When I learned of Lauren Tetenbaum’s work around workplace menopause advocacy, I knew I wanted her to come on the show. Talking about menopause at work is long overdue. When there is something that directly impacts 50% of our population, 100% of us are impacted in some way. We need to be talking about menopause at work. Period.
Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C is a licensed clinical social worker, women's rights advocate, writer, and mom dedicated to supporting and empowering women through life transitions. With experience as both a lawyer and a psychotherapist, Lauren specializes in counseling women navigating identity shifts related to motherhood, career, and reproductive health. Lauren frequently contributes thought leadership to media and professional organizations; she is the author of the 2025 book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period.
Listen in to hear Lauren share:
Why reproductive healthcare is a workplace issue
The perimenopause/menopause symptoms that impact women at work
Accommodations workplaces can make that support women in perimenopause/menopause (that benefit others too!)
Benefits that workplaces can easily add to improve healthcare access for midlife women
When and how to prepare for perimenopause instead of waiting for it to “hit you” in a way that profoundly impacts your life
The costs we are seeing for employers who are choosing to NOT address menopause in the workplace
How men can advocate for menopause friendly policies, education, and accommodations in the workplace
Links Mentioned:
Connect with Lauren: millennialmenopause.com
Get Lauren’s book: Millennial Menopause
Lauren on IG: @thecounselaur: https://www.instagram.com/thecounselaur/
Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenatetenbaum/
Organization: Let’s Talk Menopause
Organization: The Menopause Society
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