<![CDATA[Menopause]]>f0399054-3d1d-5b00-bf7b-b1436427265eSun, 19 Apr 2026 23:15:10 +0000Captivate.fmLiz Layhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/f763f071-1f50-41fd-8b49-7aebc7b12cd7/LIZ-LAY-MENOPAUSE-PODCAST.jpgMenopauseLiz LayLiz LayHave you found yourself thinking… Why does everything suddenly feel harder? You’re more tired than you used to be. You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. Your confidence dips in meetings that never used to faze you. And you’re still trying to keep work, home, and everyone else going. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’m Liz Lay. I’m a certified menopause coach, and after more than thirty years working in corporate roles, I made the decision to retrain because of my own experience with menopause. Brain fog. Anxiety. Hot flushes. That feeling of not quite recognising myself. I kept thinking I just needed to try harder. But menopause isn’t about trying harder. It’s about understanding what’s happening in your body, and working with it instead of against it. This podcast is for busy women navigating perimenopause and menopause who want to feel calmer, clearer and more in control, especially at work. In these short episodes, I’ll share practical, realistic support around sleep, stress, movement, nourishment and boundaries. The small daily shifts that actually make a difference. We’ll also talk about the workplace, because menopause doesn’t switch off when you walk into a meeting. You’re not losing your capability. You’re moving through a transition. If you’re ready for honest conversations and steady support, follow the podcast and let’s take this next chapter step by step.https://lizlaymenopause.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastHow to Talk to Your Manager About Menopause (Without Oversharing)How to Talk to Your Manager About Menopause (Without Oversharing)Talking about menopause at work can feel uncomfortable, especially if you are worried about being judged, misunderstood, or seen differently. In this episode, Liz explores how to approach a conversation with your manager in a way that feels professional, clear, and supportive without feeling like you have to overshare personal details.

Liz shares why this conversation is not about explaining everything. It is about helping your workplace understand what support or small adjustments may help you manage symptoms such as brain fog, hot flushes, fatigue, or reduced concentration more comfortably. From simple practical language to realistic workplace adjustments, this episode is a reassuring guide for women navigating menopause at work.

A grounded reminder that you deserve support, understanding, and the confidence to speak up in a way that feels right for you.

Follow the podcast, share this episode with someone who needs it, and check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset.

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#MenopausePodcast #MenopauseAtWork #PerimenopauseSupport #WorkplaceWellbeing #MidlifeWomen #SevenDayMiniReset

]]>Talking about menopause at work can feel uncomfortable, especially if you are worried about being judged, misunderstood, or seen differently. In this episode, Liz explores how to approach a conversation with your manager in a way that feels professional, clear, and supportive without feeling like you have to overshare personal details.

Liz shares why this conversation is not about explaining everything. It is about helping your workplace understand what support or small adjustments may help you manage symptoms such as brain fog, hot flushes, fatigue, or reduced concentration more comfortably. From simple practical language to realistic workplace adjustments, this episode is a reassuring guide for women navigating menopause at work.

A grounded reminder that you deserve support, understanding, and the confidence to speak up in a way that feels right for you.

Follow the podcast, share this episode with someone who needs it, and check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset.

Hashtags/Keywords:

#MenopausePodcast #MenopauseAtWork #PerimenopauseSupport #WorkplaceWellbeing #MidlifeWomen #SevenDayMiniReset

]]>eb6d6181-725e-4794-952f-57b27d50220aMon, 20 Apr 2026 00:15:00 +010004:21falsefull88Full-Fat vs Low-Fat in Menopause: What Supports Hormone Balance?Full-Fat vs Low-Fat in Menopause: What Supports Hormone Balance?If you’ve ever chosen low-fat foods thinking they were the healthier option, this episode offers a gentler, more supportive perspective. Liz explores why the old low-fat message may not always serve women well during perimenopause and menopause, especially when blood sugar balance, energy, cravings, and hormone support become more important.

In this episode, Liz explains how many low-fat foods are often higher in sugar and why healthy fats can play an important role in steadier energy, fuller satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. She shares why focusing on whole foods, balanced meals, and how your body feels can be far more helpful than chasing food labels or outdated diet rules.

This is a grounded conversation about moving away from restriction and towards nourishment, balance, and better support for your body during menopause.

Follow the podcast, share this episode with someone who needs it, and check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset.

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#MenopausePodcast #HormoneBalance #PerimenopauseSupport #MenopauseNutrition #BloodSugarBalance #SevenDayMiniReset

]]>If you’ve ever chosen low-fat foods thinking they were the healthier option, this episode offers a gentler, more supportive perspective. Liz explores why the old low-fat message may not always serve women well during perimenopause and menopause, especially when blood sugar balance, energy, cravings, and hormone support become more important.

