EP62 Charlotte Blackler: Founder of Menopause-Friendly Foods - Transforming Women's Health with Nutrition and Innovation

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EP62 Guest is Charlotte Blackler , Founder of Mena ( Mena-pause Food Range ) 
In this episode of the Trailblazers Experience podcast, my guest is Charlotte Blackler shares her journey from pharmaceuticals to founding a menopause-friendly food brand. She discusses the importance of nutrition in managing menopause symptoms, the challenges of starting a business, and the significance of community support. Charlotte emphasizes the need for women to take control of their health through diet and lifestyle changes, rather than relying solely on HRT. She also shares valuable lessons learned as an entrepreneur and encourages women to seek help and not to assume they can't achieve their goals.

Empowerment, experience, and networking emerge as key themes as Charlotte reflects on her transition from feeling empowered at 40 to invincible at 50. She emphasizes the value of women supporting women in business, sharing stories of creative collaborations and the power of leveraging support systems. As the episode unfolds, we explore lessons from entrepreneurship, the significance of self-care, and the potential for menopause-friendly foods to reshape how societies view and manage menopause, envisioning a future where dietary choices lead to symptom-free experiences.

Chapters
00:15 Introduction and Background
03:27 The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Disease Prevention
05:28 Understanding Menopause and its Symptoms
07:34 The Importance of Plant Estrogens in Menopause
11:36 The Challenges and Influence of the Food Industry
15:46 Changing Palates and the Need for Healthier Options
18:05 The Perimenopausal Phase and the Role of Estrogen
20:09 Starting a Business to Empower Women
24:31 Exploring Alternative Solutions for Menopause
30:33 The Importance of Networking and Community in Business and Menopause
37:09 Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneur
41:38 The Role of Menopause-Friendly Food in Shaping the Future
43:44 Trailblazer Takeaway Tips 

Find Charlotte Blackler and Shop Mena products 
Instagram ‪@mena_pause
Website : https://www.mena-pause.com/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-blackler-1a9a56259/

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