How to Create Inclusive Workplaces by Supporting Neurodivergent and Menopausal Staff

April brings two key awareness events that highlight critical workplace issues that I want to touch on in our Phoenix for Employers Blog – World Autism Day and Stress Awareness Month. These topics are particularly relevant when considering how menopause affects neurodivergent colleagues and how stress can significantly worsen menopause symptoms. By fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, employers can …

How to Stop Letting Life Get in the Way of Living

Have you ever noticed how sometimes life can throw you a curve ball that completely derails you, that sends everything into perspective and gets you questioning your choices and what’s important to you? This happened to me recently and it has really got me thinking differently and I wanted to share this experience with you as I feel it’s a …

Do you know How to Set Up a Menopause Action Plan?

Welcome to our first Phoenix Employers Blog of 2025 and we’re looking closer at Menopause Action Plans – what are they, why are they important and how do you get started? This is a follow on from our excellent Phoenix Employers Forum discussions earlier this month and because it is such an important subject, I wanted to share our discussions …

What’s the Secret to Good Relationships through Menopause?

February is Healthy Relationships Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the vital role that positive connections play in our lives. Whether with partners, family, friends, colleagues, or even ourselves, nurturing strong, healthy relationships leads to greater emotional wellbeing and overall happiness.Menopaue can have a profound effect on our relationships. This natural stage, while often overlooked, can introduce physical, emotional, …

How to Embrace the Joys of Autumn and Winter to Transform Your Menopause Journey

As the vibrant greens of summer fade into goldens and frosty mornings, autumn, and winter usher in a unique opportunity to connect with nature, nourish your body, and embrace the rhythms of the season. These colder months may seem challenging for some of us, especially as we go through menopause, but with a positive mindset and small seasonal lifestyle shifts, …

How Can you Heal your Heart Chakra to Nurture Balance and Vitality Through Menopause?

The heart chakra, or Anahata, is the fourth chakra in your body’s energy system. Located in the centre of your chest, it’s associated with love, compassion, and emotional resilience. When balanced, your heart chakra encourages emotional openness, empathy, and inner peace. However, during challenging life stages, such as menopause, this vital energy centre can become blocked resulting in both physical …

How Can Balancing the Solar Plexus Help Ease Menopause Symptoms?

As women navigate menopause, we often experience not just physical changes, but energetic ones as well. One key energy centre that plays a vital role during this period is the solar plexus chakra. Located just above your belly button, the solar plexus is linked to our sense of personal power, confidence, and emotional resilience. As menopause brings significant shifts in …

How to Harness the Healing Power of Our Sacral Chakra through Menopause

Understanding our Sacral Chakra The sacral chakra is the second of the seven primary chakras in our body. Located in the lower abdomen, just below the navel, it is associated with the element of water, symbolising flow, adaptability, and emotion. The sacral chakra governs creativity, sexuality, pleasure, and emotional well-being. It’s the energy centre allowing us to experience joy, connect …