Dr. Alicia Grandey – What do the Emotional Expression of Women and Menopause Have in Common?
What if the workplace asked us to hide not only our emotions… but parts of our humanity?
In this powerful episode of the ReSocial podcast, Dr. Anthony Silard sits down with renowned researcher Dr. Alicia Grandey to explore the hidden emotional burdens many professionals face — and why conversations about emotional labor, authenticity and menopause can no longer remain taboo.
For decades, workplace culture has encouraged employees – and especially women – to suppress genuine emotions and conceal deeply personal experiences to fit rigid professional expectations. But what happens when authenticity is replaced by performance?
Dr. Grandey reveals groundbreaking insights into how emotional labor shapes our professional lives and why biological transitions like menopause should not be treated as limitations or sources of shame. Instead, she invites us to see midlife as a powerful “heroine’s journey”—one marked by resilience, growth and renewed leadership.
This thought-provoking conversation challenges outdated workplace norms and advocates for a more compassionate, human-centered culture where both women and men support emotional honesty, dignity and holistic wellbeing.
💬 Can workplaces thrive when people feel safe to be fully themselves?
🌱 How do we move beyond silence and stigma?
✨ What if vulnerability became a source of strength instead of judgment?
This episode is essential listening for leaders, professionals, women navigating midlife and anyone passionate about workplace wellbeing, emotional intelligence, leadership and human connection.
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Anthony
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