To ensure all of society is educated and supported around menopause by providing workshops presentations cafes podcasts and e-learning. Furthermore we continue being advocates for change in Ireland.

Our vision is for every woman globally in and outside of the workplace to have equal access to menopause education and support. Thus enabling them to thrive at this life stage.

Our Impact to date

The cafe and project was set up as a social enterprise in 2019.
Thanks to the support of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland(SEI).

  • 38 free Midlife Women Rock Cafes hosted
  • 540 attendees to date
  • 15 different nationalities accessed information
  • 250 free menopause symptom checklists distributed
  • 31 Menopause talks and workshops delivered
  • Over 10,000 followers across social media
  • Contributed to the Women’s Health Task Force 2020,2021 and 2022
  • The cafes featured in the TG4 Menopause documentary in 2023 (see rte player)
  • We are immersed in Community and Collaboration
  • Numerous social events organised beyond the cafes
  • Many New Friendships —-WhatsApp group led by Helen
  • Confidence in speaking about menopause outside of the cafes.
  • Many attendees report an  increased zest for life as  education knowledge and supports enable women take control of their symptoms.
  • Change in perception of menopause reduced negativity
  • Mindset changes-We are only half way through life…
    Prioritising health  and activity now to ensure long term better health.

To satisfy our mission The Midlife Women Rock Project has aligned our work practises and services with the United Nations(UN) Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).

Breeda Bermingham, Midlife Women Rock

Are you ready to take control of your Menopause and Midlife years?

Hi my name is Breeda Bermingham

“I am Ireland’s first menopause educator and I absolutely love talking about Menopause. I believe in enabling and supporting women to thrive not just survive their menopause and midlife years”

For me it all starts with education……Menopause Education- something that is completely new. We are the first generation of women to have public access to education on the menopause years! Over the past five years I have discovered that informing oneself enables choice and provides women with agency and control.

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About Breeda

Breeda is a former Midwife and Community/Public Health Nurse. She first became interested in menopause in 2018 while completing a psychology degree. As she reviewed the research on midlife women-the most under researched cohort in academia, menopause piqued her interest.

Her shocking lack of knowledge about this life-stage spurned her on to continue her studies and complete a  masters on menopause in 2020. “Silence Taboo and Midlife Women” is the title of her dissertation (on google scholar). This involved interviewing women in Ireland on their experiences and understandings of this life stage -A taboo subject shrouded in stigma and silence for decades.

Breeda sees menopause as a societal and cultural issue. She believes all of society need to become educated on menopause -Women Men Girls and Workplaces.

Having worked and supported 100’s of women over the past few years. Breeda sees education as the key driver in assisting all women successfully navigate this highly significant life stage.

Her mantra is educate…educate…educate…its lifechanging!

Breeda is a sought-after speaker on menopause and midlife women.

She has contributed to numerous conferences seminars and presentations  in both the UK and Ireland. She loves talking on the many different aspects of  menopause and in doing so is contributing to breaking the taboo.

 

If you or your organisation are looking for an engaging experienced well-informed speaker on women’s midlife health. Reach out to Breeda here.

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  • Member of The British Menopause Society.
  • Member of Women’s Mental Health Network
  • Associate consultant menopauseintheworkplace.co.uk
  • Graduate of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Academy 2019
  • Participant and contributor to inaugural Women’s Health Task Force Ireland 2020
  • Podcast guest speaker in Ireland/UK/USA/South Africa/Sweden/Australia.
  • Best selling author-“Midlife Women Rock”
  • Nature and dog lover
  • Tennis player and fan

"Award winning menopause coach, best selling author and academic. Empowering women through menopause"

You have the power to own your menopause...

No two women will have the same menopause journey thus there is no one solution that suits all. You are an individual. Your menopause journey is unique! Seek out support and get a provider to work in collaboration with you. You have the power to own your menopause and control how you want to navigate this stage of life so that you can thrive in your next chapter.

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What Women and organisations are saying......

Our campus at Cork University Hospital has in excess of 5000 staff and is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country. Providing evidenced based, quality health information at staff health events is important to the Staff Wellbeing Team. Breeda Bermingham was our opening speaker at a staff event hosted on World Menopause Day 2022. Breeda spoke to a packed auditorium and from the very outset was engaging, honest, passionate and knowledgeable. The feedback from our staff was so positive as attendee’s loved Breeda’s warm style of communicating and her knowledge shone through. I highly recommend Breeda to anyone planning a menopause information/awareness event.

Anne Power, Staff Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Cork University Hospital, Cork.

-Menopause speaker in Dungarvan 2023.- We at the Deise Women's Shed based in Dungarvan Co Waterford thoroughly enjoyed Breeda Bermingham’s talk on the Menopause at Lawlor's hotel this month. This was Breeda’s second time presenting in Dungarvan to our women’s group. There was great interaction and engagement with the audience on the night. This was a popular event and well attended. Members of the audience felt comfortable asking questions around the menopause and were not afraid in sharing their experiences. Members were delighted that they were able to chat with all speakers after the event over a cup of coffee. We were grateful to you in giving of your time very generously. It was informative and funny at times putting us all at ease with a topic that is taboo. Kind Regards

Yvonne Sheehan, Chairperson, Deise Women's Shed, Dungarvan, Co Waterford

-Full-day workshop on Menopause for Psychotherapists and Counsellors- We recently held a day-long Menopause bespoke workshop at the Coastguard Cultural Centre in Tramore, Co. Waterford, for a group of counsellors/therapists from throughout Ireland. Breeda gave a powerful presentation to our group on the topic of peri-menopause/Menopause and Life After Menopause. The content was up-to-date, research-based, and relevant to our personal and professional lives. Breeda is a very engaging presenter and has a lovely warm, supportive presence in the room, which really created a safe space for our group of women to participate openly. The feedback from our participants was so positive and there was an overwhelming sense of gratitude to Breeda for opening up this conversation about menopause in such a positive light while acknowledging the struggles that many face. I would recommend Breeda’s workshops and look forward to hearing more from Breeda in the future. Catherine Hearne – Psychotherapist.

Catherine Hearne, Psychotherapist, HSE Dublin-South-East

-Menopause talks to Women’s Health group in Waterford.- "I absolutely recommend Breeda and her Midlife Women Rock work .It is an absolute asset to all women no matter what age. Her depth of knowledge around menopause astounds me I could listen to her speak all day. Twice she has given talks for me to women in the community. The first at St Patrick's Gateway in Waterford City 2022 and the other in the Butler Community Centre last year.I am currently running an 8 week health and wellbeing programme for women. Breeda is so generous with her time and so eager to get this knowledge to women everywhere. I also highly recommend buying her book "Midlife Women Rock"- its a menopause bible."

Caitriona English, Founder of Mna na Deise Women's Health Community, Waterford