#053– Andrea Clare: What she wished she had known and Hosting Scotland ‘s 2nd Pause Summit.
Join me in conversation with Andrea Clare, the visionary and organiser of Scotland’s first ever Pause Summit, taking place in Glasgow on October the 18th 2026.
Andrea is a Creative Menopause Coach. helping women understand, navigate, and thrive in midlife through creativity, drawing on her own terrible experience of the perimenopause.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
The three stages of menopause and hormonal impact
The importance of hormone education and awareness
How menopause affects relationships and intimacy
Self-advocacy in healthcare and the role of GPs
Lifestyle choices and holistic approaches to menopause
The significance of support groups and community
The upcoming Scottish Paws Summit details and speakers
Personal experiences with hormone therapy and medication
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Get your tickets here: https://scottishpausesummit.co.uk/
LinkedIn: Andrea Clare Unlimited
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
Instagram: @anel.quilliam
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.
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28 Aug 2026
#052 – Underwear built for Menopause, with Alex Perry, Founder of Alexander Clementine
Alexander Perry is the founder of Alexander Clementine, a women’s health underwear brand creating soft, breathable underwear from seaweed and eucalyptus.
After studying Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry, Alexander went on to work in fashion before founding Alexander Clementine, inspired by his mother Alison’s experience with breast cancer treatment and recovery. The brand continues to innovate in her name and memory.
Alexander Clementine exists to rethink the first layer for women navigating menopause, sensitivity, recovery and everyday discomfort - combining science-led fabric innovation with beautiful, comfort-first design.
Alexander is passionate about opening more honest conversations around women’s health, menopause and the role better materials can play in supporting women’s bodies.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Introduction to Alex and her journey
02:21 - The evolution of Alexander Clementine
04:16 - Sourcing fabrics and the benefits of eucalyptus
07:01 - Why Icelandic seaweed was chosen
12:14 - The product presentation and customer experience
14:08 - Range of garments and target use
17:09- - Website and shopping experience
21:00 - Future plans and industry outlook
24:30 - Most surprising learnings about menopause
26:07 - Supporting Alex's business and final thoughts
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Instagram: @alexanderclementineltd
LinkedIn: Alex Perry
Website: www.alexanderclementine.com
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
14 Aug 2026
#051 – ‘Too Young’ for Perimenopause Brain Fog, Big Feelings, and ADHD with Dr. Gilly Kahn
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Gilly Kahn, a licensed clinical psychologist and author specialising in neurodiversity, emotion regulation, and executive functioning. Dr. Kahn is a leading voice on ADHD - especially when it comes to the often-overlooked emotional side of living with a neurodivergent brain. She is the author of 'Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women’s ADHD.'
What makes her perspective so powerful is that she bridges rigorous clinical psychology with her own personal journey with ADHD.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Introduction to Gilly Kahn and her work
01:56 - Gilly’s early interest in working with autistic children
04:00 - Recognizing social withdrawal and non-anxious withdrawal in children
06:00 - Personal experiences with undiagnosed ADHD
09:00 - The journey of writing her book about women’s ADHD
12:02 - The significance of self-compassion and psycho-education
15:03 - The story behind the book’s title and stereotypes
17:01 - Advice for navigating life with ADHD
21:59 - Hormonal influences on women with ADHD and perimenopause
28:00 - Personal health experiences and the impact of stress
30:50 - Final thoughts and encouragement for self-acceptance
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Instagram: @drgillykahn
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
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