When Your Career and Menopause Clash with Bonnie Schutz

27/11/2025 41 min Temporada 4 Episodio 149
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Episode Synopsis

This week on Transforming 45, Bonnie Schutz opens up about how menopause and post-menopause reshape everything, from how we show up at work to how we connect in our closest relationships.

She shares the reality of facing ageism in corporate spaces, navigating hormonal changes that disrupt confidence and visibility, and renegotiating intimacy and communication at home. Her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship at 48 becomes a powerful reminder that midlife transitions can unlock clarity, agency, and joy.


What We Cover:



The leap from corporate to entrepreneurship at 48




Why menopause silence creates confusion—and how breaking it changes everything




How post-menopause continues to shape wellbeing and identity




Hormone therapy’s role in restoring energy and quality of life




The invisible weight of ageism in the workplace




Why women are increasingly choosing entrepreneurship in midlife




Empathetic communication: valuing and respecting partners through hormonal transitions




How relationships evolve—and how vulnerability deepens connection




Community support as a lifeline during menopause




Reclaiming confidence, purpose, and joy in the next chapter




Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Bonnie Schultz and Her Journey

01:10 Navigating Menopause: Bonnie's Experience

06:05 Understanding Post-Menopause: Myths and Realities

09:28 Health and Wellness in Post-Menopause

14:26 Empowerment Through Community and Entrepreneurship

18:27 Ageism and Its Impact on Women in the Workplace

22:00 The Emotional Journey of Women

24:27 Valuing Women's Contributions in the Workplace

28:20 Embracing Change and New Opportunities

30:47 Navigating Personal Transitions

33:15 Understanding Partner Dynamics During Menopause

39:44 Finding Joy Amidst Challenges



Why You'll Love this Episode:

It’s raw, honest, and relationship-centered—an empowering look at how menopause shapes our careers, partnerships, and sense of self.



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