What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer
Jul 23, 2026 · 57 min · 12 segments
In this special bonus episode of *What’s Possible*, Ilene Schaffer is joined by OB-GYN and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marnie Carlisle and work happiness expert Stella Grizont for a candid…
Marnie CarlisleGuest
Stella GrizontGuest
Ilene SchafferHost
Menopause, in a way, has given me the empowerment to really be like, we don't have to grind so hard.
And how might we actually nurture ourselves and be gentle and be compassionate so that we can bring our best to work?
Behind every powerhouse communicator and relationship builder is a strategic thinker who leads with curiosity.
Because of that, we believe that your journey to becoming the best leader starts with you.
It's a topic that impacts nearly one out of two senior women leaders, and that topic is menopause.
This may not sound like a typical leadership conversation, but it absolutely is.
If you're leading at a high level, chances are you or the woman you work with are navigating perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause.
While menopause is being discussed more publicly and getting a lot of media buzz, it is not such a hot topic in the workplace.
With some research showing symptoms can affect 36 percent of mid-level managers and 43 percent of senior executives, it's time we bring this conversation to the forefront.
Dr. Marnie Carlyle is an OBGYN and chief medical officer for a large women's health care organization.
We talk about everything from navigating symptoms like brain fog and hot flashes in high stakes meetings to current research on managing symptoms.
We also dive into how this age can actually become a power zone for wisdom, self-compassion and a new way of leading.
Whether you're in the thick of menopause or you support women at this stage, my hope is that this conversation leaves you feeling better equipped, empowered, and more comfortable talking about this very human experience.
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Menopause, in a way, has given me the empowerment to really be like, we don't have to grind so hard.
And how might we actually nurture ourselves and be gentle and be compassionate so that we can bring our best to work?
Behind every powerhouse communicator and relationship builder is a strategic thinker who leads with curiosity.
Because of that, we believe that your journey to becoming the best leader starts with you.
It's a topic that impacts nearly one out of two senior women leaders, and that topic is menopause.
This may not sound like a typical leadership conversation, but it absolutely is.
If you're leading at a high level, chances are you or the woman you work with are navigating perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause.
While menopause is being discussed more publicly and getting a lot of media buzz, it is not such a hot topic in the workplace.
With some research showing symptoms can affect 36 percent of mid-level managers and 43 percent of senior executives, it's time we bring this conversation to the forefront.
Dr. Marnie Carlyle is an OBGYN and chief medical officer for a large women's health care organization.
We talk about everything from navigating symptoms like brain fog and hot flashes in high stakes meetings to current research on managing symptoms.
We also dive into how this age can actually become a power zone for wisdom, self-compassion and a new way of leading.
Whether you're in the thick of menopause or you support women at this stage, my hope is that this conversation leaves you feeling better equipped, empowered, and more comfortable talking about this very human experience.
