The Stage

Rita and Torild are back, and back for good. The conversation explores the stage of life between 40 and 60, focusing on the experiences, challenges, and opportunities of this phase. It delves into the themes of self-discovery, wisdom, and embracing change with curiosity and compassion. Takeaways Self-discovery Embracing change

What’s in It for Me? – Season 2, Episode 3 A fireside chat between friends Life happens, and somehow, despite our best intentions, we find ourselves in February when we were sure we’d have more regular conversations! So, what can we do apart from laugh, enjoy the moment, and embrace the reality of being mid- life? That’s exactly what we’re doing in this episode. This isn’t just any conversation -...

Welcome back to "What's In It For Me!" In this episode, we invite you to join us as we explore the journey of transforming perceived weaknesses into strengths. Torild and Rita open up about their own vulnerabilities, sharing personal stories that highlight the challenges many women face during life's transitions, both in their 50s, very aware that this journey of unfolding is a curious and continu...

Welcome to Season 2 of "What's In It For Me"!  As the seasons change and the leaves turn, Rita and Torild are back, another year wiser and ready to dive into all things 40+! In our first season, we tackled the impact of menopause on our personal and work lives. Now, in Season 2, we're here to inspire and evoke curiosity by sharing experiences and life lessons on navigating midlife. Expect honest,...

Our guest in this episode is Lawrence Webb, Group SHE Strategy Director at Costain Group, a wellbeing advocate and the President of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Lawrence is passionate about creating safe and supportive work environments.  He emphasizes the importance of education to understand symptoms of the stages of menopause to  prevent misunderstandings. Leaders c...

How can menopause affect Divorce? According to the survey by the Family Law Menopause Project and Newson Health Research and Education, eight out of 10 women experiencing marriage difficulties said the symptoms of the perimenopause or menopause put a strain on their family life. This makes sense when you think that some of the common symptoms (peri)menopause experienced can include hot flushes, di...

The Podcast «Whats in it or me” proudly announce its first sponsor! Brought to you by “SOAR” "SOAR" - the Magical Adventure for women We are excited to announce our upcoming event in Stavanger on 1-2 June, where we will create a space for women to come together to SOAR.  Our guest, Tom Stenner Evans, partner at Thrive Law, shares his insights on how organizations can tap into the talent of women a...

Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we dive into the impact of menopause on women in the workplace. Menopause can be a challenging and complex experience, marked by a range of physical and emotional symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances to name a few. Given that many women continue to balance work and personal life during this time, it is essential to have acces...

Why is the conversation happening now? “It was never an issue before”!? Menopausal women are the fastest growing workforce demographic and working longer too. Menopause is a natural transition of life, but if one in ten women leave work in the UK due to troublesome symptoms, and one in 4 consider doing so, this is a workplace issue as part of the S in ESG, and I in DEI. Hormone fluctuations are no...