Diane Danzebrink is a consultant, speaker, and educator who specialises in menopause. After having surgery to remove both of her ovaries, Diane was plunged into surgical menopause and suffered with her mental health due to the lack of support and help available. Determined not to let others suffer in silence as she did, Diane founded the purpose-over-profit organisation Menopause Support and created the national campaign #MakeMenopauseMatter. Now, when hired as a speaker, Diane can offer her expert advice and support to individuals and organisations on the menopause and the implications this might have on a place of work.
Diane wondered if she was alone in her suffering, or if there were other women who were also in anguish from a lack of support when going through the menopause. Shockingly, Diane’s research would uncover that there were countless other women who were also suffering with their mental health. With a clinical background, Diane has experience in professional therapy; a skill she used to provide factual, evidence-based information to help these countless other women navigate the struggles of the menopause and mental health. Due to her own experiences, Diane realised she needed to set up a patient-led organisation to offer the best support because of the lack of education on the menopause. By founding Menopause Support, she is enabling thousands of others to take control of their own mental health and well-being.
As a result of the national #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign, menopause was added to the RSE curriculum in England, in 2020, and from 2024, all medical students will be taught about the menopause. Now, Diane has made numerous appearances on This Morning, Loose Women, BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain, ITV, and Channel 4, to name a few. Featuring on both the news in Australia and Japan, Diane has helped raise awareness across the globe and has become the trusted voice in advising organisations on the menopause. She can also be heard frequently discussing the menopause on the radio and has written for both The Telegraph and The Guardian on the issue.
Diane is the author of the book ‘Making Menopause Matter’. In this comprehensive guide, she shares her personal journey through menopause, the challenges she faced, and the lack of support she encountered. The book aims to empower them to take control of their health and well-being.
Diane regularly attends the menopause training for nurses, due to her membership with the British Menopause Society. Having given keynotes at major conferences such as the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and the ‘This Can Happen’ stage in London, there is no organisation or association Diane will not be able to deliver her trusted advice to. Whether you are a manager in need of advice on how the menopause can affect your place of work, or whether you are looking to be empowered throughout struggles with the menopause, look no further than Diane Danzebrink to hire at your next event.
Books
Making Menopause Matter: The Essential Guide to What You Need to Know and Why
How to hire Diane Danzebrink
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Diane Danzebrink for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Below are Diane's official speaking topics:
- Understanding Menopause
- Navigating the Menopause Landscape
- Menopause and Mental Health
- Menopause and Relationships
- Menopause and Beyond
- Menopause at Work
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Why We Need to Talk About Suicide, Including My Experience
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
"A room of faces looking in one direction, where you can hear a pin drop. Utter silence follows when Diane takes to the stage, she is gifted with reaching people at a profound level and yet keeps her information practical and relevant to any audience. Diane’s passion for menopause and for supporting others is evident on every level. A truly inspirational and professional speaker." - Catherine, Founder of The Menopause Success Summit Ireland
"Diane has lectured at The Mersey Region Group for Health Training conferences in Warrington several times and never fails to deliver. Her presentations are outstanding, helpful and practical. Diane is a passionate, engaging and enthusiastic speaker. She gives lots of practical advice on a subject very close to her heart. She is also a lovely approachable person." - Carmel, Course Manager, Mersey Region Group for Health Training
"I wanted to say thank you for today’s amazing session – we were so incredibly lucky to have you! I know the time limit was tight but I think you did a brilliant job of covering such hugely important topics clearly and succinctly in the limited time that was allocated." - Jade, Senior Events Organiser, BACP
"Wow! Absolutely fantastic. The content was excellent Diane. We’re so lucky to have you bring your knowledge to our organisation." - Rachel, Lloyds Banking Group
"Diane was a great presenter really engaging with the audience and presented in a fun but informative way and answered all the questions. All the attendees that I’ve managed to speak to, have said this was the best presentation on health and wellbeing that they’ve attended, and they all learnt so much. I had a lot of male attendees specifically approach me to say they really felt this helped them understand and it’s helped to facilitate a conversation with their partner/family member as well as highlighting to them just what women go through." - Gemma, First Databank
"Just wanted to thank you once again for sharing your time and involvement at The Very Peri Summit UK. We’ve received countless emails, DM’s, comments and positive feedback, with many women walking away feeling informed, validated and more confident. This positive feedback would not have been possible without your involvement, thank you." - Kate, Event Producer, Mamamia
"We were delighted that you were willing to attend and you brought so much energy and passion and information to the day during your fun and informative talks." - Marie, The Daisy Network
