Menopause isn't just a hormonal rollercoaster—it's a full-blown budget buster and productivity pain in the you-know-what. As women, we go through enough without having to foot the bill for Mother Nature’s little transition. So, what's the real cost of this hormonal hijack? Grab your tea, because we're diving into the dollars and non-cents of menopause.

Ladies, let’s talk about the elephant in the room—or more accurately, the hot flash in the room. 🙄 Society would have us believe that menopause and perimenopause are about loss: losing youth, vitality, energy, patience, and let’s not forget your sanity. Well, I call BS on that narrative. Here’s why: this stage of life is not an end—it’s a REBIRTH.

Oh, the joys of being a woman—crushing it at work, juggling life like a pro, and then BAM! Menopause kicks down the door like an uninvited party guest with zero chill. Suddenly, you're sweating through your blazer in the boardroom, forgetting what you walked into a room for, and wondering why you’re crying over a dog food commercial.

Let’s get real: women spend nearly half their careers in menopause. HALF. This isn’t just a personal journey—it’s a workplace issue that impacts productivity, engagement, and well-being for women and their teams. Yet, it’s been shoved into the shadows for far too long. Enough is enough.

Imagine this: your top-performing employee has been quieter than usual. Deadlines are being missed, meetings seem overwhelming, and confidence appears to waver. You may not realise it, but she might be navigating one of the most significant transitions in her life—menopause.

I wasn’t myself. I wasn’t kind—to others or to myself—and I couldn’t figure out why. What’s wrong with me? I kept asking. Why am I behaving this way? Kindness has always been one of my core values, but I wasn’t living it. Instead, I was irritable, impatient, and far from the person I wanted to be.

Alright, let’s talk menopause and perimenopause—those stages in life that most of us are warned about in hushed tones, as if it’s some big, dark secret. Newsflash: we’re here to change that narrative.