Reclaiming Your Vitality Through Perimenopause and Beyond - with Dori Martin

I sit down with Dori Martin, a functional health practitioner who has turned her own experience with severe burnout and caregiving into a mission to help women navigate the complexities of midlife. If you've been feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or stuck, Dori’s approach will offer you a profound sense of hope, as we dive deep into the real drivers behind the symptoms of perimenopause. We explore everything from stress chemistry and mineral status to metabolism and nervous system health, moving beyond generic advice, and empowering you to rebuild your energy, resilience, and confidence from the inside out Dori Reveals Why true healing begins when we prioritise the health of our nervous system, and why being in a constant state of "fight or flight" prevents the body from effectively absorbing nutrients and managing hormones. How our mineral balance acts as the "spark plugs" for our cellular energy, and how replenishing these can drastically shift how we feel daily. The benefits of functional lab testing, such as Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, and how it can provide a blueprint of what is actually happening in the body rather than relying on trial and error. Why we should reframe self-care not as a luxury but as a biological necessity. BEST MOMENTS "What if perimenopause is not the start of decline, but the moment your body finally demands a deeper way of living?" "We are so nutritionally and minerally depleted that we can’t create the energy to do what we need to do." "You are not what you eat, but what you can absorb." "It's not just about putting the stuff in; it's about how we receive it." EPISODE LINKS Dori Martin - www.dorimartin.com HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk