299 - Perimenopause and mental health in prison: Lisa’s story

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast · Mar 11, 2025 · 27m · transcript

Advisory: this episode contains themes of suicide and topics which listeners may find upsetting. In this week’s podcast Dr Louise Newson is joined by Lisa, who shares her deeply personal and challenging journey through perimenopause, mental health struggles, and the impact of her experiences on her family. Lisa discusses the devastating effects of her mental health decline, which led to a crisis point and ultimately a prison sentence for attempted murder. She also reflects on her time in prison, the realisations she had about her health, and the transformative impact of HRT on her recovery…