#016 – From Misdiagnosis to Mission: One Woman’s Journey Through Early Menopause, Myeloma, and Making a Difference with Adelle Martin

In today’s episode I have the privilege to speak with Adelle Martin – a force of nature and a force for good. Having had a ‘meltdown in the boardroom,’ (her words, not mine’) Adelle had gone into early menopause. Since then, Adelle has had some huge challenges with her health and has shown incredible resilience – I was left in awe of Adelle’s tenacity and desire to make a difference. You will not want to miss this incredible episode.   KEY TAKE AWAYS: Introduction to Menopause Awareness The Boardroom Meltdown and Burnout Seeking help and understanding Menopause Breaking the Stigma Around Menopause Transitioning to Human Resources and Policy Advocacy Navigating Information Overload Lifestyle Changes and Their Impact The Importance of Nutrition and Exercise Setting Boundaries and Family Dynamics Understanding Menopause:  Education and Awareness  Navigating Relationships During Perimenopause Embracing Change:  Personal Growth at 50 Health Challenges:  The Importance of Blood Work Resilience in the face of Health Challenges The Importance of Self-Care Routines   USEFUL RESOURCES: Contact Adelle on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelle-martin/?originalSubdomain=uk Getting Support from Adelle (and Fiona’s) Charity:  Stronger Together Through Cancer CIC – Helping Kent and Medway Micro Business Owners Stay in Business Throughout their cancer journey   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:  [email protected]   DISCLAIMER:  The views of mine and those of my guests are just that. I therefore urge you to take advise from your medical practitioner, who knows your medical history and can therefore provide advice specific to your needs.     Tile Art by:  Shawn Bennett (Rockingham Media CIC)