [00:01:16] Misguided menopause treatment experiences.[00:07:43] Menopause coaching as a niche.[00:10:11] International connections in coaching.[00:14:35] Coaching and listening skills.[00:19:31] Menopause coaching in corporate settings.[00:23:26] Menopause awareness in the workplace.[00:25:20] Menopause coaching in organizations.[00:30:51] Cold emailing strategies for coaches.[00:33:49] Building relationships for business success.[00:36:15] Authenticity in personal journeys.[00:40:38] Authenticity in coaching.Ready to Launch Your Menopause Coaching Practice? Visit www.womenofacertainstage.com to learn how our CPD certified Menopause Coach Diploma can equip you to deliver transformative menopause talks, training, toolkits and champion networks - plus book your free strategy call 👉 https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod

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• COO to Certified Menopause Coach: Amanda Carlile on Menopause Talks, Training & Networks

  In this episode of the Women of a Certain Stage Podcast, host Lauren Chiren welcomes Amanda Carlile, formerly a senior leader in Australia’s women’s empowerment sector and now a certified menopause coach, who’s blending menopause training and one-to-one coaching to transform workplaces and individual lives.After her own perimenopause challenges nearly derailed her worklife, Amanda came home to the UK, completed the Women of a Certain Stage and CPD Certified Menopause Coach Diploma, and launched a thriving practice in southwest London.Amanda shares how she first sparked menopause conversations in her corporate life and now delivers bespoke workplace coaching programs and women’s wellness retreats.Amanda’s journey offers practical insights and actionable steps. Key TakeawaysStart Menopause Talks Early: Normalise perimenopause conversations and educate young teams so everyone understands the transition.Leverage Coaching Frameworks: Use the Women of a Certain Stage structured “Menopause Plan” coaching model to guide clients through hydration, movement, mindset, and self-care, yielding measurable breakthroughs.Blend Group & One-to-One Support: Combine intimate one-to-one coaching for deep work with scalable group programs, Amanda’s 8-week cohort model is a prime example.Expand With Toolkits & Retreats: Reinforce learning with downloadable menopause toolkits, interactive cooking-for-wellness workshops, and immersive retreats that marry nutrition, movement, and community.[00:00:58] Menopause coaching journey.[00:04:30] Menopause coaching for women.[00:08:41] Support network of menopause coaches.[00:10:45] Menopause and community roles.[00:16:35] Importance of hydration in wellness.[00:19:23] Menopause retreats and cooking.[00:21:20] Menopause coaching and events.Ready to Take the Next Step? Empower your career and your organisation with Women of a Certain Stage: Become a Certified Menopause Coach with our Accredited Diploma https://womenofacertainstage.lpages.co/menopause_coach/ Book Menopause Talks & Workplace Strategy Workshops Download turnkey Menopause Toolkits & Resources Launch your own Menopause Champion Network Book a free 1:1 strategy call 👉 https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod Visit www.womenofacertainstage.com today and start delivering life-changing menopause support!

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