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Menopause in the Workplace

The age demographic of Ireland’s and the UK’s workforce is changing. By 2030 it is estimated that there will be 1.3 billion menopausal and post- menopausal women in the world. Thus prioritization of health and prevention of disease is vital at midlife. Midlife and menopausal women make up the fastest growing cohort at work. Thus, […]

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Narratives adding to menopausal silence

Over the past few months, I have been interviewing women in Ireland on their experiences and understandings of menopause for a masters degree. What is emerging is that the  damaging and derogatory rhetoric that has surrounded menopause for decades needs to be challenged. Women’s agency in relation to menopause continues to be undermined. Remaining silent […]

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Talk at Waterford Tennis Club.

As Covid 19 restrictions are lifted, it was great to see our local tennis club reopen. Many of us have missed our weekly or twice weekly game of tennis. Along with the immense health and fitness benefits ascribed to  tennis, in particular  osteoporosis prevention, the sociability factor is also wonderful. I normally play doubles with […]

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Talk at Waterfords Women’s shed,Dungarvan.

Fantastic interactive morning at Waterford Women’s shed in Dungarvan.🌹 They are a fantastic example of how women are supporting one another while also contributing to the local community. With over 70 members, here I am with some of the wonderful committee that run this successful initiative.👍Due to much interest after this talk,we discussed the possability […]

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