In this episode, Liz explains how many low-fat foods are often higher in sugar and why healthy fats can play an important role in steadier energy, fuller satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. She shares why focusing on whole foods, balanced meals, and how your body feels can be far more helpful than chasing food labels or outdated diet rules.

This is a grounded conversation about moving away from restriction and towards nourishment, balance, and better support for your body during menopause.

Follow the podcast, share this episode with someone who needs it, and check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset.

Hashtags/Keywords:

#MenopausePodcast #HormoneBalance #PerimenopauseSupport #MenopauseNutrition #BloodSugarBalance #SevenDayMiniReset

]]>a0d34287-7183-4862-9927-7bc193c0236eMon, 13 Apr 2026 00:15:00 +010004:22falsefull77Exercise in Menopause — Why Gentle Movement Works Better Than OvertrainingExercise in Menopause — Why Gentle Movement Works Better Than Overtraining

If you’ve been exercising harder but feeling more tired, this episode is for you. Liz explores why the exercise approach that worked earlier in life may feel very different during perimenopause and menopause. Hormonal changes can affect energy, recovery, stress levels, and the nervous system, which means more intensity does not always mean better results.

In this episode, Liz shares why gentle, supportive movement can often work better than overtraining during menopause. Walking, light strength training, stretching, yoga, and short movement breaks can help improve mood, support joint health, regulate the nervous system, and create steadier energy without leaving you depleted.

This is a reassuring conversation about moving with your body instead of against it, and learning that consistency, compassion, and the right kind of movement can make all the difference.

Follow the podcast, share this episode with someone who needs it, and check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset.

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#MenopausePodcast #ExerciseInMenopause #PerimenopauseSupport #GentleMovement #HormoneHealth #SevenDayMiniReset

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If you’ve been exercising harder but feeling more tired, this episode is for you. Liz explores why the exercise approach that worked earlier in life may feel very different during perimenopause and menopause. Hormonal changes can affect energy, recovery, stress levels, and the nervous system, which means more intensity does not always mean better results.

In this episode, Liz shares why gentle, supportive movement can often work better than overtraining during menopause. Walking, light strength training, stretching, yoga, and short movement breaks can help improve mood, support joint health, regulate the nervous system, and create steadier energy without leaving you depleted.

This is a reassuring conversation about moving with your body instead of against it, and learning that consistency, compassion, and the right kind of movement can make all the difference.

Follow the podcast, share this episode with someone who needs it, and check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset.

Hashtags/Keywords:

#MenopausePodcast #ExerciseInMenopause #PerimenopauseSupport #GentleMovement #HormoneHealth #SevenDayMiniReset

]]>00a4eb58-b871-41b2-ae26-de6a5fcfbcecMon, 06 Apr 2026 00:15:00 +010004:12falsefull66Brain Fog in Menopause: Why It’s Not a Performance ProblemBrain Fog in Menopause: Why It’s Not a Performance ProblemHave you ever walked into a meeting and suddenly lost your train of thought?

In this episode, Liz talks about one of the most common and unsettling menopause symptoms: brain fog. If you’ve been forgetting words, struggling to concentrate, or feeling less sharp at work, this is a reminder that you’re not losing your capability; your brain is responding to hormonal change, stress, and poor sleep, not personal failure.

Liz explores why brain fog happens during perimenopause and menopause, why it can feel so frightening for busy women, and the small practical shifts that can help support focus, clarity, and confidence again.

Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who needs it. Check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset for practical menopause support.

#Menopause #Perimenopause #BrainFog #MenopauseAtWork #HormoneHealth #NervousSystemSupport

Grounded in Liz’s menopause coaching approach, workplace-awareness messaging, and supportive LiVE framework.

]]>Have you ever walked into a meeting and suddenly lost your train of thought?

In this episode, Liz talks about one of the most common and unsettling menopause symptoms: brain fog. If you’ve been forgetting words, struggling to concentrate, or feeling less sharp at work, this is a reminder that you’re not losing your capability; your brain is responding to hormonal change, stress, and poor sleep, not personal failure.

Liz explores why brain fog happens during perimenopause and menopause, why it can feel so frightening for busy women, and the small practical shifts that can help support focus, clarity, and confidence again.

Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who needs it. Check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset for practical menopause support.

#Menopause #Perimenopause #BrainFog #MenopauseAtWork #HormoneHealth #NervousSystemSupport

Grounded in Liz’s menopause coaching approach, workplace-awareness messaging, and supportive LiVE framework.

]]>4bb9035f-477b-4770-87bb-6a5719160342Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:15:00 +010004:43falsefull55I Don’t Have Time” — How Menopause Exhaustion Is a Warning SignI Don’t Have Time” — How Menopause Exhaustion Is a Warning SignHow often do you tell yourself, I just don’t have time? In this episode, Liz explores why that phrase is so common for busy women navigating perimenopause and menopause - and why constant exhaustion may be more than a full diary. It can be a warning sign from your body that something needs attention.

