Episode 84: Breaking the Silence on Menopause at Work with Karen Stein

Episode 84: Breaking the Silence on Menopause at Work with Karen Stein

From It's a Mindset by Emma Lagerlow

March 17, 2026 · 57 min

About this episode

Emma Lagerlow discusses menopause in the workplace with guest Karen Stein, highlighting the need for awareness and support for women during this life stage.

Have you ever been navigating big changes in your body and mind… while still showing up every day at work, expected to perform at your best? For many women, perimenopause and menopause arrive right in the middle of their most senior and demanding career years. Yet for decades it has been something we’ve quietly managed behind closed doors. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Karen Stein, a menopause champion, executive and group coach, keynote speaker and award-winning author who is on a mission to change the way organisations understand and support women through this important life stage. Karen is passionate about being “MAD about menopause” - not in frustration, but in raising Menopause Awareness and Dialogue so workplaces become places where women can continue to thrive, lead and contribute at their highest level. Having gone through menopause myself, this conversation really resonated with me. Looking back, I often think how helpful it would have been to have more awareness and support around what was happening physically, mentally and emotionally. Instead of feeling like something you just have to push through, imagine if it was openly understood and supported…

People in this episode

Host: Emma Lagerlow

Guest: Karen Stein

Topics covered

  • menopause
  • workplace support
  • women's health
  • executive coaching
  • leadership

Keywords

  • menopause
  • perimenopause
  • workplace
  • women's health
  • executive coaching
  • leadership
  • support

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