Bloom Talks is a podcast show bringing you guest speakers talking about the topics that really matter for women in the communications industry and beyond.

Meet the presenter:

Susi Castle is a marketer and the founder of Anders & True, a strategic marketing consultancy, with over a decade of experience helping businesses achieve measurable results. A WACL Talent Award winner and Patricia Mann Award winner, she's been part of the Bloom community since 2017, and for four years, a member and proud mentor.

As host of Bloom Talks, Susi loves asking unexpected questions and celebrating people's successes. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life, she brings a unique perspective to every conversation – one that helps her spot connections others might miss.

When she's not building brands with her consultancy clients, she's helping professionals get comfortable with discomfort to push them to ever greater growth.

Why Menopause Matters: Knowing Your Body and Owning the Change

In this episode, Susi talks to Kerry, Bloom's Head of Membership, about why Menopause awareness is so important. It is a natural transition that 51% of people will go through, but it's often misunderstood or overlooked. Kerry helps demystify the experience from highlighting the vast range of symptoms, to recognising what’s happening in your body. She discusses the importance of education, open conversations, and supportive workplaces, reminding listeners that knowledge and advocacy are key to navigating this chapter with confidence and care.

Kerry Nortcliffe is the founder of Full Beam which sets out to shine a light on Mental Wellbeing. She spent over 20 years working in Media at start-ups and large corporations before qualifying as a therapist. Full Beam is on a mission to make workplaces more empathetic places with better communication, increased support and reduced stress through a series of programs and workshops. She also developed the workshop Menstrual Cycle to Work which aims to reduce the stigma of discussing Menstrual Health in the workplace through education and support. She launched this after experiencing early menopause and not feeling she could access the support she needed at work.

CREDITS -

Host - Susi Castle

Contributor - Kerry Nortcliffe

Post production - Naz Erten, Gina Miller

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