In this powerful episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped, Chloe Richardson shares her lived experience of navigating reproductive health challenges while working in demanding, high-performance environments, including the physical, emotional, and cognitive impact these experiences can have on day-to-day working life.
We explore the hidden realities of managing symptoms alongside travel, long hours, and constant performance pressure, as well as the challenges of disclosure, presenteeism, and feeling unable to speak openly at work. Chloe also reflects on the emotional toll of trying to “keep going” while dealing with pain, fatigue, and uncertainty, and what support could realistically make a difference.
This episode reframes reproductive health as a workplace issue, not a private one, highlighting why psychological safety, manager awareness, and open conversations are essential to retaining talent and supporting employee wellbeing.
Whether you’re an HR leader, manager, or employee navigating your own reproductive health journey, this episode offers an honest and unfiltered look at what these challenges mean inside modern workplace culture.
Workplace Benefits Unwrapped is a podcast from The IVFN, exploring reproductive health, workplace culture, and employee wellbeing.
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