Wellbeing Talk Podcast
Wellbeing Talk Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Wellbeing Talk, the interview series that brings real conversations about mental health at work to the forefront.
Each episode features honest, evidence-informed discussions with experts, leaders, and lived experience voices who are reshaping how we think about wellbeing in modern workplaces.
Whether you’re an HR professional, team leader, business owner, or simply someone navigating their own mental health journey, Wellbeing Talk gives you practical insights, emerging research, and actionable ideas to create healthier, more compassionate work environments.
Tune in for deep dives on topics like burnout, psychological safety, neurodiversity, leadership, and what the latest science really means for the way we work and live.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show explores key topics such as burnout, psychological safety, neurodiversity, and leadership in the context of workplace wellbeing. For instance, episodes like 'The Real Cost of Suicide in the Workplace' tackle the urgent issue of mental health crises among employees, while discussions on employee assistance programs delve into how companies can foster supportive environments.
Welcome to Wellbeing Talk, the interview series that brings real conversations about mental health at work to the forefront.
Each episode features honest, evidence-informed discussions with experts, leaders, and lived experience voices who are reshaping how we think about wellbeing in modern workplaces.
Whether you’re an HR professional, team leader, business owner, or simply someone navigating their own mental health journey, Wellbeing Talk gives you practical insights, emerging research, and actionable ideas to create healthier, more compassionate work environments.
Tune in for deep dives on topics like burnout, psychological safety, neurodiversity, leadership, and what the latest science really means for the way we work and live.
How does menopause affect mental health at work and what can employers do to better support employees?
In this episode of Wellbeing Talk, I sat down with Deborah Garlick, founder and CEO of Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace to discuss how menopause impacts women’s mental health, confidence, and performance at work.
Deborah shares her own experience, explores cultural stigma, and explains how organisations can build menopause-friendly policies that boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing.
🎙️ We cover:
Deborah’s personal story and the origins of Henpicked
Why conversations about menopause at work still carry stigma
Insights from The M Factor and World Menopause Day
The psychological symptoms that most affect confidence and mental health
How to make the business case for menopause support
What leaders need to know about legislation, the Equality Act, and menopause discrimination
Practical ways to engage employees and create supportive culture
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⏱️ Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Deborah Garlick: Her Journey and Why She Founded Henpicked
09:48 The M Factor – Shredding the Silence on Menopause at Work and Cultural Change
17:00 World Menopause Day – Key Themes and Global Progress
22:49 How to Boost Employee Engagement Around Menopause Initiatives
27:45 Menopause and Mental Health – Confidence, Brain Fog & Real Stories
33:30 The Business Case for Investing in Menopause Support and Employee Wellbeing
36:09 Menopause Legislation & Leadership – Equality Act, Discrimination and Best Practice
41:11 Outro
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