Transforming 45

When Your Career and Menopause Clash with Bonnie Schutz


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This week on Transforming 45, Bonnie Schutz opens up about how menopause and post-menopause reshape everything, from how we show up at work to how we connect in our closest relationships.

She shares the reality of facing ageism in corporate spaces, navigating hormonal changes that disrupt confidence and visibility, and renegotiating intimacy and communication at home. Her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship at 48 becomes a powerful reminder that midlife transitions can unlock clarity, agency, and joy.

What We Cover:

  • The leap from corporate to entrepreneurship at 48

  • Why menopause silence creates confusion—and how breaking it changes everything

  • How post-menopause continues to shape wellbeing and identity

  • Hormone therapy’s role in restoring energy and quality of life

  • The invisible weight of ageism in the workplace

  • Why women are increasingly choosing entrepreneurship in midlife

  • Empathetic communication: valuing and respecting partners through hormonal transitions

  • How relationships evolve—and how vulnerability deepens connection

  • Community support as a lifeline during menopause

  • Reclaiming confidence, purpose, and joy in the next chapter

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction to Bonnie Schultz and Her Journey

    01:10 Navigating Menopause: Bonnie's Experience

    06:05 Understanding Post-Menopause: Myths and Realities

    09:28 Health and Wellness in Post-Menopause

    14:26 Empowerment Through Community and Entrepreneurship

    18:27 Ageism and Its Impact on Women in the Workplace

    22:00 The Emotional Journey of Women

    24:27 Valuing Women's Contributions in the Workplace

    28:20 Embracing Change and New Opportunities

    30:47 Navigating Personal Transitions

    33:15 Understanding Partner Dynamics During Menopause

    39:44 Finding Joy Amidst Challenges


    Why You'll Love this Episode:

    It’s raw, honest, and relationship-centered—an empowering look at how menopause shapes our careers, partnerships, and sense of self.


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    Transforming 45By Lisa Boate