#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:  info@madwiththemenopause.com

 

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)