About this episode
Forget the stereotypes, menopause isn’t just night sweats and mood swings. It’s a real challenge that’s changing how women work, lead, and live.In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with LISA TARQUINI, a UK Registered Nutritionist and Licensed Menopause Champion dedicated to raising awareness, educating, and empowering people impacted by menopause.Together, they dive into the real-life impact menopause has on women’s professional and personal lives, highlighting how a lack of understanding often leaves many struggling quietly. Lisa also shares how the “MenoVest” is helping men understand what menopause really feels like, creating more empathy and support at work.In this episode, we explore:• The silent toll of early menopause on mental health, memory, and confidence• Why brain fog and burnout are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed• The powerful link between hormonal shifts and mental health• What it takes to create corporate cultures that support women in midlife• Reshaping the conversation around menopause at work• Key lifestyle and health strategies to thrive through menopauseThe more we normalize conversations about menopause, the less women are forced to suffer in silence, second-guess their experiences, or shrink themselves to fit a system that doesn’t see them. Menopause is real, and support shouldn’t be optional.---------CHAPTERS05:18 — A cervical cancer diagnosis at 3109:20 — Menopause symptoms affecting work performance and confidence13:48 — Menopause awareness is critical to prevent misdiagnosis and fear15:59 — Workplaces need menopause support policies 18:05 — Menopause is still taboo at work30:30 — Conversations and empathy can change a woman’s career path33:06 — How women with lower SES are hit harder by menopause35:45 — Women’s health research still falls dangerously short50:30 — Mental health awareness and seeking help are vital53:11 — Normalizing protein shakes for women needs58:00 — Treat your body well and it will take care of youSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsors:? The Meat Club – Get $12 off your first order with code TFF1
