A New Author's Dedication to Women's Health, Wellness and Life's Transitions

In this episode of The Paid leave Podcast, Host Nancy Barrow talks to a new author about her crusade for women's rights and health and her process of writing the new book. August is National Wellness Month, that connects to the conversation with Lauren Tetenbaum, who is a licensed clinical social worker, (in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Florida) she is a women rights advocate, and writer dedicated to supporting and empowering women through life transitions. With experience as both a lawyer and a psychotherapist, Lauren specializes in counseling women navigating identity shifts related to motherhood, career, and reproductive health. Lauren frequently contributes thought leadership to media and professional organizations; she is the author of the acclaimed 2025 book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period, that was released in July. Lauren discusses her journey as a women's rights advocate, her dual degrees in law and social work, and her focus on supporting women through life transitions, particularly perinatal and perimenopausal periods. She emphasizes the importance of mental health, support groups, and comprehensive care. Lauren highlights the value of paid leave programs in supporting working women and parents and shares her experience writing the book to raise awareness about menopause and its impact on mental health, and some women who experience serious health conditions. For more about Lauren: Media - Lauren Tetenbaum, The CounseLaur theCounseLaur.com For information about the book M illennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period: millennialmenopause.com For information or to apply for benefits please go to: CT Paid Leave https://ctpaidleave.org/s/?language=en_US https://www.facebook.com/CTPaidLeave https://www.instagram.com/ctpaidleave/ https://twitter.com/CTPaidLeave https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ct+paid+leave