How can perimenopause be mistaken for bipolar disorder?
In this episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks to comedian, writer and speaker Cally Beaton about how she was wrongly diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was actually perimenopausal — a misdiagnosis that happens in more cases than you might realise.
Cally also shares how she reinvented herself in midlife to become a stand-up comedian, how she's struggling to access the HRT she needs, and gets advice from Dr Naomi Potter on how to beat those menopause-induced nighttime surges of anxiety.
This is an eye-opening conversation full of laughter, information, and great advice for midlife women.
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00:00 – Intro to Cally
00:28 – From TV boardrooms to comedy clubs
00:59 – Joan Rivers gives life-changing advice
02:33 – Taking the leap into standup
03:21 – From corporate gloss to vulnerability
04:26 – Learning through failure in comedy
05:05 – Balancing comedy and corporate life
05:35 – cComedy secret revealed in New York
07:51 – The hormonal chaos of our 40s
08:42 – Perimenopause is the real issue
09:19 – When Cally hit rock bottom
10:23 – Juggling too much and crashing
10:54 – Post-stage breakdown and relentless tears
11:25 – Accessing private psychiatric treatment
12:08 – Diagnosed with bipolar at 47
12:54 – Prescribed heavy-duty bipolar meds
13:46 – Finally a GP mentions hormones
14:16 – Realising it was perimenopause all along
14:36 – Off bipolar meds, onto HRT
15:08 – Misdiagnosis of women in psychiatry
16:34 – Hormonal turbulence or psychiatric issue?
17:14 – Fear of long-term bipolar medication
18:01 – Finally coming off the wrong meds
19:34 – Overprescribing and polypharmacy problems
20:11 – HRT patch frustration begins
20:49 – Side effects and stock issues
22:10 – Why HRT access is so hard
25:06 – Perimenopause symptoms: depression to anxiety
25:55 – Hot flushes, night sweats and brain fog
26:35 – The stubborn menopause tummy fat
27:15 – Brain fog vs stage clarity
27:51 – Crippling sleep anxiety in midlife
29:02 – Sleep schedule struggles as a comedian
29:26 – Cally’s current HRT regime
30:03 – Trouble replacing the mirena coil
30:56 – Alternative progesterone options
31:48 – Regular pushback from GPs
32:31 – Long-term safety of HRT
33:36 – Alternatives to HRT patches
34:35 – Chronic sleep deprivation struggles
35:07 – Could progesterone help with sleep?
35:28 – Questions from Cally’s community
35:45 – When is a good time to stop HRT?
36:24 – Managing withdrawal and symptoms
36:46 – On max HRT and still foggy
37:09 – Lifestyle factors beyond hormones
38:05 – Absorption issues and patch quality
38:28 – Testosterone and brain clarity
39:00 – What to expect post-menopause
39:49 – Hormonal chaos eventually settles
40:44 – Libido tips and tricks
41:15 – Understanding the causes of low libido
43:12 – Cally’s upcoming book and tour
44:07 – Fearless reinvention through midlife
44:50 – Mess, midlife, and moving forward
46:10 – Outro
#callybeaton #naomipotter #namastemotherfuckers
We're looking about parenting all wrong in today's world – and you're about to find out why.
This week, we're doing something a bit different and opening up a conversation about something that often overlaps with menopause, and we're seeing more and more of our audience talking about... motherhood!
We know that more and more women in the western world are parenting later in life, which means raising a family is often colliding with the oncoming storm of perimenopause / hormonal turbulence. So what's the secret to coping?!
Let's hear from the expert.
This week, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by parenting specialist, coach, and podcaster Zoe Blaskey to explore the hidden pressures mothers face during midlife and why so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and guilty.
Zoe introduces us to the concept of matrescence – the psychological and physical transition into motherhood – and explains why this stage of life needs the same awareness and support as menopause. Together, they discuss practical ways to protect your energy, manage your mindset, and parent with more compassion towards yourself, even on the toughest days.
If you’re a busy, burnt-out mum wondering, “Is it just me?”, this conversation will leave you feeling seen and supported.
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Why do women over 40 disappear from our screens? This week, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by actress, writer, and producer Sally Lindsay to unpack why midlife women — and their real experiences with menopause, motherhood, and ageing — are still invisible in TV and film.
