In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Mrs Amanda Allen, Specialist Oncology Dietician (and Karens younger sister) Amanda shares whole her hormonal journey started with a mystery illness when she was young through two years feeling out of touch with her body. We talk about sleep deprivation affecting work/life balance and the decisions leading to menopause care that made a huge difference in her mid 50s. 

Notes: Henoch-Schlonlein purpura affecting blood vessels and Erythema nodosum causing swelling under the skin.

Socials: Contact Amanda via email [email protected] or Linkedin

Join us on The Joy Retreat Barbados in May 2023. for Black people experiencing any stage of menopause.

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