In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Lauren sits down with Rachel Anne, educator, coach, and founder of the Menopause Education Center, to talk about menopause, perimenopause, self-advocacy, and why so many women are left to figure out their own bodies without enough information or support.
Rachel shares her own experience navigating symptoms, doctors, late-night research, and the lack of accessible education around menopause. She also explains why “powering through” is not the same thing as strength, and why knowing yourself, asking better questions, and advocating for care can be life-changing.
They also discuss how menopause shows up at work, from brain fog and sleep disruption to burnout, presenteeism, turnover, and the quiet exit of senior women who have spent decades building their careers.
In this episode, we discuss:
* Why the lack of menopause education can feel so terrifying
* How women are often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told they’re “just getting older”
* Why self-advocacy starts with trusting that you know your own body
* The problem with expecting women to “power through” symptoms
* How menopause impacts work, leadership, productivity, and retention
* What menopause support at work can actually look like
* Why small accommodations can make a career-saving difference
Rachel’s message is clear: you’re not alone, you’re not broken, and you deserve support that helps you feel like yourself again.
And, as always, if you'd like to be a guest, email Lauren at lauren@compt.io
What is Getting Personal with Compt?
In an era where the line between work and life blurs, we're asking: why do we still treat employees less like humans and more like machines? There's plenty of talk about "enhancing the employee experience" but the conversation overlooks the core of it all - the human experience.
Getting Personal with Compt, hosted by Head of Brand and Communications Lauren Schneider, ditches the formalities and gets real with trailblazers and thought leaders who simply give a hoot about humanity. Join us as we explore the successes and challenges of shaping a workplace where people come first.
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