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This week Dr Louise is joined by broadcaster and former international gymnast, Gabby Logan. Gabby is the host of her own successful podcast The Mid Point where she speaks about midlife challenges, and here she shares her own experiences of the menopa...
232 – Gabby Logan: the power of exercising in midlife
28 Nov 2023
This week Dr Louise is joined by broadcaster and former international gymnast, Gabby Logan. Gabby is the host of her own successful podcast The Mid Point where she speaks about midlife challenges, and here she shares her own experiences of the menopa...
232 – Gabby Logan: the power of exercising in midlife
28 Nov 2023
Leading US oncologist Dr Avrum Bluming joins Dr Louise Newson to talk about the crucial role of oestrogen in women’s health. Despite HRT’s proven benefits in protecting against heart disease, bone fracture and cognitive decline, many women still avoi...
231 – Getting to the truth around HRT and breast cancer with Dr Avrum Bluming
21 Nov 2023
Leading US oncologist Dr Avrum Bluming joins Dr Louise Newson to talk about the crucial role of oestrogen in women’s health. Despite HRT’s proven benefits in protecting against heart disease, bone fracture and cognitive decline, many women still avoi...
231 – Getting to the truth around HRT and breast cancer with Dr Avrum Bluming
21 Nov 2023
Raquela Mosquera joins Dr Louise Newson in this episode to talk about the turmoil, anxiety and unexplained bleeding she went through during her menopause. Raquela is the mum of Joe Wicks, the fitness coach who kept the country moving during lockdown ...
230 – Confronting my menopause fears
14 Nov 2023
Raquela Mosquera joins Dr Louise Newson in this episode to talk about the turmoil, anxiety and unexplained bleeding she went through during her menopause. Raquela is the mum of Joe Wicks, the fitness coach who kept the country moving during lockdown ...
230 – Confronting my menopause fears
14 Nov 2023
Testosterone is an important sex hormone for both men and women (although women have much lower levels) produced by your ovaries and adrenal glands and declines during the menopause. When it comes to menopause, testosterone is a hormone that can be m...
229 – Testosterone: beyond libido
7 Nov 2023
Testosterone is an important sex hormone for both men and women (although women have much lower levels) produced by your ovaries and adrenal glands and declines during the menopause. When it comes to menopause, testosterone is a hormone that can be m...
229 – Testosterone: beyond libido
7 Nov 2023
Personal trainer, wellness coach and mum-of-three Lavina Mehta MBE joins Dr Louise in this week’s episode to share her advice on boosting your activity levels during the perimenopause and menopause. As a British Asian, Lavina is passionate about ensu...
228 – Exercise ‘snacks’ and menopause with Lavina Mehta MBE
31 Oct 2023
Personal trainer, wellness coach and mum-of-three Lavina Mehta MBE joins Dr Louise in this week’s episode to share her advice on boosting your activity levels during the perimenopause and menopause. As a British Asian, Lavina is passionate about ensu...
228 – Exercise ‘snacks’ and menopause with Lavina Mehta MBE
31 Oct 2023
In this episode, Dr Louise speaks to the youngest of her three daughters, Lucy, about all things menopause. Lucy, 12, recalls making her mother an HRT tote bag when she was six, plus hiding in her room when there were arguments at home, when Dr Louis...
227 – Children and the menopause: the importance of talking
24 Oct 2023
In this episode, Dr Louise speaks to the youngest of her three daughters, Lucy, about all things menopause. Lucy, 12, recalls making her mother an HRT tote bag when she was six, plus hiding in her room when there were arguments at home, when Dr Louis...
227 – Children and the menopause: the importance of talking
24 Oct 2023
Content advisory: this podcast episode contains themes of mental health and suicide* It’s a family affair on this week’s podcast as Dr Louise is joined by her eldest daughter Jessica for a special episode on the eve of World Menopause Day. Jessica ta...
226 – From PMS to menopause: why we need to talk about hormones
17 Oct 2023
Content advisory: this podcast episode contains themes of mental health and suicide* It’s a family affair on this week’s podcast as Dr Louise is joined by her eldest daughter Jessica for a special episode on the eve of World Menopause Day. Jessica ta...
226 – From PMS to menopause: why we need to talk about hormones
17 Oct 2023
This week, Dr Louise speaks to Italian Menopause Society president Dr Marco Gambacciani. Early in his career Dr Marco specialised in reproductive endocrinology. He became interested in the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis during ...
225 – Cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and HRT
10 Oct 2023
This week, Dr Louise speaks to Italian Menopause Society president Dr Marco Gambacciani. Early in his career Dr Marco specialised in reproductive endocrinology. He became interested in the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis during ...
225 – Cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and HRT
10 Oct 2023
October marks World Menopause Month, and on this week’s podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Newson Health colleague Dr Penny Ward to talk about the relaunch of our Confidence in the Menopause. Confidence in the Menopause is a CPD-accredited online course...
224 Confidence in the Menopause: introducing our revamped course
3 Oct 2023
October marks World Menopause Month, and on this week’s podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Newson Health colleague Dr Penny Ward to talk about the relaunch of our Confidence in the Menopause. Confidence in the Menopause is a CPD-accredited online course...
224 Confidence in the Menopause: introducing our revamped course
3 Oct 2023
Content advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide. On this week’s episode of the Dr Louise Newson Podcast, Anna Geldard shares her story of how her mental health was severely affected by menopause. Anna tells Dr Louise how t...
223 – OCD, depression and the menopause
26 Sep 2023
Content advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide. On this week’s episode of the Dr Louise Newson Podcast, Anna Geldard shares her story of how her mental health was severely affected by menopause. Anna tells Dr Louise how t...
223 – OCD, depression and the menopause
26 Sep 2023
In this week’s podcast, food writer, author and award-winning entrepreneur Freda Shafi talks about her work raising awareness of menopause, and recording the experiences in the Pakistani community in West Yorkshire. Freda shares her own menopause sto...
222 – Empowering women unheard during menopause
19 Sep 2023
In this week’s podcast, food writer, author and award-winning entrepreneur Freda Shafi talks about her work raising awareness of menopause, and recording the experiences in the Pakistani community in West Yorkshire. Freda shares her own menopause sto...
222 – Empowering women unheard during menopause
19 Sep 2023
Bestselling author, screenwriter and TV presenter Emma Kennedy joins Dr Louise Newson in this episode to talk candidly about her menopause experience. Emma describes how she thought she had got through her menopause when terrifying heart palpitations...
221 – Emma Kennedy: the menopause, the speculum and me
12 Sep 2023
Bestselling author, screenwriter and TV presenter Emma Kennedy joins Dr Louise Newson in this episode to talk candidly about her menopause experience. Emma describes how she thought she had got through her menopause when terrifying heart palpitations...
221 – Emma Kennedy: the menopause, the speculum and me
12 Sep 2023
In this podcast, Jill Chmielewski, a nurse, educator and women’s advocate, talks about her mission to guide midlife women to greater wellbeing. Dr Louise and Jill discuss the powerful and poorly understood role of hormones in women’s health throughou...
220 – Hormones, HRT and advocating for yourself
5 Sep 2023
In this podcast, Jill Chmielewski, a nurse, educator and women’s advocate, talks about her mission to guide midlife women to greater wellbeing. Dr Louise and Jill discuss the powerful and poorly understood role of hormones in women’s health throughou...
220 – Hormones, HRT and advocating for yourself
5 Sep 2023
Content advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide.   Joining Dr Louise on the podcast this week are Lynsey and her husband Kieran. In this episode, Lynsey movingly describes a rapid deterioration in her mental health during ...
219 – Mental health and the perimenopause
29 Aug 2023
Content advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide.   Joining Dr Louise on the podcast this week are Lynsey and her husband Kieran. In this episode, Lynsey movingly describes a rapid deterioration in her mental health during ...
219 – Mental health and the perimenopause
29 Aug 2023
On this week’s podcast, Dr Louise is joined by award-winning US broadcast journalist, podcast host and menopause campaigner Tamsen Fadal. Tamsen describes how she didn’t recognise she was menopausal after suffering from hot flushes, brain fog and hea...
218 – Tamsen Fadal: Speaking out about the menopause
22 Aug 2023
On this week’s podcast, Dr Louise is joined by award-winning US broadcast journalist, podcast host and menopause campaigner Tamsen Fadal. Tamsen describes how she didn’t recognise she was menopausal after suffering from hot flushes, brain fog and hea...
218 – Tamsen Fadal: Speaking out about the menopause
22 Aug 2023
Regular listeners will know there is much more to the menopause than hot flushes – but how do hormone changes affect your memory, mood and cognition? This week Dr Louise is joined by Dr Dan Reisel, Specialist Registrar in gynaecology at University Co...
217 – Menopause and the brain: why we need to bridge the gender gap in research
15 Aug 2023
Regular listeners will know there is much more to the menopause than hot flushes – but how do hormone changes affect your memory, mood and cognition? This week Dr Louise is joined by Dr Dan Reisel, Specialist Registrar in gynaecology at University Co...
217 – Menopause and the brain: why we need to bridge the gender gap in research
15 Aug 2023
Progesterone is a hormone produced after ovulation and dominates the second half of your menstrual cycle. It balances the effects of oestrogen, supports the body during pregnancy and is known as the relaxing hormone. But how can progesterone impact y...
216 – All about progesterone: PMS, PMDD, postnatal depression and menopause
8 Aug 2023
Progesterone is a hormone produced after ovulation and dominates the second half of your menstrual cycle. It balances the effects of oestrogen, supports the body during pregnancy and is known as the relaxing hormone. But how can progesterone impact y...
216 – All about progesterone: PMS, PMDD, postnatal depression and menopause
8 Aug 2023
Are you experiencing symptoms like burning and itching around your vulva and vagina, or painful sex? Or perhaps you have the urge to wee more often or are plagued by recurrent urinary tract infections? Joining Dr Louise this week is trailblazing US u...
215 – More than ‘a little vaginal dryness’: how vaginal hormones can transform lives
1 Aug 2023
Are you experiencing symptoms like burning and itching around your vulva and vagina, or painful sex? Or perhaps you have the urge to wee more often or are plagued by recurrent urinary tract infections? Joining Dr Louise this week is trailblazing US u...
215 – More than ‘a little vaginal dryness’: how vaginal hormones can transform lives
1 Aug 2023
Noticed that your eyes are feeling drier, grittier or even more watery lately? It could be dry eye syndrome. July marks Dry Eye Awareness Month, and what you may not know is dry eyes can be a hidden symptom of menopause. In fact, one in four of the n...
214 – Dry eyes and menopause: what’s the link?
25 Jul 2023
Noticed that your eyes are feeling drier, grittier or even more watery lately? It could be dry eye syndrome. July marks Dry Eye Awareness Month, and what you may not know is dry eyes can be a hidden symptom of menopause. In fact, one in four of the n...
214 – Dry eyes and menopause: what’s the link?
25 Jul 2023
Podcaster, author and journalist Lorraine Candy returns to the podcast this week to talk about thriving in midlife and the importance of sharing menopause knowledge and spreading awareness. Lorraine is co-host of the popular podcast series Postcards ...
213 – Lorraine Candy: how to make your midlife magnificent
18 Jul 2023
Podcaster, author and journalist Lorraine Candy returns to the podcast this week to talk about thriving in midlife and the importance of sharing menopause knowledge and spreading awareness. Lorraine is co-host of the popular podcast series Postcards ...
213 – Lorraine Candy: how to make your midlife magnificent
18 Jul 2023
This episode looks at how hormone changes impact women in the workplace and in their personal lives – and why do many women put their own needs last? Dr Louise is joined by Dr Claire Kaye, an executive career coach and former GP specialising in perim...
212 – How to thrive at work during the menopause
11 Jul 2023
This episode looks at how hormone changes impact women in the workplace and in their personal lives – and why do many women put their own needs last? Dr Louise is joined by Dr Claire Kaye, an executive career coach and former GP specialising in perim...
212 – How to thrive at work during the menopause
11 Jul 2023
Consultant dermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar returns to the podcast this week for a special summer episode about melasma, a condition that leads to darkening or brown patches developing on the skin. Up to 85% of those affected by melasma are women – and...
211 – Melasma: keeping hyperpigmentation at bay in the summer
4 Jul 2023
Consultant dermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar returns to the podcast this week for a special summer episode about melasma, a condition that leads to darkening or brown patches developing on the skin. Up to 85% of those affected by melasma are women – and...
211 – Melasma: keeping hyperpigmentation at bay in the summer
4 Jul 2023
How do you work out what the right dose of HRT is for you and balance the benefits with any potential risks? In this episode, Dr Louise talks about HRT doses with Corinna Bordoli, who began experiencing menopausal symptoms when she was just 10 years ...
210 – What is the right dose of HRT for you? Hormones and premature ovarian insufficiency
27 Jun 2023
How do you work out what the right dose of HRT is for you and balance the benefits with any potential risks? In this episode, Dr Louise talks about HRT doses with Corinna Bordoli, who began experiencing menopausal symptoms when she was just 10 years ...
210 – What is the right dose of HRT for you? Hormones and premature ovarian insufficiency
27 Jun 2023
On this week’s episode of the Dr Louise Newson podcast, Dr Louise welcomes Sharon Saunders. Sharon is a menopausal woman with learning disabilities and is a wheelchair user. During the episode, Sharon talks about when she first learned about the meno...
209 – Learning disabilities and the menopause
20 Jun 2023
On this week’s episode of the Dr Louise Newson podcast, Dr Louise welcomes Sharon Saunders. Sharon is a menopausal woman with learning disabilities and is a wheelchair user. During the episode, Sharon talks about when she first learned about the meno...
209 – Learning disabilities and the menopause
20 Jun 2023
Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon, food campaigner and writer, joins the podcast this week to talk about the dangers of a diet high in ultra-processed foods – that is, foods with a long list of ingredients such as preservatives and emulsifiers not t...
208 – Ultra-processed food unwrapped with Henry Dimbleby
13 Jun 2023
Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon, food campaigner and writer, joins the podcast this week to talk about the dangers of a diet high in ultra-processed foods – that is, foods with a long list of ingredients such as preservatives and emulsifiers not t...
208 – Ultra-processed food unwrapped with Henry Dimbleby
13 Jun 2023
Laura Bibby joins Dr Louise to share her experience of managing the perimenopause shortly after a life-changing spinal cord injury. A senior nurse and an ambulatory wheelchair user, Laura shares her struggles to have urinary symptoms, crippling anxie...
207 – Managing menopause while living with physical disabilities
6 Jun 2023
Laura Bibby joins Dr Louise to share her experience of managing the perimenopause shortly after a life-changing spinal cord injury. A senior nurse and an ambulatory wheelchair user, Laura shares her struggles to have urinary symptoms, crippling anxie...
207 – Managing menopause while living with physical disabilities
6 Jun 2023
The supply of HRT medication Utrogestan is being restricted by the UK government because of shortages amid increase demand. Pharmacies will only dispense two months’ worth of Utrogestan 100mg capsules per prescription to help ensure continued access ...
206 – Utrogestan supply issues: what it means and alternatives available
30 May 2023
The supply of HRT medication Utrogestan is being restricted by the UK government because of shortages amid increase demand. Pharmacies will only dispense two months’ worth of Utrogestan 100mg capsules per prescription to help ensure continued access ...
206 – Utrogestan supply issues: what it means and alternatives available
30 May 2023
Bestselling author of Chocolat Joanne Harris joins Dr Louise Newson to talk about her latest book, Broken Light. Broken Light’s protagonist is Bernie, a 49-year-old who has given her life to her family and friends, and feels invisible. But Bernie fin...
205 – Author Joanne Harris: ending the invisibility of menopausal women
23 May 2023
Bestselling author of Chocolat Joanne Harris joins Dr Louise Newson to talk about her latest book, Broken Light. Broken Light’s protagonist is Bernie, a 49-year-old who has given her life to her family and friends, and feels invisible. But Bernie fin...
205 – Author Joanne Harris: ending the invisibility of menopausal women
23 May 2023
Advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide. Earlier this month Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week was marked across the UK. In this week’s episode Emma Hammond, an employment lawyer specialising in advising women who have ...
204 – Hormonal changes and mental health: maternal mental health awareness
16 May 2023
Advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide. Earlier this month Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week was marked across the UK. In this week’s episode Emma Hammond, an employment lawyer specialising in advising women who have ...
204 – Hormonal changes and mental health: maternal mental health awareness
16 May 2023
In a special episode on the eve of International Nurses Day, this week’s guest is Sue Thomas, an advanced nurse practitioner with an interest in menopause who works alongside Dr Louise at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre. They discuss Sue...
203 – Nursing and the menopause: International Nurses Day special episode
9 May 2023
In a special episode on the eve of International Nurses Day, this week’s guest is Sue Thomas, an advanced nurse practitioner with an interest in menopause who works alongside Dr Louise at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre. They discuss Sue...
