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Menopause affects all of us. Half the population experiences it firsthand — and the other half through the people they love. Yet most men feel completely lost when their partner goes through it.
In this Henpicked Lunch and Learn session, we're joined by authors Rob Kemp and Joe Warner, who share what drove them to write their practical guide for male partners, what surprised them most in their research, and why the gap between men's good intentions and their actual impact is so wide — and so fixable.
Rob Kemp is a men's health journalist and author with decades of experience writing about men's wellbeing, relationships, and midlife.
Joe Warner is a writer, editor and author whose personal experience of his partner's perimenopause journey led him to seek out the book he wished had existed — and eventually, to write it.
Together, they've created a practical, honest playbook for men navigating menopause alongside their partners.
Together, we explore:
- Why men often have great intentions but poor execution when it comes to supporting their partners
- The three things men actually need: knowledge, communication, and shared power
- Why trying to "fix" menopause is one of the most common — and damaging — mistakes men make
- The "heard, hugged or helped" framework for navigating difficult conversations
- The daily battery check-in habit that helps couples stay on the same team
- Why men should be going to GP appointments — and how to prepare
- How menopause can become a catalyst for stronger, more honest relationships
We also discuss the psychological impact of menopause that often goes unacknowledged, the reality of medical gaslighting, and why a little knowledge really does go a long way.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that menopause isn't just a women's issue — it's a relationship issue, a workplace issue, and everyone's business.
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