Liz talks about the pressure many midlife women carry, from work and family to caring responsibilities, and why pushing through no longer works the same way during menopause. She shares a gentler approach to fatigue, stress, nervous system regulation, movement, rest, and self-care, reminding you that even five minutes can begin to make a difference.

A supportive episode for anyone experiencing menopause fatigue, burnout, brain fog, stress, low energy, and overwhelm.

Follow the podcast, share this episode, and check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset.

]]>How often do you tell yourself, I just don’t have time? In this episode, Liz explores why that phrase is so common for busy women navigating perimenopause and menopause - and why constant exhaustion may be more than a full diary. It can be a warning sign from your body that something needs attention.

Liz talks about the pressure many midlife women carry, from work and family to caring responsibilities, and why pushing through no longer works the same way during menopause. She shares a gentler approach to fatigue, stress, nervous system regulation, movement, rest, and self-care, reminding you that even five minutes can begin to make a difference.

A supportive episode for anyone experiencing menopause fatigue, burnout, brain fog, stress, low energy, and overwhelm.

Follow the podcast, share this episode, and check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset.

]]>6137ab5e-c712-4af3-a606-29a1344b2c43Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:15:00 +010004:11falsefull44A Simple Breathing Technique for Menopause Anxiety (You Can Use at Work)A Simple Breathing Technique for Menopause Anxiety (You Can Use at Work)Menopause anxiety can appear out of nowhere — in a meeting, during a conversation, or halfway through a sentence when your mind suddenly goes blank. In this episode, Liz shares a simple breathing technique you can use at work or on the go to help calm your nervous system and feel more grounded in the moment. If perimenopause or menopause has left you feeling more on edge, this is a gentle, practical tool to help you regain clarity and control.

Highlights:

  1. Why anxiety can feel stronger during perimenopause and menopause
  2. How hormonal changes affect the nervous system
  3. A simple 3–3–5 breathing technique to calm stress fast
  4. How to use this tool discreetly at work, in meetings, or between calls
  5. A reminder that small daily resets can make a big difference

Keywords: menopause anxiety, perimenopause, breathing technique, workplace menopause support, nervous system regulation, stress at work, brain fog, menopause confidence

Follow the podcast and check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset.

]]>Menopause anxiety can appear out of nowhere — in a meeting, during a conversation, or halfway through a sentence when your mind suddenly goes blank. In this episode, Liz shares a simple breathing technique you can use at work or on the go to help calm your nervous system and feel more grounded in the moment. If perimenopause or menopause has left you feeling more on edge, this is a gentle, practical tool to help you regain clarity and control.

Highlights:

  1. Why anxiety can feel stronger during perimenopause and menopause
  2. How hormonal changes affect the nervous system
  3. A simple 3–3–5 breathing technique to calm stress fast
  4. How to use this tool discreetly at work, in meetings, or between calls
  5. A reminder that small daily resets can make a big difference

Keywords: menopause anxiety, perimenopause, breathing technique, workplace menopause support, nervous system regulation, stress at work, brain fog, menopause confidence

Follow the podcast and check the link in the show notes for The Seven Day Mini Reset.

]]>64a7ed27-11b3-455c-8e1c-c0971363e885Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:15:00 +010004:24falsefull33Why Am I Craving Sugar in Perimenopause? The Hormone TruthWhy Am I Craving Sugar in Perimenopause? The Hormone TruthIf you’ve suddenly found yourself craving sugar, chocolate, biscuits or toast in the afternoon and wondering what’s wrong with you, this episode is for you.

Liz gently explains why sugar cravings can become stronger during perimenopause and menopause, and why they’re often linked to fluctuating oestrogen, blood sugar dips, stress, tiredness and serotonin changes rather than a lack of willpower.

This is a supportive conversation about listening to your body with curiosity, creating steadier energy, and using nourishment instead of self-criticism.

A calm, practical episode for busy women who want to feel more in control of cravings, mood and energy in midlife.

Follow the podcast and check the link in the show notes for Liz’s Seven Day Mini Reset.

]]>If you’ve suddenly found yourself craving sugar, chocolate, biscuits or toast in the afternoon and wondering what’s wrong with you, this episode is for you.

Liz gently explains why sugar cravings can become stronger during perimenopause and menopause, and why they’re often linked to fluctuating oestrogen, blood sugar dips, stress, tiredness and serotonin changes rather than a lack of willpower.

This is a supportive conversation about listening to your body with curiosity, creating steadier energy, and using nourishment instead of self-criticism.

A calm, practical episode for busy women who want to feel more in control of cravings, mood and energy in midlife.

Follow the podcast and check the link in the show notes for Liz’s Seven Day Mini Reset.

