Join co-hosts Christie and Anna for insightful discussions ranging from mindfulness and spirituality, to nutrition and fitness, to skin health, healthy aging, biohacking and everything in between! Featuring conversations with world-leading experts and thought leaders to delve into the latest insights, groundbreaking research, and cutting-edge advancements in wellness, longevity and beauty. Expect to laugh, learn, and be inspired as they prove being in love with the skin you’re in is about so much more than what you see in the mirror.
All content for In Your Skin is the property of Intu Wellness and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Join co-hosts Christie and Anna for insightful discussions ranging from mindfulness and spirituality, to nutrition and fitness, to skin health, healthy aging, biohacking and everything in between! Featuring conversations with world-leading experts and thought leaders to delve into the latest insights, groundbreaking research, and cutting-edge advancements in wellness, longevity and beauty. Expect to laugh, learn, and be inspired as they prove being in love with the skin you’re in is about so much more than what you see in the mirror.
Dr Louise Newson: "Perimenopause Is Happening Sooner Than You Think – Here’s What No One Told You"
In Your Skin
51 minutes
3 months ago
Dr Louise Newson: "Perimenopause Is Happening Sooner Than You Think – Here’s What No One Told You"
In this powerful episode of In Your Skin, we sit down with Dr Louise Newson, a GP and world-leading menopause specialist, to unpack the myths, misconceptions and life-altering truths about perimenopause and menopause.
Dr Newson breaks down why menopause is not just a “transition” but a permanent hormonal state with serious health implications—and why women deserve more than being dismissed or handed antidepressants. She explains the role of oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one of the safest treatments available, and why so many women still struggle to access it.
From misdiagnoses to mood swings, broken careers to broken relationships, this is an eye-opening conversation that goes far beyond hot flushes. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s or 50s—or supporting someone who is—this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a call to action.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misinformed or overwhelmed, this conversation is for you.
The episode is proudly sponsored by Olay: You can watch their new short film "A Better Look" on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qojRHVwj2r8
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 – The biggest lies we’ve been told about menopause
1:09 – Meet Dr Louise Newson: GP, author, and menopause advocate
2:10 – Why women are still being denied HRT
3:05 – The dangerous lack of education and ongoing medical misogyny
4:00 – What is perimenopause—and why the term might be unhelpful
6:15 – Why menopause affects every cell in the body
7:45 – The danger of misdiagnoses and poor testing practices
10:00 – The youngest and most overlooked cases of early menopause
12:50 – Symptoms, stress and how hormones could be the missing link
14:20 – How doctors still fail to consider hormones in diagnosis
16:10 – Why it’s not just about symptoms, it’s about long-term health
17:30 – The myth that lifestyle alone can fix menopause
19:30 – The long-standing fear of HRT and how it began
22:45 – The difference between synthetic and body-identical hormones
25:40 – Why even modern guidelines are misleading
27:25 – What to do if your GP says no to HRT
30:05 – How menopause impacts relationships and divorce rates
31:30 – Libido, testosterone and the stigma of asking for help
34:15 – The link between menopause and long-term health risks
35:45 – Career sabotage: how menopause is forcing women out of work
38:05 – What workplaces should do (hint: it's not about support groups)
40:00 – Why men need to understand hormones too
42:30 – Where we need to be in 10 years—and how to get there
44:00 – What daily HRT looks like and how it’s prescribed
47:10 – The power of Balance app and where to begin your journey
48:20 – What makes Dr Newson feel confident in her skin
Connect with us on Instagram @inyourskin.podcast
Connect with Dr Louise Newson on Instagram @menopause_doctor
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Your Skin
Join co-hosts Christie and Anna for insightful discussions ranging from mindfulness and spirituality, to nutrition and fitness, to skin health, healthy aging, biohacking and everything in between! Featuring conversations with world-leading experts and thought leaders to delve into the latest insights, groundbreaking research, and cutting-edge advancements in wellness, longevity and beauty. Expect to laugh, learn, and be inspired as they prove being in love with the skin you’re in is about so much more than what you see in the mirror.