You might know Sally best from her role as Michelle in The Royle Family, or Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street, or even Piella Bakewell in Wallace and Gromit! But most recently, she's been starring, writing and producing the Madame Blanc Mysteries, in which Sally plays antique dealer Jean White. Sally talks about how important this job is to her – how she's putting midlife women in the limelight – and how women can bring far more to the table both on camera and behind the scenes compared to men.
This is an empowering, funny, and honest conversation reminding us that women in midlife deserve to be seen — and heard.
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If you could ask menopause specialist Dr Naomi Potter anything, what would it be?
Is It Hot In Here podcast has hit 100,000 downloads! Thank you all for being part of our community. As a way of giving back, Naomi is sitting down today to answer as many questions sent in from all of you about menopause, perimenopause, HRT, midlife, and so much more.
From “What does the future of HRT look like?” to “How did you first gain interest in menopause?”, Naomi shares all. She also chats about future dream guests and more updates about the podcast itself.
What milestone do you think we should aim to reach next? 200K? 500K? Let us know in the comments below!
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00:00 – Intro
0:15 – Why did Dr Naomi Potter start this podcast?
0:42 – How did Dr Naomi Potter end up specialising in menopause?
2:15 – Who would Naomi like to have as a guest on the podcast?
3:16 – Will menopause ever get the level of support it deserves?
4:42 – What's Naomi's secret to balancing podcasting, being a Doctor, and a mum?
5:12 – Is brain fog curable?
6:05 – What does the future of HRT look like?
6:33 – How to get testosterone in the UK?
7:40 – How do we know if oestrogen is working?
8:51 – Can HRT help my skin?
9:27 – What alternatives can I use for HRT if I have had breast cancer?
11:27 – Can you use HRT with epilepsy?
12:20 – Is it OK to cut my HRT oestrogen patch in half?
13:06 – Am I too old for HRT?
14:35 – How do you know if you need more progesterone with a mirena coil?
15:27 – How to stop waking up in the night?
16:58 – Who can you trust online about menopause?
18:00 – Outro
#menopause #hrt #naomipotter
Can you be a boss AND handle menopause?
What’s the secret to balancing a busy worklife, family life AND menopause?
This week on Is It Hot In Here? Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by Executive Director of The National Theatre, Kate Varah.
This woman is no stranger to managing intense workloads, parenting teens, spending evenings at countless lobbying events and networking exercises, navigating marriage life… all while trying to find your feet in menopause.
Kate’s story is a refreshing look at how any of us can thrive when our calendars are full and our hormones are in flux. Naomi even jokes that Kate might be part robot – but as the layers peel back, we get a deeply honest insight into how she really does it.
Together, they explore how workplaces are beginning to talk more about menopause, the reality of being a high-achieving woman in a C-Suite role, and how to manage symptoms while still showing up in high-pressure environments.
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Want to become your fittest self in your 40s onwards? This 45 minute guide will give you all of the tools you need.
And no, you don’t need a posh kit, expensive gym membership or even any experience to get started.
In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by midlife fitness expert Caroline Idiens (AKA Caroline's Circuits). The two discuss who women can build strength, boost energy, and stay active through perimenopause and menopause. Caroline opens up about her own fitness evolution, how resistance training changed her body and mindset in her 50s, and why short, consistent workouts can be more effective than long gym sessions.
Together, they dive into topics like menopause weight gain, joint pain, low motivation, the power of walking, the truth about protein and hormones, and the often-overlooked connection between movement and mental health. Caroline also shares her tips on how to get started with strength training — even if you’ve never picked up a dumbbell in your life.
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00:00 – Intro: meet Caroline Idiens (@carolinescircuits)
01:32 – Why Caroline started strength training in midlife
03:08 – What is resistance training? (and why it matters after 40)
05:10 – Caroline’s workout routine: structure, duration & frequency
07:45 – Walking, hormones & mental health: a powerful combo
09:30 – How strength training boosts mood, confidence & energy
11:48 – Will lifting weights make you bulky? (spoiler: no)
13:22 – Glutes, core & stability: the muscles that matter most
15:00 – Joint pain, menopause & how to modify exercise safely
17:10 – Everyday strength: why midlife fitness isn’t just about looks
19:25 – Menopause & nutrition: the role of protein, sugar & balance
21:40 – Midlife weight gain & belly fat: what's really going on?
