Why filling the menopause knowledge gap is so important. Julie Cosgrove, a menopause advocate and nurse with over 30 years of experience, joins me, Lauren Chiren, on the podcast to share her remarkable journey. From operating theatres to transformative menopause coaching, Julie's story is a masterclass in reinvention and lifelong learning.

Even healthcare professionals can be caught off guard by menopause, and Julie shares how this knowledge gap led her to become a champion for menopause education and support in workplaces. This episode proves that it's never too late to learn, grow, and make a difference in others' lives!

Join us on the Women of a Certain Stage podcast as we tackle the importance of menopause awareness and the transformative impact of learning.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

04:57 What is a PIP assessment?

09:31 Learning and discovering about menopause as a nurse

15:02 The menopausal basics course

20:22 The 7 steps of the menopause plan

26:36 Seeing growth and client's improvements

Meet your host Lauren Chiren

Lauren 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 Stage

We 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, health, or career success.

Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.

Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/

Connect with Lauren

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage

Twitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChiren

About Julie Cosgrove:

Hello, I’m Julie, a Certified Menopause Coach and Registered Nurse. My role as a coach is to support those women who are struggling to manage their symptoms which are impacting their lives, work and relationships.The other side is to raise awareness of what menopause is, so women can advocate...

Today we're welcoming Deon Hall-Garriques, a certified menopause coach, corporate leader, yoga instructor, and holistic health expert who has seamlessly blended her background as a certified professional accountant with a passionate dedication to women's wellness.

Deon shares her personal journey through menopause and how it drove her to become a certified menopause coach. We'll explore her mission to support professional women over 40 in achieving balance and thriving in their health and careers.

Listen in as Deon reveals the knowledge she gained from the Women of a Certain Stage Diploma and introduces two innovative coaching programs she has developed to help women master their menopausal experience. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and investing in yourself.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

03:23 How Deon got her menopause coaching credential

08:42 Reflections on the course

14:58 Menopause research and the advice of experts

16:42 Deon's programs for menopause confidence

27:42 Investing in personal growth, support and resilience

Meet your host Lauren Chiren

Lauren 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 Stage

We 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, health, or career success.

Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.

Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/

Connect with Lauren

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage

Twitter/X:

Prepare to be inspired by the incredible Hayley Sharp. A corporate powerhouse and Menopause Champion, Hayley's journey through early menopause, triggered by breast cancer treatment, is a testament to her strength and determination.

Tune in to hear how she has overcome challenges in engineering - a highly male-dominated industry - and learn about her unwavering commitment to improving workplace culture.

She shares lessons she's learned, initiatives she's spearheaded, and her vision for a future where menopause awareness is mainstream.

Join us for a heartfelt conversation that promises to reshape your perspective on well-being, personal resilience, and the transformative power of advocacy.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

06:13 Hayley's journey through cancer and menopause diagnoses

14:35 Menopause care and patient treatment

21:30 Staying healthy and prioritising self-care

24:55 Promoting menopause awareness in male-dominated fields

33:45 Trust the process, follow advice, and live your life

Meet your host Lauren Chiren

Lauren 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 Stage

We 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, health, or career success.

Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.

Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/

Connect with Lauren

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage

Twitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChiren

About Hayley Sharp:

Hayley Sharp is the Marketing & Communications Director at Waterman Aspen and is also the company’s Menopause Champion. Her passion for raising awareness about menopause stems from her own personal journey: after a breast cancer diagnosis in 2018, Hayley was thrust into menopause at just 36 years old. This...