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Talking Menopause with Helen Tomlinson

During Menopause Awareness Month this October, Julie Liddell had the privilege of hosting an inspiring webinar with Helen Tomlinson, the former Government menopause champion. Together, they explored how to create more inclusive workplaces, break the stigma surrounding menopause, and raise awareness about its impact in education.

For Helen, this marked a meaningful milestone - her first time addressing the education sector. With her background as a trained teacher and strong connections to the field, her insights resonated deeply.

The webinar recording is now available, and we highly recommend watching it! Discover Helen and Julie's dynamic discussion on making menopause conversations open to everyone, the crucial role of bringing men ‘back in the room,’ and how we can foster a more supportive and understanding environment.

 

"I knew I needed to create something which would help employers and in turn their employees, so I created the four pillars of cultural change. Underpinning these is the notion of supporting organisations in embedding change. It is more than creating a menopause policy and leaving it for people to access occasionally."

Helen Tomlinson – Former Government Menopause Champion 

Click this link and complete the form to access the webinar recording.

We have received many wonderful comments on the webinar, please let us know your thoughts at info@stillhuman.co.uk

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