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When Your Career and Menopause Clash with Bonnie Schutz
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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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