Women of a Certain Stage

• Menopause Demystified with Dr. Ferhat Uddin: Hormone Health, HRT & Holistic Care

  In this empowering episode, our CEO Lauren Chiren sits down with Dr. Ferhat Uddin — a GP with over 20 years of experience in women’s health — to unpack the often-misunderstood landscape of menopause care and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).Together, they explore why perimenopause is frequently overlooked in medical training and how tools like the Primary Care Women’s Health Forum and the Balance Menopause App are equipping both clinicians and patients with the knowledge to take control.Dr. Uddin shares how a three-month symptom tracker can help uncover cyclical hormonal shifts and explains why a short trial of HRT may be the key to confirming menopause-related symptoms. She also breaks down the science of how declining estrogen impacts cholesterol (HDL, LDL), increases insulin resistance, and contributes to wider metabolic changes.This episode also introduces a holistic menopause toolkit, covering:-The role of strength training and targeted micronutrient checks (Vitamin D, B12, Ferritin)-CBT-I for improved sleep-Practical self-care strategies to boost resilience and energyWhether you’re a healthcare professional looking to upskill or an individual navigating midlife changes, this conversation offers evidence-based guidance, trusted resources, and actionable steps to reclaim your confidence, optimize your well-being, and extend your health span. Core Takeaways:💡 Medical education gaps: seek evidence-based menopause resources.💡 Symptom tracking + HRT trial clarify hormone-driven issues.💡 Manage cardiovascular risk: monitor lipid profiles and blood sugar.💡 Build a menopause toolkit: exercise, nutrition, supplements, CBT-I.💡 Empowerment through partnership: collaborate with GPs and coaches.[00:01:29] Women's health and menopause education.[00:07:04] Patient empowerment and transformation.[00:09:25] Perimenopause awareness and symptoms.[00:11:45] Symptom tracking for perimenopause.[00:17:45] Lipids and menopause relevance.[00:20:18] HDL and LDL cholesterol explained.[00:25:45] Vitamins and supplements for women.[00:27:34] Vitamin deficiencies in midlife.[00:31:24] Personal responsibility in health.[00:34:21] Holistic approach to health.[00:39:04] Insulin resistance in midlife.[00:44:23] Healthspan vs. Lifespan.[00:45:58] Social interaction and aging.For expert Menopause Talks, Training and Qualifications checkout https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/Contact Dr Uddin: https://libertyhealthclinics.com/🎟️ Want to become a Certified Menopause Coach? Visit womenofacertainstage.com or check out our next training dates here: Menopause Coach Diploma💬 Loved this episode?Leave a review and tag us @themenopausecoach on Instagram or LinkedIn to share your favourite takeaway.

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• From burnout to boldness: Torild’s journey to becoming a menopause coach and changemaker

  CEO, Lauren Chiren sits down with Menopause Coach graduateTorild Boe Stokes for a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, and what it means to truly support people through menopause. Torild shares her deeply personal and professional journey, from navigating early perimenopause during a challenging life transition, to launching her career as a menopause coach and entrepreneur. We dive into the practical impact of the Menopause Coaching Diploma, the real transformation her clients experienced, and how she’s now bringing this movement to Norway with her own impact-led event. What you’ll hear:💡 Why Torild joined the diploma and how it gave her clarity and confidence💡 The breakthrough moments with her practice clients that changed everything💡 The challenges she faced building her business – and what she wishes she’d known earlier💡 The future of menopause support in Norway and beyond[00:02:57] Integrity and honesty in coaching.[00:06:21] Hormonal impact on well-being.[00:09:49] Building awareness for personal growth.[00:14:12] Menopause support in companies.[00:15:41] Just do it.[00:20:03] Dream clients and their qualities.[00:25:18] Women in the workplace.[00:27:20] Menopause and divorce statistics.Whether you're curious about the power of menopause coaching, looking to transform your career, or ready to make a meaningful difference in your community, this episode is packed with insights, truth, and inspiration. Connect with Torild:📲 Instagram: @torl.boeTorild's Linkedn Torild Bo Stokes 🎟️ Want to become a Certified Menopause Coach? Visit womenofacertainstage.com or check out our next training dates here: Menopause Coach Diploma

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• Tapping into calm: how EFT supports women in menopause (with Laura Dixon)

  In this episode, Lauren is joined by Laura Dixon, clinical EFT practitioner, personal trainer, yoga instructor, and one of our expert guests inside the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach Diploma.Laura shares how tapping EFT Emotional Freedom Technique) helps women in midlife reduce anxiety, manage stress, and feel more in control through the ups and downs of perimenopause and menopause.What you’ll hear:💡 What is EFT (tapping) and how it works💡 The difference between general tapping and clinical EFT💡 Why stress, overwhelm and anxiety often peak for women in midlife💡 Why women need flexibility, not just intensity, in their training and self-care💡 How small sessions of tapping (even 5 minutes!) can calm the nervous system💡 The surprising connection between perfectionism and midlife burnout💡 How to take the pressure off yourself, whether it’s fitness, business or menopause symptoms[00:01:09] Emotional Freedom Technique explained.[00:05:32] Hormonal fluctuations and stress.[00:07:16] EFT tapping for stress relief.[00:11:00] Tapping for stress relief.[00:14:52] Tapping for stress relief.[00:20:26] Tapping for stress relief.[00:22:09] Feelings of inadequacy in women.[00:25:39] Progress over perfection.[00:28:43] Consistency in fitness routines.[00:32:24] Gentle morning yoga classes.We also did a live tapping session! Laura leads Lauren (and you!) through a simple tapping exercise for stress relief. 👉 You can follow along and experience the shift for yourself. Laura’s 3 movement tips for midlife women: 1️⃣ Strength training is key but doesn’t need to be long or intense2️⃣ Start with 10 minutes - anything is better than nothing3️⃣ Don’t forget mobility - stretch, move, and release tension daily Laura’s favourite quote from the episode: "Ultimately, it’s about accepting ourselves right here, right now." Connect with Laura:📲 Instagram: @dixonvitality🌐 Online EFT & coaching sessions available worldwideLaura's Linkedn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraadixon/ Feeling inspired?Join our Menopause Coach Diploma to learn powerful tools like EFT and coaching to support others through midlife transitions. 👉 Find out more here https://womenofacertainstage.lpages.co/menopause-coach-2024-ed/