24:05 – Sleep & stress in menopause: how exercise can help
26:10 – Caroline’s bedtime routine & supplement stack
28:25 – Struggling with motivation? here’s where to start
30:10 – Building habits that stick: the power of small steps
32:18 – Exercise & anxiety: breaking the spiral
34:00 – Caroline’s go-to modifications for sensitive joints
36:12 – Top supplements Caroline recommends for midlife wellness
38:10 – Avoiding injury after 40: smart training tips
40:15 – Can fitness help with skin, hair & hormone balance?
42:00 – Final advice: keep it simple, stay consistent
#carolinescircuits #menopause #menopauseworkout
Have you heard about HRT but you aren’t sure where to start?
Menopause specialist Dr. Naomi Potter is here to answer the top 10 questions we commonly hear from women when it comes to menopause and HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). From ‘Is HRT safe?’ to ‘What HRT options are there?’ to ‘How do I know if my HRT is working?’ Naomi shares the up-to-date facts — with compassion, clarity, and zero judgement.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or just don’t know what options are available to you, this is the clear conversation you’ve been waiting for — warm, honest, and rooted in science.
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0:00 – Intro to menopause and HRT
0:26 – What is HRT?
0:57 – How does HRT work?
1:55 – When should I consider taking HRT?
3:18 – What different HRT options are out there?
7:25 – What are the benefits of taking HRT?
9:23 – Are there risks involved in taking HRT?
12:40 – Can I change my choice of HRT?
14:03 – What are the signs that my HRT might not be working?
16:08 – What alternatives are there to HRT?
18:27 – How do I find out more about HRT?
19:13 – Outro
#menopause #perimenopause #hrt
Why are women’s health problems so ignored?
Today on Is It Hot In Here? Podcast, Dr. Noami Potter is joined by BBC presenter and journalist Naga Munchetty. In this powerful, emotional conversation, Naga reveals the decades she spent living with debilitating periods. The pain was so bad that she was regularly passing out, throwing up, and “bleeding half my life”. It took 32 years for Naga to be finally given an adenomyosis diagnosis.
But why so long? And why can so many women relate to this story?
In this conversation, Naga and Naomi talk about the need to better support women’s health – and how Naga’s own experiences will affect her in the next chapter of her life: menopause.
In this episode, Naga opens up about:
💥 Being dismissed and misdiagnosed by doctors
💥 The pain and trauma of coil fittings
💥 Why women's pain is so often minimised
💥 Her journey into perimenopause and finding the right HRT
💥 The fight to change NHS guidance on women’s health
💥 How to advocate for yourself and speak to your Doctor
If you’ve ever felt ignored, belittled, or frustrated by the system when it comes to your health, then this listen will be an hour well and truly spent.
Naga and Naomi hope that you will come away feeling heard, reassured, and empowered to go to their own GP with the information needed to make a real impact for themselves.
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Naga's new book It's Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women’s Health Crisis (and How to Thrive Despite It); https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Probably-Nothing-Critical-Conversations/dp/0008686572
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00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – What Is Adenomyosis?
12:25 – Naga on Being Dismissed by Doctors
14:00 – Period Pain, Dismissal & Misdiagnosis
18:00 – The Coil Fitting That Left Her Traumatised
22:00 – Finally Getting a Diagnosis
26:00 – The Link Between Menopause and Adenomyosis
30:00 – The Gap in Medical Knowledge About Women’s Health
33:00 – Are We Taught to Hide Our Pain?
37:00 – Changing NHS Guidelines: A Real-Life Win
43:00 – The Emotional Toll of Being Ignored
47:00 – Navigating Perimenopause
53:00 – Advice for Women Feeling ‘Less Like Themselves’
56:00 – How to Advocate for Yourself at the GP
1:03:00 – The Urgent Need for Change
#womenshealth #naomipotter #nagamunchetty
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, imposter syndrome, or rising stress levels in midlife — you're not alone.
In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by the brilliantly funny and refreshingly honest Louise Boyce — also known online as Mama Still Got It.
