#039 – Beyond the Burnout: Why You’re Not 'Just Tired' in Perimenopause’, with Dr. Christina Papadopoulos.

In today’s episode, I am delighted to welcome Dr Christina Papadopoulos, a GP, nutrition advisor, and British Menopause Society–accredited practitioner, with a special interest in perimenopause, energy, and burnout. Through both her clinical work and lived experience of perimenopause, she supports women who feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unheard to better understand their changing bodies and rebuild energy using evidence-based lifestyle approaches.

KEY TAKE AWAYS:

00:00 - Introduction

02:50 - Christina's Journey Through Perimenopause

05:56 - Experiencing Burnout as a GP

09:00 - Recognising the Signs of Perimenopause

12:01 - The Role of Nutrition in Recovery

14:58 - Transforming Eating Habits for Better Health

17:59 - Practical Breakfast Choices for Sustained Energy

19:12 - Exploring Nutrition: A Personal Journey

22:02 - Strategies for Navigating Perimenopause

26:36 - Consultation Insights: Supporting Women Through Change

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Instagram: @drchristinapap

ABOUT THE HOST:

Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.

This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.

Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.

CONTACT ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/

E-mail: info@madwiththemenopause.com