About the event
“Let’s Talk About Menopause” was an honest, open conversation about the menopause and how it affects women working in farming and crofting communities across Scotland.
Hosted by Emily Grant, former Farmstrong Scotland trustee, the online event brought together:
- Dr Heather Currie MBE, Consultant Gynaecologist, founder of Menopause Matters and farmer from Dumfries and Galloway
- Jane Thomson, crofter and agricultural consultant from Muir of Ord
Together, they shared professional insight and lived experience to help others recognise the signs of menopause, understand treatment options, and start more open conversations within families, workplaces and communities.
Watch the conversation
Watch the full recording of “Let’s Talk About Menopause: An Online Conversation” below.
During the discussion, Emily, Heather and Jane explore:
- Early signs and symptoms of menopause and perimenopause
- How hormonal changes affect mood, confidence, sleep and physical health
- HRT, supplements and natural management options
- The impact of menopause on farming life and rural work
- The importance of honest conversations, supportive GPs and peer networks
What you will learn
- Understanding menopause and perimenopause
- What is happening in your body and why every experience is different.
- Real stories from rural women
- Jane’s personal journey alongside Heather’s decades of expertise in menopause care.
- Practical wellbeing advice
- Exercise, nutrition, sleep, mental health and managing confidence and mood.
- Support and connection
- How to start conversations at home, at work and in the wider farming community.
Explore more resources
Continue the conversation and find support through Farmstrong Scotland’s Wellbeing Hub:
- Menopause in farming and crofting leaflet
- The Blether Together podcast episode with Dr Heather Currie
- Real stories from women across rural Scotland in our Wellbeing-Hub
You can also visit trusted external resources for further information on menopause, such as Menopause Matters and Women’s Health Concern.
Why this matters
Menopause is something every woman experiences, but for those living and working in rural areas it can feel especially isolating. Long hours, demanding physical work and limited access to services can make symptoms harder to manage.
By sharing honest stories and expert advice, Farmstrong Scotland aims to make it easier to talk about menopause, seek help early and support each other through every stage of life.
Join the conversation
Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for future Farmstrong Scotland events and online conversations about wellbeing in farming and crofting.
The more we share our experiences, the easier it becomes to ask for help and to support those around us.
