In this episode, Jeannette talks to Lindsay Garvey-Jones and Julie Nunes. Two inspiring leaders from the travel sector. They talk about, the often-taboo subject of menopause. Something that impacts society as a whole as well as the women who are suffering from the, often debilitating, symptoms of menopause.
They do this partly by sharing their own experiences and what is helping them. Including how the menopause has impacted them physically, mentally, and emotionally. In the process of doing that, they discuss, sex during menopause, HRT, herbal remedies, diet, exercise, and sleep. Including talking about the things anyone can do to support themselves while their body adapts. They also discuss how business owners can make, often small changes, to support their employees better. Making it easier for women to continue to work despite their menopausal symptoms.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The menopause is not a female-only topic. It affects everyone. Including the family, friends, and colleagues of women who are going through it.
- There are 35 symptoms of menopause.
- Being self-aware will help you and your doctor to manage your symptoms.
- Seek out a GP that understands the menopause. Not all of them do.
- Mental health is a big issue. Yet, often, the wrong treatment is prescribed.
- Invest in yourself. You have one body to carry you through life so need to be kind to it.
- Don´t ignore or just live with vaginal dryness. Doing so can lead to problems with your urinary tract.
- Speak to your partner about sex and be open to exploring new ways of enjoying sex together.
- In the UK, 900,000 women have left the workforce due to menopause symptoms. With a little support, many of them could have continued to work and contribute.
- Currently, most workplaces do not provide support. But this is set to change. How, is discussed in the podcast.
- There are lots of free things businesses can do to make things easier.
- Men need support too. Why that is and how they can be supported is discussed in the podcast.
BEST MOMENTS
‘The symptoms of the menopause can actually last for up to 20 years. ´
‘Every single GP practice, in the UK, should have a practitioner that is dedicated to the menopause.’
‘Men really suffer as well and sometimes feel a bit ashamed that they haven´t supported their partners.’
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EPISODE RESOURCES
Travel Talks Menopause Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hu/podcast/travel-talks-menopause/id1589445675
Travel Talks Menopause Event - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1yDO1AsWR3WRLDrPU8vDzQ
Menopause advice website – Balance - https://www.balance-menopause.com/
Dr. Louis Newson app: https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/
Balance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancemenopause
Calm App for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm-sleep-meditation/id571800810
Calm App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calm.android&hl=en&gl=US
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Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Julie Nunes
Over 35 years working within in the Travel Industry
8 years with Silversea Cruises in my role as Regional Sales Manager.
Having children at an early age, my life has been a juggle of working full-time, juggling life as a one-parent family, and now it’s come full circle as I embrace grandparenting.
I’ve always been passionate about equality inside and outside of the workplace and worked closely with my son’s school to provide additional support and tools to children with dyslexia.
When the menopause hit me like a steam roller, I knew I had to share my story to encourage women in our industry to realise they are not alone and my goal is to reach out to them to get the help and support we all deserve, hence co-founding Travel Talks Menopause with Lindsay.
Lindsay Garvey-Jones
A 34-year career in the travel industry
10 years with Holiday Extras as National Retail Manager
Sitting on the Board of Directors for AWTE since 2014 ensuring that women in our industry are able to reach their full potential, build confidence and develop skills.
A positive disruptor and influencer in the industry having won awards for TTG LGBTQIA+ Pride Champion and AWTE Honorary Award. Keeping gender on the agenda and always seeking equality and equity, diversity, and inclusion in our industry by working on independent committees and with individual businesses to establish best practices and effective frameworks to push ahead with creating a positive and thriving cultures.
A self-confessed feminist and activist championing equality across our business and industry whilst continuing to empower our male role models and create a positive allyship using expertise, knowledge, and empathy to support the valuable contribution of women supporting a thriving and productive place to work.
An authentic and true ambassador for positive mental health and wellbeing. Qualified and certified NLP Practitioner and Life Coach. Delivering sessions to our industry on burnout, overwhelm, boundaries, and growth mindset to support the resilience of our businesses across the UK.
Co-Founder of Travel Talks Menopause which supports our industry in the learning and understanding of menopause, its symptoms, and what businesses can do to protect and support those experiencing symptoms and create effective workplace policies to retain our talented female workforce.
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
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