Workshop Information
Women’s Health – Lived Experience
IN-PERSON
Cymru Wales, East Midlands, East of England, London, North East & Cumbria, North West, West Midlands, Yorkshire & the Humber
Workshop Description
This session creates a powerful space to explore and normalise conversations around women’s health — including menstrual health, menopause, reproductive journeys, endometriosis, fertility, and more — through the lens of real, lived experience.
Facilitated by women who have personally navigated these challenges, the workshop aims to dismantle stigma, deepen empathy, and empower organisations to foster a culture where everyone feels understood and supported.
Participants will:
💬 Hear raw, inspiring stories that bring unseen health experiences to light
🔍 Reflect on how workplace norms and language impact wellbeing and inclusion
🛠️ Learn practical ways to support colleagues, whether through policy, empathy, or awareness
🤝 Explore the role of allies and how to co-create a culture of compassion across genders
Workshop Components May Include:
Storytelling from speakers with lived experience
Interactive myth-busting and anonymous Q&A
Group reflection exercises and empathy mapping
Resources and conversation prompts to take back to your workplace
What You’ll Walk Away With:
Increased understanding of key women’s health issues
Confidence in having supportive conversations in the workplace
Ideas for small cultural shifts and practical support mechanisms
A more inclusive and human-centred workplace approach
This session isn’t just about women’s health — it’s about human wellbeing, belonging, and designing workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Staff Benefits
- Raises awareness of women’s health needs in the workplace - Builds gender-inclusive culture - Enhances wellbeing support for all employees - Encourages policy review and inclusivity
