184: MENOPAUSE MATTERS: Midlife women rock | Breeda Bermingham (re-release)

We’re revisiting another brilliant conversation for our special Menopause Matters Season — this time with the inspiring Breeda Bermingham. She’s a social entrepreneur, founder of the Midlife Women Rock Project, and author of Midlife Women Rock: A Menopause Story for a New Generation. A former midwife and nurse, Breeda went back to full-time education at 49, completing both a psychology degree and a master’s in sociology. Impressive doesn’t even begin to cover it!

This was such a moving conversation — Breeda’s wisdom and passion continue to have a profound impact on me. With more and more fear around menopause conversations, Breeda’s call to action on menopause is just as timely as ever.

Here’s what we cover:

  • Why she wrote her book and the urgency of changing menopause narratives
  • Breaking taboos and giving women’s voices space to be heard
  • The legacy of Feminine Forever and the medicalization of menopause
  • Her Menopause Cafés in Ireland and the power of shared stories
  • What it was like returning to full-time study at 49
  • Practical ways women can take more control of their experience
  • Why sleep is so critical for long-term health
  • Celebrating how amazing women are before, during, and after menopause

And so much more!

Find out more about Breeda:

Breeda’s website: midlifewomenrockproject.com

Breeda’s book: Midlife Women Rock: A Menopause Story for a New Generation

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