D&I Spy · 2026-04-12 · 34 min
We’re joined by Dr Lucy Ryan to dig into what’s driving the revolt of midlife women at work. We talk candidly about the “midlife collision”, the three phases women move through, and the rarely acknowledged role of death anxiety. We challenge why menopause has become the dominant (and often limiting) corporate narrative, and instead reframe midlife as a moment of power, clarity and ambition. Drawing on Dr Lucy’s research, we explore how workplace systems slow women down or push them out - and what actually helps. Revolting Women is available on Amazon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dandispy.substack.com
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