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The Dr Louise Newson Podcast
Dr Louise Newson is an award-winning physician, respected women’s hormone specialist, educator, and author committed to increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause, menopause, and lifelong hormone health. Each week, Louise dives into the newest research, treatments and hot topic issues, providing accessible, evidence-based information to empower your future health. Joined by fellow experts and special guests, with answers to your burning questions, Louise explores how hormones impact…
Episodes
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast295 - Natural progesterone: what mental health benefits can it bring?
Content advisory: this episode includes themes of mental health and suicide In this week’s podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Consultant Psychiatrist Dr…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast294 - Alcohol addiction and menopause: Rachel's story
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…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast293 - Navigating menopause in my 30s after ovarian cancer: Suzie’s story
Joining Dr Louise Newson on this week’s podcast is Suzie Aries, who shares her story of menopause following treatment for a rare and aggressive ovarian cancer…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast292 - Thee Third Act: laughter, friendship and menopause
Joining Dr Louise Newson on this week’s podcast are Jane Hajduk and Shari Dolan, the real-life friends behind Thee Third Act, a YouTube comedy series about…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast291 - ‘I’m 76 and thriving on HRT’
In this week's episode of the podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Paula, a 76-year-old woman who reached out to share her experience of being on HRT for over 30…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast290 - Exercise: how to stay active and strong in menopause and beyond, with Matt Roberts
Joining Dr Louise on this week’s podcast is Matt Roberts, one of Britain’s foremost fitness experts and personal training pioneer. Matt opened Europe’s first…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast289 - Liz Earle: why self-care isn’t selfish
On this week’s podcast Dr Louise Newson is joined by her friend Liz Earle MBE, writer, TV presenter, award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author of A…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast288 - I’m an A&E consultant: the changes you can make for a longer, healthier life
Joining Dr Louise Newson on the podcast this week is A&E consultant Professor Rob Galloway, who talks about his career to date and pressures facing the health…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast287 - ADHD and perimenopause: Sumi's story
On this week’s episode, Dr Sumi Rampling, a GP and Menopause Specialist who works alongside Dr Louise at Newson Health, shares her personal story of attention…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast286 - Looking back on menopause and hormone health in 2024 – and what does the future hold?
In a departure from our usual format, as we reach the end of 2024, Dr Louise looks back on her highlights of this year, including her recent theatre tour, her…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast285 - Friendships and menopause: how conversations can be transformational
Joining Dr Louise this week is Louise Mulley, who shares her experience of anxiety and menopause. Louise shares the importance of speaking openly about…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast284 - Migraines and menopause: what’s the connection?
On this week’s podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Rebecca Walker, a GP who specialises in headache medicine and migraines. In this episode, Dr Rebecca…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast283 - Hormonal changes and endometriosis: busting myths and seeking help
Joining Dr Louise Newson on the podcast this week is Jen Moore, a campaigner dedicated to raising awareness of endometriosis and adenomyosis. Jen started…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast282 - Motor neurone disease and perimenopause: Nicola's story
This week, Dr Louise is joined by Nicola McFarlane, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2023. Nicola shares the story of her MND diagnosis…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast281 - Blind spots in modern medicine, with Dr Marty Makary
On this week’s episode Dr Louise is joined by Dr Marty Makary, Johns Hopkins professor, member of the National Academy of Medicine and bestselling author…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast280 - What is lifestyle medicine and how can it help your menopause?
