What Happens When Successful Women Hit Menopause? – Co-Chief Exec Of The National Theatre

What’s the secret to balancing a busy work life, family life AND menopause? 🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-... This week on Is It Hot In Here? Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by Executive Director of The National Theatre, Kate Varah. This woman is no stranger to managing intense workloads, parenting teens, spending evenings at countless lobbying events and networking exercises, navigating marriage life… all while trying to find your feet in menopause. Kate’s story is a refreshing look at how any of us can thrive when our calendars are full and our hormones are in flux. Naomi even jokes that Kate might be part robot – but as the layers peel back, we get a deeply honest insight into how she really does it. Together, they explore how workplaces are beginning to talk more about menopause, the reality of being a high-achieving woman in a C-Suite role, and how to manage symptoms while still showing up in high-pressure environments. Find out more about The National Theatre: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/home/ Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF... 00:00 – Kate Varah on leading the National Theatre through midlife 02:11 – Two women running the National Theatre for the first time 04:07 – Menopause, leadership and caring responsibilities 06:48 – Feeling like you’re flying without your cape 09:50 – Night sweats, poor sleep and realising it was menopause 12:59 – How HRT helped Kate’s sleep, mood and marriage 14:32 – Oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone explained 17:59 – “Just in case wees” and menopause bladder symptoms 20:12 – How menopause affects urinary urgency and UTIs 22:18 – Is menopause a valid reason to take time off work? 24:21 – Menopause workplace support and why things need to change #menopause #DrNaomiPotter #perimenopause