Louise began her career as a successful model, but in recent years has reinvented herself as a content creator, author, and mum-of-three sharing the real, unfiltered moments of parenting. Alongside the chaos of family life, Louise has been navigating a host of perimenopause symptoms — from brain fog and hot flushes to crippling anxiety.
So how does she manage it all and still find time to feel like herself again?
This conversation is packed with practical advice and reassuring insight for anyone approaching or in the thick of perimenopause. You’ll come away feeling seen, supported — and with a few laughs along the way.
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Louise's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAMA-STILL-GOT-HB-Yourself/dp/0008561842
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0:00 – Intro
1:12 – Louise on transitioning from modelling to content creator
3:55 – Eating disorders within the modelling industry
5:10 – Being told pregnancy is the end of your career
7:12 – The good and bad of social media
9:45 – Putting perimenopause symptoms down to stress
11:35 – How to prepare for menopause
12:36 – How has perimenopause affected family life?
15:03 – How to talk to your family about menopause
16:32 – Having a baby during perimenopause
17:50 – Sleep problems during menopause
18:42 – Brain fog in menopause
21:15 – A shortage in HRT supplies (patch crisis!)
23:33 – Alternative oestrogen patches
24:33 – Menopause progress has stalled
27:02 – Is imposter syndrome due to menopause or society?
30:35 – Should I take testosterone for menopause?
34:50 – Can testosterone cause hair growth?
36:03 – Do you need to take oestrogen before you can have testosterone?
37:42 – Alternatives to HRT
41:22 – The mental benefits of exercise
43:00 – Can I increase my HRT?
46:39 – What to do if menopause symptoms return
48:44 – Women are being let down
50:18 – The truth behind blood tests for menopause
54:46 – Are night sweats enough to say I'm in perimenopause?
55:43 – How long can I take HRT for?
57:21 – Everyone should use vaginal oestrogen!
59:30 – How can I get rid of my menopause belly?
1:01:27 – What is Louise Boyce up to now?
#menopause #perimenopause #mamastillgotit
How can women thrive in menopause and beyond?
This week, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by former actress, socialite and now fitness author Davinia Taylor. People may recognise her from her Hollyoaks days, when she was often recognised as a young n fun London partygoer. But now at 47, Davinia Taylor feels more alive than ever – as she enters the world of “bio hacking”.
In today’s episode, Davinia talks about her fears of deteriorating as she progresses through midlife into older age. Her mum and Grandmother both passed away at ages Davinia strives to overtake – as do most of us. So what can we do in terms of our diet, daily routine, and mental outlook to future-proof our bodies?
As Davinia has reached menopausal age, her and Dr. Naomi Potter also discuss the health hacks that women should be aware of – in order to optimise their bodies. From ‘Should I be using testosterone?’ to ‘How safe is HRT?’ to ‘What natural remedies could help with menopause?’ there is plenty to dive into within this topic.
With so much medical insight and life advice to share around not only menopause – but staying healthy in midlife as a whole – this episode is not one for women to miss.
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Davinia's new book Futureproof: Build Resilience, Feel Younger, Live Longer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Futureproof-Build-Resilience-Younger-Longer/dp/1398709654
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Further reading on the psychological sigh: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301051122001296
Further reading on the science of sourdough: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10399781/
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - From overly sluggish to feeling 20 years younger
2:54 - What is biohacking?
3:45 - The psychological sigh
4:52 - Rewiring your brain
6:14 - A fear of not outliving your parents
7:05 - Going full carnivore
8:14 - Managing hormones surrounding menopause
9:00 - Men expect us to just put up with menopause
9:47 - Inheriting hormonal traits
11:20 - Giving addictive meds to an alcoholic
12:20 - Women are the true biohackers
13:16 - HRT and cancer, what are the risks?
18:09 - Should all women be using HRT as a longevity tool?
20:14 - Should women be using testosterone?
21:59 - Should we use wild yam for menopause?
23:37 - Can progesterone increase anxiety?
25:06 - Post hysterectomy and supplementing hormones
27:01 - Oestrogen dominance
28:15 - The impact of plastics in HRT
28:49 - Outro
#biohacking #biohack #daviniataylor
What do women, Doctors, and professionals keep getting wrong about menopause?
