294 - Alcohol addiction and menopause: Rachel's story

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast · Feb 4, 2025 · 33m · transcript

Content advisory: this episode includes themes of mental health and suicide In this episode, Dr Louise Newson speaks with Rachel Birch, a doctor who shares her personal journey of menopause, mental health and alcohol addiction. Rachel discusses the lack of training on menopause in medical education, her experiences with anxiety and depression, how she found herself using alcohol as a coping mechanism and how she is navigating her recovery. Rachel emphasises the importance of self-advocacy, community support, and self-love in recovery. The conversation also highlights the need for better…