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.

00:00 Introduction to Claire Snowdon-Darling
00:25 Comparing Menopause Care: UK vs US
01:50 Claire’s Personal Health Journey
04:54 Founding The College of Functional Wellness
09:10 Understanding Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
17:34 The Functional Wellness Approach
21:54 The Importance of Stress and Diet
40:05 Kinesiology and Hormone Health
45:20 Final Thoughts and Advice

🌐 Website: www.clairesnowdon-darling.com
📲 Instagram: @clairesnowdondarlingofficial
💼 LinkedIn: Claire Snowdon-Darling

🌐 Website: www.somamandalmd.com
📚 Book: Midlife Masala — available on Amazon, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube at @SomaSays
📲 Instagram: @drsomamandalmd
💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Soma Mandal, MD

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