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PeriMenoPost talks to Breeda Bermingham, Founder of Midlife Women Rock Project, a Midlife Women's Health Advocate and Researcher. Breeda is a mum of four children and lives in Ireland. A previous nurse and midwife, Breeda later qualified as a public health nurse. Following the birth of her fourth child and deciding to work part time. She enrolled into full time education and studied a degree in psychology. Her thesis involved researching midlife and menopause. During her research her findings became clear that the cultural beliefs of female ageing has to change and she believes in a positive approach to menopause and is on a mission to change this mindset. Her three top issues to highlight are fear, shame and denial, she believes these are all the top main feelings women feel during this stage of their life and wants to change this. She also feels that the next stage of menopause should be talked about, for women to come forward to discuss their journey of post menopause and relay any fears to younger women. Breeda is currently finishing her masters on menopause and she holds regular MidlifeWomen Rock cafe's each month for the women in her surrounding area of Waterford. Held at the Waterford Health park, Waterford city for support and conversation surrounding menopause. She would like MidLifeWomen Rock to be available for all women of Ireland and to have access too. Midlife Women Rock project is a continuation of a 60 day facebook posting to change the narrative for midlife and menopause. Her research found that women collaborating together becomes a powerful force and can achieve great change! A must to break down the menopause taboo!!! Breeda is very passionate and genuinely wants to help women at this time during the stages of menopause, listen in to our conversation and enjoy. If you would like to reach out to Breeda you can reach her at her website or on social media. https://www.midlifewomenrockproject.com @midlifewomenrock -Instagram @midlifewomenrockproject - facebook Breeda Bermingham - Linkedin Small Biz AD ***