203 – Nursing and the menopause: International Nurses Day special episode
9 May 2023
Making a welcome return to the podcast is menopause activist, author and documentary maker Kate Muir. Kate is the author of Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask) and the producer behind Davina McCall’s two award...
202 – What does the future hold for menopause and HRT? With menopause activist Kate Muir
2 May 2023
Making a welcome return to the podcast is menopause activist, author and documentary maker Kate Muir. Kate is the author of Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask) and the producer behind Davina McCall’s two award...
202 – What does the future hold for menopause and HRT? With menopause activist Kate Muir
2 May 2023
Dr Andrew Weber is Medical Director of the Bodyvie Medi-Clinic in London and has more than 40 years of experience as a GP and 25 years specialising in advanced medical aesthetics and cosmetic procedures.   In this episode, Dr Weber and Dr Louise News...
201 – More than skin deep: menopause, skin and HRT doses with Dr Andrew Weber
25 Apr 2023
Dr Andrew Weber is Medical Director of the Bodyvie Medi-Clinic in London and has more than 40 years of experience as a GP and 25 years specialising in advanced medical aesthetics and cosmetic procedures.   In this episode, Dr Weber and Dr Louise News...
201 – More than skin deep: menopause, skin and HRT doses with Dr Andrew Weber
25 Apr 2023
Bone density for women can plummet around the time of the perimenopause and menopause. An estimated one in two women over 50 (and who do not take HRT) worldwide will develop osteoporosis. This puts women at high risk of bone fractures, which can have...
200 – Osteoporosis: how to protect your bones during menopause and beyond
18 Apr 2023
Bone density for women can plummet around the time of the perimenopause and menopause. An estimated one in two women over 50 (and who do not take HRT) worldwide will develop osteoporosis. This puts women at high risk of bone fractures, which can have...
200 – Osteoporosis: how to protect your bones during menopause and beyond
18 Apr 2023
Consultant Dermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar makes a welcome return to the podcast this week to talk about the chronic skin condition rosacea, and how it can be impacted by the perimenopause and menopause. In a special episode to mark Rosacea Awareness ...
199 – Rosacea and menopause: what’s the link?
11 Apr 2023
Consultant Dermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar makes a welcome return to the podcast this week to talk about the chronic skin condition rosacea, and how it can be impacted by the perimenopause and menopause. In a special episode to mark Rosacea Awareness ...
199 – Rosacea and menopause: what’s the link?
11 Apr 2023
Joe Wicks really needs no introduction: he’s a fitness coach, presenter and bestselling author who kept the nation moving during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Joe is also one of the expert contributors in Dr Louise Newson’s new book, The Definitive Guide t...
198 – Joe Wicks: how to exercise and stay active during the menopause
4 Apr 2023
Joe Wicks really needs no introduction: he’s a fitness coach, presenter and bestselling author who kept the nation moving during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Joe is also one of the expert contributors in Dr Louise Newson’s new book, The Definitive Guide t...
198 – Joe Wicks: how to exercise and stay active during the menopause
4 Apr 2023
Advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide. In this episode, Jo shares a moving account of her menopause experience before finding the right treatment for her. Struggling with numerous symptoms including vertigo, dry mouth an...
197 – The problem with medicalising the menopause without HRT
28 Mar 2023
Advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide. In this episode, Jo shares a moving account of her menopause experience before finding the right treatment for her. Struggling with numerous symptoms including vertigo, dry mouth an...
197 – The problem with medicalising the menopause without HRT
28 Mar 2023
In this episode, Dr Louise is joined by Kat Keogh to talk about Dr Louise’s new book, The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause. Packed with advice and information from leading experts, it is the definitive, accessible and evidence-base...
196 – Introducing The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and the Menopause with Kat Keogh
21 Mar 2023
In this episode, Dr Louise is joined by Kat Keogh to talk about Dr Louise’s new book, The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause. Packed with advice and information from leading experts, it is the definitive, accessible and evidence-base...
196 – Introducing The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and the Menopause with Kat Keogh
21 Mar 2023
Dr Walter Rocca is a neurologist from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, USA, where he studies common neurological diseases as well as the aging processes between men and women. He has a particular focus on estrogen and the effects of menopause on health ...
195 – Health risks and treatment of surgical menopause with Dr Walter Rocca
14 Mar 2023
Dr Walter Rocca is a neurologist from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, USA, where he studies common neurological diseases as well as the aging processes between men and women. He has a particular focus on estrogen and the effects of menopause on health ...
195 – Health risks and treatment of surgical menopause with Dr Walter Rocca
14 Mar 2023
Dr Namugga Martha Monicah is one of four female urologists in Uganda. She recently completed the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons (FCS) exam at the College of Surgeons East and Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) exams, finishing top of her cl...
194 – Transforming women’s urological health in Uganda
7 Mar 2023
Dr Namugga Martha Monicah is one of four female urologists in Uganda. She recently completed the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons (FCS) exam at the College of Surgeons East and Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) exams, finishing top of her cl...
194 – Transforming women’s urological health in Uganda
7 Mar 2023
Dorothy Byrne returns to the podcast this week to discuss her previous role as former Head of News and Current Affairs for Channel 4 television and the commissioning of and reaction to the menopause documentaries. She also updates us on her new role ...
193 – Taking control of your menopause with Dorothy Byrne
28 Feb 2023
Dorothy Byrne returns to the podcast this week to discuss her previous role as former Head of News and Current Affairs for Channel 4 television and the commissioning of and reaction to the menopause documentaries. She also updates us on her new role ...
193 – Taking control of your menopause with Dorothy Byrne
28 Feb 2023
Nina McGowan is a visual artist and Bikram yoga practitioner from Ireland who discovered freediving while on holiday in Egypt when she was in her mid-forties. Shortly after she turned 50, Nina secured a world record dive of 43 metres that involved ho...
192 – Freediving at 50 with world record holder Nina McGowan
21 Feb 2023
Nina McGowan is a visual artist and Bikram yoga practitioner from Ireland who discovered freediving while on holiday in Egypt when she was in her mid-forties. Shortly after she turned 50, Nina secured a world record dive of 43 metres that involved ho...
192 – Freediving at 50 with world record holder Nina McGowan
21 Feb 2023
Emma Hammond is a lawyer with gunnercooke LLP specialising in employment law. Often assuming the role of Investigating or Grievance Officer, Emma leads enquiries into complex bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints for individuals and orga...
191 – Workplace menopause advice from lawyer Emma Hammond
14 Feb 2023
Emma Hammond is a lawyer with gunnercooke LLP specialising in employment law. Often assuming the role of Investigating or Grievance Officer, Emma leads enquiries into complex bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints for individuals and orga...
191 – Workplace menopause advice from lawyer Emma Hammond
14 Feb 2023
Breast cancer specialist, Dr Tony Branson returns to the Dr Louise Newson podcast two years since his first appearance. Tony is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon T...
190 – Supporting women after breast cancer with Dr Tony Branson
7 Feb 2023
Breast cancer specialist, Dr Tony Branson returns to the Dr Louise Newson podcast two years since his first appearance. Tony is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon T...
190 – Supporting women after breast cancer with Dr Tony Branson
7 Feb 2023
Two important issues for women come together in this episode of the Dr Louise Newson Podcast featuring guest Joeli Brearley. Joeli founded the charity Pregnant Then Screwed after she was fired from her job the day after telling her employers she was ...
189 – Joeli Brearley from Pregnant Then Screwed
31 Jan 2023
Two important issues for women come together in this episode of the Dr Louise Newson Podcast featuring guest Joeli Brearley. Joeli founded the charity Pregnant Then Screwed after she was fired from her job the day after telling her employers she was ...
189 – Joeli Brearley from Pregnant Then Screwed
31 Jan 2023
Dr Louise Oliver, a GP and functional breathing practitioner and therapeutic life coach, joins Dr Louise Newson as a guest on the podcast this week. Louise Oliver has had a special interest in women’s health and menopause for many years and now incor...
188 – The importance of breathing efficiently with Dr Louise Oliver
24 Jan 2023
Dr Louise Oliver, a GP and functional breathing practitioner and therapeutic life coach, joins Dr Louise Newson as a guest on the podcast this week. Louise Oliver has had a special interest in women’s health and menopause for many years and now incor...
188 – The importance of breathing efficiently with Dr Louise Oliver
24 Jan 2023
Dr Marianne Tinkler is a respiratory consultant from Swindon. In March 2020, Marianne contracted Covid-19 and had to take a month off work with a severe cough and extreme fatigue. She returned to frontline work on the wards at the height of the pande...
187 – My experience of long COVID and changing hormones with Dr Marianne Tinkler
17 Jan 2023
Dr Marianne Tinkler is a respiratory consultant from Swindon. In March 2020, Marianne contracted Covid-19 and had to take a month off work with a severe cough and extreme fatigue. She returned to frontline work on the wards at the height of the pande...
187 – My experience of long COVID and changing hormones with Dr Marianne Tinkler
17 Jan 2023
Mr Osama Naji is a consultant gynaecologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital in London and he leads the busy department of women’s cancer diagnostics at Guy’s Cancer Centre. Mr Naji specialises in early detection of pre-cancerous conditions and is an...
186 – Bleeding on HRT with Consultant Gynaecologist Mr Osama Naji
10 Jan 2023
Mr Osama Naji is a consultant gynaecologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital in London and he leads the busy department of women’s cancer diagnostics at Guy’s Cancer Centre. Mr Naji specialises in early detection of pre-cancerous conditions and is an...
186 – Bleeding on HRT with Consultant Gynaecologist Mr Osama Naji
10 Jan 2023
GP and menopause specialist, Dr Sarah Ball, makes a record fifth appearance on the podcast this week to discuss her work exploring experiences of menopause care in women who have had breast cancer. The experts discuss findings from a recent survey ca...
185 – Exploring experiences of menopausal women after breast cancer, with Dr Sarah Ball
3 Jan 2023
GP and menopause specialist, Dr Sarah Ball, makes a record fifth appearance on the podcast this week to discuss her work exploring experiences of menopause care in women who have had breast cancer. The experts discuss findings from a recent survey ca...
185 – Exploring experiences of menopausal women after breast cancer, with Dr Sarah Ball
3 Jan 2023
Clinical Director of Newson Health, Dr Rebecca Lewis, returns to the podcast this week for a special end of year episode with Dr Louise Newson. The business partners and friends reflect on some of the positives over the last 12 months and discuss the...
184 – Reflections on 2022 with Dr Rebecca Lewis
27 Dec 2022
Clinical Director of Newson Health, Dr Rebecca Lewis, returns to the podcast this week for a special end of year episode with Dr Louise Newson. The business partners and friends reflect on some of the positives over the last 12 months and discuss the...
184 – Reflections on 2022 with Dr Rebecca Lewis
27 Dec 2022
Professor Chris Harding is a Consultant Urologist working at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne and at Newcastle University. He has a particular interest in bladder dysfunction, continence and urinary tract infections (UTIs). In recent years...
183 – Urinary tract infections in women with Professor Chris Harding
20 Dec 2022
Professor Chris Harding is a Consultant Urologist working at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne and at Newcastle University. He has a particular interest in bladder dysfunction, continence and urinary tract infections (UTIs). In recent years...
183 – Urinary tract infections in women with Professor Chris Harding
20 Dec 2022
This episode contains reference to suicide Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is a psychiatrist working in Melbourne, Australia, specialising in women’s mental health and researching the role of estradiol in mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and depres...
182 – Mental illness and the role of estradiol with psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni
13 Dec 2022
This episode contains reference to suicide Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is a psychiatrist working in Melbourne, Australia, specialising in women’s mental health and researching the role of estradiol in mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and depres...
182 – Mental illness and the role of estradiol with psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni
13 Dec 2022
Dr Samantha Newman is a British doctor working in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. After training in obstetrics and gynaecology, a moving encounter with a patient led her to re-train as a GP and develop an interest in supporting women’s health and wellbeing....
181 – Supporting women’s hormone journey with Dr Samantha Newman
6 Dec 2022
Dr Samantha Newman is a British doctor working in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. After training in obstetrics and gynaecology, a moving encounter with a patient led her to re-train as a GP and develop an interest in supporting women’s health and wellbeing....
181 – Supporting women’s hormone journey with Dr Samantha Newman
6 Dec 2022
Dr Laurena Law is a general practitioner working in Hong Kong who has a special interest in nutrition and lifestyle medicine to improve healthy aging and prevent chronic illness. When Laurena gained personal experience of perimenopause and saw the im...
180 – Improving menopause care in Hong Kong with Dr Laurena Law
29 Nov 2022
Dr Laurena Law is a general practitioner working in Hong Kong who has a special interest in nutrition and lifestyle medicine to improve healthy aging and prevent chronic illness. When Laurena gained personal experience of perimenopause and saw the im...
180 – Improving menopause care in Hong Kong with Dr Laurena Law
29 Nov 2022
GP and menopause specialist, Dr Sarah Glynne, joins Dr Louise Newson on the podcast this week to discuss menopause care after breast cancer.  The experts share more about the breast cancer steering group established as part of the Newson Health Menop...
179 – Advancing menopause care after breast cancer with Dr Sarah Glynne
22 Nov 2022
GP and menopause specialist, Dr Sarah Glynne, joins Dr Louise Newson on the podcast this week to discuss menopause care after breast cancer.  The experts share more about the breast cancer steering group established as part of the Newson Health Menop...
179 – Advancing menopause care after breast cancer with Dr Sarah Glynne
22 Nov 2022
In this episode, Sam shares her moving account of the journey she has been on for the last five years when, after a miscarriage and losing her father, things started to unravel and her mental health suffered. A difficult few years followed spent navi...
178 – My story of ‘treatment resistant depression’, ketamine and HRT
15 Nov 2022
In this episode, Sam shares her moving account of the journey she has been on for the last five years when, after a miscarriage and losing her father, things started to unravel and her mental health suffered. A difficult few years followed spent navi...
178 – My story of ‘treatment resistant depression’, ketamine and HRT
15 Nov 2022
Human beings are hard wired to adapt to unexpected life events but how do we manage this process alongside our natural need to control? Psychotherapist, Julia Samuel MBE has been interested in this question throughout her 30 year career supporting fa...
177 – Families, relationships and the power of connection with Julia Samuel
8 Nov 2022
Human beings are hard wired to adapt to unexpected life events but how do we manage this process alongside our natural need to control? Psychotherapist, Julia Samuel MBE has been interested in this question throughout her 30 year career supporting fa...
177 – Families, relationships and the power of connection with Julia Samuel
8 Nov 2022
Newson Health has recently appointed a Chief Medical Director to ultimately help more women improve their health. In this episode, Dr Magnus Harrison shares a whistlestop tour through his professional life so far as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine...
176 – Introducing new Chief Medical Director, Dr Magnus Harrison
1 Nov 2022
Newson Health has recently appointed a Chief Medical Director to ultimately help more women improve their health. In this episode, Dr Magnus Harrison shares a whistlestop tour through his professional life so far as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine...
176 – Introducing new Chief Medical Director, Dr Magnus Harrison
1 Nov 2022
The focus of this year’s World Menopause Day is cognition and mood. In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Dr Clair Crockett, a GP and menopause specialist with an interest in mood, mental health and hormones. Clair’s interest in the topic stems ...
175 – Mood, mental health and hormones with Dr Clair Crockett
25 Oct 2022
The focus of this year’s World Menopause Day is cognition and mood. In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Dr Clair Crockett, a GP and menopause specialist with an interest in mood, mental health and hormones. Clair’s interest in the topic stems ...
175 – Mood, mental health and hormones with Dr Clair Crockett
25 Oct 2022
On World Menopause Day, Dr Louise Newson has recorded this special edition of her podcast on her own. She describes her medical career to date and her reasons for doing what she is doing. She discusses her interest as an undergraduate and postgraduat...
174 – World Menopause Day Special with Dr Louise Newson
18 Oct 2022
On World Menopause Day, Dr Louise Newson has recorded this special edition of her podcast on her own. She describes her medical career to date and her reasons for doing what she is doing. She discusses her interest as an undergraduate and postgraduat...
174 – World Menopause Day Special with Dr Louise Newson
18 Oct 2022
In this episode, Georgina talks openly about her struggles to get a diagnosis for her erratic periods since she was 15. In her early 20s, her concerns around fertility were brushed off and she acknowledges she didn’t have the strength and resolve to ...
173 – The challenges of accessing menopause treatment as a young woman
11 Oct 2022
In this episode, Georgina talks openly about her struggles to get a diagnosis for her erratic periods since she was 15. In her early 20s, her concerns around fertility were brushed off and she acknowledges she didn’t have the strength and resolve to ...
173 – The challenges of accessing menopause treatment as a young woman
11 Oct 2022
Dani Binnington was diagnosed with breast cancer as a young mum at 33. For the next few years her life did not feel under her own control amidst countless medical appointments, treatments and surgeries. After discovering she carried the genetic BRCA1...