In this myth-busting episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr Naomi Potter takes on 13 of the most common menopause misconceptions—and sets the record straight.
From “HRT causes cancer” to “Menopause means the end of my sex life” and “Menopause starts at 50”, Naomi unpacks the facts behind the misinformation and outdated advice that too many women are still being told today.
Whether you’re just entering perimenopause or knee-deep in hot flushes and hormone confusion, this episode will empower you with clarity, science-backed answers, and a big sigh of relief.
Further reading:
https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hormones-and-hrt
https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-risks-and-benefits
https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/signs-hrt-is-not-working
https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/testosterone-and-menopause
https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/contraception-in-menopause
https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-and-breast-cancer
https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-perimenopause
https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-weight-gain
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For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/
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0:00 – Intro
0:23 – Myth 1: Menopause doesn't start until 50
1:10 – Myth 2: You ca only be on HRT for 5 years
2:18 – Myth 3: You should just put up with menopause symptoms
3:08 – Myth 4: Every women should be on HRT
4:19 – Myth 5: You are not menopausal if you have no symptoms
4:59 – Myth 6: You need a blood test to diagnose menopause
7:12 – Myth 7: HRT causes cancer
9:43 – Myth 8: You cannot use HRT if you have a family history of cancer
13:16 – Myth 9: Testosterone is only for men
14:26 – Myth 10: I cannot get pregnant once I start perimenopause
16:13 – Myth 11: Menopause means the death of sex
16:54 – Myth 12: I will gain weight during menpause
18:26 – Myth 13: Quality of life goes downhill from menopause
#menopause #perimenopause #hrt
Why does your gut feel different during menopause – and what can you do about it?
This week, Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by Dr. Megan Rossi – AKA The Gut Health Doctor – a dietitian and scientist leading the conversation on gut health.
From bloating and reflux to stubborn weight gain, Megan explains how hormonal shifts can disrupt digestion in midlife – and how smart, simple food choices can make all the difference.
Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned cook, Megan’s tips are practical, science-backed, and doable for every budget.
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#menopause #guthealth #guthealthdoctor
How can our diets help us through menopause and midlife?
Dr. Megan Rossi AKA The Gut Health Doctor explains.
Full episode with Dr. Megan Rossi will be out on the Is It Hot In Here podcast later this month!
We've released 10 episodes of Is It Hot In Here? so far, so today we're looking back at some of the biggest lessons our guests have shared.
Featuring Lorraine Candy discussing how community got her through menopause, Dame Kelly Holmes on top fitness tips for midlife women, and Lou Featherstone on body confidence.
#menopause #perimenopause #drnaomipotter
Feeling isolated in midlife? You’re not alone — and today’s guest, Nadia Nagamootoo, knows exactly how that feels.
Nadia is a chartered psychologist, CEO of Avenir Consulting Services, and host of the Why Care? podcast. In this episode, she opens up to Dr Naomi Potter about her long, emotional journey with fertility struggles — and how those years shaped not just her 30s, but her experience of perimenopause.
Doctors told Nadia she had a low ovarian count, which resulted in her struggles to conceive. So the question is: do fertility struggles also suggest that Nadia will have menopause struggles? Can the two be connected? Dr. Naomi Potter is here to explain.
Nadia confesses she was “in denial” about hitting perimenopause. Together, she and Naomi explore how hormone changes intersect with mental health, identity, and the weight so many women silently carry.
They also speak candidly about why menopause support needs to be more inclusive. As a South Asian woman, Nadia highlights how healthcare research and treatment often overlooks diverse experiences — and why that has to change.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt lonely, misunderstood, or overwhelmed in midlife. It’s a powerful, personal conversation — with practical insights and hope woven throughout.
