Reclaim Your Passions And Beat The Menopause Brain Fog - with Andrea Clare

For many women, the brain fog experienced during menopause can be a frightening time. We lose control of the now, and wonder where the person we were before has gone. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Andrea Clare, a passionate menopause educator, who’s on a mission to unite the menopause community in the hopes that working as a team, we can lessen the impact that menopause can have upon our lives. As the founder of the Scottish Summit, she’s here today to offer practical advice on how we can beat the brain fog and reclaim the person we used to be. If you’ve ever lost sight of the person you thought you were, then this conversation could be exactly what you need. Andrea Reveals Many life-altering symptoms such as intense brain fog or severe anxiety are frequently dismissed as "just stress" or signs of aging rather than hormone fluctuations. Reconnecting with a childhood passion or trying a completely new creative outlet (like painting, gardening, or pottery) serves as an effective, grounding tool to calm the nervous system and reclaim your identity. Because adequate menopause training is still shockingly absent for many medical and healthcare professionals, women must educate themselves, track their symptoms, and actively advocate for their own care. You may never return to the exact same person you were before perimenopause, but that is not a failure. Menopause is an invitation to evolve into a wiser, stronger, and more resilient version of yourself. BEST MOMENTS "I was so ignorant of what was going on in my body. You're grappling for answers as to why you are feeling the way you're feeling, behaving the way you are." "Discover what brings you joy, and it could be something that you loved as a child. Just to be able to sit and do that. I've rediscovered myself." "Take responsibility for your body. Don't expect that you can now go and speak to a GP and they're going to make it all right. There is no magic tablet." "You're never going to get back to how you were prior to the perimenopause. But you can still be amazing. Because this is a new chapter. It’s a new phase of life." EPISODE RESOURCES https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andreaclareart HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops.  A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk