Podcast: CT Paid Leave
October 27, 2025
In this episode of The Paid leave Podcast, Lauren Tetenbaum (licensed clinical social worker in CT as well as NY, NJ, and FL) discusses her journey as a women’s rights advocate, her dual degrees in law and social work, and her focus on supporting women through life transitions, particularly perinatal and perimenopausal periods. She emphasizes the importance of mental health, support groups, and comprehensive care. Lauren highlights the value of paid leave programs in supporting working women and parents and shares her experience writing the book to raise awareness about menopause and its impact on mental health, and some women who experience serious health conditions.