This episode is a masterclass in global menopause advocacy from one of the most influential voices in the space: Loretta Dignam, founder of The Menopause Hub in Ireland. With a background in corporate leadership and branding, Loretta shares how her personal experience with perimenopause inspired her to launch Ireland’s first dedicated, multidisciplinary menopause clinic—a revolutionary model blending medical care, psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy, and more.
Together with host Kelly Springer, herself a women’s health advocate navigating early menopause, they discuss the urgent need for better care, awareness, education, and policy development—especially in the workplace.
This conversation breaks down the international gaps in menopause care, the lingering effects of the 2002 WHI study, and the rise of evidence-based HRT options—plus how Loretta’s team successfully campaigned to make HRT free in Ireland starting in 2025.
Loretta’s personal menopause journey and career transformation
How The Menopause Hub Clinic changed healthcare in Ireland
The Women’s Health Initiative (2002) and its long-term damage
HRT vs BHRT: Myths, facts, and global differences
How the US lags behind Europe in menopause care access
What a menopause-friendly workplace should include
Why Gen X women are leading a new revolution in health equity
How Loretta got the Irish government to fund free HRT
The Menopause Hub Academy and workplace accreditation programs
What daughters (and sons!) need to know for future generations
“I was a typical woman—successful, informed—and yet I knew nothing about menopause when it hit. That has to change.” – Loretta Dignam
“Three of our core values are education, empathy, and empowerment. When women understand what’s happening, they can make informed choices for themselves.” – Loretta Dignam
“As a woman who started perimenopause at 38, I was told I was crazy. But it was real. That’s why we need people like Loretta leading this conversation.” – Kelly Springer
“Viagra is over-the-counter in many countries. Why is it still taboo to ask for hormone therapy for women?” – Loretta Dignam
By 2030, there will be 1.1 billion menopausal women on the planet
Every year, 47 million women newly enter menopause
Women weren’t included in clinical trials until 1993
Most OBGYNs in the U.S. receive less than 3 hours of menopause education
Ireland now provides free HRT to women as of its 2025 budget
🌐 www.themenopausehub.ie – Ireland’s first dedicated menopause clinic
🌐 www.menopausehubacademy.com – Workplace training, policy development, & accreditation
📱 LinkedIn: Loretta Dignam
📸 Instagram: @themenopausehub
🎥 TikTok: @themenopausehub
Kelly Springer helps women take their health into their own hands—with the guidance of a trained nutritionist and a science-backed plan for long-term wellness.
💻 Book a Dietitian at KellysChoice.org
📘 Buy Kelly’s new book: The New Weight Loss Era – Available on Amazon
📸 Instagram: @kellyschoicenutrition
This isn’t just a phase. Menopause is a health, career, and equity issue—and women everywhere deserve better care, better policies, and better conversations. With advocates like Loretta Dignam, Kelly Springer, and a rising generation of informed women, the future looks empowered.
Let me know if you’d like this adapted into:
📩 A LinkedIn newsletter
📱 Instagram carousel (quotes or stat-based)
📺 YouTube video description
📰 Blog article or press release
🧾 PDF media kit for The Menopause Hub Academy (U.S. version)
🔥 Topics We Cover:💬 Quotes to Remember:🌍 Did You Know?🔗 Connect with Loretta Dignam:💪 Want to Take Control of Your Health?🎯 Final Takeaway:
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By Talk Nutrition to MeThis episode is a masterclass in global menopause advocacy from one of the most influential voices in the space: Loretta Dignam, founder of The Menopause Hub in Ireland. With a background in corporate leadership and branding, Loretta shares how her personal experience with perimenopause inspired her to launch Ireland’s first dedicated, multidisciplinary menopause clinic—a revolutionary model blending medical care, psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy, and more.
Together with host Kelly Springer, herself a women’s health advocate navigating early menopause, they discuss the urgent need for better care, awareness, education, and policy development—especially in the workplace.
This conversation breaks down the international gaps in menopause care, the lingering effects of the 2002 WHI study, and the rise of evidence-based HRT options—plus how Loretta’s team successfully campaigned to make HRT free in Ireland starting in 2025.
Loretta’s personal menopause journey and career transformation
How The Menopause Hub Clinic changed healthcare in Ireland
The Women’s Health Initiative (2002) and its long-term damage
HRT vs BHRT: Myths, facts, and global differences
How the US lags behind Europe in menopause care access
What a menopause-friendly workplace should include
Why Gen X women are leading a new revolution in health equity
How Loretta got the Irish government to fund free HRT
The Menopause Hub Academy and workplace accreditation programs
What daughters (and sons!) need to know for future generations
“I was a typical woman—successful, informed—and yet I knew nothing about menopause when it hit. That has to change.” – Loretta Dignam
“Three of our core values are education, empathy, and empowerment. When women understand what’s happening, they can make informed choices for themselves.” – Loretta Dignam
“As a woman who started perimenopause at 38, I was told I was crazy. But it was real. That’s why we need people like Loretta leading this conversation.” – Kelly Springer
“Viagra is over-the-counter in many countries. Why is it still taboo to ask for hormone therapy for women?” – Loretta Dignam
By 2030, there will be 1.1 billion menopausal women on the planet
Every year, 47 million women newly enter menopause
Women weren’t included in clinical trials until 1993
Most OBGYNs in the U.S. receive less than 3 hours of menopause education
Ireland now provides free HRT to women as of its 2025 budget
🌐 www.themenopausehub.ie – Ireland’s first dedicated menopause clinic
🌐 www.menopausehubacademy.com – Workplace training, policy development, & accreditation
📱 LinkedIn: Loretta Dignam
📸 Instagram: @themenopausehub
🎥 TikTok: @themenopausehub
Kelly Springer helps women take their health into their own hands—with the guidance of a trained nutritionist and a science-backed plan for long-term wellness.
💻 Book a Dietitian at KellysChoice.org
📘 Buy Kelly’s new book: The New Weight Loss Era – Available on Amazon
📸 Instagram: @kellyschoicenutrition
This isn’t just a phase. Menopause is a health, career, and equity issue—and women everywhere deserve better care, better policies, and better conversations. With advocates like Loretta Dignam, Kelly Springer, and a rising generation of informed women, the future looks empowered.
Let me know if you’d like this adapted into:
📩 A LinkedIn newsletter
📱 Instagram carousel (quotes or stat-based)
📺 YouTube video description
📰 Blog article or press release
🧾 PDF media kit for The Menopause Hub Academy (U.S. version)
🔥 Topics We Cover:💬 Quotes to Remember:🌍 Did You Know?🔗 Connect with Loretta Dignam:💪 Want to Take Control of Your Health?🎯 Final Takeaway: