World Renowned Menopause Expert Dr. Louise Newson Talks Hormones, HRT & the Lies Women Were Told About Menopause

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning · Mar 10, 2026 · 43m · transcript

For decades, women have been told a very incomplete — and often misleading — story about menopause.

Hot flashes. Mood swings. Just “power through it.”

But according to menopause specialist Dr. Louise Newson, much of what women have been taught about hormones, HRT, and midlife health is outdated, misunderstood, or simply wrong.

In this powerful conversation, we unpack the myths that have shaped women’s understanding of menopause for years — and what the science actually says about hormones, brain health, mental health, and longevity.

This episode is especially timely as I’m attending the…