172 – Learning to make empowered choices after cancer with Dani Binnington
4 Oct 2022
Dani Binnington was diagnosed with breast cancer as a young mum at 33. For the next few years her life did not feel under her own control amidst countless medical appointments, treatments and surgeries. After discovering she carried the genetic BRCA1...
172 – Learning to make empowered choices after cancer with Dani Binnington
4 Oct 2022
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide Vanessa had always suffered with PMS and struggled with her mood and emotions after the birth of each of her children. After her fourth child was born, Vanessa’s mental health took a severe...
171 – Finding hope with hormones after 20 years of struggling with my mental health
27 Sep 2022
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide Vanessa had always suffered with PMS and struggled with her mood and emotions after the birth of each of her children. After her fourth child was born, Vanessa’s mental health took a severe...
171 – Finding hope with hormones after 20 years of struggling with my mental health
27 Sep 2022
Dr Taher Mahmud is a rheumatologist from London who has the ambitious plan of eradicating the bone weakening disease osteoporosis by 2040. Osteoporosis is a common disease, particularly for women around the time of the menopause, but with the right n...
170 – Recognising and reversing osteoporosis with Dr Taher Mahmud
20 Sep 2022
Dr Taher Mahmud is a rheumatologist from London who has the ambitious plan of eradicating the bone weakening disease osteoporosis by 2040. Osteoporosis is a common disease, particularly for women around the time of the menopause, but with the right n...
170 – Recognising and reversing osteoporosis with Dr Taher Mahmud
20 Sep 2022
Janet Birkmyre began her career racing as a track cyclist in her mid-30s and won her first elite medal at the age of 40. She went on to win three elite National Championship titles and multiple masters World and European titles.  Now at 55, Janet is ...
169 – The unfair choice for elite female athletes with Janet Birkmyre
13 Sep 2022
Janet Birkmyre began her career racing as a track cyclist in her mid-30s and won her first elite medal at the age of 40. She went on to win three elite National Championship titles and multiple masters World and European titles.  Now at 55, Janet is ...
169 – The unfair choice for elite female athletes with Janet Birkmyre
13 Sep 2022
Dermatologist, Dr Sajjad Rajpar makes his third visit to the podcast this week to separate the facts from the fiction about skin changes in perimenopause and menopause and debunk some of the messaging around recent skin products marketed for menopaus...
168 – The facts and fiction about menopausal skin with Dr Sajjad Rajpar
6 Sep 2022
Dermatologist, Dr Sajjad Rajpar makes his third visit to the podcast this week to separate the facts from the fiction about skin changes in perimenopause and menopause and debunk some of the messaging around recent skin products marketed for menopaus...
168 – The facts and fiction about menopausal skin with Dr Sajjad Rajpar
6 Sep 2022
This week offers a chance to revisit a previous podcast conversation – or perhaps hear it for the first time. Lucy Holtom is an experienced Ashtanga yoga practitioner who has a particular passion for helping with women throughout all cycles of life w...
167 – The benefits of yoga (revisited) with Lucy Holtom
30 Aug 2022
This week offers a chance to revisit a previous podcast conversation – or perhaps hear it for the first time. Lucy Holtom is an experienced Ashtanga yoga practitioner who has a particular passion for helping with women throughout all cycles of life w...
167 – The benefits of yoga (revisited) with Lucy Holtom
30 Aug 2022
Advisory: we would like to apologise for the sound quality in this episode, which was due to technical issues experienced during recording. Dr Pooja Saini is a Chartered Psychologist and Reader in suicide and self-harm prevention based at Liverpool J...
166 – Researching suicide in perimenopause and menopause with Dr Pooja Saini
23 Aug 2022
Advisory: we would like to apologise for the sound quality in this episode, which was due to technical issues experienced during recording. Dr Pooja Saini is a Chartered Psychologist and Reader in suicide and self-harm prevention based at Liverpool J...
166 – Researching suicide in perimenopause and menopause with Dr Pooja Saini
23 Aug 2022
Dr Anna Chiles is a GP and works in an NHS practice in Gloucestershire and at Newson Health as a menopause specialist. In this episode, the experts discuss the range of symptoms that can occur in the perimenopause and menopause and the impact of thes...
165 – When menopausal symptoms persist, with Dr Anna Chiles
16 Aug 2022
Dr Anna Chiles is a GP and works in an NHS practice in Gloucestershire and at Newson Health as a menopause specialist. In this episode, the experts discuss the range of symptoms that can occur in the perimenopause and menopause and the impact of thes...
165 – When menopausal symptoms persist, with Dr Anna Chiles
16 Aug 2022
Margaret Reed Roberts is an experienced social worker and educator who noticed a change in how she felt in her late 40s. Along with more obvious symptoms of perimenopause, such as hot flushes and migraines, there came a deterioration in her cognition...
164 – When ADHD collides with perimenopause with Margaret Reed Roberts
9 Aug 2022
Margaret Reed Roberts is an experienced social worker and educator who noticed a change in how she felt in her late 40s. Along with more obvious symptoms of perimenopause, such as hot flushes and migraines, there came a deterioration in her cognition...
164 – When ADHD collides with perimenopause with Margaret Reed Roberts
9 Aug 2022
Susie Crowe is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who is passionate about advocating for and empowering women to understand their bodies and supporting them to make choices about their medical care and their lifestyle. In the midst of the pa...
163 – When night sweats are not the menopause with Dr Susanna Crowe
2 Aug 2022
Susie Crowe is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who is passionate about advocating for and empowering women to understand their bodies and supporting them to make choices about their medical care and their lifestyle. In the midst of the pa...
163 – When night sweats are not the menopause with Dr Susanna Crowe
2 Aug 2022
Farhana is an accredited family law specialist and mediator working with Family Law Partners in London. During her 20-year career, Farhana often noticed an unspoken element at play when helping women through divorce, but it wasn’t until she identifie...
162 – Divorce, perimenopause and menopause with Farhana Shahzady
26 Jul 2022
Farhana is an accredited family law specialist and mediator working with Family Law Partners in London. During her 20-year career, Farhana often noticed an unspoken element at play when helping women through divorce, but it wasn’t until she identifie...
162 – Divorce, perimenopause and menopause with Farhana Shahzady
26 Jul 2022
Until a few years ago, Jill was in denial about her age, the menopause and what that meant for her future health. She had worked for 30 years as a fitness instructor and sports massage therapist; she was incredibly fit and had never given her heart h...
161 – Jill’s experience of heart attacks and hormones
19 Jul 2022
Until a few years ago, Jill was in denial about her age, the menopause and what that meant for her future health. She had worked for 30 years as a fitness instructor and sports massage therapist; she was incredibly fit and had never given her heart h...
161 – Jill’s experience of heart attacks and hormones
19 Jul 2022
Dr Devika Patel joins Dr Louise Newson in this episode of the podcast to share how a chance encounter when overhearing an educational webinar on the menopause was a light bulb moment for her practice as a psychiatrist. Devika takes us through her jou...
160 – Thinking hormones in psychiatric consultations with Dr Devika Patel
12 Jul 2022
Dr Devika Patel joins Dr Louise Newson in this episode of the podcast to share how a chance encounter when overhearing an educational webinar on the menopause was a light bulb moment for her practice as a psychiatrist. Devika takes us through her jou...
160 – Thinking hormones in psychiatric consultations with Dr Devika Patel
12 Jul 2022
Victoria Jones is a community pharmacist at Bonnybrook Pharmacy in Coolock, Dublin. She received very little education on the menopause when training and became more interested in hormone health after her sister experienced severe symptoms at 40 and ...
159 – Raising awareness of HRT in the community in Ireland with Pharmacist, Victoria Jones
5 Jul 2022
Victoria Jones is a community pharmacist at Bonnybrook Pharmacy in Coolock, Dublin. She received very little education on the menopause when training and became more interested in hormone health after her sister experienced severe symptoms at 40 and ...
159 – Raising awareness of HRT in the community in Ireland with Pharmacist, Victoria Jones
5 Jul 2022
Dr Heather Hirsch makes a welcomed return to the podcast this week. Heather is an internal medicine physician, specialising in women’s health and menopause care at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston Massachusetts, USA. Her clinical work and r...
158 – Pushing against social and political constraints on women’s health with Dr Heather Hirsch
28 Jun 2022
Dr Heather Hirsch makes a welcomed return to the podcast this week. Heather is an internal medicine physician, specialising in women’s health and menopause care at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston Massachusetts, USA. Her clinical work and r...
158 – Pushing against social and political constraints on women’s health with Dr Heather Hirsch
28 Jun 2022
Dr Saira Hameed is a consultant endocrinologist working at the Imperial Weight Centre and at Imperial College London. Her work focusses on researching the drivers for appetite, obesity, and regulation of body weight to develop science-based intervent...
157 – Science based weight reduction that lasts with Dr Saira Hameed
21 Jun 2022
Dr Saira Hameed is a consultant endocrinologist working at the Imperial Weight Centre and at Imperial College London. Her work focusses on researching the drivers for appetite, obesity, and regulation of body weight to develop science-based intervent...
157 – Science based weight reduction that lasts with Dr Saira Hameed
21 Jun 2022
Dr Sharon Malone is an eminent American physician who has worked as an obstetrician and gynaecologist for over 30 years in Washington DC. After 15 years of working mostly as an obstetrician, Sharon changed to specialise in menopause care around the t...
156 – Educating women, improving access to treatment and influencing those in power with Dr Sharon Malone
14 Jun 2022
Dr Sharon Malone is an eminent American physician who has worked as an obstetrician and gynaecologist for over 30 years in Washington DC. After 15 years of working mostly as an obstetrician, Sharon changed to specialise in menopause care around the t...
156 – Educating women, improving access to treatment and influencing those in power with Dr Sharon Malone
14 Jun 2022
Dr Clare Bailey is a GP and health columnist with extensive experience in helping people lose weight and improve their health. Dr Michael Mosley is a science presenter, journalist and executive television producer. Together, they have authored severa...
155 – Weight loss, diabetes and menopause with Dr Clare Bailey and Dr Michael Mosley
7 Jun 2022
Dr Clare Bailey is a GP and health columnist with extensive experience in helping people lose weight and improve their health. Dr Michael Mosley is a science presenter, journalist and executive television producer. Together, they have authored severa...
155 – Weight loss, diabetes and menopause with Dr Clare Bailey and Dr Michael Mosley
7 Jun 2022
Rupa Lyall is a clinical pharmacist who works in a GP practice in Buckinghamshire seeing patients with minor illnesses and prescribing medications. In this episode she tells Dr Louise Newson how she became interested in the perimenopause and menopaus...
154 – How pharmacists can improve menopause care in your GP practice and community with Rupa Lyall
31 May 2022
Rupa Lyall is a clinical pharmacist who works in a GP practice in Buckinghamshire seeing patients with minor illnesses and prescribing medications. In this episode she tells Dr Louise Newson how she became interested in the perimenopause and menopaus...
154 – How pharmacists can improve menopause care in your GP practice and community with Rupa Lyall
31 May 2022
In this episode, Dr Thulasi Naveenan talks to Dr Louise Newson about her experiences as a 3rd year GP trainee working in a central Manchester practice and learning on the job when it comes to HRT prescribing. The conversation covers working with pati...
153 – Learning how to prescribe HRT as a GP trainee with Dr Thulasi Naveenan
24 May 2022
In this episode, Dr Thulasi Naveenan talks to Dr Louise Newson about her experiences as a 3rd year GP trainee working in a central Manchester practice and learning on the job when it comes to HRT prescribing. The conversation covers working with pati...
153 – Learning how to prescribe HRT as a GP trainee with Dr Thulasi Naveenan
24 May 2022
Consultant Gastroenterologist Professor Barbara Ryan and Clinical Dietitian Elaine McGowan are The Gut Experts, passionate about digestive health and helping women with debilitating bloating and irritable bowel symptoms. In this episode, the experts ...
152 – Irritable bowel, bloating and digestive health with The Gut Experts
17 May 2022
Consultant Gastroenterologist Professor Barbara Ryan and Clinical Dietitian Elaine McGowan are The Gut Experts, passionate about digestive health and helping women with debilitating bloating and irritable bowel symptoms. In this episode, the experts ...
152 – Irritable bowel, bloating and digestive health with The Gut Experts
17 May 2022
Dr Rajvinder Khasriya is a urogynaecologist who leads the Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms clinic at the NHS Whittington Hospital in North London, and is also involved in research work at University College London. In this episode, the experts discuss ur...
151 – Unpicking UTIs and the role of hormones with Dr Rajvinder Khasriya
10 May 2022
Dr Rajvinder Khasriya is a urogynaecologist who leads the Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms clinic at the NHS Whittington Hospital in North London, and is also involved in research work at University College London. In this episode, the experts discuss ur...
151 – Unpicking UTIs and the role of hormones with Dr Rajvinder Khasriya
10 May 2022
Dr Jan Smith is a chartered psychologist, executive coach, author, campaigner and the director of Healthy You Ltd. She has over 15 years’ experience providing psychological support to those affected by injury and clinical negligence. In 2014, Jan dev...
150 – The effects of trauma, gender bias and the peri/menopause with Dr Jan Smith
3 May 2022
Dr Jan Smith is a chartered psychologist, executive coach, author, campaigner and the director of Healthy You Ltd. She has over 15 years’ experience providing psychological support to those affected by injury and clinical negligence. In 2014, Jan dev...
150 – The effects of trauma, gender bias and the peri/menopause with Dr Jan Smith
3 May 2022
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson speaks to Dr Abbie Laing about why she now specialises in menopause care and what she has learnt through her research and writing on the subject. Together the experts discuss clinical hot topics where misinformation ...
149 – What I have learnt since falling in love with menopause care with Dr Abbie Laing
26 Apr 2022
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson speaks to Dr Abbie Laing about why she now specialises in menopause care and what she has learnt through her research and writing on the subject. Together the experts discuss clinical hot topics where misinformation ...
149 – What I have learnt since falling in love with menopause care with Dr Abbie Laing
26 Apr 2022
In 2004, Dave and Steve Flynn started a fruit and veg shop, with the aim to create a happier, healthier world. The Happy Pear now has vegan food products in nearly 1,000 stores in Ireland, 2 cafes and a farm, and their five cookbooks have all been no...
148 – Plant-based living with Happy Pear’s Dave and Steve Flynn
19 Apr 2022
In 2004, Dave and Steve Flynn started a fruit and veg shop, with the aim to create a happier, healthier world. The Happy Pear now has vegan food products in nearly 1,000 stores in Ireland, 2 cafes and a farm, and their five cookbooks have all been no...
148 – Plant-based living with Happy Pear’s Dave and Steve Flynn
19 Apr 2022
Dr Robert Lustig is Professor emeritus of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. He specialises in the field of neuroendocrinology and his research and clinical practice focuses on childhood obesity and diabetes. Dr Lustig has led...
147 – Changing minds about food and diets with Dr Robert Lustig
12 Apr 2022
Dr Robert Lustig is Professor emeritus of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. He specialises in the field of neuroendocrinology and his research and clinical practice focuses on childhood obesity and diabetes. Dr Lustig has led...
147 – Changing minds about food and diets with Dr Robert Lustig
12 Apr 2022
Ava Vanderstarren is a performing artist, actor and public speaker. She is the co-author of Blossom Living With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency / Early Menopause Journal and is the co-founder of the charity Innocence Lost Foundation. She has over 10 ...
146 – Helping others feel less alone with POI with Ava Vanderstarren
5 Apr 2022
Ava Vanderstarren is a performing artist, actor and public speaker. She is the co-author of Blossom Living With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency / Early Menopause Journal and is the co-founder of the charity Innocence Lost Foundation. She has over 10 ...
146 – Helping others feel less alone with POI with Ava Vanderstarren
5 Apr 2022
Vicki is 39 years and has struggled with heavy periods and related pain since she was 10 years old. She was eventually diagnosed with endometriosis at 22 but continued to suffer with severe pain, heavy bleeding and UTIs, despite treatments and multip...
145 – Raising awareness of endometriosis and surgical menopause with Vicki Shattock
29 Mar 2022
Vicki is 39 years and has struggled with heavy periods and related pain since she was 10 years old. She was eventually diagnosed with endometriosis at 22 but continued to suffer with severe pain, heavy bleeding and UTIs, despite treatments and multip...
145 – Raising awareness of endometriosis and surgical menopause with Vicki Shattock
29 Mar 2022
Jonathan Wolf is the CEO and co-founder of ZOE, a health technology company that focusses on personalised nutrition. ZOE runs the world’s largest nutrition science study with universities such as Harvard and King's College London, investigating the g...
