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Welcome to Flourishing Edge. This is the podcast dedicated to helping you unlock your full potential by mastering the art and science of happiness. We bring on the best leading experts on the topic of human flourishing to help you unlock your true potential and live with more joy, health, love, and meaning in your life. Your host is Ashish Kothari, the Founder and CEO of Happiness Squad, a company focused on helping individuals and organizations make flourishing their competitive edge and operate at their fullest potential. Thanks for being here and joining the squad! Learn more: https://happinesssquad.com/ Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Breaking the Menopause Silence: A Leader’s Guide to Peak Performance with Kacy Fleming
Episode 168
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
In this vital episode, host Ashish Kothari tackles a topic that affects half the global population but remains shrouded in "perimenopause blindness." Guest Kacy Fleming, a healthcare veteran and founder of The Fuchsia Tent, shares her harrowing personal journey through a transition she wasn't prepared for. Together, they break down why menopause isn't just a private "bothersome" health issue, but a critical business priority impacting productivity, retention, and $26.6 billion in annual U.S. healthcare costs. This is an essential conversation for leaders of all genders to understand the "midlife collision" and how to support their most experienced workforce.Main Topics CoveredThe "Blindness" Epidemic: Why both men and women often fail to recognize perimenopause symptoms, attributing them instead to stress or life crises.The Business Case for Care: Analyzing the billions lost to absenteeism, turnover, and "presenteeism" due to unsupported hormonal transitions.The Midlife Collision: Navigating the "barge" of a booming career and demanding home life while riding a hormonal roller coaster.Fragmented Symptoms: Moving beyond hot flashes to understand the cognitive fatigue, anxiety, and "anhedonia" (loss of joy) that impact work performance.The 3H Framework for Leaders: A strategic approach involving Healthcare (policies), Help (leadership skills), and HRT/Therapy access.Clinical Advocacy: The importance of seeking menopause-trained clinicians and moving past dismissive medical advice.Key TakeawaysMenopause is a Biomarker: Symptoms like night sweats aren't just uncomfortable; they are biomarkers for future cardio-metabolic and neurodegenerative health.Clarity Follows Physiology: Before blowing up a career or relationship during a midlife crisis, check if your "lens" is clouded by hormonal fluctuations.Universal Leadership Skills: Supporting menopause doesn't require "special treatment"—it requires the universal skill of having compassionate, difficult conversations.Audit, Don't Just Add: Before buying new "wellness apps," audit your current health plans for $0 co-pays on HRT and remove "step edits" that delay proper care.Pay Now or Pay Later: Organizations can invest in proactive care now or pay much higher costs later in the form of healthcare claims and lost talent.Connect with the GuestWebsite: The Fuchsia TentLinkedIn: Kacy FlemingFree Resource: The Greene Scale (Symptom Tracker)Don't let your top talent suffer in silence. Follow The Flourishing Edge, like this episode, and share it with a colleague or leader to start the conversation that grows the pie for everyone.__________________________________________________Happiness Squad Website: https://happinesssquad.com/Ashish Kothari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishkothari1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/happiness-squadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappinesssquad/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myhappinesssquad
