134. COMEBACK - Dr Fionnuala Barton AKA Menopause Medic - from burnout in the NHS to job love as private hormone specialist

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134. COMEBACK - Dr Fionnuala Barton AKA Menopause Medic - from burnout in the NHS to job love as private hormone specialist
Oct 06, 2026 Jessica Chivers

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Hello Bright Minds, today I’m with the woman who helped me improve my mood, sleep better and feel more like myself again last year. Dr Fionnuala Barton got me on the HRT I needed and as is often the way when I spend time with a bright, open women I got her talking about her career and discovered the work she does today came about after burnout and space to think on maternity leave from her role in the NHS. If you’re seeing signs of burnout in yourself you’ll find this an uplifting, encouraging listen - and if you’ve been wondering whether your hormones might be out of whack you’ll like the expert advice she gives in the second half. 

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