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A cool medical podcast focusing on women’s health! Grab a seat and catapult yourself into the heart of the most exciting, intriguing, and downright cool world of medicine. Dr. Soma and her guests will share their unique stories and insights and peel back the layers of issues that women commonly face. Just remember, knowledge is power, and it’s ALWAYS ladies first on Soma Says!
Why Menopause Medicine Needs a Makeover/ with Claire Snowdon- Darling
Soma Says
48 minutes
1 month ago
Why Menopause Medicine Needs a Makeover/ with Claire Snowdon- Darling
In this episode of Soma Says, host Dr. Soma Mandal sits down with Claire Snowdon-Darling, founder of The College of Functional Wellness, to unpack the truth about women’s health and hormone balance.
Claire shares her personal journey from health struggles to becoming one of the UK’s leading voices in menopause care. Together, they explore the root causes of hormonal imbalance—the adrenals, blood sugar, and digestion—and how these key systems shape everything from mood to metabolism.
The conversation dives deep into the differences in menopause care between the UK and the US, the essential role of stress management and nutrition, and the often misunderstood condition of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). Claire also explains how kinesiology and functional wellness can help women—and healthcare practitioners—support the body as it moves through the profound transformation of menopause.
This episode is an empowering listen for anyone seeking clarity, confidence, and holistic insight on the midlife journey.
Timeline
00:00 Introduction to Claire Snowdon-Darling00:25 Comparing Menopause Care: UK vs US01:50 Claire’s Personal Health Journey04:54 Founding The College of Functional Wellness09:10 Understanding Premature Ovarian Insufficiency17:34 The Functional Wellness Approach21:54 The Importance of Stress and Diet40:05 Kinesiology and Hormone Health45:20 Final Thoughts and Advice
Connect with Claire Snowdon-Darling
🌐 Website: www.clairesnowdon-darling.com📲 Instagram: @clairesnowdondarlingofficial💼 LinkedIn: Claire Snowdon-Darling
Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal
🌐 Website: www.somamandalmd.com📚 Book: Midlife Masala — available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and BookBub🎧 Listen to the Soma Says Podcast on Apple Podcasts, and YouTube at @SomaSays📲 Instagram: @drsomamandalmd💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Soma Mandal, MD
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Soma Says
A cool medical podcast focusing on women’s health! Grab a seat and catapult yourself into the heart of the most exciting, intriguing, and downright cool world of medicine. Dr. Soma and her guests will share their unique stories and insights and peel back the layers of issues that women commonly face. Just remember, knowledge is power, and it’s ALWAYS ladies first on Soma Says!
