We’re excited to share some wonderful news!
Dr. Diana Hoppe, founder of Amazing Over 40, was recently featured as an expert source in Fast Company, where she shared her expertise on helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause while thriving at work.
The article explores an important topic that affects millions of women but is often overlooked: how hormonal changes during midlife can impact energy, focus, confidence, and overall workplace performance.
By contributing her decades of clinical experience, Dr. Hoppe continues her mission of empowering women with practical, science-backed guidance that helps them feel informed, supported, and confident through every stage of midlife.
Why Menopause Belongs in the Workplace Conversation
For many women, the years spent building their careers overlap with the hormonal transition of perimenopause and menopause. During this time, symptoms such as brain fog, disrupted sleep, fatigue, hot flashes, mood changes, and joint discomfort can affect daily routines and workplace responsibilities.
Despite how common these experiences are, many women hesitate to talk about them at work. Some worry they may be misunderstood, while others may not realize that these changes are connected to shifting hormones.
Dr. Hoppe believes it is time to change that conversation.
As highlighted in the Fast Company feature, menopause symptoms are legitimate health concerns that can influence concentration, decision-making, productivity, and overall well-being. Recognizing these challenges is not about lowering expectations. It is about providing women with the understanding and support they need to continue thriving.
Supporting Women Through Perimenopause and Menopause
One of Dr. Hoppe’s key messages is that hormonal changes are not a sign of weakness or declining ability. Perimenopause and menopause are natural biological transitions that deserve awareness, education, and appropriate care.
Every woman’s experience is different, but small adjustments and healthy habits can make a meaningful difference in managing menopause symptoms.
Some strategies that may help include:
- Staying hydrated to support energy and cognitive function.
- Prioritizing quality sleep and maintaining consistent routines.
- Planning demanding tasks around periods of higher energy and focus.
- Taking regular movement breaks throughout the day.
- Supporting stable energy levels through balanced nutrition.
- Creating a comfortable environment to better manage symptoms such as hot flashes.
- Working with a qualified healthcare provider to develop a personalized approach to hormonal health.
Understanding your body and seeking the right support can help women feel more confident and in control throughout their menopause journey.
Creating Healthier Workplaces for Women
Menopause support is not only an individual concern. Employers and leaders also have an opportunity to create healthier, more supportive workplaces.
Simple workplace changes can make a meaningful difference, including:
- Offering flexibility when possible.
- Encouraging regular breaks.
- Creating comfortable work environments.
- Educating managers about menopause and women’s health.
- Building a workplace culture where health conversations can happen without stigma.
Supporting women’s health benefits everyone. When women feel valued and understood, organizations can see improvements in engagement, productivity, and retention.
Dr. Diana Hoppe’s Mission Through Amazing Over 40
For more than three decades, Dr. Diana Hoppe has dedicated her career to helping women understand and navigate the physical and emotional changes associated with perimenopause and menopause.
Through Amazing Over 40, Dr. Hoppe provides women with trusted education, evidence-based resources, and guidance designed to help them make informed decisions about their hormonal health.
Her mission is simple: to help women replace uncertainty with knowledge, frustration with confidence, and fear with empowerment.
Every woman deserves to feel informed, supported, and capable of thriving during midlife and beyond.
We’re Honored to Be Featured in Fast Company
Being featured in Fast Company is an exciting milestone and reflects the growing recognition that menopause is an important women’s health conversation.
We are grateful to Fast Company for highlighting expert perspectives and helping bring greater awareness to the experiences of women navigating menopause in the workplace.
Read the Full Fast Company Feature
Want to read the complete article?
Read Fast Company’s feature here:
“Working Through Menopause Symptoms? Try These Tips”
Get Personalized Support for Your Menopause Journey
If you are navigating perimenopause or menopause and looking for personalized, physician-guided support, Dr. Diana Hoppe is here to help.
A telemedicine consultation with Dr. Hoppe provides an opportunity to discuss your symptoms, better understand your hormonal health, and explore personalized recommendations based on your unique needs.
Book a Telemedicine Consultation with Dr. Diana Hoppe.
Together, we can continue changing the conversation around menopause and empower women to feel informed, supported, and confident through every stage of midlife.