144 – ZOE’s co-founder, Jonathan Wolf, on the future of nutrition science
22 Mar 2022
Jonathan Wolf is the CEO and co-founder of ZOE, a health technology company that focusses on personalised nutrition. ZOE runs the world’s largest nutrition science study with universities such as Harvard and King's College London, investigating the g...
144 – ZOE’s co-founder, Jonathan Wolf, on the future of nutrition science
22 Mar 2022
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by two women, Rhona and Tanya, who share their experiences of fertility support, pregnancy, and having symptoms of low hormones after the birth of their children. Rhona asked the fertility specialists wheth...
143 – Fertility, pregnancy and perimenopause with Rhona and Tanya
15 Mar 2022
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by two women, Rhona and Tanya, who share their experiences of fertility support, pregnancy, and having symptoms of low hormones after the birth of their children. Rhona asked the fertility specialists wheth...
143 – Fertility, pregnancy and perimenopause with Rhona and Tanya
15 Mar 2022
Content warning: suicide   Peter Smith joins Dr Louise Newson this week in a difficult and emotional episode. Peter lost his wife, Victoria, to suicide a year ago after she experienced a sudden change in her mental health in her late 40s. In their qu...
142 – Losing my wife: was her perimenopause a contributing factor? With Peter Smith
8 Mar 2022
Content warning: suicide   Peter Smith joins Dr Louise Newson this week in a difficult and emotional episode. Peter lost his wife, Victoria, to suicide a year ago after she experienced a sudden change in her mental health in her late 40s. In their qu...
142 – Losing my wife: was her perimenopause a contributing factor? With Peter Smith
8 Mar 2022
Sarah Davies is an experienced business coach and trainer who previously spent over 15 years in senior international corporate roles and as a head-hunter for senior executives. Sarah supported her sister, Dr Louise Newson, as business manager, six ye...
141 – Helping organisations change their culture around menopause with Sarah Davies, Talking Menopause
1 Mar 2022
Sarah Davies is an experienced business coach and trainer who previously spent over 15 years in senior international corporate roles and as a head-hunter for senior executives. Sarah supported her sister, Dr Louise Newson, as business manager, six ye...
141 – Helping organisations change their culture around menopause with Sarah Davies, Talking Menopause
1 Mar 2022
Simona Stokes is an experienced counselling psychologist who uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) to help people with stress, depression and anxiety. After 20 years working in the NHS and v...
140 – Addressing the emotional challenges of perimenopause and menopause with Simona Stokes
22 Feb 2022
Simona Stokes is an experienced counselling psychologist who uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) to help people with stress, depression and anxiety. After 20 years working in the NHS and v...
140 – Addressing the emotional challenges of perimenopause and menopause with Simona Stokes
22 Feb 2022
Dr Louise Newson met Dr Naomi Jiagbogu over a decade ago at Birmingham Medical School when Louise was mentoring students who were studying medicine as a post-graduate degree. Naomi subsequently qualified, began her GP training and moved to Manchester...
139 – ‘How my life experience has influenced me as a doctor’ with Dr Naomi Jiagbogu
15 Feb 2022
Dr Louise Newson met Dr Naomi Jiagbogu over a decade ago at Birmingham Medical School when Louise was mentoring students who were studying medicine as a post-graduate degree. Naomi subsequently qualified, began her GP training and moved to Manchester...
139 – ‘How my life experience has influenced me as a doctor’ with Dr Naomi Jiagbogu
15 Feb 2022
Medical oncologist, Dr Avrum Bluming makes a welcome return to the podcast this week to re-visit the hot topic of menopause hormone therapy after breast cancer. Avrum has spent decades studying the research on the benefits and risks of HRT in women w...
138 – Explaining what the evidence shows to offer choice to women after breast cancer, with Avrum Bluming
8 Feb 2022
Medical oncologist, Dr Avrum Bluming makes a welcome return to the podcast this week to re-visit the hot topic of menopause hormone therapy after breast cancer. Avrum has spent decades studying the research on the benefits and risks of HRT in women w...
138 – Explaining what the evidence shows to offer choice to women after breast cancer, with Avrum Bluming
8 Feb 2022
Dr Rupy Aujla was in his mid-20s and beginning his career as a doctor when heart problems caused him to re-evaluate what he thought he knew about health, nutrition and medicine. Having previously rejected his parents’ influences of traditional Indian...
137 – The challenges and importance of eating healthily with Dr Rupy Aujla
1 Feb 2022
Dr Rupy Aujla was in his mid-20s and beginning his career as a doctor when heart problems caused him to re-evaluate what he thought he knew about health, nutrition and medicine. Having previously rejected his parents’ influences of traditional Indian...
137 – The challenges and importance of eating healthily with Dr Rupy Aujla
1 Feb 2022
Kate Muir returns to the podcast to discuss her ground-breaking new book on the menopause, which she describes as the most difficult and complex subject she has investigated to date. Dr Louise Newson speaks to Kate about the shoddy science and lies t...
136 – ‘The lack of menopause research is a shocking medical injustice’, with Kate Muir
25 Jan 2022
Kate Muir returns to the podcast to discuss her ground-breaking new book on the menopause, which she describes as the most difficult and complex subject she has investigated to date. Dr Louise Newson speaks to Kate about the shoddy science and lies t...
136 – ‘The lack of menopause research is a shocking medical injustice’, with Kate Muir
25 Jan 2022
Journalist and presenter, Mariella Frostrup, joins Dr Louise Newson for an energetic discussion and a whistle-stop tour through current insights and reflections on the way society approaches the menopause. Mariella talks about why she is ‘still bangi...
135 – Tackling the Everest of menopause ignorance with Mariella Frostrup
18 Jan 2022
Journalist and presenter, Mariella Frostrup, joins Dr Louise Newson for an energetic discussion and a whistle-stop tour through current insights and reflections on the way society approaches the menopause. Mariella talks about why she is ‘still bangi...
135 – Tackling the Everest of menopause ignorance with Mariella Frostrup
18 Jan 2022
Popular online personal trainer, James Smith, admits he only read Dr Louise Newson’s most recent book to check out the literary competition when their new books were released back-to-back. He bought a copy and read it on holiday and while he may have...
134 – Advice from James Smith for exercise and nutrition in the perimenopause and menopause
11 Jan 2022
Popular online personal trainer, James Smith, admits he only read Dr Louise Newson’s most recent book to check out the literary competition when their new books were released back-to-back. He bought a copy and read it on holiday and while he may have...
134 – Advice from James Smith for exercise and nutrition in the perimenopause and menopause
11 Jan 2022
Dr Rebecca Lewis, Clinical Director at Newson Health, returns to the podcast for the first episode of 2022 to discuss the perimenopause with Dr Louise Newson. The experts explain what the term means, what’s happening to your hormones during this phas...
133 – Recognising and getting help for your perimenopause with Dr Rebecca Lewis
4 Jan 2022
Dr Rebecca Lewis, Clinical Director at Newson Health, returns to the podcast for the first episode of 2022 to discuss the perimenopause with Dr Louise Newson. The experts explain what the term means, what’s happening to your hormones during this phas...
133 – Recognising and getting help for your perimenopause with Dr Rebecca Lewis
4 Jan 2022
Pharmacist, Jonathan Underhill is a consultant clinical advisor for the Medicines Optimisations team at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). His work is focussed on evidence-based medicine but, as he explains, this is more th...
132 – The benefits and pitfalls of evidence based medicine with Jonathan Underhill
28 Dec 2021
Pharmacist, Jonathan Underhill is a consultant clinical advisor for the Medicines Optimisations team at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). His work is focussed on evidence-based medicine but, as he explains, this is more th...
132 – The benefits and pitfalls of evidence based medicine with Jonathan Underhill
28 Dec 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Lucy Chatwin, who is responsible for the not-for-profit organisation, Newson Health Research and Education. Lucy has had a portfolio career that has taken her through environmental science and operations...
131 – Joining the dots through research and education with Lucy Chatwin
21 Dec 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Lucy Chatwin, who is responsible for the not-for-profit organisation, Newson Health Research and Education. Lucy has had a portfolio career that has taken her through environmental science and operations...
131 – Joining the dots through research and education with Lucy Chatwin
21 Dec 2021
Dr Richard Hull teaches philosophy at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Due to a coming together of work life and home life in lockdown and his wife’s experience, Richard began thinking and writing about the menopause from an ethical and ph...
130 – ‘It‘s a scandal that more isn‘t known about the menopause‘ with Dr Richard Hull
14 Dec 2021
Dr Richard Hull teaches philosophy at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Due to a coming together of work life and home life in lockdown and his wife’s experience, Richard began thinking and writing about the menopause from an ethical and ph...
130 – ‘It‘s a scandal that more isn‘t known about the menopause‘ with Dr Richard Hull
14 Dec 2021
Gaele Lalahy had a successful career in consumer electronics as Board Member and Head of Brand Communications & Olympic marketing at Panasonic. Having been with the same company for two decades, Gaele became fearful of not having tried a different ca...
129 – Taking a mid-life career leap to help menopausal women with Gaele Lalahy
7 Dec 2021
Gaele Lalahy had a successful career in consumer electronics as Board Member and Head of Brand Communications & Olympic marketing at Panasonic. Having been with the same company for two decades, Gaele became fearful of not having tried a different ca...
129 – Taking a mid-life career leap to help menopausal women with Gaele Lalahy
7 Dec 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by a long-time friend, retired consultant urologist, Steve Payne. Together they discuss Steve and his wife Jan’s experience of her breast cancer and subsequent treatment that led to estrogen depletion. Stev...
128 – Making decisions about cancer treatment and the importance of quality of life with Steve Payne
30 Nov 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by a long-time friend, retired consultant urologist, Steve Payne. Together they discuss Steve and his wife Jan’s experience of her breast cancer and subsequent treatment that led to estrogen depletion. Stev...
128 – Making decisions about cancer treatment and the importance of quality of life with Steve Payne
30 Nov 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson explains about an exciting new appointment for Newson Health and introduces Alistair Darby as the new CEO. Coming from a hospitality background, Alistair explains what led him to apply for the role of CEO of a menopa...
127 – Introducing Alistair Darby, CEO of Newson Health
23 Nov 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson explains about an exciting new appointment for Newson Health and introduces Alistair Darby as the new CEO. Coming from a hospitality background, Alistair explains what led him to apply for the role of CEO of a menopa...
127 – Introducing Alistair Darby, CEO of Newson Health
23 Nov 2021
Professor Isaac Manyonda is back by popular demand to discuss perhaps the most important issue for women considering and taking HRT; what is the risk of breast cancer if I take HRT? Professor Manyonda expertly takes the listeners through the differen...
126 – What does the evidence say about breast cancer and HRT? With Professor Isaac Manyonda
16 Nov 2021
Professor Isaac Manyonda is back by popular demand to discuss perhaps the most important issue for women considering and taking HRT; what is the risk of breast cancer if I take HRT? Professor Manyonda expertly takes the listeners through the differen...
126 – What does the evidence say about breast cancer and HRT? With Professor Isaac Manyonda
16 Nov 2021
Menopause specialist, Dr Sarah Ball, makes a record 4th appearance on the Dr Louise Newson podcast this week, to talk about an important group of women that often feel marginalised when it comes to menopause care and treatment. One in seven women wil...
125 – ‘Yes, I’ve had breast cancer but now I need help with the menopause‘ with Dr Sarah Ball
9 Nov 2021
Menopause specialist, Dr Sarah Ball, makes a record 4th appearance on the Dr Louise Newson podcast this week, to talk about an important group of women that often feel marginalised when it comes to menopause care and treatment. One in seven women wil...
125 – ‘Yes, I’ve had breast cancer but now I need help with the menopause‘ with Dr Sarah Ball
9 Nov 2021
Dr Nneka Nwokolo and Dr Martina Toby are both consultant physicians in sexual health and HIV medicine, and together they have joined forces to help educate and advocate for women of colour experiencing perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, th...
124 – Menopause specialists advocating for women of colour with Dr Nneka Nwokolo and Dr Martina Toby
2 Nov 2021
Dr Nneka Nwokolo and Dr Martina Toby are both consultant physicians in sexual health and HIV medicine, and together they have joined forces to help educate and advocate for women of colour experiencing perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, th...
124 – Menopause specialists advocating for women of colour with Dr Nneka Nwokolo and Dr Martina Toby
2 Nov 2021
Carolyn Harris MP left school at 16, had two children at a young age and worked as a barmaid. Her young son, Martin, was tragically killed in a road accident in 1989 and this changed her life forever. She sank into a black hole for the next few years...
123 – The Menopause Revolution with Carolyn Harris MP
26 Oct 2021
Carolyn Harris MP left school at 16, had two children at a young age and worked as a barmaid. Her young son, Martin, was tragically killed in a road accident in 1989 and this changed her life forever. She sank into a black hole for the next few years...
123 – The Menopause Revolution with Carolyn Harris MP
26 Oct 2021
Maggie Honey was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome, which can be described as having ‘sticky’ blood that is prone to clotting. When she was 46 and a busy mum of triplets, Maggie began having insomnia, recurrent UTIs and dry eyes, skin and mout...
122 – Myth-busting clots with Maggie Honey
19 Oct 2021
Maggie Honey was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome, which can be described as having ‘sticky’ blood that is prone to clotting. When she was 46 and a busy mum of triplets, Maggie began having insomnia, recurrent UTIs and dry eyes, skin and mout...
122 – Myth-busting clots with Maggie Honey
19 Oct 2021
In this special episode, released on World Menopause Day 2021, Dr Louise Newson talks to two women about their own experiences of menopause. Melanie is a midwife from Birmingham who talks about her ongoing challenges of coping with menopausal symptom...
121 – Celebrating World Menopause Day: supporting one another
18 Oct 2021
In this special episode, released on World Menopause Day 2021, Dr Louise Newson talks to two women about their own experiences of menopause. Melanie is a midwife from Birmingham who talks about her ongoing challenges of coping with menopausal symptom...
121 – Celebrating World Menopause Day: supporting one another
18 Oct 2021
Healthy Eating Doctor, Dr Harriet Holme, joins Dr Louise Newson on the podcast couch this week to discuss the importance of nutrition for reducing long term risk of disease and improving your future health. Before becoming a registered nutritionist, ...
120 – You are what you eat, with the Healthy Eating Doctor
12 Oct 2021
Healthy Eating Doctor, Dr Harriet Holme, joins Dr Louise Newson on the podcast couch this week to discuss the importance of nutrition for reducing long term risk of disease and improving your future health. Before becoming a registered nutritionist, ...
120 – You are what you eat, with the Healthy Eating Doctor
12 Oct 2021
Dr Zoe Hodson returns to the podcast this week to talk to Dr Louise Newson about the hormone testosterone. Zoe is a GP and senior doctor at Newson Health, and together they discuss the impact of low testosterone on your daily life, why it can be diff...
119 – Testosterone: why can’t we have our own hormone back? With Dr Zoe Hodson
5 Oct 2021
Dr Zoe Hodson returns to the podcast this week to talk to Dr Louise Newson about the hormone testosterone. Zoe is a GP and senior doctor at Newson Health, and together they discuss the impact of low testosterone on your daily life, why it can be diff...
119 – Testosterone: why can’t we have our own hormone back? With Dr Zoe Hodson
5 Oct 2021
Rachel was a very active 45-year-old, who loved the outdoors and her job as a specialist teacher when her fit and healthy body began suffering with one problem after another. Joint problems and crushing fatigue curtailed her hobbies of hiking, climbi...
118 – Testosterone: not just icing on the cake with Rachel Dawber
28 Sep 2021
Rachel was a very active 45-year-old, who loved the outdoors and her job as a specialist teacher when her fit and healthy body began suffering with one problem after another. Joint problems and crushing fatigue curtailed her hobbies of hiking, climbi...
118 – Testosterone: not just icing on the cake with Rachel Dawber
28 Sep 2021
In this unique episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to her husband, who is a consultant urologist, about the lack of menopause training among medical professionals, the importance of urologists understanding the consequences of the menopause on urinary fu...
117 – Transforming the lives of men and women with Paul Anderson
21 Sep 2021
In this unique episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to her husband, who is a consultant urologist, about the lack of menopause training among medical professionals, the importance of urologists understanding the consequences of the menopause on urinary fu...
117 – Transforming the lives of men and women with Paul Anderson
21 Sep 2021
Professor Isaac Manyonda, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at St George's Hospital in London, makes a welcome return to the podcast to discuss the important hormone, testosterone, with Dr Louise Newson.  The experts discuss why awareness of te...
116 – Testosterone: the forgotten hormone with Professor Isaac Manyonda
14 Sep 2021
Professor Isaac Manyonda, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at St George's Hospital in London, makes a welcome return to the podcast to discuss the important hormone, testosterone, with Dr Louise Newson.  The experts discuss why awareness of te...
