Elizabeth Joseph

Elizabeth Joseph is a renowned freelance writer, certified health coach, and midlife influencer whose mission is to break the long-standing taboos surrounding perimenopause and menopause. Widely known as ‘The Menopause Guinea Pig’, Elizabeth draws from her deeply personal experience of entering perimenopause with little preparation or public guidance. Convinced something was seriously wrong, she initially feared early-onset dementia or an autoimmune condition. This confusion, silence and lack of open conversation sparked a powerful sense of injustice that ignited her reinvention. Elizabeth began sharing her experiences with raw honesty and humour – becoming a guiding light for women navigating the same path in isolation.

Before stepping into the world of public advocacy, Elizabeth had a diverse career including roles as a teacher, headhunter, actress, and stay-at-home mother. Her rediscovery of purpose in midlife emerged from rage, but has evolved into a joyful and empowering calling. She is the voice behind popular magazine columns like ‘The Menopause Guinea Pig’ in Platinum and ‘Women of a Certain Rage’ in Living North, where she documents her trials with everything from womb massage and turmeric to mouth taping, period pants and cold-water swimming. Her willingness to try the unconventional – and then report back with frank, funny insight – has earned her admiration and trust across a growing audience.

Elizabeth’s work as a speaker and wellness advocate has been equally impactful. She is a certified health coach and classic, pro-age model, proudly redefining what it means to age publicly and unapologetically. Her guest appearances on platforms like QVC’s ‘Menopause Your Way’, her popular Instagram account @themenopauseguineapig, and events such as International Women’s Day panels at Paramount+ position her as a trusted expert and dynamic voice in the wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion space. Her storytelling, always rich with lived experience, is underpinned by her belief that no woman should face midlife unprepared or ashamed.

As a keynote speaker, Elizabeth inspires through empathy, education, and laughter. Her talks cover women’s health, mental wellbeing, stress management, and empowering women in the workplace. Audiences consistently praise her openness, relatability and emotional intelligence. Elizabeth’s work challenges stereotypes about age and gender, creating more inclusive, informed conversations around midlife. Her goal is simple yet profound: to ensure no woman feels alone, unheard, or invisible at what can be the most transformative stage of life.