Ep 172 – How to Navigate Perimenopause with Emma Thomas

Whilst some women sail through perimenopause, lots of us struggle with symptoms including brain fog, sleep issues, hot flushes and anxiety.  Those symptoms can impede our ability to work, impact our confidence and cause an alarming number of women to leave their jobs.    I explore this with my guest Emma Thomas, founder of Managing the Menopause and host of the Middling Along podcast.    We discuss:  Why employers should care about supporting women through this transition   What managers can do to be supportive of colleagues struggling with perimenopause symptoms   How to talk to your line manager about your symptoms and what support you can request  Emma’s SENSE model for managing symptoms through lifestyle changes  Insights on how caffeine and alcohol impact your sleep    Emma is also teaching her SENSE model inside my Women Leading community at our bi-monthly menopause gatherings where we meet to share experiences and coping strategies.    My name’s Carla Miller, leadership coach, author and trainer. And this is the Influence & Impact podcast for women leaders,...