Early Perimenopause with Hannah Daly: Finding Answers and Relief

Menopause Uprising with Catherine O'Keeffe

October 18, 2024 ∙ 47 mins

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Today on Menopause Uprisng Podcast my guest is Hannah Daly. this episode I'm chatting early perimenopause with Hannah Daly. Hannah was recently featured in the RTE documentary Lost for Words. She is an Occupational Therapist and author and she opens up about her early perimenopause journey starting at the age of 37. Hannah is multiply neurodivergent (dyslexic, dyspraxic, autistic, ADHDer). She shares her unique perspective and the relief that came with finally getting answers.

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Menopause Uprising with Catherine O'Keeffe

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October 18, 2024

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