How to reduce anxiety during perimenopause, menopause and midlife with Dr Wendy Molefi

In this episode, Katie speaks to Dr Wendy Molefi about why women can suffer from anxiety during the perimenopause and menopause years and they discuss what we can do both holistically and/or medically to improve these concerns.

Dr. Molefi is an award winning menopause specialist and founder of the Vital Wellness clinic. She has a special interest in the psychological impact of the menopause on women's quality of life. With a background in wellness coaching and mindfulness teaching she takes a holistic and preventative approach with all of her patients.

In this episode:

1:58 What is anxiety
5:24 Why do some people have it?
14:10 When does anxiety become something to be concerned about?
17:31 Holistic treatments
25:34 Apps for mindfulness
27:22 Medical treatments

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Links from this episode:

Find out more about Dr. Wendy Molefi at www.vitalwellnessclinic.com

Thank you to:

This series is sponsored by Clarins.

It was produced by Emily Crosby Media.