Why Menopause Medicine Needs a Makeover/ with Claire Snowdon- Darling

from Soma Says · host Soma Mandal, MD

In this episode of Soma Says, host Dr. Soma Mandal sits down with Claire Snowdon-Darling, founder of The College of Functional Wellness, to unpack the truth about women’s health and hormone balance. Claire shares her personal journey from health struggles to becoming one of the UK’s leading voices in menopause care. Together, they explore the root causes of hormonal imbalance—the adrenals, blood sugar, and digestion—and how these key systems shape everything from mood to metabolism. The conversation dives deep into the differences in menopause care between the UK and the US, the essential role of stress management and nutrition, and the often misunderstood condition of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). Claire also explains how kinesiology and functional wellness can help women—and healthcare practitioners—support the body as it moves through the profound transformation of menopause. This episode is an empowering listen for anyone seeking clarity, confidence, and holistic insight on the midlife journey. Timeline 00:00 Introduction to Claire Snowdon-Darling 00:25 Comparing Menopause Care: UK vs US 01:50 Claire’s Personal Health Journey 04:54 Founding The College of Functional Wellness 09:10 Understanding Premature Ovarian Insufficiency 17:34 The Functional Wellness Approach 21:54 The Importance of Stress and Diet 40:05 Kinesiology and Hormone Health 45:20 Final Thoughts and Advice Connect with Claire Snowdon-Darling 🌐 Website: www.clairesnowdon-darling.com 📲 Instagram: @clairesnowdondarlingofficial 💼 LinkedIn: Claire Snowdon-Darling Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal 🌐 Website: www.somamandalmd.com 📚 Book: Midlife Masala — available on Amazon, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube at @SomaSays 📲 Instagram: @drsomamandalmd 💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Soma Mandal, MD Support the Podcast If today’s episode inspired you or taught you something new about women’s health, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Soma Says on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps more women find the clarity, community, and confidence they deserve through every stage of life.

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In this episode of Soma Says, host Dr. Soma Mandal sits down with Claire Snowdon-Darling, founder of The College of Functional Wellness, to unpack the truth about women’s health and hormone balance. Claire shares her personal journey from health struggles to becoming one of the UK’s leading voices in menopause care. Together, they explore the root causes of hormonal imbalance—the adrenals, blood sugar, and digestion—and how these key systems shape everything from mood to metabolism. The conversation dives deep into the differences in menopause care between the UK and the US, the essential role of stress management and nutrition, and the often misunderstood condition of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). Claire also explains how kinesiology and functional wellness can help women—and healthcare practitioners—support the body as it moves through the profound transformation of menopause. This episode is an empowering listen for anyone seeking clarity, confidence, and holistic insight on the midlife journey. Timeline 00:00 Introduction to Claire Snowdon-Darling00:25 Comparing Menopause Care: UK vs US01:50 Claire’s Personal Health Journey04:54 Founding The College of Functional Wellness09:10 Understanding Premature Ovarian Insufficiency17:34 The Functional Wellness Approach21:54 The Importance of Stress and Diet40:05 Kinesiology and Hormone Health45:20 Final Thoughts and Advice Connect with Claire Snowdon-Darling 🌐 Website: www.clairesnowdon-darling.com📲 Instagram: @clairesnowdondarlingofficial💼 LinkedIn: Claire Snowdon-Darling Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal 🌐 Website: www.somamandalmd.com📚 Book: Midlife Masala — available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and BookBub🎧 Listen to the Soma Says Podcast on Apple Podcasts, and YouTube at @SomaSays📲 Instagram: @drsomamandalmd💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Soma Mandal, MD Support the Podcast If today’s episode inspired you or taught you something new about women’s health, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Soma Says on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps more women find the clarity, community, and confidence they deserve through every stage of life.

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