In this episode of Nomads 50+, Chris Kalaboukis speaks with Simon Salt, a digital marketing veteran turned writer, photographer, and coach whose latest focus might surprise you.
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After decades of global work, travel, and multiple career pivots, Simon found himself facing a different kind of midlife recalibration:
👉 Supporting his wife through perimenopause and menopause.
What followed wasn’t a quick adjustment—it was six years of confusion, misdiagnosis, and stress, driven largely by one core issue:
He didn’t understand what was happening.
And neither did most of the people around them.
This episode pulls back the curtain on a topic that affects millions—but is rarely discussed openly, especially from a male perspective.
We dive into:
Why perimenopause can last 4–10 years and involve up to 100+ symptoms
How even doctors often miss or misdiagnose what’s happening
Why lab tests frequently come back “normal” despite real symptoms
The massive communication gap between men and women around this topic
How menopause impacts not just health—but careers, relationships, and identity
Simon also highlights something most people overlook:
👉 This isn’t just a personal issue. It’s a workplace issue.
With an estimated $28 billion annual impact in the U.S. from lost productivity, absenteeism, and women leaving the workforce, the lack of awareness has real economic consequences.
But the most important takeaway isn’t medical—it’s relational.
After years of trying to “fix” the problem, Simon realized something fundamental:
👉 Nothing is broken. There is nothing to fix.
And from that came a simple—but powerful framework:
Sit. Listen. Believe.
Instead of jumping to solutions, Simon now focuses on understanding lived experience—closing the language gap that leaves so many men confused and disconnected.
He’s now writing a book, The Quiet Transition, and publishing weekly on Substack to help other men better support their partners, colleagues, and loved ones through this phase of life.
This episode is eye-opening, practical, and deeply human.
It’s not just about menopause.
It’s about how we show up for each other in midlife.
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