Emotional journey
January 13, 2022
40 MIN

Exploring menopause and divorce with Founder of SimplyHormones

In this episode, Kate is joined by Kathryn Colas, to discuss menopause and its impact on relationship breakdown.

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In this episode, Kate is joined by Kathryn Colas, to discuss menopause and its impact on relationship breakdown.

About the episode:

They explore what menopause is, how it can impact relationships and the importance of separating the impact of menopause on relationships from other causes of relationship breakdown.  

Please note: this episode was recorded before the introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales, and may mention the previous legal system. For accurate information on the legal process of divorce, please visit amicable.co.uk

About our guests: Kathryn founded SimplyHormones in 2007 following her own struggle with menopause over the course of 10 years. Simply Hormones offers face-to-face and online workplace training and one-to-one consultation to help women ‘survive’ menopause, both in and outside of work and offer support to managers to better understand this seismic change of life for their staff. Kathryn’s media appearances include the BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour, BBC Breakfast TV along with numerous national newspapers and magazines. In 2020 she launched her first book ‘How to Survive Menopause Without Losing Your Mind’ which dedicates several chapters to relationship breakdown and men.  You can buy Kathryn’s book directly through SimplyHormonesor from all major online book stores.  Please note: this episode was recorded before the introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales, and may mention the previous legal system. For accurate information on the legal process of divorce, please visit amicable.co.uk

 More resources:

Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.

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