50. Navigating Menopause: Behaviours, Hormones, and Hope with Dr. Nancy Allen

In this empowering episode of the "It Starts with YOU" podcast, Vic O'Farrell sits down with women's health specialist Dr. Nancy Allen for an honest, insightful conversation about menopause and its impact on behaviours, wellbeing, and everyday life. Breaking the taboo, they discuss personal experiences, practical advice, and the science behind hormonal changes, highlighting how self-awareness and support can turn this challenging phase into a time of renewed confidence. Whether you're approaching menopause, in the midst of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with relatable stories and helpful strategies to guide you through.   . "It Starts with You" podcast is available everywhere on Wednesdays every fortnight.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review! Thank you, Vic.      Let's Connect! Follow Vic O'Farrell via the Queen of Behaviours  Instagram - @vicofarrell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaofarrell/ Email – [email protected] Website - www.queenofbehaviours.com Work with Vicky Showreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTWViLzyLkU Programmes: https://queenofbehaviours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Programmes-2024-new-copy.pdf Speaker Pack: https://queenofbehaviours.com/speaker/   FREE RESOURCES Newsletter: https://mymailers.biz/qob/?fbclid=IwAR3CWpPKNLH0Qy7_9fDBYrCK0o6PdDXfHD08phcq8_okFfJM9UT6cAvIFOo Understand Different Personalities: https://form.jotform.com/250735619744363 Quick Guide to Disc: https://queenofbehaviours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Quick-Guide-to-DISC.pdf DISC for Team Success: https://queenofbehaviours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Using-DISC-.pdf   For updates on new episodes and everything podcast related Watch the podcast on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@queenofbehaviours Instagram - @itstartswithyoupodcastqob Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/queenofbehaviours TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itstartswithyoupodcast LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/queenofbehaviours/ Website - www.queenofbehaviours.com/podcast   About the Guest Dr Nancy Allen is a GP and menopause specialist with over 20 years' experience, on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on decades of clinical practice, she helps women understand their bodies, reclaim their health, and thrive through midlife and beyond.   Contact Details   https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/nancy-allen/ https://www.drnancyallen.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-allen-800078171/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.tiktok.com/@the_menopause_specialist?_t=ZN-8y6Xy7Cjm5e&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/gpdirectonline.co.uk?igsh=bXBkbDdvdGN6dWNq&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/1E9SYUuf8m/?mibextid=wwXIfr