Joining Dr Louise this week are Dr Tash Mirando and Dr June Tan Sheren, who are GPs based at Osler Health International in Singapore. Dr Tash and Dr June…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast279: Heart health, hormones and menopause: what you need to know, with Dr Jeremy London
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and this risk increases after the menopause, and a woman’s risk of heart attack is around five…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast278 - World Menopause Month special: common questions answered, with Dr Rebecca Lewis
In a special episode to mark World Menopause Month, and ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Rebecca Lewis, co-founder of…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast277 - How I manage menopause with diabetes
Joining Dr Louise on this week’s episode is Victoria Faulkner, who was diagnosed with type one diabetes in childhood. Victoria talks about day to day life…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast276 - Women's mental health: what must change, with Linda Gask
Content advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide Joining Dr Louise on the podcast this week is Linda Gask, retired psychiatrist and…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast275 - Testosterone and the hormone triangle, with Dr Mohit Khera
On this week’s podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Mohit Khera, a US-based leading urology specialist treating urinary tract disorders, male infertility, and…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast274 - The great menopause myth
Joining Dr Louise on this week’s podcast are US-based Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps, authors of new book The Great Menopause Myth: The Truth on Mastering…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast273 - Introducing Dr Louise Newson Menopause Masterclass
This week’s episode is all about Dr Louise Newson Menopause Masterclass, a brand new video-led, one-stop guide to perimenopause and menopause. In this episode…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast272 - My hysterectomy story: here’s what I wish I'd known
Joining Dr Louise on this week’s podcast is Melanie Verwoerd, political analyst, former member of parliament for the South African ANC party under Nelson…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast271 - Endometrial cancer, the menopause and HRT
In this week’s episode Dr Louise is joined by one of her patients, Lesley Henry, a nurse who lives in Northern Ireland. Lesley shares her experience of…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast270 - Managing menopause at work: how to help yourself and your colleagues
Menopausal women are the fastest-growing demographic in the UK workforce, yet a 2022 survey by the Fawcett Society found one in ten women leave work due to…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast269 - Testosterone supplementation: what can we learn from men’s healthcare?
This week on the podcast, Dr Louise is once again joined by her friend, retired consultant urologist Steve Payne. Together they look at the similarities and…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast268 - Skin, hair and nail changes in menopause: a dermatologist’s guide
This week, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Claudia DeGiovanni, a consultant dermatologist with a keen interest in the menopause. Dr Claudia has published a four-part…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast267 - Easy when you know how: menopause care in Australia
This week on the podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Ceri Cashell, a GP in Australia who specialises in female hormonal health. After completing Newson Health’s…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast266 - Team GB’s Desirèe Henry: the Olympics, hormones and body positivity
This week Dr Louise is joined by sprinter Desirèe Henry who is representing Team GB at the Paris Olympics this year. Desirèe is no stranger to the Olympics –…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast265 - Nutrition, mindset and maintaining a healthy weight in menopause
This week on the podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Manisha Morgan, whose own experience of menopause led her to train as a nutritionist. Manisha offers support…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast264 - What happens to fibroids during the menopause?
This week on the podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Osama Naji, a Consultant Gynaecologist who is an expert in advanced gynaecological scanning at Guy’s and St…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast263 - Dr Corinne Menn: I’m a doctor who’s had breast cancer – here’s what I want you to know
This week on the podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Corinne Menn, a New York-based, board-certified OB-GYN and North American Menopause Society Certified…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast262 - Acne: from teen years to menopause and beyond
This week on the podcast with Dr Louise, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar returns to talk about acne and its effect on women during the perimenopause…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast261 - Chronic pain and menopause: what’s the link?
About 28 million people in the UK are thought to be living with chronic pain – that’s 43% of the population, according to the 2011 Census. But what is chronic…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast260 - Get comfortable with the uncomfortable: mental health and the menopause
Content advisory: this podcast contains themes of suicide and mental health. This week on the podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Andrea Newton, a postmenopausal…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast259 - All about Dr Louise’s theatre tour Hormones and Menopause: The Great Debate
This week on the podcast Dr Louise meets comedian Anne Gildea, who will be joining Louise on her 34-date theatre tour this autumn, Hormones and Menopause: The…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast258 - I’m 27 and perimenopausal: how testosterone helped my symptoms
This week on the podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Elin Sullivan, a young woman who suffered a myriad of symptoms for years before getting the right treatment…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast257 - Oestrogen, your heart and the menopause
This week on the podcast Dr Louise is joined by Dr Felice Gersh, who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine, and specialises in female…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast256 - Spreading the word about menopause care in the US, and beyond
This week Dr Louise is joined by Aoife O’Sullivan, a family medicine doctor who trained in Dublin before completing a second family medicine residency at the…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast255 - Mental health issues and hormones: introducing Newson Health’s psychiatrist Dr Louisa James
This week on the podcast Dr Louise is joined by a new colleague, Dr Louisa James, a psychiatrist who has recently joined the team at Newson Health. Dr Louisa’s…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast254 - Dr Louise’s new paperback book: what’s new and who’s it for?
