Menopause - The Real Deal

Redefining Menopause as a Public Health Issue - with Beverley Powell

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I talk with the incredible Beverley Powell, strategic EDI specialist, leadership coach, and founder of Rest, Rise, Reclaim, to blow the lid off the silent struggles high-functioning women face in midlife. 

Together, we explore how professional women quietly mask their exhaustion under immense pressure, and why we must urgently shift the narrative from viewing menopause as a lonely, individual burden to recognising it as a critical public health priority.

It’s a powerful call to action for anyone who has ever felt like they had to just keep pushing through, offering you the validation, hope, and empowering tools you need to reclaim your body, your boundaries, and your voice.

Beverley Reveals

  • Why high-performing women in leadership positions often master the art of hiding distress and over-performing to appear fine externally, which drastically accelerates midlife burnout.
  • How menopause impacts women socially, economically, and politically as a systemic public health issue, not just a minor workplace or individual inconvenience.
  • For women with darker skin tones, managing vitamin D3 levels is essential, as deficiencies closely tie into crucial midlife health factors like chronic stress, inflammation, and cardiovascular risks.
  • Why chronic stress and past trauma fundamentally alter the nervous system, drastically intensifying menopausal symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.

    • BEST MOMENTS

    "Masking is just a process of hiding distress. It's about suppressing emotions or over-performing to appear fine externally."

    "It's a public health issue. Because menopause affects women socially, economically, politically, because we are no longer working."

    "We have some talented women who've worked many years, who have a lot of insight and knowledge, but suddenly the menopause kicks in and they need to leave."

    "Your body may be asking for support, so rest and change, not more self-criticism."

    EPISODE LINKS

    Website: https://restrisereclaim.com/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverley-powellukcoachleader/ 

    HOST BIO

    Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. 

    A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space.


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    Menopause - The Real DealBy Michelle Rowlinson