Find Your Spark: Real-Life Menopause Moments!

In this powerful episode of Find Your Spark: Real Life Menopause Moments , I sit down with the brilliant Helen Clarke, Women in Business Network franchisee, co-owner of Bright Red Digital, and all-around champion for women in business. Helen shares her deeply personal journey through early surgical menopause, a path that began with years of debilitating periods, a long-awaited diagnosis of adenomy...

🎙️ In this episode of Find Your Spark: Real Life Menopause Moments, I’m joined by my friend and fellow HR professional, Gemma Bromfield, founder of Go Beyond HR Consultancy. Gemma shares her powerful story of being recently diagnosed with ADHD, alongside traits of autism and OCD, and how that intersects with her perimenopause journey. We talk openly about what it’s really like living with a neurod...

In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Alison welcomes Lindsey Stephens, self-proclaimed magazine geek, publisher of The Female Boss magazine, and founder of Vida Woman. Lindsey shares the deeply personal journey that led her to create V.Hydrate Serum, a luxurious, all-natural product designed to help women experiencing intimate dryness, a common but rarely discussed symptom of perimeno...

In this deeply personal episode, we explore the often-overlooked emotional and invisible symptoms of menopause, especially how they impact those in demanding careers like teaching. Jillian shares her journey of navigating menopause beyond traditional medical advice, shedding light on the feelings of disconnection, anxiety and self-doubt that can accompany this life stage. After nearly 30 years in...

In this rich and expansive conversation, Alison is joined by the inspiring Amanda Green who is a Transformation Coach, Leadership Facilitator, and Spiritual Guide. Together, we explore the idea of menopause as a spiritual awakening and a powerful portal into deeper self-awareness. Amanda shares how she works with women to connect with their spiritual intelligence, inner wisdom, and power which is...

In this warm and inspiring episode, Alison sits down with Vicki Snell, HR Assistant at Chester Race Company, to explore how real conversations about menopause have transformed workplace culture. Vicki shares her career journey, from barmaid to HR and offers a behind-the-scenes look at a female-led organisation that’s actively creating a more inclusive environment for people experiencing their meno...

In this empowering and insightful episode, Alison sits down with Liz Boswell of Bold Moves Coaching to explore the profound impact menopause can have on women’s confidence, communication and careers. Drawing from her own journey through perimenopause and extensive coaching experience, Liz sheds light on how fluctuating hormones like oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone influence mental clarity...

Are you or someone you love going through the menopause? In this empowering episode of Find Your Spark: Real Life Menopause Moments , I’m joined by the brilliant Ellie from Ultimate Health by Ellie . Together, we delve into how nutrition plays a crucial role not just during menopause but also for long-term heart, brain, and bone health. Ellie shares her own inspiring health journey, from student h...

In this powerful episode of Find Your Spark: Real Life Menopause Moments , host Alison welcomes Lauren Chiren, CEO of Women of a Certain Stage. Lauren shares her raw and relatable journey from senior leadership in financial services to experiencing extreme anxiety, memory loss, and burnout, only to discover she had gone through early menopause. What followed was a complete career pivot. Lauren ope...

In this very first episode of Find Your Spark: Real Life Menopause Moments , host Alison a seasoned HR consultant, menopause educator, and certified menopause coach, sets the stage for an empowering and informative series. She begins by clearly explaining what menopause is, including its three key stages : perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Alison shares the broad range of symptoms , bo...

Welcome to the trailer for the 'Find your Spark: Real-Life Menopause Moments podcast'.  I'm excited to guide you through all things menopause as we dive into honest conversations, share real-life stories and bring in guest insights to help you feel supported through every stage of the menopause transition.  I'd love to connect with you on LinkedIn; www.linkedin.com/in/⭐alison-...