Elizabeth Joseph is a leading voice in the midlife empowerment movement, using her platform to challenge taboos and inspire women to take ownership of their wellbeing during menopause and beyond. Known affectionately online as The Menopause Guinea Pig, Elizabeth speaks candidly about the highs and lows of perimenopause, bringing humour, empathy, and lived experience to a subject that has historically been shrouded in silence. Through her work as a freelance writer, certified health coach, and classic pro-age model, she empowers women to embrace midlife as a time of transformation rather than decline.
Elizabeth’s career spans multiple disciplines. After earning two master’s degrees, she worked in education and recruitment before her own midlife crisis—fuelled by perimenopausal rage and confusion – prompted a radical reinvention. Struggling to find answers for her unexplained symptoms, and frustrated by the lack of open conversation, Elizabeth took matters into her own hands. She became her own experiment, trying everything from cold water swimming and mouth taping to womb massage and turmeric supplements, documenting it all with honesty and humour. Her experiences are captured in her regular Platinum magazine columns – ‘The Menopause Guinea Pig’, ‘Women of a Certain Rage’, and ‘Second Act’ – where she demystifies the menopause journey for thousands of readers.
Her work has resonated deeply. Elizabeth has appeared as an expert guest on QVC’s ‘Menopause Your Way’, bringing practical advice to a wide audience, and was a featured speaker on Paramount+’s International Women’s Day panel. Her candid Instagram content has cultivated a growing community of women who appreciate her authenticity and guidance. Through numerous podcast appearances, including ‘The Menopause Mindset’ and ‘Magnificent Midlife’, she has become a trusted source of support for those navigating midlife changes. Her speaking topics include women’s mental health, stress management, nutrition, and female leadership, all anchored in the core message that midlife is a powerful second act.
As a motivational keynote speaker, Elizabeth’s voice is honest, insightful, and deeply relatable. Whether addressing a corporate audience or speaking at wellness events, she creates space for honest conversation, practical solutions, and radical self-acceptance. Her mission is clear: to break the silence around menopause and help women realise they are not only normal – they are powerful. Through her speeches, writing, and coaching, Elizabeth is redefining what it means to thrive in midlife.
