#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

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