Episode 9 with Dr Wendy Sweet on a career in the fitness industry & thriving through the menopause
Girl. Woman. Athlete.Show Notes
This week Sophia is joined by Dr Wendy Sweet from My Menopause Transformation. Wendy has had a long and exciting career in the fitness industry, being a Pioneer of the Personal Trainer movement and taking part in the early Iron Man competitions in Auckland. She moved into Academia in her 40s, embarking on a PhD to look at Womens health and sports, particularly the effect of lifestyle choices through the menopause. She now runs her own business that helps women thrive from peri to post menopause.
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