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Women of a Certain Stage

Changing the menopause narrative with Women of a Certain Stage - the global authority in menopause advocacy, workplace, education, and empowerment.

Hosted by Lauren Chiren, internationally multi award winning menopause expert, speaker. This podcast is dedicated to shattering outdated narratives, amplifying real voices, and driving meaningful change in how menopause is understood and supported, at work and beyond.

We believe that by normalising the conversation and equipping individuals, businesses, and policymakers with the right knowledge and tools, we can transform the menopause experience into one of empowerment, strength, and success.

🌍 Join the Movement

Whether you’re experiencing menopause, supporting a loved one, leading a business, or advocating for change, this podcast is your go-to resource for breaking the silence, shifting perspectives, and creating a future where menopause is met with understanding - not stigma.

Together, we are redefining menopause, one conversation at a time.

🎧 Subscribe now and be part of the change.

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

Connect with Lauren:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage
Twitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChiren

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
34 minutes
Episodes
28
Years Active
2025
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How Menopause Hijacks Your Sleep: Circadian Rhythms, Melatonin & 'Simple' Fixes

How Menopause Hijacks Your Sleep: Circadian Rhythms, Melatonin & 'Simple' Fixes

I’m Lauren Chiren, CEO of Women of a Certain Stage and your guide to mastering menopause. Today I’m thrilled to welcome sleep scientist Dr Katharina “Kat” Koltermann to unpack why so many of us strug…

00:39:28  |   Tue 09 Sep 2025
Hands-on healing to hormone harmony: Julia Oyeleye’s journey into Menopause Coaching

Hands-on healing to hormone harmony: Julia Oyeleye’s journey into Menopause Coaching

When seasoned bodyworker and educator Julia Oyeleye realized her lifelong clients were struggling through menopause with nowhere to turn, she knew her next chapter had to bridge that gap.

In this epis…

00:39:03  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Transforming Schools From The Staffroom: How HR Director Sian Carter Champions Menopause Wellbeing

Transforming Schools From The Staffroom: How HR Director Sian Carter Champions Menopause Wellbeing

In this episode, I chat with Sian Carter, HR Director for a multi-academy trust in the West Midlands and a certified menopause coach, about the very real ways she’s woven menopause support into schoo…

00:31:03  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
From endometriosis to empowerment: How Kirsteen Campbell became the North Highland’s go-to Menopause Coach

From endometriosis to empowerment: How Kirsteen Campbell became the North Highland’s go-to Menopause Coach

In this inspiring conversation, meet Kirsteen Campbell, endometriosis warrior, community builder and certified Menopause Coach, who has transformed her own decades-long health journey into a mission …

00:27:32  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
From Corporate Exit to Midlife Transformation: Authentic Menopause Coaching with Sam Mancey

From Corporate Exit to Midlife Transformation: Authentic Menopause Coaching with Sam Mancey

Today I’m joined by my awesome Certified Menopause Coach graduate - Sam Mancey, executive coach, former John Lewis leader - who shares how a back-of-house tech glitch, major spinal surgery and a corp…

00:34:26  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
From nurse educator to menopause mentor: Professor Camille Cronin on supporting women’s midlife health

From nurse educator to menopause mentor: Professor Camille Cronin on supporting women’s midlife health

I’m so pleased to welcome nurse educator Professor Camille Cronin to the podcast today.

Camille has spent over 35 years in clinical practice, research and higher education, and now channels her passio…

00:39:38  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
How To Build a Thriving Menopause Coaching Business Chris Williams on Relationship-led Growth

How To Build a Thriving Menopause Coaching Business Chris Williams on Relationship-led Growth

I’m delighted to welcome my dear friend and business mentor, Chris Williams, back to the mic today.

Chris is the driving force behind Soulful Abundance and one of our diploma’s most resonant experts o…

00:42:26  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Jane's journey from D&I expert to Certified Menopause Coach

Jane's journey from D&I expert to Certified Menopause Coach

I’m so delighted to introduce today’s guest, Jane Ayaduray; a global diversity & inclusion leader who never imagined she’d become a menopause coach.

