In this episode, Penny speaks to the wonderful Dr Louise Newson – a world-renowned menopause expert, author, podcaster, founder of Newson Health clinics and the Balance Menopause App. Louise is a passionate advocate for raising the standards of healthcare for women and empowering them to take control and demand more from this stage in life. She believes menopause can be a happy, healthy, and positive time in a woman’s life.
💫 This is a particularly uplifting and informative episode that every woman should hear.
📻 Note: This interview was first aired on The Penny Dee Show on Mix 56 on 7 June 2024
👉 https://mix56.co.uk/
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️
• What is Perimenopause, when does it start, and how long can it last?
• Why testosterone is so important for women
• When to start HRT and how to talk about it with your GP
• What Louise thinks HRT should really be called
• The advice she’d give herself if she could go back to the start of her own perimenopause journey
PLUS, We Discuss: 💡
• How hormone receptors in the brain impact our mood, memory, and emotions
• Why menopause shouldn’t be feared but embraced
• The future of women’s healthcare and Louise’s ongoing mission
Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 🔗
🌐 Dr Louise Newson’s Website
🏥 Newson Health Clinic
📚 The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause: Revised and Updated
→ Audible
→ Paperback
→ Kindle
📱 Balance Menopause App – Available on the App Store and Google Play
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
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