About this episode

Anel Quilliam speaks with Simon Salt about the impact of menopause on relationships and the importance of support for men.

In today’s episode, I am speaking with Simon Salt, a writer, speaker, and Certified Menopause Coach whose work explores how menopause shapes relationships, communication, and workplace wellbeing. Through ‘The Quiet Transition’, Simon helps couples and organisations navigate one of life’s most overlooked transitions. KEY TAKE AWAYS: 00:00 - Introduction and guest introduction 01:12 - How Simon's wife entered perimenopause 02:22 - The emotional toll and relationship changes 03:49 - Diagnosis and understanding symptoms 04:44 - The importance of emotional intimacy 06:10 - Men's lack of information and support 07:16 - The shift from fixing to partnering 08:12 - Navigating identity and aging 09:20 - The importance of lived experience 10:48 - Research and understanding the biological aspects 12:08 - Creating a new relationship dynamic 13:35 - Providing tailored information for men 14:32 - Sit, listen, believe framework 15:28 - Learning from lived experiences 16:54 - Adapting to unpredictable symptoms 18:07 - Reframing aging as transition, not end 19:44 - Supporting through flexibility and patience 21:14 - The societal view of aging and menopause 22:33 - Practical support and shared…

People in this episode

Host: Anel Quilliam

Guest: Simon Salt

Topics covered

• menopause
• relationships
• communication
• workplace wellbeing
• emotional intimacy
• support for men

Keywords

• menopause
• perimenopause
• emotional toll
• relationship changes
• support for men
• identity
• aging
• Quiet Transition

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