Managing Menopause for Women in Law — Reclaiming Confidence in Your Career

About this episode

Mary Pate discusses managing menopause symptoms for women in law and offers insights for men on how to support them.

The stresses and demands of a legal career take their toll on all attorneys, but women lawyers face the additional challenge of navigating menopause in the midst of their professional journey. After a difficult personal experience with menopause symptoms, attorney Mary Pate decided to leave legal practice to develop her expertise in health and wellness strategies for women facing similar struggles. JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns talk with Mary to discuss common questions women have about menopause and practical tips for managing symptoms. And, for all you men out there, this topic is for you as well! Mary shares insights into how men can help women as they navigate this transitional time in their lives. Visit Mustard Seed Health Coaching to learn more about Mary and her personalized programs . Mary Pate is a former attorney turned Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist dedicated to helping professional women manage disruptive menopause symptoms.

People in this episode

Host: Molly Ranns

Guest: Mary Pate

Topics covered

• menopause
• women in law
• health and wellness
• career management

Keywords

• confidence
• legal career
• menopause symptoms
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mustard Seed Health Coaching

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