When Menopause Advice Makes You Feel Worse, Not Better.
Something is not adding up.
At a time when menopause is finally being talked about, more women are finding themselves not clearer… but more overwhelmed. The rise of accessible advice has created a new challenge, knowing what actually works, and what simply sounds convincing.
Research from University College London and Fawcett Society shows that nearly 1 in 10 women leave their jobs due to menopause symptoms, while many more reduce their hours or step back from leadership opportunities.
At the same time, studies on digital health behaviour indicate that people are more likely to trust and act on health advice that is accessible and relatable, even when it is not evidence-based.
When guidance is not personalised or grounded in credible insight, the result is not empowerment. It is confusion, fatigue and self-doubt.
In real terms, this shows up in moments that matter.
It is the senior leader preparing for a board-level presentation, managing brain fog and disrupted sleep, while questioning whether the advice she followed is helping or making things worse.
It is the founder pitching for investment, feeling physically depleted and mentally scattered after trying multiple “quick fix” solutions that were never designed for her body. It is the experienced professional second-guessing her performance in meetings, not because she lacks capability, but because her support system is inconsistent and unclear.
This is not a knowledge gap. It is a trust gap.
Join Bukky Ayoade for Menopause, Mindset & Me: The Workplace Gap, Why Menopause Support Still Fails Women of Colour, where the conversation shifts from noise to knowledge. Bukky supports midlife women to move from hormone chaos to a happier, healthier, fitter, more confident and Vibrant Midlife, and this session is designed to help you do exactly that.
Thursday 17 April 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
This webinar is not to be missed if this subject matters to you.
Participants will leave with clarity on what to trust, what to question and how to take informed, confident action that truly supports your wellbeing and performance.
Reserve your seat now: https://www.nbwn.org/event-details/the-workplace-gap-why-menopause-support-still-fails-women-of-colour
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