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Nov 2023
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313: One Woman's Journey Through Early M...

Nicole Jardim
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Adele Johnston is on a mission to make menopause mainstream. A world-leading and highly sought-after menopause expert, Adele is committed to breaking down female health taboos, helping women navigate their menopause experience with vibrancy and positivity, and training workplaces to offer greater support to their people and clients. Adele's journey, professional expertise, and mission to shed more light on what’s normal concerning perimenopause and menopause will undoubtedly inspire, educate, and empower you.

In this episode, Adele and I talk about her rocky journey with early perimenopause, the challenges she faced in getting diagnosed, challenges associated with hormone testing and hormone replacement therapy, why we need to have more open conversations about menopause, the need for self-care, and so much more. Be sure to check out part two of the interview next week, when we’ll dive into what it looks like to take a holistic approach to menopause. Enjoy the episode!

To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/one-womans-journey-through-early-menopause-adele-johnston/.


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