'Where Are the Men in These Conversations?’ – What Your Partner Needs to Hear About Perimenopause | Leighton Richards of WelleCo

What if your partner had no idea what you were really going through, and didn’t even know how to ask?

Leighton Richards is the CEO of WelleCo, a wellness company many of you already know and love. He never expected to be talking about perimenopause, especially as a man, but this conversation was a beautiful reminder of how things shift when you’re willing to show up and listen. 

What stood out to me most was how he sees his role not as having the answers, but as creating space, normalising the conversation, and bringing awareness to the fact that the system is still failing women.

There’s something powerful about having this kind of conversation with someone who genuinely wants to learn, lead with empathy, and support change from both inside the home and inside the industry. I reckon it’s time we had more of that.

Key Takeaways

Men Matter Too –  We can’t move forward in women’s health without bringing men into the conversation.

The System is Failing Women – Traditional medicine often overlooks perimenopause, leaving women confused, unsupported, and dismissed.

Empowerment Through Wellness – When women understand their bodies, they gain back control and confidence in every life stage.

Education Starts Early – We need to normalize conversations about hormones and health in families and schools. Waiting until the crisis hits is too late.

Supplements Are Science Backed – The right products, made with therapeutic doses and clean sourcing, can create real change in as little as 30 days.

Support Begins With Curiosity – One of the most powerful things a partner can do is ask questions, listen, and stay present through her transition.

Where to Find Our Guest

WelleCo Website: https://welleco.com.au

Leighton Richards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighton-richards-b8043723/

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