Rewriting the Menopause Narrative: Supporting Women at Work with Lisa Boate

In this episode, Kelly and Neil sit down with educator and menopause advocate Lisa Boate to unpack one of the most overlooked yet critical workplace health topics: menopause. From brain fog and burnout to flexible policies and corporate empathy, this is a conversation that every HR leader, manager, and midlife professional needs to hear.

Lisa shares how her company, Liberated Menopause, helps organizations design supportive policies and systems that actually address the realities of perimenopause and menopause in the workplace. Kelly opens up about her own recent transition into this phase of life—and why the time has come to reclaim the narrative around what it means to age as a woman in today’s world.

• What menopause and perimenopause really look like in the workplace

• Why most women don’t realize they’re in perimenopause until it hits hard

• Common symptoms and how they affect mental focus, energy, and performance

• Creating menopause-friendly workplaces that retain top female talent

• Realistic examples of supportive company policies

• How to reframe this life stage as a transition—not a decline

• Kelly’s personal experience and the power of storytelling in midlife

• Nutrition, hydration, and mindset tips that support hormonal shifts

• How younger women (in their 20s and 30s) can prepare now

• Building workplace cultures that normalize health conversations

Lisa shares the kinds of workplace shifts that make a meaningful difference for women in midlife, including:

✅ Ice packs available in freezers for hot flashes
✅ Quiet spaces for outfit changes and symptom management
✅ Flexible work schedules or remote options
✅ Manager training on menopause awareness
✅ Clear company policies that outline support for perimenopausal/menopausal employees
✅ Exploring menopause leave, similar to maternity leave in length and intent

“Welcome to perimenopause—congratulations. This can actually be a beautiful time of transformation.” – Lisa Boate

“We’re not who we used to be—and that’s okay. It’s time to learn how to take care of who we are now.” – Kelly Springer

“This isn’t just a health issue. It’s a workplace issue. We can’t leave it out of the HR conversation any longer.” – Lisa Boate

“Women in midlife are the most valuable employees in your organization. Let’s start treating them like it.” – Kelly Springer

• 🌐 Website: liberatedmenopause.ca

• 📸 Instagram: @lbohee

Lisa offers training, consulting, speaking, and online courses to help workplaces implement menopause-friendly practices that support employee well-being and company performance.

• 💻 kellyschoice.org — Book a Registered Dietitian or bring Kelly’s corporate wellness program to your business

• 📘 The New Weight Loss Era — Available now on Amazon

• 📸 Instagram: @kellyschoicenutrition

Midlife isn’t the beginning of the end—it’s the start of something new. When women are supported during perimenopause and menopause, everyone wins: employees stay, companies grow, and health outcomes improve.

Whether you're a leader, educator, healthcare professional, or just navigating your own transition—this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.

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