This week is a celebration of Dr Louise Newson’s new paperback book, a revised and updated version of the bestselling The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast253 - Coping with the perimenopause when you’re a carer
This week on the podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Tova Gillespie, a working single parent to two daughters, one of whom has severe disabilities and complex…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast252 - Bryony Gordon: mental health, hormones and witchy magic
This week on the podcast, journalist Bryony Gordon, bestselling author of several books including her latest, Mad Woman, explains how the perimenopause caused…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast251 - Kate Muir: everything you need to know about hormones but were afraid to ask
This week, Dr Louise is once again joined by journalist and activist Kate Muir, who made the Davina McCall documentary Sex, Myths and the Menopause. In Kate’s…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast250 - Testosterone: the missing piece of the jigsaw?
This week we mark 250 episodes of the Dr Louise Newson Podcast! And joining Dr Louise this week is Anita Nicholson, a nurse practitioner and menopause expert…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast249 - Dr Mary Claire Haver: on a mission to demystify menopause
In this week’s podcast Dr Louise is joined by Dr Mary Claire Haver, an obstetrics and gynaecology doctor and a menopause specialist in the US. Dr Louise and Dr…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast248 - The menopause brain: why it might be feeling strange and what you can do about it
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast is celebrating two huge milestones this week: not only is the podcast five years old, we’ve hit six million downloads since Dr…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast247 - Addiction and menopause
Joining Dr Louise on this week’s podcast is Alex Newman, a substance misuse therapist with a special interest in the menopause. Alex’s passion is supporting…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast246 - Postnatal depression, PMDD and menopause: Wendy’s hormone journey
Content advisory: this episode contains themes of suicide and self-harm Joining Dr Louise on this week’s podcast is Wendy Barker. Wendy experienced postnatal…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast245 - How medicine has failed women, with author Elinor Cleghorn
This week Dr Louise is joined by feminist cultural historian Dr Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell Women, which unpacks the roots of the misunderstanding…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast244 - Hot flush drug fezolinetant
On this week’s podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Ashley Winter, a urologist and sexual medicine specialist, and Dr Sarah Glynne, a GP and menopause specialist…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast243 - Contraception during perimenopause: HRT, the pill and the Mirena coil
In this episode, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Clair Crockett, a GP and menopause specialist at Newson Health. Dr Clair has completed diplomas in Obstetrics and…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast242 - Sex, hormones and the menopause
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this week’s podcast looks at how menopause can affect sex and intimacy. Joining Dr Louise is US-based Dr Kelly…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast241 - Women, ADHD and hormones
Advisory: this podcast includes themes of mental health and suicide. Do you find yourself easily distracted, with your attention rapidly shifting between…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast240 - Creating long-lasting food habits for better health
On this week’s podcast Dr Louise is joined by Dr Rupy Aujla, founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, which aims to inspire and educate about the joy of food and the…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast239 - Challenging NICE's draft menopause guidance
On this week’s podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Peter Greenhouse, a menopause specialist with 40 years’ experience in women’s sexual healthcare who is…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast238 - New Year, new mindset – why movement matters more than exercise
This week Dr Louise is joined by Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, our brand-new fitness and longevity coach on the balance app. Dr Hussain is a GP who runs an NHS-based…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast237 - The juggling act: how to navigate menopause and midlife
Menopause often happens at a time when you are juggling a career, relationships and caring responsibilities. Here Dr Nadira Awal, a GP and menopause…
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast236 - Menopause in overlooked communities
This week Dr Louise is joined by Dr Ruth Beesley, a GP who works in central Peterborough and who specialises in working with the homeless, those with alcohol…