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• When Burnout Sparks a New Beginning: Katie’s Transformation Through Menopause Coaching

  In this episode of Women of a Certain Stage, Lauren Chiren sits down with Katie Parry, midwife, and graduate menopause coach with Women of a Certain Stage to discuss her personal journey from clinical burnout to becoming a menopause specialist.After years of working in midwifery and emergency healthcare, Katie experienced firsthand the emotional and physical toll that many healthcare professionals face. Seeking a new path, she discovered the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach Diploma and retrained to support women through one of the most critical, yet overlooked, phases of life: menopause.Katie shares how her clinical background combined with her specialist menopause training allows her to provide evidence-based support for women struggling with hot flushes, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and brain fog. She also discusses the growing need for qualified menopause coaches to bridge the gap in healthcare for midlife women.This episode is essential listening for nurses, midwives, healthcare professionals, and anyone looking to pivot into menopause coaching or better support women in midlife.Connect with Katie at www.menopauseunmasked.com.🌿 What we cover:How burnout ended Katie’s career as a midwife and what she thought was early dementiaThe moment she realised menopause coaching could help others and herselfWhy flexible thinking and self-kindness were game-changers for her recoveryHow simple changes like drinking more water and decluttering made a huge differenceThe confidence boost of returning to work after six months off and feeling stronger than everWhy coaching isn’t just for clients — but for every stage of life.Katie’s mission: to start the conversation earlier and help women feel heard before things spiral.💬 Katie’s biggest realisation:"If I don’t make myself a priority, no one else will."🎧 A message for anyone listening:Menopause isn’t just about symptoms. It’s about confidence, identity and learning how to take back control, with the right support.[00:01:22] Menopause support training journey.[00:05:34] Coaching in nursing professions.[00:09:33] Mindset shifts in self-care.[00:11:22] Accountability for personal happiness.[00:16:21] Menopause and work environment.[00:20:10] Raising awareness about perimenopause.[00:23:36] Menstrual cycle education importance.[00:25:56] Investment in menopause coaching.[00:28:47] Impact of menopause on work.[00:31:45] Menopause opportunities.Inspired by Katie's story?You can train to become a certified menopause coach and help others too.👉 Find out more here https://womenofacertainstage.lpages.co/menopause-coach-2024-ed/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,...

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• Behind the Menopause Headlines: Health, Hormones & A Hilarious Blooper You Won’t Expect

  In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Thebe for a candid and deeply personal conversation about menopause, perimenopause, and the state of women’s health today. Together, we unpack the confusion, frustration, and misinformation that surround menopause — and why women are still too often left without the guidance, support, or healthcare access they deserve.We explore how lifestyle interventions, nutrition, fitness, and accurate medical guidance can transform the menopause experience, and we discuss how the menopause market has become a multi-billion dollar industry filled with both opportunity and far too much misinformation.Importantly, we shine a light on the critical role of community — how connection, shared experience, and real education can empower women to navigate menopause with confidence. We also talk about why workplaces must step up, creating menopause-aware environments that truly support women at this stage of life.And… for those who listen carefully, there’s a blooper moment you won’t want to miss — proof that even when we’re discussing serious topics, real conversations always come with a little bit of laughter.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast01:19 Personal Journeys into Menopause02:22 Discovering Perimenopause06:59 Creating Community Support10:43 Challenges in the Workplace12:08 Medical and Lifestyle Interventions13:23 The Role of Advocacy and Awareness15:44 Global Perspectives on Menopause18:26 Debates on Hormone Therapy20:55 Importance of Lifestyle Choices22:55 Evolving Medical Conversations24:40 Understanding Neurodiversity in Health Coaching25:27 Debunking Menopause Diet Myths26:13 The Menopause Market and Misinformation27:26 Navigating Social Media and Marketing Influence29:49 Challenges in Menopause Coaching31:22 The Importance of Medical Guidance36:13 Community and Education in Menopause41:19 Personal and Professional Motivation45:08 Future Projects and Closing ThoughtsConnect with Amanda: Instagram | www.instagram.com/amanda.thebeFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/amandathebexTwitter | https://twitter.com/amandathebexLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-thebe/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/AmandaThebexPodcast | www.amandathebe.com/podcastFREEBIE: Grab my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIREhttps://www.amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire/Menopause Resourceshttps://amandathebe.com/meno-resource/BOOK:Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!www.amandathebe.com/books - all buying options listed here.TEDx:TEDx Hawkesbury, Should Men Talk About Menopause? 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...

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