 In this warm, honest chat, Jane walks us through t…

00:36:41  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
How to become a certified Menopause Coach: Emma’s journey with Women of a Certain Stage diploma

How to become a certified Menopause Coach: Emma’s journey with Women of a Certain Stage diploma

In this week’s conversation, Lauren sits down with Emma to explore what it really means to train as a menopause coach and why it could be the most empowering step you ever take.

Emma opens up about he…

00:28:55  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
Menopause Demystified with Dr. Ferhat Uddin: Hormone Health, HRT & Holistic Care

Menopause Demystified with Dr. Ferhat Uddin: Hormone Health, HRT & Holistic Care

In this empowering episode, our CEO Lauren Chiren sits down with Dr. Ferhat Uddin — a GP with over 20 years of experience in women’s health — to unpack the often-misunderstood landscape of menopause …

00:48:13  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
From burnout to boldness: Torild’s journey to becoming a menopause coach and changemaker

From burnout to boldness: Torild’s journey to becoming a menopause coach and changemaker

CEO, Lauren Chiren sits down with Menopause Coach graduateTorild Boe Stokes for a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, and what it means to truly support people through menopause.

Tor…

00:29:13  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
Tapping into calm: how EFT supports women in menopause (with Laura Dixon)

Tapping into calm: how EFT supports women in menopause (with Laura Dixon)

In this episode, Lauren is joined by Laura Dixon, clinical EFT practitioner, personal trainer, yoga instructor, and one of our expert guests inside the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach Diplom…

00:35:03  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
When Burnout Sparks a New Beginning: Katie’s Transformation Through Menopause Coaching

When Burnout Sparks a New Beginning: Katie’s Transformation Through Menopause Coaching

In this episode of Women of a Certain Stage, Lauren Chiren sits down with Katie Parry, midwife, and graduate menopause coach with Women of a Certain Stage to discuss her personal journey from clinica…

00:32:24  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
Behind the Menopause Headlines: Health, Hormones & A Hilarious Blooper You Won’t Expect

Behind the Menopause Headlines: Health, Hormones & A Hilarious Blooper You Won’t Expect

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Thebe for a candid and deeply personal conversation about menopause, perimenopause, and the state of women’s health today. Together, we unpack the confusion, f…

00:47:04  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
Style, Confidence & Menopause: Dressing for Power at Every Stage

Style, Confidence & Menopause: Dressing for Power at Every Stage

In this episode, Lauren sits down with personal stylist, speaker, and founder of Feron Clark Style, Anita Feron Clark, to explore the powerful connection between style, confidence, and menopause.

With…

00:33:27  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Ep 12: Menopause Care Post-Cancer with Nurse Michelle Hindle

Ep 12: Menopause Care Post-Cancer with Nurse Michelle Hindle

Have you ever wondered what happens when menopause is triggered by cancer treatment? In this episode, I interview Michelle Hindle, a dedicated Macmillan nurse specialist at the forefront of supportin…

00:28:51  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Ep 11: Empowering Women in Menopause with Nurse Julie Cosgrove

Ep 11: Empowering Women in Menopause with Nurse Julie Cosgrove

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 remarkab…

00:35:10  |   Tue 20 May 2025
Ep 10: Holistic Health and Thriving after Menopause with Deon Hall-Garriques

Ep 10: Holistic Health and Thriving after Menopause with Deon Hall-Garriques

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 professi…

00:32:27  |   Tue 13 May 2025
Ep 09: Coping with Breast Cancer & Early Menopause with Hayley Sharp

Ep 09: Coping with Breast Cancer & Early Menopause with Hayley Sharp

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…

00:36:52  |   Tue 06 May 2025
Ep 08: The Transformative Power of Menopause Coaching at Work with Morna Dason-Barber

Ep 08: The Transformative Power of Menopause Coaching at Work with Morna Dason-Barber

Ever wondered how menopause coaching can make a difference in the workplace? 

Today, I speak to the inspiring Morna Dason-Barber, People Director at the Institution of Engineering and Technology. 

She …

00:36:18  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
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