116 – Testosterone: the forgotten hormone with Professor Isaac Manyonda
14 Sep 2021
Dr Katy Munro was a GP partner in a Hertfordshire practice for many years and developed migraine in her 40s, around the time of her own perimenopause. This led to an interest in migraine and her involvement with the National Migraine Centre, first as...
115 – Migraine and hormones, with specialist Dr Katy Munro
7 Sep 2021
Dr Katy Munro was a GP partner in a Hertfordshire practice for many years and developed migraine in her 40s, around the time of her own perimenopause. This led to an interest in migraine and her involvement with the National Migraine Centre, first as...
115 – Migraine and hormones, with specialist Dr Katy Munro
7 Sep 2021
Dr Louise Newson’s new book, ‘Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause’ is now released by Penguin Life as part of the Penguin Life Experts series. Health journalist, Kat Keogh, worked with Dr Newson to write the book, and in this podcast episod...
114 – Writing ‘Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause’ with journalist, Kat Keogh
31 Aug 2021
Dr Louise Newson’s new book, ‘Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause’ is now released by Penguin Life as part of the Penguin Life Experts series. Health journalist, Kat Keogh, worked with Dr Newson to write the book, and in this podcast episod...
114 – Writing ‘Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause’ with journalist, Kat Keogh
31 Aug 2021
Journalist, podcaster, and author Lorraine Candy, who is former Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan, Elle, Sunday Times Style, and Former Parenting Columnist for the Sunday Times Magazine. She co-hosts the chart-topping weekly podcast, ‘Postcards from Mi...
113 – Mothers, daughters and hormone havoc with Lorraine Candy
24 Aug 2021
Journalist, podcaster, and author Lorraine Candy, who is former Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan, Elle, Sunday Times Style, and Former Parenting Columnist for the Sunday Times Magazine. She co-hosts the chart-topping weekly podcast, ‘Postcards from Mi...
113 – Mothers, daughters and hormone havoc with Lorraine Candy
24 Aug 2021
World renowned Consultant Gynaecologist, Nick Panay, of Hormone Health, shares his past and current interests in hormone related issues such as menopause, pre-menstrual syndrome, progesterone intolerance and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. He descri...
112 – ‘Menopause is a public health issue’ with Nick Panay
17 Aug 2021
World renowned Consultant Gynaecologist, Nick Panay, of Hormone Health, shares his past and current interests in hormone related issues such as menopause, pre-menstrual syndrome, progesterone intolerance and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. He descri...
112 – ‘Menopause is a public health issue’ with Nick Panay
17 Aug 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Arabella Preston, co-founder of Votary skin company, about her background as a make-up artist and what prompted her to start creating cleansing and facial oils from her kitchen table. Together they discuss h...
111 – Looking after your skin with Votary’s Arabella Preston
10 Aug 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Arabella Preston, co-founder of Votary skin company, about her background as a make-up artist and what prompted her to start creating cleansing and facial oils from her kitchen table. Together they discuss h...
111 – Looking after your skin with Votary’s Arabella Preston
10 Aug 2021
In this inspiring episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Anita Elawure, a women’s health advocate, who shares her startingly honest experience of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency since she was a teenager. After many years of trying to ignore her situation...
110 – Finding support with POI in the digital space with Anita Elawure
3 Aug 2021
In this inspiring episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Anita Elawure, a women’s health advocate, who shares her startingly honest experience of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency since she was a teenager. After many years of trying to ignore her situation...
110 – Finding support with POI in the digital space with Anita Elawure
3 Aug 2021
Gordan Lauc is a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the Chief Scientific Officer at GlycanAge. In this episode Dr Louise Newson feeds her inner geek and enjoys a fascinating conversation with Gordan as he describes his groundbreakin...
109 – Looking after your future health with Professor Gordan Lauc
27 Jul 2021
Gordan Lauc is a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the Chief Scientific Officer at GlycanAge. In this episode Dr Louise Newson feeds her inner geek and enjoys a fascinating conversation with Gordan as he describes his groundbreakin...
109 – Looking after your future health with Professor Gordan Lauc
27 Jul 2021
Helen is a Functional Imagery Training (FIT) practitioner and weight loss coach who discovered FIT a couple of years ago and has been helping women to achieve lifestyle changes using this effective technique. FIT is a technique that supports behaviou...
108 – Functional Imagery Training with Helen Pearce
20 Jul 2021
Helen is a Functional Imagery Training (FIT) practitioner and weight loss coach who discovered FIT a couple of years ago and has been helping women to achieve lifestyle changes using this effective technique. FIT is a technique that supports behaviou...
108 – Functional Imagery Training with Helen Pearce
20 Jul 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Professor James Simon as they take a deeper look at our bones and discuss osteoporosis: what happens to your bone strength during the menopause, what are the risk factors for developing osteoporosis and ...
107 – Osteoporosis: What is it and how to prevent it, with Prof James Simon
13 Jul 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Professor James Simon as they take a deeper look at our bones and discuss osteoporosis: what happens to your bone strength during the menopause, what are the risk factors for developing osteoporosis and ...
107 – Osteoporosis: What is it and how to prevent it, with Prof James Simon
13 Jul 2021
If you have a male partner, this episode is definitely one for them too. Dr Jeff Foster is a GP and Men's Health specialist who shares an interest with Dr Newson in hormones and the effects of them - or lack of them - on our lives and future health. ...
106 – Seeing the bigger picture with Men’s Health specialist Dr Jeff Foster
6 Jul 2021
If you have a male partner, this episode is definitely one for them too. Dr Jeff Foster is a GP and Men's Health specialist who shares an interest with Dr Newson in hormones and the effects of them - or lack of them - on our lives and future health. ...
106 – Seeing the bigger picture with Men’s Health specialist Dr Jeff Foster
6 Jul 2021
Emily Fisher had always known her mother experienced an early menopause and was wary the same could happen to her. When she went to the doctors with her concerns, she was merely given the advice to 'have children young', but she wasn't ready to take ...
105 – Living with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and starting a family
29 Jun 2021
Emily Fisher had always known her mother experienced an early menopause and was wary the same could happen to her. When she went to the doctors with her concerns, she was merely given the advice to 'have children young', but she wasn't ready to take ...
105 – Living with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and starting a family
29 Jun 2021
Back for a second time on the podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by yoga teacher, Claudia Brown who runs workshops at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre.  Claudia is an Om Yoga magazine columnist and runs classes, workshops and retreats in...
104 – Mindfulness and Menopause with yoga teacher Claudia Brown
22 Jun 2021
Back for a second time on the podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by yoga teacher, Claudia Brown who runs workshops at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre.  Claudia is an Om Yoga magazine columnist and runs classes, workshops and retreats in...
104 – Mindfulness and Menopause with yoga teacher Claudia Brown
22 Jun 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to GP and Trustee of The Menopause Charity, Dr Radhika Vohra. Radhika is a GP with a special interest in women's health, particularly the menopause and perimenopause. She is also an educator for GP trainees and...
103 – Dr Radhika Vohra: When will women’s health become a priority?
15 Jun 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to GP and Trustee of The Menopause Charity, Dr Radhika Vohra. Radhika is a GP with a special interest in women's health, particularly the menopause and perimenopause. She is also an educator for GP trainees and...
103 – Dr Radhika Vohra: When will women’s health become a priority?
15 Jun 2021
This episode features a very open and honest account from GP and Newson Health doctor, Melanie Martins. Mel was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 34 and, after a further diagnosis and chemotherapy, found herself 'flung' into the menopause wi...
102 – Melanie Martins: Treat me like a patient but there’s no ’one size fits all’
8 Jun 2021
This episode features a very open and honest account from GP and Newson Health doctor, Melanie Martins. Mel was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 34 and, after a further diagnosis and chemotherapy, found herself 'flung' into the menopause wi...
102 – Melanie Martins: Treat me like a patient but there’s no ’one size fits all’
8 Jun 2021
Dorothy Byrne is the Editor at Large at Channel 4 and was Head of News and Current Affairs for 17 years at the channel. In this podcast episode, she speaks with Dr Louise Newson about her own experience of speaking up about the menopause at work. Dor...
101 – Dorothy Byrne: Speaking out about the menopause at work
1 Jun 2021
Dorothy Byrne is the Editor at Large at Channel 4 and was Head of News and Current Affairs for 17 years at the channel. In this podcast episode, she speaks with Dr Louise Newson about her own experience of speaking up about the menopause at work. Dor...
101 – Dorothy Byrne: Speaking out about the menopause at work
1 Jun 2021
Newson Health celebrates its 100th podcast episode with the Clinical Director of Newson Health, Dr Rebecca Lewis. When Dr Louise Newson began these podcasts with the aim of reaching more women, she didn’t envisage doing more than 10 episodes, let alo...
100 – Reflecting on Dr Newson’s and Dr Lewis’ achievements for women
25 May 2021
Newson Health celebrates its 100th podcast episode with the Clinical Director of Newson Health, Dr Rebecca Lewis. When Dr Louise Newson began these podcasts with the aim of reaching more women, she didn’t envisage doing more than 10 episodes, let alo...
100 – Reflecting on Dr Newson’s and Dr Lewis’ achievements for women
25 May 2021
Journalist and menopause activist, Kate Muir joins Dr Louise Newson in this podcast episode to discuss Kate's experience of her own menopause journey and what propelled her to make the Channel 4 documentary, Sex, Myths and Menopause.   Kate shares ho...
099 – Kate Muir: I cannot let this happen to other people
18 May 2021
Journalist and menopause activist, Kate Muir joins Dr Louise Newson in this podcast episode to discuss Kate's experience of her own menopause journey and what propelled her to make the Channel 4 documentary, Sex, Myths and Menopause.   Kate shares ho...
099 – Kate Muir: I cannot let this happen to other people
18 May 2021
Davina McCall makes a welcomed return appearance to the Newson Health podcast to discuss what she has learnt from making Channel 4's taboo-smashing documentary, 'Sex, Myths and Menopause'. Dr Newson and Davina discuss a broad range of topics such as ...
098 – Davina McCall: Making a menopause documentary left me in tears
11 May 2021
Davina McCall makes a welcomed return appearance to the Newson Health podcast to discuss what she has learnt from making Channel 4's taboo-smashing documentary, 'Sex, Myths and Menopause'. Dr Newson and Davina discuss a broad range of topics such as ...
098 – Davina McCall: Making a menopause documentary left me in tears
11 May 2021
Dr Newson speaks with Professor Robert Langer in this episode. Robert Langer is Professor Emeritus in Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California in San Diego. He was also an investigator of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Stud...
097 – Trying to right 20 years of misinformation and hysteria about HRT – Professor Rob Langer and Dr Louise Newson
4 May 2021
Dr Newson speaks with Professor Robert Langer in this episode. Robert Langer is Professor Emeritus in Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California in San Diego. He was also an investigator of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Stud...
097 – Trying to right 20 years of misinformation and hysteria about HRT – Professor Rob Langer and Dr Louise Newson
4 May 2021
Dr Newson has a fascinating conversation with Kay Anderson, a woman in her 80s who began taking HRT after a hysterectomy in 1972, when she was only 36. Kay remembers the frightening and devastating depression that suddenly engulfed her, as a mum with...
096 – I have taken HRT for nearly 50 years and won’t ever stop it – Kay Anderson and Dr Louise Newson
27 Apr 2021
Dr Newson has a fascinating conversation with Kay Anderson, a woman in her 80s who began taking HRT after a hysterectomy in 1972, when she was only 36. Kay remembers the frightening and devastating depression that suddenly engulfed her, as a mum with...
096 – I have taken HRT for nearly 50 years and won’t ever stop it – Kay Anderson and Dr Louise Newson
27 Apr 2021
Lorraine Kelly joins Dr Louise Newson in this podcast episode and they discuss their shared experience of talking about the menopause on that infamous couch!   Lorraine talks openly about her own menopause and how treatment radically changed her work...
095 – The Lorraine effect: menopause in the public eye. Lorraine Kelly and Dr Louise Newson
20 Apr 2021
Lorraine Kelly joins Dr Louise Newson in this podcast episode and they discuss their shared experience of talking about the menopause on that infamous couch!   Lorraine talks openly about her own menopause and how treatment radically changed her work...
095 – The Lorraine effect: menopause in the public eye. Lorraine Kelly and Dr Louise Newson
20 Apr 2021
Just before her 40th birthday, Caroline was given the unexpected diagnosis of breast cancer. The grueling treatments brought on the menopause and she endured a miserable seven years as a 'functional wreck'. Nine years on, Caroline reflects on this ex...
094 – Breast cancer treatments induced my menopause: what help is there now? – Caroline and Dr Louise Newson
12 Apr 2021
Just before her 40th birthday, Caroline was given the unexpected diagnosis of breast cancer. The grueling treatments brought on the menopause and she endured a miserable seven years as a 'functional wreck'. Nine years on, Caroline reflects on this ex...
094 – Breast cancer treatments induced my menopause: what help is there now? – Caroline and Dr Louise Newson
12 Apr 2021
Food and health writer, Sam Rice joins Dr Louise Newson in this episode to discuss eating well in midlife. Sam tells of her unconventional route into nutrition and wellness, and how living in Bali inspired her to write the Midlife Kitchen with her go...
093 – The midlife method to losing weight and feeling great – Sam Rice and Dr Louise Newson
6 Apr 2021
Food and health writer, Sam Rice joins Dr Louise Newson in this episode to discuss eating well in midlife. Sam tells of her unconventional route into nutrition and wellness, and how living in Bali inspired her to write the Midlife Kitchen with her go...
093 – The midlife method to losing weight and feeling great – Sam Rice and Dr Louise Newson
6 Apr 2021
In this episode, Dr Newson has a lively discussion with Heather Hirsch, the Clinical Programme Director for the Menopause and Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Heather was shocked to see, during her fellowship, that what was b...
092 – Menopause care and education in the United States and Britain – Heather Hirsch and Dr Louise Newson
29 Mar 2021
In this episode, Dr Newson has a lively discussion with Heather Hirsch, the Clinical Programme Director for the Menopause and Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Heather was shocked to see, during her fellowship, that what was b...
092 – Menopause care and education in the United States and Britain – Heather Hirsch and Dr Louise Newson
29 Mar 2021
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to Hayley Etherington, a young woman who has been menopausal since the age of 14. Hayley talks openly with Dr Newson about her experience and how, even though she was given HRT as a teenager, she has been strug...
091 – Being Young & Menopausal – Hayley Etherington & Dr Louise Newson
22 Mar 2021
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to Hayley Etherington, a young woman who has been menopausal since the age of 14. Hayley talks openly with Dr Newson about her experience and how, even though she was given HRT as a teenager, she has been strug...
091 – Being Young & Menopausal – Hayley Etherington & Dr Louise Newson
22 Mar 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Rushna Mia about her menopause experience and how she is aiming to increase awareness of the menopause and support for women and their families within her local Asian community.  Rushna works in a primary sc...
090 – Talking About Menopause with Women From Ethnic Minorities – Rushna Mia & Dr Louise Newson
15 Mar 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Rushna Mia about her menopause experience and how she is aiming to increase awareness of the menopause and support for women and their families within her local Asian community.  Rushna works in a primary sc...
090 – Talking About Menopause with Women From Ethnic Minorities – Rushna Mia & Dr Louise Newson
15 Mar 2021
Professor Isaac Manyonda is a professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at St George's Hospital in London with a major interest in the menopause. In this very detailed discussion, Prof Isaac and Dr Newson talk about the huge benefits of oestrogen in H...
089 – The Benefits of HRT – Professor Isaac Manyonda & Dr Louise Newson
8 Mar 2021
Professor Isaac Manyonda is a professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at St George's Hospital in London with a major interest in the menopause. In this very detailed discussion, Prof Isaac and Dr Newson talk about the huge benefits of oestrogen in H...
089 – The Benefits of HRT – Professor Isaac Manyonda & Dr Louise Newson
8 Mar 2021
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Chris Mann, a consultant gynaecologist and one of the world's leading experts in endometriosis. Chris has received extensive training in many countries in the surgical treatment of endometriosis from som...
088 – Endometriosis and the Menopause – Chris Mann & Dr Louise Newson
1 Mar 2021
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Chris Mann, a consultant gynaecologist and one of the world's leading experts in endometriosis. Chris has received extensive training in many countries in the surgical treatment of endometriosis from som...
088 – Endometriosis and the Menopause – Chris Mann & Dr Louise Newson
1 Mar 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is delighted to chat to Dr Tosin Taiwo who is a doctor currently in his third year of GP training. Dr Tosin has an orthopaedic background as he used to work as an orthopaedic registrar before changing to general prac...
087 – Menopause Education for GPs – Dr Tosin Taiwo & Dr Louise Newson
23 Feb 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is delighted to chat to Dr Tosin Taiwo who is a doctor currently in his third year of GP training. Dr Tosin has an orthopaedic background as he used to work as an orthopaedic registrar before changing to general prac...
