Show Notes:  Dr Linda Dear has the perfect training behind her to work with women navigating the waters of perimenopause/menopause.  Indeed, her background brings a wealth of knowledge of both holistic wellness and academic/medical training to the table. Not only is Dr Linda a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) Certified Menopause Practitioner,  she's also a medical doctor with a fitness background. In her younger years she was a competitive British gymnast who won bronze at the 1994 Commonwealth Games and from there she went on to become a personal fitness trainer and Ashtanga yoga teacher. In addition, she completed a psychology degree and post-graduate training in the ACT model of psychotherapy.  And as if that's not enough, Dr Linda graduated from London Medical School and added a post-graduate diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology.  So to say she's well-qualified to help women take a multi-pronged approach to manage menopause is something of an understatement. Would you rather see our smiling faces?  Subscribe to our YouTube channel here  In this episode we talk about: NAMS, psychology, yoga & med school (1:10) Women in perimenopause & turning 40 (3:08) Becoming the Menodoctor (3:50) Medicine's blind spot: perimenopause (5:02) The psychological impact of peri (6:59) So much more research is needed (11:11) There is no test for perimenopause (15:29) What is your 'Menopause Moment'? (16:30) What if you bleed 12 months after your Menopause Moment when you are officially post-menopause? (22:55) How to talk to your GP (25:28) The symptoms of peri (31:26) The Menopause Buffet - treatment options and getting rid of false friends (37:00) The main course of the buffet (41:52) The Australia and New Zealand MenoSurvey (46:54) Episode Resources: Ginger water recipe  The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS). Take part in the Australasian MenoSurvey here. You can follow Dr Linda Dear on Instagram here. Or visit her website here. We're honoured you joined us and hope you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts so we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire® please contact [email protected]  for more information.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.