How does menopause affect mental health at work and what can employers do to better support employees?

In this episode of Wellbeing Talk, I sat down with Deborah Garlick, founder and CEO of Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace to discuss how menopause impacts women’s mental health, confidence, and performance at work.

Deborah shares her own experience, explores cultural stigma, and explains how organisations can build menopause-friendly policies that boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing.

🎙️ We cover:

Deborah’s personal story and the origins of Henpicked

Why conversations about menopause at work still carry stigma

Insights from The M Factor and World Menopause Day

The psychological symptoms that most affect confidence and mental health

How to make the business case for menopause support

What leaders need to know about legislation, the Equality Act, and menopause discrimination

Practical ways to engage employees and create supportive culture

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⏱️ Chapter Markers:

00:00 Intro

01:30 Deborah Garlick: Her Journey and Why She Founded Henpicked

09:48 The M Factor - Shredding the Silence on Menopause at Work and Cultural Change

17:00 World Menopause Day - Key Themes and Global Progress

22:49 How to Boost Employee Engagement Around Menopause Initiatives

27:45 Menopause and Mental Health - Confidence, Brain Fog & Real Stories

33:30 The Business Case for Investing in Menopause Support and Employee Wellbeing

36:09 Menopause Legislation & Leadership - Equality Act, Discrimination and Best Practice

41:11 Outro

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