Niki Bezzant

In this inspiring and empowering talk, Niki shares what she’s learned in two years of research into the latest science and Kiwi women’s experiences for her bestselling book, This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause. You’ll learn: Could this be me? How to know if you’re in perimenopause (it could be earlier than you think!) Common symptoms and what to do about them, including flushes, brain fog, mood issues, sleep problems and more The lowdown on HRT - good or bad? What does the science say? Menopause myths busted: what works and what doesn’t (despite the hype) Nurturing your health: what to do NOW for a vibrant and healthy second half Menopause at work: how to have a menopause-friendly workplace PLUS: your questions answered - no such thing as a silly question! This talk can be tailored to your group and and event.

A follow-up to Niki's first menopause talk (This changes everything), this talk digs deeper into menopause: hormones, body changes, mental and physical challenges, and what you can do about them. You’ll learn: -What you need to know about your peri/menopausal hormones - what’s going up, what’s going down, what’s worth testing and what’s not -What’s the latest on HRT (hormone therapy) - what it can do, what it can’t; HRT myths busted; who should and shouldn’t try HRT; how to talk to your doctor about it; testosterone and vaginal oestrogen explained; when to go on and off HRT; HRT alternatives -Mental health challenges: menopausal depression and anxiety; mood changes and what you can do about them -Body changes: body composition and weight changes; what’s really causing these; can you do anything about them and should you try that diet you saw on Instagram? -Whole body health: Why it’s really important to think beyond hormones: brain, heart, gut and bone health

A specialised session for leaders and managers of people in perimenopause and menopause. Here’s what you need to know to not only offer empathetic support but also to empower your people through this important life stage without compromising their mental or physical health, workplace wellbeing or career trajectory. You’ll learn: -Menopause 101 - menopause and perimenopause basics: what is it; what are the symptoms; menopause myths -How menopause may impact your workplace -How to have a conversation about this tricky topic -Practical steps you can take to make your workplace/team more menopause friendly -How to work with people in menopause who are struggling

Menopause and perimenopause are being talked about more and more. Women - and everyone - are talking about this important life stage; learning about it and sharing their experiences to bring it out of the shadows. What it means to be a woman in menopause has changed from previous generations; GenX women know menopause is not a crisis; it’s not the end of life as we know it! If menopause has changed, so too has ageing. Women are embracing getting and being older in new ways, and challenging old assumptions and gendered ageism. In this talk, Niki brings together her decades of research and writing about food, exercise and health with the very latest, evidence-based expert advice in an informative, practical and fun talk about what it means today to grow older - and the tools we need to feel our best for the rest of our lives. You’ll learn: -Why 50 now looks different from our mothers’ generation -The pressures women still face to ‘do’ menopause and ageing right -Gendered ageism - at work, in society and in relationships -Ageist language we (all!) need to ditch -Tackling mental health and body image challenges in menopause and as we get older -Looking beyond menopause: how to eat, move and think for a healthy second half of life -How to find yourself again - and how to find the joy!