In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Alison Daddo, a name probably very familiar to you.

 

Ali is a former Australian model, 90s Dolly cover girl and is the author of "Queen Menopause", a book sharing her journey through the perimenopause. 

 

Ali is incredibly open and honest in this conversation, covering all of the highs and lows, from relationships, family, career and what ultimately led to her decision to share her journey through the mid-life rollercoaster that is the perimenopause.

 

In this episode, Dr Shauna and Ali discuss topics including:

Career journey: beginning her modelling career in Australia as a teenager

Meeting her husband Cameron through the industry

Moving to LA in her 20s

Starting a family: being pregnant, birth experiences, having 3 children

Career change: becoming a birth assistant, providing emotional support before, during and after pregnancy

Fulfilling her lifelong dream to become a pre-school teacher, working at Steiner schools and with children with disabilities

Family: children growing up and fleeing the nest

Moving back to Australia, readjusting to the challenges with social connections, work opportunities 

First experiences with the perimenopause at 45

Impact of major symptoms on her life, including loss of libido, lack of energy, heart palpitations, depression

How this affected her relationship and family life

The importance of communication throughout the process

Why she wrote her book "Queen Menopause"

What's next for Ali?

A piece of advice for her 20-something self

To buy Ali's book "Queen Menopause", you can find it on Audible, Amazon or from your local QBD bookstore.

 

For more information and resources from Ali:

Instagram: @alidaddo

Podcast: Separate Bathrooms - listen on Spotify or Apple

 

Disclaimer: This podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical, health care or other professional advice. Information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only.

 

Watch the episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/TYdL7x9rGf4

 

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