087 – Menopause Education for GPs – Dr Tosin Taiwo & Dr Louise Newson
23 Feb 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson and Newson Health nutritionist, Emma Ellice-Flint discuss habits that might help with weight loss and general weight balance.   During the UK’s third lockdown, many women are finding it difficult to feel motivated to...
086 – Lockdown & Weight Loss – Emma Ellice-Flint & Dr Louise Newson
15 Feb 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson and Newson Health nutritionist, Emma Ellice-Flint discuss habits that might help with weight loss and general weight balance.   During the UK’s third lockdown, many women are finding it difficult to feel motivated to...
086 – Lockdown & Weight Loss – Emma Ellice-Flint & Dr Louise Newson
15 Feb 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Emma McAuley, a young woman who was thrust into a medical menopause at age 24, after undergoing treatment for breast cancer.  Emma speaks openly to Dr Newson about her experience and how she was told ver...
085 – Medical Menopause – Emma McAuley & Dr Louise Newson
8 Feb 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Emma McAuley, a young woman who was thrust into a medical menopause at age 24, after undergoing treatment for breast cancer.  Emma speaks openly to Dr Newson about her experience and how she was told ver...
085 – Medical Menopause – Emma McAuley & Dr Louise Newson
8 Feb 2021
Dr Annice Mukherjee is a U.K. hormone specialist with almost 3 decades of experience in hospital medicine. From the early days, her specialism in hormones has always focussed on optimising quality of life in hormone diseases, imbalances and deficienc...
084 – Menopause and Health – Dr Annice Mukherjee & Dr Louise Newson
1 Feb 2021
Dr Annice Mukherjee is a U.K. hormone specialist with almost 3 decades of experience in hospital medicine. From the early days, her specialism in hormones has always focussed on optimising quality of life in hormone diseases, imbalances and deficienc...
084 – Menopause and Health – Dr Annice Mukherjee & Dr Louise Newson
1 Feb 2021
Amanda Thebe is a personal trainer and nutrition coach, with nearly 3 decades in the health and wellness industry. She is the author of 'Menopocalypse: How I Learned To Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!' Dr Newson actually helped Amanda wi...
083 – The Importance of Lifestyle During the Menopause – Amanda Thebe & Dr Louise Newson
25 Jan 2021
Amanda Thebe is a personal trainer and nutrition coach, with nearly 3 decades in the health and wellness industry. She is the author of 'Menopocalypse: How I Learned To Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!' Dr Newson actually helped Amanda wi...
083 – The Importance of Lifestyle During the Menopause – Amanda Thebe & Dr Louise Newson
25 Jan 2021
Chris Oglesby is the chief executive of Bruntwood, which remains a family-owned and run company founded on a belief that its success comes from the success of its colleagues, customers and the communities in which it operates. He works tirelessly hel...
082 – The Personal & Professional Costs of the Menopause – Chris Oglesby & Dr Louise Newson
18 Jan 2021
Chris Oglesby is the chief executive of Bruntwood, which remains a family-owned and run company founded on a belief that its success comes from the success of its colleagues, customers and the communities in which it operates. He works tirelessly hel...
082 – The Personal & Professional Costs of the Menopause – Chris Oglesby & Dr Louise Newson
18 Jan 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dinah Siman who is a Yoga and Pilates teacher and the founder of Menopause Pilates. Dinah chats to Dr Newson about the history of Pilates and how the method arrived in the UK with Alan Herdman, and how i...
081 – Pilates & the Menopause – Dinah Siman & Dr Louise Newson
11 Jan 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dinah Siman who is a Yoga and Pilates teacher and the founder of Menopause Pilates. Dinah chats to Dr Newson about the history of Pilates and how the method arrived in the UK with Alan Herdman, and how i...
081 – Pilates & the Menopause – Dinah Siman & Dr Louise Newson
11 Jan 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Kate Halfpenny, who was a celebrity stylist and designer for over 20 years. Kate now has a globally successful, British-made bridal brand, Halfpenny London, which she launched in early 2000. Kate had her fi...
080 – ”How My Work Was Affected by the Menopause” – Kate Halfpenny & Dr Louise Newson
4 Jan 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Kate Halfpenny, who was a celebrity stylist and designer for over 20 years. Kate now has a globally successful, British-made bridal brand, Halfpenny London, which she launched in early 2000. Kate had her fi...
080 – ”How My Work Was Affected by the Menopause” – Kate Halfpenny & Dr Louise Newson
4 Jan 2021
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Nadia Sawalha. Nadia is a well-known British actress and TV presenter and has been part of Loose Women from the outset. While talking to Dr Newson, Nadia is very open and candid about her menopause exper...
079 – Media & the Menopause – Nadia Sawalha & Dr Louise Newson
21 Dec 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Nadia Sawalha. Nadia is a well-known British actress and TV presenter and has been part of Loose Women from the outset. While talking to Dr Newson, Nadia is very open and candid about her menopause exper...
079 – Media & the Menopause – Nadia Sawalha & Dr Louise Newson
21 Dec 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Lavinia Winch, Ambassador for YES organic vaginal moisturisers and lubricants and a patient representative for all aspects of women’s gynaecological health, but especially for menopausal urogenital sympt...
078 – Urogenital Symptoms of the Menopause – Lavinia Winch & Dr Louise Newson
14 Dec 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Lavinia Winch, Ambassador for YES organic vaginal moisturisers and lubricants and a patient representative for all aspects of women’s gynaecological health, but especially for menopausal urogenital sympt...
078 – Urogenital Symptoms of the Menopause – Lavinia Winch & Dr Louise Newson
14 Dec 2020
Tim Spector is a Professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College in London and also co-founder of Zoe. In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Tim about his newly published book, Spoon-Fed. This ground-breaking and informative book really lead...
077 – Spoon-Fed: Food & Tim Spector – Tim Spector & Dr Louise Newson
7 Dec 2020
Tim Spector is a Professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College in London and also co-founder of Zoe. In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Tim about his newly published book, Spoon-Fed. This ground-breaking and informative book really lead...
077 – Spoon-Fed: Food & Tim Spector – Tim Spector & Dr Louise Newson
7 Dec 2020
Dr Louise Newson is delighted to welcome Victoria Duddles, solicitor and Principal Associate at Weightmans LLP.  Dr Newson and Victoria Duddles first met when they were both guest speakers at a Birmingham CIPD event all about menopause in the workpla...
076 – Menopause and Employment Law – Victoria Duddles & Dr Louise Newson
1 Dec 2020
Dr Louise Newson is delighted to welcome Victoria Duddles, solicitor and Principal Associate at Weightmans LLP.  Dr Newson and Victoria Duddles first met when they were both guest speakers at a Birmingham CIPD event all about menopause in the workpla...
076 – Menopause and Employment Law – Victoria Duddles & Dr Louise Newson
1 Dec 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Rebecca Gibbs, an Obstetrics and Gynaecological Consultant at The Royal Free Hospital in London. Dr Gibbs is also an ambassador for The Daisy Network, a charity dedicated to providing information and ...
075 – Premature Menopause & Fertility – Dr Rebecca Gibbs & Dr Louise Newson
24 Nov 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Rebecca Gibbs, an Obstetrics and Gynaecological Consultant at The Royal Free Hospital in London. Dr Gibbs is also an ambassador for The Daisy Network, a charity dedicated to providing information and ...
075 – Premature Menopause & Fertility – Dr Rebecca Gibbs & Dr Louise Newson
24 Nov 2020
In this episode of the Newson Health podcast series, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Sarah Hillman, a GP and clinical lecturer in Primary Care at the University of Warwick. Sarah talks about a piece of research she has recently published that looks ...
074 – HRT Prescriptions in England – Dr Sarah Hillman & Dr Louise Newson
17 Nov 2020
In this episode of the Newson Health podcast series, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Sarah Hillman, a GP and clinical lecturer in Primary Care at the University of Warwick. Sarah talks about a piece of research she has recently published that looks ...
074 – HRT Prescriptions in England – Dr Sarah Hillman & Dr Louise Newson
17 Nov 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Kaye Adams, a radio and television presenter and regular panellist on ITV's Loose Women. Kaye has recently co-authored the book called Still Hot in which 42 women have written about their own menopause e...
073 – Menopause in the Media – Kaye Adams & Dr Louise Newson
10 Nov 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Kaye Adams, a radio and television presenter and regular panellist on ITV's Loose Women. Kaye has recently co-authored the book called Still Hot in which 42 women have written about their own menopause e...
073 – Menopause in the Media – Kaye Adams & Dr Louise Newson
10 Nov 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats with Vanessa Barnes, fellow trustee and Chief Executive of their newly formed Menopause Charity.  Vanessa describes in detail her own menopause journey and her experiences of being perimenopausal and how she ca...
072 – The Menopause Charity – Vanessa Barnes & Dr Louise Newson
3 Nov 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats with Vanessa Barnes, fellow trustee and Chief Executive of their newly formed Menopause Charity.  Vanessa describes in detail her own menopause journey and her experiences of being perimenopausal and how she ca...
072 – The Menopause Charity – Vanessa Barnes & Dr Louise Newson
3 Nov 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Claire Sanderson, the editor-in-chief for Women's Health magazine. Claire talks openly about her mental health and the struggles she has faced in the past in the past. She also talks with Dr Newson about the...
071 – Women’s Health Magazine – Claire Sanderson & Dr Louise Newson
27 Oct 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Claire Sanderson, the editor-in-chief for Women's Health magazine. Claire talks openly about her mental health and the struggles she has faced in the past in the past. She also talks with Dr Newson about the...
071 – Women’s Health Magazine – Claire Sanderson & Dr Louise Newson
27 Oct 2020
In this podcast released on World Osteoporosis Day, Dr Louise Newson welcomes Julia Thomson, who manages the Royal Osteoporosis Society's Specialist Nurses Helpline. Together, they discuss what exactly osteoporosis is and identify some of the major r...
070 – Bone Health & World Osteoporosis Day – Julia Thomson & Dr Louise Newson
20 Oct 2020
In this podcast released on World Osteoporosis Day, Dr Louise Newson welcomes Julia Thomson, who manages the Royal Osteoporosis Society's Specialist Nurses Helpline. Together, they discuss what exactly osteoporosis is and identify some of the major r...
070 – Bone Health & World Osteoporosis Day – Julia Thomson & Dr Louise Newson
20 Oct 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Gregory Monk, a newly qualified GP. Gregory chats to Dr Newson about his experience dealing with the menopause so far in his career and during his training. They go on to discuss Gregory's perspective...
069 – Managing Menopause as a New GP – Gregory Monk & Dr Louise Newson
13 Oct 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Gregory Monk, a newly qualified GP. Gregory chats to Dr Newson about his experience dealing with the menopause so far in his career and during his training. They go on to discuss Gregory's perspective...
069 – Managing Menopause as a New GP – Gregory Monk & Dr Louise Newson
13 Oct 2020
When Ellie Waters was 14 years old, she was diagnosed with a soft tissue cancer that required intensive and lengthy treatment. The interventions saved her life, but they also stopped her ovaries working for good. With little menopause information or ...
068 – Going Through a Teenage Menopause – Ellie Waters & Dr Louise Newson
6 Oct 2020
When Ellie Waters was 14 years old, she was diagnosed with a soft tissue cancer that required intensive and lengthy treatment. The interventions saved her life, but they also stopped her ovaries working for good. With little menopause information or ...
068 – Going Through a Teenage Menopause – Ellie Waters & Dr Louise Newson
6 Oct 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is talking with Professor James Simon about Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause which affects the majority of women after the menopause and can include symptoms such as vaginal discomfort, irritation, dryness and...
067 – Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause – Professor James Simon & Dr Louise Newson
29 Sep 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is talking with Professor James Simon about Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause which affects the majority of women after the menopause and can include symptoms such as vaginal discomfort, irritation, dryness and...
067 – Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause – Professor James Simon & Dr Louise Newson
29 Sep 2020
Dr Louise Newson chats to Lindsey Beveridge, nutritional therapist and founder of Recovery Nutrition, in this episode of the Newson Health podcast series. Lindsey talks openly about her recovery from alcohol addiction in her late 40s and how that dro...
066 – Gut Health and Addiction – Lindsey Beveridge & Dr Louise Newson
22 Sep 2020
Dr Louise Newson chats to Lindsey Beveridge, nutritional therapist and founder of Recovery Nutrition, in this episode of the Newson Health podcast series. Lindsey talks openly about her recovery from alcohol addiction in her late 40s and how that dro...
066 – Gut Health and Addiction – Lindsey Beveridge & Dr Louise Newson
22 Sep 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is speaking with Sophie Strachan, director of Sophia Forum, Dr Nneka Nwokolo, honorary HIV clinician and menopause specialist, and Dr Jacqui Stevenson, researcher and advocate for Sophia Forum. Together, they talk ab...
065 – HIV, Menopause & Sophia Forum – Sophie Strachan, Dr Nneka Nwokolo, Dr Jacqui Stevenson & Dr Louise Newson
15 Sep 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is speaking with Sophie Strachan, director of Sophia Forum, Dr Nneka Nwokolo, honorary HIV clinician and menopause specialist, and Dr Jacqui Stevenson, researcher and advocate for Sophia Forum. Together, they talk ab...
065 – HIV, Menopause & Sophia Forum – Sophie Strachan, Dr Nneka Nwokolo, Dr Jacqui Stevenson & Dr Louise Newson
15 Sep 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is speaking with Jon Hughes, a gynaecologist who specialises in fertility and endometriosis. Jon and Louise discuss the various reasons why women may have reduced fertility, including women who have an early menopaus...
064 – Early Menopause and Fertility – Jon Hughes & Dr Louise Newson
8 Sep 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is speaking with Jon Hughes, a gynaecologist who specialises in fertility and endometriosis. Jon and Louise discuss the various reasons why women may have reduced fertility, including women who have an early menopaus...
064 – Early Menopause and Fertility – Jon Hughes & Dr Louise Newson
8 Sep 2020
In episode 63 of the Newson Health podcast series, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Stephanie Goodwin, a london-based GP, menopause specialist and specialist in Psychosexual medicine. Together, Dr Newson and Dr Goodwin discuss the possible consequenc...
063 – Psychosexual Medicine and Menopause – Dr Stephanie Goodwin & Dr Louise Newson
1 Sep 2020
In episode 63 of the Newson Health podcast series, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Stephanie Goodwin, a london-based GP, menopause specialist and specialist in Psychosexual medicine. Together, Dr Newson and Dr Goodwin discuss the possible consequenc...
063 – Psychosexual Medicine and Menopause – Dr Stephanie Goodwin & Dr Louise Newson
1 Sep 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to Dr Philippa Kaye - GP, journalist and author. Dr Kaye has just released a new book titled 'The M Word: Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause' and she talks to Dr Newson all about it and explains wh...
062 – Menopause and Contraception – Dr Philippa Kaye & Dr Louise Newson
25 Aug 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to Dr Philippa Kaye - GP, journalist and author. Dr Kaye has just released a new book titled 'The M Word: Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause' and she talks to Dr Newson all about it and explains wh...
062 – Menopause and Contraception – Dr Philippa Kaye & Dr Louise Newson
25 Aug 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Lindsey Lester who is a pharmacist with special interest in the menopause and founder of The Hormone Pharmacist.  Lindsey set up The Hormone Pharmacist, after much encouragement from Dr Newson, to provid...
061 – The Hormone Pharmacist – Lindsey Lester & Dr Louise Newson
18 Aug 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Lindsey Lester who is a pharmacist with special interest in the menopause and founder of The Hormone Pharmacist.  Lindsey set up The Hormone Pharmacist, after much encouragement from Dr Newson, to provid...
061 – The Hormone Pharmacist – Lindsey Lester & Dr Louise Newson
18 Aug 2020
Dr Mark Coombe is the educational director of Fourteen Fish, a UK based company specialising in medical appraisals. They provide education for over 40,000 GPs and healthcare professionals in the UK. In this podcast, Mark and Dr Newson talk about a n...
060 – Menopause Education & Fourteen Fish – Dr Mark Coombe & Dr Louise Newson
11 Aug 2020
Dr Mark Coombe is the educational director of Fourteen Fish, a UK based company specialising in medical appraisals. They provide education for over 40,000 GPs and healthcare professionals in the UK. In this podcast, Mark and Dr Newson talk about a n...
060 – Menopause Education & Fourteen Fish – Dr Mark Coombe & Dr Louise Newson
11 Aug 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Hannah Short, who is a GP and menopause specialist. She also has a particular interest in premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) which is very common yet not well manag...
059 – PMS and the Menopause – Dr Hannah Short and Dr Louise Newson
4 Aug 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Hannah Short, who is a GP and menopause specialist. She also has a particular interest in premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) which is very common yet not well manag...
059 – PMS and the Menopause – Dr Hannah Short and Dr Louise Newson
4 Aug 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to one of Britain's best loved TV presenters, Davina Mccall. Davina talks openly and honestly about her own menopause experience and how she had no idea that she might start to experience symptoms when she was ...
