1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Brain fog, exhaustion and the pressure to carry on as normal. For women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, working in a busy dental practice can bring challenges that colleagues may never see. In this week’s episode of Two Reds Are Better Than One, Chris and Ashley are joined by two guests for an honest conversation about menopause, its impact on working life and what dental teams can do to offer better support. Eve Waters, Practice Manager at Newcastle Advanced Dentistry, reached out to suggest the topic and bravely offered to share her own experience. We also invited Poppy Dunton, certified Menopause Coach and founder of Hormones and Handpieces, to bring her insight and practical advice to the discussion. It took both Chris and Ashley outside their comfort zones - and resulted in one of our most inspiring episodes yet. In this episode, we discussed: The challenges we don’t always see:&amp;nbsp;How perimenopause and menopause can affect confidence, concentration and day-to-day working life, and why women may feel uncomfortable asking for help. Creating a culture of support:&amp;nbsp;Why open conversations and compassionate leadership matter, alongside practical adjustments such as flexible responsibilities and an agreed “safe word” when someone needs a break. Keeping experienced people in your team:&amp;nbsp;How greater understanding and support can help valued colleagues continue to feel confident and fulfilled in their careers. Poppy shared the story of a UK business that lost a court case and was ordered to pay £64,000 in compensation. Getting the right guidance:&amp;nbsp;How Poppy’s consultancy, Hormones and Handpieces, offers tailored training and resources to help dental teams better understand menopause and support their colleagues. And much more. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms yourself, supporting a colleague or leading a practice, this is a conversation for everyone who wants to create a more understanding, supportive and thriving workplace. Listen to this week’s episode and help get the conversation started in your practice. Two Reds are Better than One http://tworeds.libsyn.com/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43373559/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/96000d/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/207867684