115. Simon Salt on Menopause From the Other Side of the Bed: How Men Can Become True Allies at Home and at Work

Menopause doesn't happen in isolation. It ripples out to the partners who love us, and for many women, that partner is a man with no roadmap for what she's going through. Victoria talks with Simon Salt, a writer, speaker, and certified menopause coach whose work, The Quiet Transition, looks at menopause from the other side of the bed.Simon shares how it took four years and multiple misdiagnoses before his wife's symptoms were correctly identified as perimenopause, and how that experience shaped the evidence-based approach he now brings to couples and workplaces.In this episode:Why 72% of men say they're part of the menopause conversation, while 72% of women say they had to start it themselvesMoving from "fixing" to acceptance and grace as a partnerBuilding curiosity and vocabulary instead of relying on a partner to educate youWhy joining OB-GYN appointments matters, and how to do it wellAndropause, and why men's midlife health deserves attention tooA University of Michigan study on the emotional and physical labor gap in long-term relationshipsWhat the "meno-divorce" statistics actually show, and what they don'tThe story behind the name The Quiet TransitionA simple "easy win" strategy for partners who resist the conversationWhat real allyship looks like in the workplace, from policy to locker-room talkWhy education about women's health needs to start with our sonsConnect with Simon Salt: www.thequiettransition.comLet's Keep the Conversation GoingIf this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Women Mastering Midlife on your favorite podcast platform to receive weekly conversations that help you navigate perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health with clarity and confidence.Join the Women Mastering Midlife Community and let's grow stronger together.Get your FREE guides HERE: www.womenmasteringmidlife.com/freeguidesShare your thoughts and stories on our social channels and tag us @women_mastering_midlife . Let's rewrite the narrative together!Find more information on our website: www.womenmasteringmidlife.comBook a FREE 1:1 discovery call to learn more about coaching programs and courses.DisclaimerThis podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. Women Mastering Midlife is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.