058 – Changing the Perception Around HRT – Davina Mccall & Dr Louise Newson
28 Jul 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to one of Britain's best loved TV presenters, Davina Mccall. Davina talks openly and honestly about her own menopause experience and how she had no idea that she might start to experience symptoms when she was ...
058 – Changing the Perception Around HRT – Davina Mccall & Dr Louise Newson
28 Jul 2020
The Irish Menopause was set up by Sallyanne Brady and Claire Peel - two ladies who suffered horrendously with their own menopause symptoms and met in an online support group. Ireland was lacking in knowledge, support and evidence based information, f...
057 – The Irish Menopause – Sallyanne Brady, Claire Peel & Dr Louise Newson
21 Jul 2020
The Irish Menopause was set up by Sallyanne Brady and Claire Peel - two ladies who suffered horrendously with their own menopause symptoms and met in an online support group. Ireland was lacking in knowledge, support and evidence based information, f...
057 – The Irish Menopause – Sallyanne Brady, Claire Peel & Dr Louise Newson
21 Jul 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is talking with Jane Oglesby, whom she first met at Manchester University when they were both medical students together. Dr Newson and Jane then reconnected a few years ago when she visited the Newson Health clinic a...
056 – ’balance’ Menopause App – Jane Oglesby & Dr Louise Newson
14 Jul 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is talking with Jane Oglesby, whom she first met at Manchester University when they were both medical students together. Dr Newson and Jane then reconnected a few years ago when she visited the Newson Health clinic a...
056 – ’balance’ Menopause App – Jane Oglesby & Dr Louise Newson
14 Jul 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by online personal trainer, life coach and corporate wellbeing trainer Janette Cardy. Janette is a GB athlete and founder of Janette Cardy Fitness and she chats to Dr Newson about the physical and mental ef...
055 – Exercise & the Menopause – Janette Cardy & Dr Louise Newson
7 Jul 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by online personal trainer, life coach and corporate wellbeing trainer Janette Cardy. Janette is a GB athlete and founder of Janette Cardy Fitness and she chats to Dr Newson about the physical and mental ef...
055 – Exercise & the Menopause – Janette Cardy & Dr Louise Newson
7 Jul 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to friend and colleague, Dr Rebecca Lewis and together they talk all about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They discuss the different types and ways of taking HRT, as well as the advantages of various prepar...
054 – The Basics About HRT – Dr Rebecca Lewis & Dr Louise Newson
30 Jun 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to friend and colleague, Dr Rebecca Lewis and together they talk all about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They discuss the different types and ways of taking HRT, as well as the advantages of various prepar...
054 – The Basics About HRT – Dr Rebecca Lewis & Dr Louise Newson
30 Jun 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Professor Philip Sarrel, Professor of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Sciences and also Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University.  Dr Newson and Prof Sarrel discuss the importance of hormone repla...
053 – The costs of the menopause – Professor Philip Sarrel & Dr Louise Newson
23 Jun 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Professor Philip Sarrel, Professor of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Sciences and also Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University.  Dr Newson and Prof Sarrel discuss the importance of hormone repla...
053 – The costs of the menopause – Professor Philip Sarrel & Dr Louise Newson
23 Jun 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is speaking to Professor Jim Simon, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Reproductive Endocrinology at George Washington University in Washington DC.  Dr Newson and Professor Simon talk about the Wo...
052 – The Benefits of Body Identical Progesterone – Professor James Simon & Dr Louise Newson
16 Jun 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is speaking to Professor Jim Simon, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Reproductive Endocrinology at George Washington University in Washington DC.  Dr Newson and Professor Simon talk about the Wo...
052 – The Benefits of Body Identical Progesterone – Professor James Simon & Dr Louise Newson
16 Jun 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Dr Tony Branson, a consultant oncologist who specialises in giving cancer treatments to women. Dr Branson and Dr Newson discuss the menopause in women who have had breast cancer in the past and the various w...
051 – Breast Cancer & Menopause – Dr Tony Branson & Dr Louise Newson
9 Jun 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Dr Tony Branson, a consultant oncologist who specialises in giving cancer treatments to women. Dr Branson and Dr Newson discuss the menopause in women who have had breast cancer in the past and the various w...
051 – Breast Cancer & Menopause – Dr Tony Branson & Dr Louise Newson
9 Jun 2020
In the 50th episode of the Newson Health podcast series, Dr Louise Newson chats to Liz Earle MBE about how they first met and the work they have done together. Liz is very open and candid about her own menopause experience and admits how little she k...
050 – Empowering Women to Receive the Right Menopause Advice – Liz Earle MBE & Dr Louise Newson
2 Jun 2020
In the 50th episode of the Newson Health podcast series, Dr Louise Newson chats to Liz Earle MBE about how they first met and the work they have done together. Liz is very open and candid about her own menopause experience and admits how little she k...
050 – Empowering Women to Receive the Right Menopause Advice – Liz Earle MBE & Dr Louise Newson
2 Jun 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to John Stirling, the technical director of Bionutri. John speaks openly about his experience with immunotherapy treatments for his melanoma that was diagnosed when he was in his 20s. This experience started hi...
049 – Anti-ageing, Hormones & Healthy Living – John Stirling & Dr Louise Newson
26 May 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to John Stirling, the technical director of Bionutri. John speaks openly about his experience with immunotherapy treatments for his melanoma that was diagnosed when he was in his 20s. This experience started hi...
049 – Anti-ageing, Hormones & Healthy Living – John Stirling & Dr Louise Newson
26 May 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Zoe Hodson who is the lead doctor at the North West branch of Newson Health. Zoe has worked as a GP and GP trainer for over 15 years and has encountered many hurdles when trying to deliver menopause c...
048 – Newson Health in the North – Dr Zoe Hodson & Dr Louise Newson
19 May 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Zoe Hodson who is the lead doctor at the North West branch of Newson Health. Zoe has worked as a GP and GP trainer for over 15 years and has encountered many hurdles when trying to deliver menopause c...
048 – Newson Health in the North – Dr Zoe Hodson & Dr Louise Newson
19 May 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Emma Ellice-Flint, a very knowledgeable nutritionist, all about fermented foods. Emma takes it right back to basics and explains the importance of good gut health and how eating and drinking fermented produc...
047 – Fermented Foods & Gut Health – Emma Ellice-Flint & Dr Louise Newson
12 May 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Emma Ellice-Flint, a very knowledgeable nutritionist, all about fermented foods. Emma takes it right back to basics and explains the importance of good gut health and how eating and drinking fermented produc...
047 – Fermented Foods & Gut Health – Emma Ellice-Flint & Dr Louise Newson
12 May 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Mandy Garland and Specialist Nurse, Sharon Hartmann - together they discuss nurse education for menopause and HRT in primary care.  Both Mandy and Sharon chose to develop the...
046 – Menopause Education for Nurses – Mandy Garland, Sharon Hartmann & Dr Louise Newson
5 May 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Mandy Garland and Specialist Nurse, Sharon Hartmann - together they discuss nurse education for menopause and HRT in primary care.  Both Mandy and Sharon chose to develop the...
046 – Menopause Education for Nurses – Mandy Garland, Sharon Hartmann & Dr Louise Newson
5 May 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Petra Coveney, Founder of Menopause Yoga - the UK’s first specialist style of yoga to support women going through the menopause.  Petra, who is a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) for health ...
045 – Menopause Yoga – Petra Coveney & Dr Louise Newson
28 Apr 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Petra Coveney, Founder of Menopause Yoga - the UK’s first specialist style of yoga to support women going through the menopause.  Petra, who is a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) for health ...
045 – Menopause Yoga – Petra Coveney & Dr Louise Newson
28 Apr 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to Cari Rosen; author, writer and editor of Gransnet.com. Gransnet was set up following the success of Mumsnet. Gransnet has 320k users, bringing in 3 million page views a month. Many perimenopausal and menopau...
044 – Gransnet & the Menopause – Cari Rosen & Dr Louise Newson
21 Apr 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson chats to Cari Rosen; author, writer and editor of Gransnet.com. Gransnet was set up following the success of Mumsnet. Gransnet has 320k users, bringing in 3 million page views a month. Many perimenopausal and menopau...
044 – Gransnet & the Menopause – Cari Rosen & Dr Louise Newson
21 Apr 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined (virtually!) by Lorraine Candy - co-founder of the podcast series 'Postcards from Midlife'. Lorraine and Dr Newson chat about the stigma surrounding the word “menopause” and how we need to work together in ...
043 – Changing the Language Around Menopause and Midlife – Lorraine Candy & Dr Louise Newson
14 Apr 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined (virtually!) by Lorraine Candy - co-founder of the podcast series 'Postcards from Midlife'. Lorraine and Dr Newson chat about the stigma surrounding the word “menopause” and how we need to work together in ...
043 – Changing the Language Around Menopause and Midlife – Lorraine Candy & Dr Louise Newson
14 Apr 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Kate Irvine and together they discuss Kate's online perimenopause and menopause survey, The Big M.  Kate began her survey as a way to find out how women really feel about the perimenopause and menopause,...
042 – The Big M – Kate Irvine & Dr Louise Newson
7 Apr 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Kate Irvine and together they discuss Kate's online perimenopause and menopause survey, The Big M.  Kate began her survey as a way to find out how women really feel about the perimenopause and menopause,...
042 – The Big M – Kate Irvine & Dr Louise Newson
7 Apr 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Kathryn Pinkham, Founder of The Insomnia Clinic, the UK’s largest insomnia service.  Kathryn, along with her team at The Insomnia Clinic, help people who suffer with poor sleep and insomnia using NHS rec...
041 – You Are Feeling Sleeeepy – Kathryn Pinkham & Dr Louise Newson
31 Mar 2020
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Kathryn Pinkham, Founder of The Insomnia Clinic, the UK’s largest insomnia service.  Kathryn, along with her team at The Insomnia Clinic, help people who suffer with poor sleep and insomnia using NHS rec...
041 – You Are Feeling Sleeeepy – Kathryn Pinkham & Dr Louise Newson
31 Mar 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Newson is joined by Emma Ellice-Flint, a clinical nutritionist and former chef. Emma works alongside Dr Newson at her clinic, Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre and treats patients with all conditions, but digesti...
040 – ’Supporting Your Immunity’ – Emma Ellice-Flint & Dr Louise Newson
24 Mar 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Newson is joined by Emma Ellice-Flint, a clinical nutritionist and former chef. Emma works alongside Dr Newson at her clinic, Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre and treats patients with all conditions, but digesti...
040 – ’Supporting Your Immunity’ – Emma Ellice-Flint & Dr Louise Newson
24 Mar 2020
Avrum Bluming was a clinical professor of medical oncology at the University of Southern California and spent four years as a senior investigator for the National Cancer Institute. For more than two decades he has been studying the benefits and risks...
039 – Oestrogen Matters – Dr Avrum Bluming & Dr Louise Newson
17 Mar 2020
Avrum Bluming was a clinical professor of medical oncology at the University of Southern California and spent four years as a senior investigator for the National Cancer Institute. For more than two decades he has been studying the benefits and risks...
039 – Oestrogen Matters – Dr Avrum Bluming & Dr Louise Newson
17 Mar 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Newson is joined by Lauren Redfern, a researcher who has been exploring the experiences of women using testosterone as part of their HRT treatment. Lauren has been spending time at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Cent...
038 – Research on Testosterone & Menopause – Lauren Redfern & Dr Louise Newson
10 Mar 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Newson is joined by Lauren Redfern, a researcher who has been exploring the experiences of women using testosterone as part of their HRT treatment. Lauren has been spending time at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Cent...
038 – Research on Testosterone & Menopause – Lauren Redfern & Dr Louise Newson
10 Mar 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by yoga teacher, Claudia Brown who runs workshops at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre.  Claudia is an Om Yoga magazine columnist and runs classes, workshops and retreats in the West Midlands. Sh...
037 – Ageing Well, Menopause and Yoga – Claudia Brown & Dr Louise Newson
3 Mar 2020
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by yoga teacher, Claudia Brown who runs workshops at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre.  Claudia is an Om Yoga magazine columnist and runs classes, workshops and retreats in the West Midlands. Sh...
037 – Ageing Well, Menopause and Yoga – Claudia Brown & Dr Louise Newson
3 Mar 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Newson talks openly and candidly to Samantha Evans about sexual problems and the menopause. Sam Evans is a sexual health and pleasure expert, with a nursing background. She is also co-owner of the company www.jodivine.com T...
036 – Sex and the Menopause – Samantha Evans & Dr Louise Newson
25 Feb 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Newson talks openly and candidly to Samantha Evans about sexual problems and the menopause. Sam Evans is a sexual health and pleasure expert, with a nursing background. She is also co-owner of the company www.jodivine.com T...
036 – Sex and the Menopause – Samantha Evans & Dr Louise Newson
25 Feb 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Newson is speaking with consultant dermatologist, Dr Sajjad Rajpar all about hair. Hair changes can be very common during the perimenopause and menopause. Dr Rajpar eloquently explains how our hormones are important with re...
035 – Hair Loss and Hormones – Dr Sajjad Rajpar & Dr Louise Newson
18 Feb 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Newson is speaking with consultant dermatologist, Dr Sajjad Rajpar all about hair. Hair changes can be very common during the perimenopause and menopause. Dr Rajpar eloquently explains how our hormones are important with re...
035 – Hair Loss and Hormones – Dr Sajjad Rajpar & Dr Louise Newson
18 Feb 2020
Dr Nighat Arif is a GP with a specialist interest in women’s health, based in Buckinghamshire. In this week's podcast, Dr Nighat Arif talks openly with Dr Newson about her work educating and empowering women from different ethnic groups about the men...
034 – Menopause Taboo in Women from Different Ethnic Groups – Dr Nighat Arif & Dr Louise Newson
11 Feb 2020
Dr Nighat Arif is a GP with a specialist interest in women’s health, based in Buckinghamshire. In this week's podcast, Dr Nighat Arif talks openly with Dr Newson about her work educating and empowering women from different ethnic groups about the men...
034 – Menopause Taboo in Women from Different Ethnic Groups – Dr Nighat Arif & Dr Louise Newson
11 Feb 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Newson is joined by Professor David Reid, Consultant Rheumatologist and Osteoporosis Specialist at the University of Aberdeen. Professor Reid is also the Senior Medical Adviser and Fundraising Ambassador for the Royal Osteo...
033 – Bone Health, Osteoporosis & the Menopause – Professor David Reid & Dr Louise Newson
4 Feb 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Newson is joined by Professor David Reid, Consultant Rheumatologist and Osteoporosis Specialist at the University of Aberdeen. Professor Reid is also the Senior Medical Adviser and Fundraising Ambassador for the Royal Osteo...
033 – Bone Health, Osteoporosis & the Menopause – Professor David Reid & Dr Louise Newson
4 Feb 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Louise Newson has an open discussion with her mother, Ann Newson, about her personal views regarding taking HRT. Over 30 years ago, Ann was experiencing symptoms of severe fatigue which were negatively affecting her ability...
032 – Taking HRT Forever – Ann Newson & Dr Louise Newson
28 Jan 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Louise Newson has an open discussion with her mother, Ann Newson, about her personal views regarding taking HRT. Over 30 years ago, Ann was experiencing symptoms of severe fatigue which were negatively affecting her ability...
032 – Taking HRT Forever – Ann Newson & Dr Louise Newson
28 Jan 2020
This week, Dr Newson is joined by Jane Simpson, a continence nurse specialist who works from The London Clinic in Harley Street.  In this episode, Jane and Dr Newson discuss all aspects of pelvic floor health relating to the menopause, including stre...
031 – Pelvic Floor Health – Jane Simpson & Dr Louise Newson
21 Jan 2020
This week, Dr Newson is joined by Jane Simpson, a continence nurse specialist who works from The London Clinic in Harley Street.  In this episode, Jane and Dr Newson discuss all aspects of pelvic floor health relating to the menopause, including stre...
031 – Pelvic Floor Health – Jane Simpson & Dr Louise Newson
21 Jan 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Sarah Ball, a GP with a special interest in the menopause. Together, they talk all about early menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) which affects women under 45 years. In the UK,...
030 – Early Menopause and POI – Dr Sarah Ball and Dr Louise Newson
14 Jan 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Sarah Ball, a GP with a special interest in the menopause. Together, they talk all about early menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) which affects women under 45 years. In the UK,...
030 – Early Menopause and POI – Dr Sarah Ball and Dr Louise Newson
14 Jan 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Louise Newson is speaking to journalist Kirsty Lang about her experience with Breast Cancer and how life has been since her recovery. Together, they discuss the treatment that Kirsty received and the side-effects that she e...
029 – Life after Breast Cancer – Kirsty Lang and Dr Louise Newson
7 Jan 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Louise Newson is speaking to journalist Kirsty Lang about her experience with Breast Cancer and how life has been since her recovery. Together, they discuss the treatment that Kirsty received and the side-effects that she e...
