Breaking Barriers: Fay Reid on Championing Menopause Awareness in the Black Community

SUMMARY Fay Reid, founder of 9to5 Menopause, shares her personal menopause journey and the need for representation of black women in the menopause conversation. She emphasises the importance of exercise and a holistic approach to managing symptoms. Fay advocates for better support for black women in the workplace and challenges the taboos surrounding menopause. She provides practical tips for managing hot flushes on public transport and encourages women to prioritise their well-being and enjoy life.   CHAPTERS Introduction to Fay Reid and 9to5 Menopause Morning routines and the importance of exercise Career change and the creation of 9to5 Menopause Challenges faced by black women in menopause Supporting women in the workplace Tips for managing hot flushes on public transport Holistic approach to managing menopause symptoms Hopes for the future of menopause support for black women Future plans for 9to5 Menopause Embracing life and enjoying the journey   LINKS Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/9to5menopause/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fay-reid-86966b273/?originalSubdomain=uk Website - https://www.fayreid.com/

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Whether you’re a woman beginning perimenopause - piecing together your symptoms - or in the midst of menopause, this supportive community has found you at the right time in life. Join us for this weekly conversation about all things health & wellbeing in your 30s, 40s, 50s & beyond - from the initial perimenopause symptoms including weight gain, exhaustion, hot flushes & lack of sleep… to supplements, natural solutions, HRT, exercise & regaining your libido. We reveal the truth about menopause & how you can naturally support your mental & emotional health, & much more! We’re Morven & Debbie, Hosts of ‘Unpause The Menopause’ Podcast, & Founders of Selaura - a monthly supplement to support mind & body through perimenopause & beyond. Each week on the podcast, we host fabulous guests, offering their experience in this area of women’s health…helping you live your best life, on your terms. At Selaura, we’re already helping 1000s of regular women going through the same physical & emotional changes, to continue to live, & love, their lives to the full, without making compromises. So, what does it feel like to go through menopause? Let’s talk about it together.