Navigating menopause and your career
Hello , In this week’s Wisepreneurs podcast episode, I speak with the formidable Amy Alkon, who is leading a charge to replace medical myths with scientific truth and empowering women to take agency over their health and careers. Guest Spotlight Amy Alkon is an award-winning investigative science writer whose new book, Going Menopostal, translates eight years of deep research into an actionable guide. We discuss the massive gap between medical practice and scientific evidence, and why so many doctors are unequipped to help. This conversation is provides vital information on maintaining your cognitive vitality and giving you the tools to demand the care you deserve. . As Amy states, “So many women, these vital, important, powerful, accomplished professional women, they lose their power at work, you know, to function even, and they don't know it's perimenopause… They think they're lazy or drunk or, you know, something's wrong with them.” Micro-Sprint: Take Agency Amy provides a framework for collecting your own medical data. Here are three steps to take agency over your health:
The takeaway from Amy is empowering and direct: because menopause is such a critical, life-altering health issue for women, you must take agency and seek the personalised care you deserve. Listen to the episode #74 of the Wisepreneurs Podcast with Amy Alkon out this Friday. Go Deeper: In-Depth Articles from Wisepreneurs If Amy's message about taking agency over your health resonates with you, apply that same energy to your professional life. These long-form articles are designed to help you turn your hard-won experience into a thriving business and a lasting legacy. From Experience to Enterprise: A Strategic Guide for Women 60+ Launching Solo Ventures For many professionals over 60, retirement isn't an end goal but a doorway to new work defined by purpose and autonomy. This article provides a practical 'compass' for turning a lifetime of knowledge into a fulfilling and sustainable solo business. Find the guide here: https://wisepreneurs.com.au/wisepreneur-guide-women-over-60-starting-business/ Smart Notes for Wisepreneurs: Turn a Lifetime of Experience into Content That Lasts This guide presents a transformative note-taking system for experienced entrepreneurs, inspired by our podcast with Dr. Sönke Ahrens. It shows you how to activate your intellectual capital and turn decades of insight into thought leadership content. Find the guide here: https://wisepreneurs.com.au/smart-notes-wisepreneurs/ Here's to taking agency in our health and our work. All the best, |
