#040 – Thriving at Work through the Transition, with Victoria Brookbank

In today’s episode, I am delighted to welcome Victoria Brookbank, a workplace wellbeing specialist and trained psychotherapist with over a decade of experience. As the founder of Minds That Work and co-founder of MenoMinds, Victoria bridges the gap between psychological expertise and corporate strategy. Victoria is dedicated to helping leaders build resilient cultures and supporting women navigating menopause in professional life.   KEY TAKE AWAYS: 00:00 - Introduction and Personal Experiences 03:09 - Journey into Menopause Awareness 06:00 - Understanding Symptoms and Mental Health 09:13 - Emotional and Psychological Impact 11:59 - Community and Support Systems 15:01 - Navigating Strategies and Mindfulness 15:27 - Navigating Business Challenges and Personal Struggles 16:53 -The Golden Triangle: Self-Compassion, Community, and Gratitude 19:04 - Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Resilience 20:20 - Empowering Women Through Menopause Education 22:34 -Interactive Training and Community Support 25:19 - Strategies for Managing Menopause and Mental Health 26:42 - Embracing Change: Growth Through Menopause 29:37 - Changing the Narrative Around Aging and Wisdom   USEFUL RESOURCES: Minds That Work: https://mindsthatwork.com/ MenoMinds: https://www.menominds.co.uk/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-brookbank-81089a125   ABOUT THE HOST: Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector. This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast. Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.   CONTACT ME: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/ E-mail:  info@madwiththemenopause.com