Insights on menopause, mental health, and wellbeing at work
The MenoMinds blog brings together expertise from psychology, workplace wellbeing, and lived experience to help women understand menopause more deeply and to help workplaces support them with compassion and confidence.
Here you’ll find articles, insights, and real stories that spark understanding, share practical tools, and open up new conversations about what it means to feel more like yourself again through menopause at work and in life.
10 misconceptions about menopause and self-employment (and what we need to let go of)
Many self-employed women worry that menopause will disrupt their work or productivity. This post debunks 10 common misconceptions and shares strategies to navigate menopause with confidence, self-compassion, and sustainable ways of working.
Haley’s story: Even a mental health expert was blindsided — how perimenopause hit me at 41
At 41, workplace mental health expert Haley was blindsided by anxiety, brain fog and heavy periods — only to discover she was perimenopausal. She shares the psychological impact, career fears and practical advice that helped her regain confidence and control.
Victoria’s story: I knew every wellbeing tool — until perimenopause taught me something new
Victoria, co-founder of MenoMinds, shares her lived experience of perimenopause, mental health, anxiety, brain fog, and finding support.
Laura’s story: How I finally put an end to self-blame during perimenopause
Laura struggled with exhausting self-blame during her perimenopausal journey — until attending a MenoMinds workshop, which shifted her perspective and brought long-awaited relief.
Menopause and low mood: How to tell what’s going on and what helps
Menopause and low mood can feel confusing and isolating. Learn why it happens, how to spot when it’s more serious, and what genuinely helps.
What to do when perimenopause anxiety wakes you at 3am
For many women, one of the most unsettling aspects of perimenopause is what happens in the middle of the night. You fall asleep exhausted, only to wake a few hours later with a racing heart, a tight chest and an overwhelming sense of dread that seems to come from nowhere.
Is this perimenopause, burnout or both? A gentle guide for when everything feels too much.
We know what it’s like to suddenly find yourself deep in brain fog, with unpredictable emotions and struggling to do the everyday tasks that used to feel so effortless in comparison. Women often tell us that when they hit this stage of life, they find it confusing, overwhelming and even unsettling. Of course, it doesn’t help that these symptoms often overlap with work pressure, stress and the general fatigue that comes with modern life.
What it means when you’re running your own business during menopause
If you’re a solopreneur or work within a small business you are probably wearing many hats as strategist, marketer, accounts-manager and customer-service person. If you are also moving into mid-life and experiencing perimenopause or menopause, there is another layer that deserves your attention, your mental health.