Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode, I'm joined by Physiotherapist, Menopause Expert and best selling author Michelle Rowlinson. Michelle outlines how a slew of frightening and life changing symptoms prompted her deep dive into understanding her menopause journey, and how she decided to dedicate herself to creating awareness for others. We discuss the impact on both women going through the change as well as their partners, the far-reaching ramifications of the effect of transition symptoms, and how women are failed in the workplace, as 1 in 4 leave or lose their jobs during this period. Michelle also busts some myths about the 3 stages of menopause, the efficacy of treatment options that are currently available, and we look at the positives of this life phase. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"I started getting all these symptoms that I just didn't really understand... I thought I had dementia. I thought something was serious going on."
"We were talking before that you can't get pregnant in perimenopause. And although fertility might be more difficult, you might be more predisposed to miscarriage; you're also more predisposed to twins."
"Many women call in sick and lie about why they're calling in sick because they're worried about the stigma, will they lose their job?"
"It's shocking that the British Menopause Society did a survey and found that a third of women still haven't heard of the word perimenopause before they start having symptoms."
"I don't know why we're not taught it in school. It's crazy. We're taught lots of things that we never use ever again, but we're not taught about ourselves."
ABOUT THE GUEST
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Michelle Rowlinson is a Senior MSK Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing
Practitioner who has dedicated her career to raising awareness and supporting
women through menopause, by leveraging her professional expertise to improve
community health and create supportive environments for those experiencing this
natural life phase. She specialises in offering holistic approaches to physical and
emotional health during the menopausal transition.
Michelle also conducts workshops tailored not only to women navigating
menopause, but also breast cancer charities, businesses, and health
professionals.
Michelle is the bestselling author of "You, Me Conquering Perimenopause &
Menopause," a book that explores the benefits of anti-inflammatory diets in
reducing menopause symptoms: https://amzn.eu/d/9annpK9
Socials & Contact:
www.panaceapause.co.uk
info@panaceapause.co.uk
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