Breaking the Menopause Taboo at Work: Agency, Identity, and Impact (Ep 124)

Surfing the Quicksand · Mar 5, 2026 · 53m

In this episode of Surfing the Quicksand, Kathy Vines talks with Susan Miele, author and identity researcher, about the ways midlife changes, whether menopause, career transitions, or life disruptions, affect identity and personal agency. Drawing from her own experiences as a former C-suite executive and her journey through career transitions, Susan explores how major life events (loss, grief, and hormonal changes) reshape our sense of self and challenge the stories we tell ourselves. Susan explores how we can consciously choose how to navigate these changes, redefine our stories, and create…