029 – Life after Breast Cancer – Kirsty Lang and Dr Louise Newson
7 Jan 2020
In this week's podcast, Dr Louise Newson is talking with one of her closest friends, Kate Parr, about her reasons for setting up Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre. Kate encouraged Dr Newson to start educating women about the perimenopause ...
028 – Menopause and Friendship – Kate Parr & Dr Louise Newson
17 Dec 2019
In this week's podcast, Dr Louise Newson is talking with one of her closest friends, Kate Parr, about her reasons for setting up Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre. Kate encouraged Dr Newson to start educating women about the perimenopause ...
028 – Menopause and Friendship – Kate Parr & Dr Louise Newson
17 Dec 2019
In this week's podcast, Dr Louise Newson is talking to leading consultant dermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar. Together, they discuss all about the skin and how it can change during the perimenopause and menopause. The low hormone levels that occur during...
027 – Menopause and the Skin – Dr Sajjad Rajpar and Dr Louise Newson
10 Dec 2019
In this week's podcast, Dr Louise Newson is talking to leading consultant dermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar. Together, they discuss all about the skin and how it can change during the perimenopause and menopause. The low hormone levels that occur during...
027 – Menopause and the Skin – Dr Sajjad Rajpar and Dr Louise Newson
10 Dec 2019
In this week's episode, Dr Louise Newson chats to her good friend, Dr Rebecca Lewis, who is also a clinical director at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre. Together they discuss surgical menopause. Surgical menopause can often be very diffe...
026 – Surgical Menopause – Dr Rebecca Lewis & Dr Louise Newson
3 Dec 2019
In this week's episode, Dr Louise Newson chats to her good friend, Dr Rebecca Lewis, who is also a clinical director at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre. Together they discuss surgical menopause. Surgical menopause can often be very diffe...
026 – Surgical Menopause – Dr Rebecca Lewis & Dr Louise Newson
3 Dec 2019
In this week's episode, Dr Newson chats to Katie Taylor. From the age of 43 Katie suffered for four years with debilitating perimenopausal symptoms, which had been misdiagnosed as depression by her doctor.   It was only when her father, a breast canc...
025 – Missing my Perimenopause – Katie Taylor & Dr Louise Newson
26 Nov 2019
In this week's episode, Dr Newson chats to Katie Taylor. From the age of 43 Katie suffered for four years with debilitating perimenopausal symptoms, which had been misdiagnosed as depression by her doctor.   It was only when her father, a breast canc...
025 – Missing my Perimenopause – Katie Taylor & Dr Louise Newson
26 Nov 2019
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson chats to Yvonne Bruton, a chief inspector at West Midlands Police who currently heads up the Violence Reduction Unit. Yvonne is also the chair of her Women in Policing association. Dr Newson and Yvonne have worked cl...
024 – Menopause & West Midlands Police – Yvonne Bruton & Dr Louise Newson
19 Nov 2019
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson chats to Yvonne Bruton, a chief inspector at West Midlands Police who currently heads up the Violence Reduction Unit. Yvonne is also the chair of her Women in Policing association. Dr Newson and Yvonne have worked cl...
024 – Menopause & West Midlands Police – Yvonne Bruton & Dr Louise Newson
19 Nov 2019
In this podcast, Dr Newson is speaking with Nicola Mulkeen, a very experienced and knowledgeable pelvic floor physiotherapist. Together they discuss what exactly the pelvic floor muscles are and what they do in our bodies. Nicola talks about the impo...
023 – Menopause & the Pelvic Floor – Nicola Mulkeen & Dr Louise Newson
12 Nov 2019
In this podcast, Dr Newson is speaking with Nicola Mulkeen, a very experienced and knowledgeable pelvic floor physiotherapist. Together they discuss what exactly the pelvic floor muscles are and what they do in our bodies. Nicola talks about the impo...
023 – Menopause & the Pelvic Floor – Nicola Mulkeen & Dr Louise Newson
12 Nov 2019
Partners of menopausal women are often neglected. In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Leigh, a partner of one of her patients who vividly describes how worried he was when he saw the changes in his wife and had no idea what was going on. They ...
022 – Menopause for Partners – Leigh Goulding & Dr Louise Newson
5 Nov 2019
Partners of menopausal women are often neglected. In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson talks to Leigh, a partner of one of her patients who vividly describes how worried he was when he saw the changes in his wife and had no idea what was going on. They ...
022 – Menopause for Partners – Leigh Goulding & Dr Louise Newson
5 Nov 2019
In this episode, Dr Newson chats to Saska Graville, co founder of Mpoweredwomen.net; a community of doctors, wellbeing experts and brilliant women, to power you through menopause. Despite a career in women’s magazines, including being the deputy edit...
021 – MPowered Women – Saska Graville & Dr Louise Newson
29 Oct 2019
In this episode, Dr Newson chats to Saska Graville, co founder of Mpoweredwomen.net; a community of doctors, wellbeing experts and brilliant women, to power you through menopause. Despite a career in women’s magazines, including being the deputy edit...
021 – MPowered Women – Saska Graville & Dr Louise Newson
29 Oct 2019
Kim Goulding is one of Dr Newson's patients here at Newson Health. In today's episode, Kim talks about her own experience with the menopause how she was offered antidepressants. She has always been the driving force behind her family and became socia...
020 – Menopause and Antidepressants – Kim Goulding & Dr Louise Newson
22 Oct 2019
Kim Goulding is one of Dr Newson's patients here at Newson Health. In today's episode, Kim talks about her own experience with the menopause how she was offered antidepressants. She has always been the driving force behind her family and became socia...
020 – Menopause and Antidepressants – Kim Goulding & Dr Louise Newson
22 Oct 2019
Sheona Khan is a medical writer who has been working closely with Dr Newson for several months. In this weeks episode, Dr Newson and Sheona have an open discussion with about how much she has learnt regarding the perimenopause and how little she knew...
019 – What is Perimenopause? – Sheona Khan & Dr Louise Newson
15 Oct 2019
Sheona Khan is a medical writer who has been working closely with Dr Newson for several months. In this weeks episode, Dr Newson and Sheona have an open discussion with about how much she has learnt regarding the perimenopause and how little she knew...
019 – What is Perimenopause? – Sheona Khan & Dr Louise Newson
15 Oct 2019
Professor Geoffrey Hackett works as a consultant in Urology and Sexual Medicine. He is a prolific writer and educator about men's health and has a particular interest in low testosterone in men. In this episode, Dr Newson and Professor Hackett talk a...
018 – Low Testosterone in Men – Professor Geoffrey Hackett & Dr Louise Newson
8 Oct 2019
Professor Geoffrey Hackett works as a consultant in Urology and Sexual Medicine. He is a prolific writer and educator about men's health and has a particular interest in low testosterone in men. In this episode, Dr Newson and Professor Hackett talk a...
018 – Low Testosterone in Men – Professor Geoffrey Hackett & Dr Louise Newson
8 Oct 2019
Lucy Holtom is a yoga teacher who works closely with Dr Newson here at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre. Lucy runs 'Living Your Yoga' and her classes encourage attendees to take time to connect with their inner world through ancient Yogic...
017 – The Benefits of Yoga – Lucy Holtom & Dr Louise Newson
1 Oct 2019
Lucy Holtom is a yoga teacher who works closely with Dr Newson here at Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre. Lucy runs 'Living Your Yoga' and her classes encourage attendees to take time to connect with their inner world through ancient Yogic...
017 – The Benefits of Yoga – Lucy Holtom & Dr Louise Newson
1 Oct 2019
Edward Joy has over 20 years’ experience as a complimentary healthcare practitioner, as an ethnobotanist Edward spends much of his time studying the components of plants in an aim to understand their nutritional benefits but he also adopts naturopath...
016 – The Importance of a Plant-Based Diet – Edward Joy & Dr Louise Newson
24 Sep 2019
Edward Joy has over 20 years’ experience as a complimentary healthcare practitioner, as an ethnobotanist Edward spends much of his time studying the components of plants in an aim to understand their nutritional benefits but he also adopts naturopath...
016 – The Importance of a Plant-Based Diet – Edward Joy & Dr Louise Newson
24 Sep 2019
Diane Porterfield-Bourne is a Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years nursing experience. She runs www.bourne2care.co.uk and provides menopause education talks in the workplace and through organised events. She is committed to raising menopause awarene...
015 – Menopause and Nursing – Diane Porterfield & Dr Louise Newson
17 Sep 2019
Diane Porterfield-Bourne is a Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years nursing experience. She runs www.bourne2care.co.uk and provides menopause education talks in the workplace and through organised events. She is committed to raising menopause awarene...
015 – Menopause and Nursing – Diane Porterfield & Dr Louise Newson
17 Sep 2019
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks with Diane Danzebrink, both very passionate campaigners on the subject of improving menopause education for women. The two experts discuss the current HRT shortages and media reports following the recent HRT sc...
014 – Getting the right menopause information – Diane Danzebrink & Dr Louise Newson
10 Sep 2019
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks with Diane Danzebrink, both very passionate campaigners on the subject of improving menopause education for women. The two experts discuss the current HRT shortages and media reports following the recent HRT sc...
014 – Getting the right menopause information – Diane Danzebrink & Dr Louise Newson
10 Sep 2019
In this episode, Dr Newson is joined by Liz Earle MBE and together they discuss the recent research that was published in the Lancet, concerning the link between HRT and breast cancer. They talk about what this research means to women and discuss oth...
013 – HRT and Breast Cancer – Liz Earle MBE & Dr Louise Newson
3 Sep 2019
In this episode, Dr Newson is joined by Liz Earle MBE and together they discuss the recent research that was published in the Lancet, concerning the link between HRT and breast cancer. They talk about what this research means to women and discuss oth...
013 – HRT and Breast Cancer – Liz Earle MBE & Dr Louise Newson
3 Sep 2019
In this episode Dr Newson and qualified nutritionist and chef Emma Ellice-Flint, talk about gut matters, microbiome research and what foods can make a difference to the gut and whole body health. Topics discussed include: Control how you feel through...
012 – Gut Matters – Emma Ellice-Flint & Dr Louise Newson
27 Aug 2019
In this episode Dr Newson and qualified nutritionist and chef Emma Ellice-Flint, talk about gut matters, microbiome research and what foods can make a difference to the gut and whole body health. Topics discussed include: Control how you feel through...
012 – Gut Matters – Emma Ellice-Flint & Dr Louise Newson
27 Aug 2019
In this episode, Dr Newson is joined by former music industry PR guru Meg Mathews. Together, they discuss Meg's reasons for creating her website, MegsMenopause, and why she has worked so hard to improve menopause education for women. Meg talks very o...
010 – MegsMenopause – Meg Mathews & Dr Louise Newson
13 Aug 2019
In this episode, Dr Newson is joined by former music industry PR guru Meg Mathews. Together, they discuss Meg's reasons for creating her website, MegsMenopause, and why she has worked so hard to improve menopause education for women. Meg talks very o...
010 – MegsMenopause – Meg Mathews & Dr Louise Newson
13 Aug 2019
Athena Lamnisos is the Chief Executive of the Eve Appeal which the only UK national charity raising awareness and funding research into the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal. In this episode Dr Louise Newson an...
009 – Gynaecologial Cancers & Eve Appeal – Athena Lamnisos & Dr Louise Newson
6 Aug 2019
Athena Lamnisos is the Chief Executive of the Eve Appeal which the only UK national charity raising awareness and funding research into the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal. In this episode Dr Louise Newson an...
009 – Gynaecologial Cancers & Eve Appeal – Athena Lamnisos & Dr Louise Newson
6 Aug 2019
Migraines and worsening headaches can be a very common symptom of the perimenopause and menopause. In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson speaks with Dr Sarah Ball who explains why this can occur and ways of managing migraines for women who have changing ...
008 – Migraines & Menopause – GP & Menopause Expert Dr Sarah Ball & Dr Louise Newson
30 Jul 2019
Migraines and worsening headaches can be a very common symptom of the perimenopause and menopause. In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson speaks with Dr Sarah Ball who explains why this can occur and ways of managing migraines for women who have changing ...
008 – Migraines & Menopause – GP & Menopause Expert Dr Sarah Ball & Dr Louise Newson
30 Jul 2019
Diane Danzebrink is a psychotherapist, menopause expert, wellbeing consultant and also a great friend of Dr Newson. She is tirelessly campaigning for improved care and support for menopausal women having personally had a dreadful experience of the me...
007 – Campaigning for improved menopause care – Diane Danzebrink & Dr Louise Newson
23 Jul 2019
Diane Danzebrink is a psychotherapist, menopause expert, wellbeing consultant and also a great friend of Dr Newson. She is tirelessly campaigning for improved care and support for menopausal women having personally had a dreadful experience of the me...
007 – Campaigning for improved menopause care – Diane Danzebrink & Dr Louise Newson
23 Jul 2019
Dr Newson talks with Meg Mathews & Athena Lamnisos, CEO of charity Eve Appeal, about best times to discuss menopause with women & children. Menopause being on the curriculum has had a mixed response, but as it can cause many different symptoms, which...
006 – Importance of discussing menopause early – Meg Mathews, Athena Lamnisos & Dr Louise Newson
16 Jul 2019
Dr Newson talks with Meg Mathews & Athena Lamnisos, CEO of charity Eve Appeal, about best times to discuss menopause with women & children. Menopause being on the curriculum has had a mixed response, but as it can cause many different symptoms, which...
006 – Importance of discussing menopause early – Meg Mathews, Athena Lamnisos & Dr Louise Newson
16 Jul 2019
Dr Louise Newson discusses changing hormones with Nurse Tracy Rutter, who has had an interesting & varied career as an army nurse & a school nurse. Tracy talks about changing hormones in adolescent girls & comparisons with changing hormone levels in ...
005 – Comparing hormones in menopausal women to teenagers – Nurse Tracy Rutter & Dr Louise Newson
9 Jul 2019
Dr Louise Newson discusses changing hormones with Nurse Tracy Rutter, who has had an interesting & varied career as an army nurse & a school nurse. Tracy talks about changing hormones in adolescent girls & comparisons with changing hormone levels in ...
005 – Comparing hormones in menopausal women to teenagers – Nurse Tracy Rutter & Dr Louise Newson
9 Jul 2019
Menopause education is not mandatory for healthcare professionals. Dr Newson discusses the importance of menopause education with Menopause & Wellbeing Centre Practice Manager, Sarah Baker who previously worked in a private hospital and ran education...
004 – Education about the menopause – Practice Manager Sarah Baker & Dr Louise Newson
3 Jul 2019
Menopause education is not mandatory for healthcare professionals. Dr Newson discusses the importance of menopause education with Menopause & Wellbeing Centre Practice Manager, Sarah Baker who previously worked in a private hospital and ran education...
004 – Education about the menopause – Practice Manager Sarah Baker & Dr Louise Newson
3 Jul 2019
Symptoms of depression commonly occur during the perimenopause/menopause. Here, Dr Newson is joined by Dr Rebecca Lewis and together they discuss why symptoms can occur & ways of managing them with the right treatment. For many menopausal women, thes...
003 – Menopause & Depression – GP & Menopause Expert Dr Rebecca Lewis & Dr Louise Newson
27 Jun 2019
Symptoms of depression commonly occur during the perimenopause/menopause. Here, Dr Newson is joined by Dr Rebecca Lewis and together they discuss why symptoms can occur & ways of managing them with the right treatment. For many menopausal women, thes...
003 – Menopause & Depression – GP & Menopause Expert Dr Rebecca Lewis & Dr Louise Newson
27 Jun 2019
In this episode, recorded in conjunction with the Primary Care Women's Health Forum, Dr Newson talks with PCWHF Director, Karl Hamer about Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre and her passion and determination to improve education about the men...
002 – Improving Education About the Menopause – PCWHF Director, Karl Hamer & Dr Louise Newson
11 Apr 2019
In this episode, recorded in conjunction with the Primary Care Women's Health Forum, Dr Newson talks with PCWHF Director, Karl Hamer about Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre and her passion and determination to improve education about the men...
002 – Improving Education About the Menopause – PCWHF Director, Karl Hamer & Dr Louise Newson
11 Apr 2019
In this first episode of a new podcast series recorded by Dr Louise Newson, founder and menopause specialist GP at Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre, Dr Newson discusses the symptoms and experiences of different patients with fellow GP and m...
001 – Symptoms and Effective Treatment for Women Experiencing the Menopause – Dr Sarah Ball & Dr Louise Newson
19 Mar 2019
In this first episode of a new podcast series recorded by Dr Louise Newson, founder and menopause specialist GP at Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre, Dr Newson discusses the symptoms and experiences of different patients with fellow GP and m...
001 – Symptoms and Effective Treatment for Women Experiencing the Menopause – Dr Sarah Ball & Dr Louise Newson
19 Mar 2019
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