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What happens when the loneliness and libido spikes in midlife drive you to “crash out” of your marriage?In this week’s episode of Is It Hot in Here? Dr Naomi Potter is joined by Fashion Editor and artist Stacey Duguid.In this raw conversation, Stacey explains how she “went looking for attention” and found it, her marriage ended in chaos, she “wrecked her financial future”, moved house and had a breakdown, all while unknowingly experiencing perimenopause.Together, Naomi and Stacey explore the complex impact of hormonal changes, and how an increased sex drive can be as difficult and destructive as its opposite. Is there a scientific explanation behind Stacey’s choices? Could an earlier diagnosis or menopause care have changed her path? What do other women need to know?Whether you’re in the thick of perimenopause yourself, supporting someone who is, or just beginning to wonder what this stage of midlife might bring — this episode is filled with insight, reassurance, and practical advice to help you feel more prepared and less alone.Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotterFollow Stacey Duguid below: Stacey's YouTube: @staceyduguid Stacey’s Instagram: @staceyduguidStacey’s TikTok: @mydivorceinoutfitsStacey’s book: In Pursuit of Happiness: Mating, Marriage, Motherhood, Money, Mayhem: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pursuit-Happiness-Mating-Marriage-Motherhood/dp/0349435197 Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com#menopause #StaceyDuguid #DrNaomiPotter
I see so many women, with so many symptoms and confusion about what is happening to them, and why, that I wanted to break it down for you. So here is a Clinic Cheat Sheet to help break it down for you!
In this episode of my Is it Hot in here? podcast, I break down the signs and symptoms we go through in clinic to establish if they are related to perimenopause, general ageing, or other medical conditions - be they psychological, physical or emotional – and clarify the different symptom management and treatment options. From brain fog and burnout to skin and hair changes, low libido, joint pain and allergies, we cover it all.
So whether you are wondering if what you’re feeling is “just ageing,” or you’ve already started HRT and want to understand more, this episode will really help.
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ChaptersIn this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter sits down with George Smart, fiancé of TV presenter Lisa Snowdon who appeared on the podcast last episode, to explore the often-overlooked role of partners during menopause.
Lisa claimed George was her rock throughout years of pain, fear , anxiety and confusion, so this week George explains how he set out to help her as best he could. He also offers advice to the many listeners who messaged us after listening to Lisa talk about him. He discusses the scarcity of resources available for men to understand menopause and offers practical advice for partners striving to provide meaningful support during this transformative period.
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With so much medical misdirection, how can women get the help they really need during mid-life?
In today’s episode of Is It Hot In Here? Dr Naomi Potter is joined by UK broadcaster and model Lisa Snowdon.
Lisa’s signs of early menopause were terrifying to her, and missed by medical practitioners failing to recognise the symptoms. It led her on a long, emotionally painful and punishingly expensive journey; she was put on antidepressants and effectively told to suck up aging, she was told she would never have children at a time when she was still considering starting a family, she was treated with a shocking lack of empathy as her symptoms “shape-shifted”.
At the time Lisa didn’t know what she needed, or how to properly advocate for herself. So, if you are hoping to understand your mid-life, and how to better equip yourself for conversations around symptoms, make sure you tune in.
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00:00 - Lisa Snowdon’s Career and MasterChef Win
02:09 - Early Menopause Panic and Anxiety
03:54 - Misdiagnosed and Given Antidepressants
07:44 - Struggling for a Perimenopause Diagnosis
12:08 - Night Sweats, Palpitations, and Relationships
15:09 - Menopause Damaged Confidence and Career
20:11 - Financial Impact of Untreated Menopause
23:12 - Life-Changing Treatment with Dr. Potter
32:46 - Fertility, Acceptance, and Societal Pressures
39:43 - Audience Q&A: Fertility and Libido Advice
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ChaptersHow can you bounce back from burnout and is it really possible to reinvent yourself mid-menopause?
In today’s episode of Is It Hot In Here? Dr Naomi Potter is joined by the former Editor of Hello! magazine, Rosie Nixon.
Rosie is no stranger to an intense, highly demanding job. While at Hello! Magazine, she was facing press nights every Friday, deadlines against the clock, and covering exclusive stories with A-List celebs. Robbie Williams, the Royal Family, you name it! For a long time she thrived… until she didn’t. In her late 40s “I collapsed on the bed in a pool of tears,” she recalls. “And I just thought: I am done.”
The timing was not a coincidence. Although she didn’t, at the time, recognise the symptoms, Rosie was also experiencing peri-menopause. So how much of this work-related stress was exactly that – and how much was being exacerbated by midlife hormonal turbulence?
Rosie’s journey to psychological, social and professional reinvention is emotional, inspiring and educational. Want to know how you could do the same? This episode is just for you.
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