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

EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 26 MIN

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

from Mad With The Menopause · host Anel Quilliam

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:  [email protected]

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