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How Should Workplaces Support Menopause — Without Stereotyping Women?

Menopause can affect women at work, but support shouldn’t come at the cost of capability. We look at what menopause-friendly workplaces actually need, from flexibility and practical adjustments to privacy, agency and better-informed managers.
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What Are Character Strengths — and Can They Help Women Through Menopause?

What if menopause support didn’t only focus on what’s changed, but also on what’s already strong? We explore character strengths, autonomy and the psychological resources women bring with them into midlife.
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Is Dancing Good for Menopause? Surprisingly, the Science Says It Might Be

Can dancing actually help during menopause? The research is promising. We look at what the science says, why enjoyment matters, and make a case for putting a little more joy back into how we move.
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Apparently Menopause Makes Us Insane

From climacteric insanity to animal ovaries, menopause advice has come a very long way. This Menopause Awareness Month, Lisa looks back at some of the truly wild things women have been told, and why it...
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Menopause Literacy: The Skill Every Woman Deserves Before Perimenopause

Menopause information is everywhere. Knowing what to trust is another story. We explore menopause literacy, why it matters, and how better information can help women make more confident decisions about their health.
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“I Don’t Feel Like Myself”: Is Identity Change Part of Perimenopause?

Why do so many women say they don’t feel like themselves in perimenopause? We explore the role of hormones, identity and changing priorities, and why midlife might be less about getting the old you back...
Have We Accidentally Made Menopause Terrifying?

Have We Accidentally Made Menopause Terrifying?

Is menopause really destined to be a decade of decline? Not necessarily. We explore why every woman’s experience is different, what the science says about flourishing in midlife, and why menopause deserves good medicine —...
Why Am I Waking Up at 3am During Perimenopause? And Why Recovery Matters More Than You Think

Why Am I Waking Up at 3am During Perimenopause? And Why Recovery Matters More Than You Think

Exhausted all day, wide awake at 3.07am? Perimenopause sleep can go rogue. We look at why it happens, what actually helps, and why recovery matters more than ever after 40.
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The Art of Wintering

As winter settles in, discover the power of slowing down. Lisa shares her thoughts on wintering, rest, and simple rituals that support wellbeing.