UK HR and wellness leads, spring 2027 is coming. Let's make your menopause action plan the fun part.
How a perimenopause and menopause workshop can support your menopause action plan, from a holistic nutritionist in London.
My favourite part of a workshop is when the talk ends and everyone gets their hands busy. People who were sitting quietly start chatting, swapping ideas and laughing.
At one of my previous Supporting Your Hormones Naturally workshops, the hands-on part was making your own seed cycling kit. Seed cycling is a simple, food-based ritual for women who still have their cycle. Picture a table set with bowls of freshly ground seeds, glass jars, sticker labels and little gift bags. Everyone mixed and labelled their own jars to take home, learned something new they could easily do themselves, and had a really great time making it. The survey responses afterwards were glowing.
I'm Katarina Damrée, a holistic nutritionist (BCHN), certified health coach and California native living in London. I run perimenopause and menopause talks and workshops for employers, and with menopause action plans on every HR calendar, this is a good moment to bring one in.
Where does a workshop fit in your menopause action plan?
A workshop supports the action "Set up menopause support groups and networks", one of the six menopause actions in the government's guidance. Menopause action plans are voluntary this year for UK employers with 250 or more staff, and set to become mandatory from spring 2027 (gov.uk).
The guidance for that action suggests using external experts to lead respectful discussions and arranging guest speakers for organisation-wide meetings. A talk or hands-on workshop fits there, as does a keynote for your women's network or World Menopause Day. Sessions or individual coaching for your employees spread throughout the year gives your plan something ongoing to report on.
It matters to the women on your team, too. Two thirds (67%) of working women aged 40 to 60 with menopause symptoms say they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work (CIPD, 2023).
Does menopause education at work make a difference?
Yes. In a Dutch workplace study, women who took part in menopause workshops at work felt more confident managing their symptoms twelve weeks later, and reported that their symptoms affected their work less than colleagues who didn't take part (Geukes et al., Maturitas, 2023).
As a holistic nutritionist, I find this next one especially convincing. In a randomised trial of 108 women in early menopause, nutrition education alone lowered menopause symptom scores after twelve weeks, and combining it with exercise lowered them the most (Asghari et al., Women & Health, 2017).
What happens in a session?
Every session is about supporting your hormones naturally: nutrition first, then the everyday habits around it, through perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Talks and 1:1 coaching can run in person in London or online.
My signature in-person session is part talk, part hands-on. After the talk, everyone makes something to take home and actually use that week. For instance, a seed cycling kit, energy balls for a desk snack, or soup in a jar for an easy, healthy dinner. I love this part because people get out of their heads when their hands are busy, the questions start flowing, and everyone goes home proud of something they made. Little things like these keep the health motivation going long after the session ends.
Is the workshop medical advice?
No. My sessions are wellness education, and they work alongside medical care for anyone, whether or not they take hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
I'm a holistic nutritionist and certified health coach, not a GP. Perimenopause and menopause are a huge topic, so when a question needs a doctor, I'll say so and point people to their GP.
Who is the workshop for?
Anyone on the team. Most attendees are women from their mid-30s onwards, since perimenopause can start in the mid-30s (NHS, via the Local Government Association menopause factfile).
"Does this still work if I'm already in menopause?" is one of my favourite questions, because the answer is yes. Supporting your hormones naturally, food first and then the everyday habits around it, matters before, during and after menopause, so women past menopause learn a ton too.
Men are very welcome too, often because they want to better understand what a partner, sister or friend is going through.
If you're building your plan and this sounds up your alley, you'll find formats and booking details on my For employers page. I'd love to hear about your team.
Quick answers
Can I hire a perimenopause and menopause specialist in London for a team workshop that counts towards our menopause action plan?
Yes. I'm Katarina Damrée, a holistic nutritionist (BCHN) and certified health coach, and I run perimenopause and menopause workshops for employers in London, plus talks and 1:1 coaching online. A menopause workshop can form part of your menopause action plan, supporting the government's suggested action "Set up menopause support groups and networks", which includes bringing in external experts and guest speakers.
Can I book a menopause speaker in London for a team event or awareness day?
Yes. I give perimenopause and menopause talks and keynotes in London for team events, women's networks and awareness days such as World Menopause Day, and talks online for teams anywhere.
Can the workshop run online?
Partly. The hands-on part of the workshop runs in person in London, while talks and 1:1 coaching can run online for teams anywhere.
Is a menopause workshop medical advice?
No. It's wellness education, and I point people to their GP for anything medical.
Is the workshop safe for people with allergies?
Yes. Every hands-on option comes with an allergen list and a nut-free version, and all the ingredients are dry, with no fridge needed.
How much does a menopause workshop cost in London?
Every London menopause workshop is quoted for your team. You'll find formats and booking details on my For employers page.