]]>8ef94260-bc41-4389-a652-f5bbd3c51bcbMon, 09 Mar 2026 00:15:00 +010004:57falsefull22How Do I Know If It’s Perimenopause? Early Signs & Symptoms ExplainedHow Do I Know If It’s Perimenopause? Early Signs & Symptoms ExplainedHave you been feeling “not quite yourself” but can’t explain why?

In this opening episode of Thrive Through Menopause, Liz Lay explores the early, often subtle signs of perimenopause - from disrupted sleep and anxiety to brain fog, bloating, and changes in confidence at work.

Many women assume they simply need to cope better. But fluctuating hormones impact the nervous system, mood, cognition, digestion and energy long before hot flushes appear.

This episode offers clarity, reassurance, and a powerful mindset shift: awareness reduces self-blame. When you understand what’s happening in your body, you can respond with calm rather than criticism.

If this resonates, follow the podcast and explore practical support through The Seven Day Mini Reset below.

#Perimenopause #MenopauseSupport #MenopauseAtWork #HormoneHealth #NervousSystemRegulation

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]]>Have you been feeling “not quite yourself” but can’t explain why?

In this opening episode of Thrive Through Menopause, Liz Lay explores the early, often subtle signs of perimenopause - from disrupted sleep and anxiety to brain fog, bloating, and changes in confidence at work.

Many women assume they simply need to cope better. But fluctuating hormones impact the nervous system, mood, cognition, digestion and energy long before hot flushes appear.

This episode offers clarity, reassurance, and a powerful mindset shift: awareness reduces self-blame. When you understand what’s happening in your body, you can respond with calm rather than criticism.

If this resonates, follow the podcast and explore practical support through The Seven Day Mini Reset below.

#Perimenopause #MenopauseSupport #MenopauseAtWork #HormoneHealth #NervousSystemRegulation

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liz1ay/?viewas=100000686899395


LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liz-lay-367072b


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlay_menopause?igsh=enBvaWxqaHdtcnFi&utm_source=qr


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Join the Menopause Moments private facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DSPmR6kog/?mibextid=wwXIfr

]]>8098414a-549d-43cc-a203-d4a3fa3d33d0Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:15:00 +010004:26falsefull11TrailerTrailerI’m Liz Lay. I’m a certified menopause coach, and after more than thirty years working in corporate roles, I made the decision to retrain because of my own experience with menopause.

Brain fog. Anxiety. Hot flushes.

That feeling of not quite recognising myself.

I kept thinking I just needed to try harder.

But menopause isn’t about trying harder.

It’s about understanding what’s happening in your body, and working with it instead of against it.

This podcast is for busy women navigating perimenopause and menopause who want to feel calmer, clearer and more in control, especially at work.

In these short episodes, I’ll share practical, realistic support around sleep, stress, movement, nourishment and boundaries. The small daily shifts that actually make a difference.

We’ll also talk about the workplace, because menopause doesn’t switch off when you walk into a meeting.

You’re not losing your capability.

You’re moving through a transition.

If you’re ready for honest conversations and steady support, follow the podcast and let’s take this next chapter step by step.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liz1ay/?viewas=100000686899395


LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liz-lay-367072b


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlay_menopause?igsh=enBvaWxqaHdtcnFi&utm_source=qr


7 DAY MINI RESET

Freebie: https://lnkd.in/enthMgRZ


Join the Menopause Moments private facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DSPmR6kog/?mibextid=wwXIfr

]]>I’m Liz Lay. I’m a certified menopause coach, and after more than thirty years working in corporate roles, I made the decision to retrain because of my own experience with menopause.

Brain fog. Anxiety. Hot flushes.

That feeling of not quite recognising myself.

I kept thinking I just needed to try harder.

But menopause isn’t about trying harder.

It’s about understanding what’s happening in your body, and working with it instead of against it.

This podcast is for busy women navigating perimenopause and menopause who want to feel calmer, clearer and more in control, especially at work.

In these short episodes, I’ll share practical, realistic support around sleep, stress, movement, nourishment and boundaries. The small daily shifts that actually make a difference.

We’ll also talk about the workplace, because menopause doesn’t switch off when you walk into a meeting.

You’re not losing your capability.

You’re moving through a transition.

If you’re ready for honest conversations and steady support, follow the podcast and let’s take this next chapter step by step.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liz1ay/?viewas=100000686899395


LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liz-lay-367072b


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlay_menopause?igsh=enBvaWxqaHdtcnFi&utm_source=qr


7 DAY MINI RESET

Freebie: https://lnkd.in/enthMgRZ


Join the Menopause Moments private facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DSPmR6kog/?mibextid=wwXIfr

]]>b095888e-e5db-4c44-bb2d-59f1ce1f7d47Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:15:00 +010001:54falsetrailer