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  • Debunking Your Menopause Myths With Dr. Naomi Potter

    Debunking Your Menopause Myths With Dr. Naomi Potter
    2025/05/19
    What do women, Doctors, and professionals keep getting wrong about menopause? In this myth-busting episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr Naomi Potter takes on 13 of the most common menopause misconceptions—and sets the record straight. From “HRT causes cancer” to “Menopause means the end of my sex life” and “Menopause starts at 50”, Naomi unpacks the facts behind the misinformation and outdated advice that too many women are still being told today. Whether you’re just entering perimenopause or knee-deep in hot flushes and hormone confusion, this episode will empower you with clarity, science-backed answers, and a big sigh of relief. Further reading: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hormones-and-hrt https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-risks-and-benefits https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/signs-hrt-is-not-working https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/testosterone-and-menopause https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/contraception-in-menopause https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-and-breast-cancer https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-perimenopause https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-weight-gain Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com 0:00 – Intro 0:23 – Myth 1: Menopause doesn't start until 50 1:10 – Myth 2: You ca only be on HRT for 5 years 2:18 – Myth 3: You should just put up with menopause symptoms 3:08 – Myth 4: Every women should be on HRT 4:19 – Myth 5: You are not menopausal if you have no symptoms 4:59 – Myth 6: You need a blood test to diagnose menopause 7:12 – Myth 7: HRT causes cancer 9:43 – Myth 8: You cannot use HRT if you have a family history of cancer 13:16 – Myth 9: Testosterone is only for men 14:26 – Myth 10: I cannot get pregnant once I start perimenopause 16:13 – Myth 11: Menopause means the death of sex 16:54 – Myth 12: I will gain weight during menpause 18:26 – Myth 13: Quality of life goes downhill from menopause #menopause #perimenopause #hrt Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:23 Myth 1: Menopause doesn't start until 50 00:01:10 Myth 2: You ca only be on HRT for 5 years 00:02:18 Myth 3: You should just put up with menopause symptoms 00:03:08 Myth 4: Every women should be on HRT 00:04:19 Myth 5: You are not menopausal if you have no symptoms 00:04:59 Myth 6: You need a blood test to diagnose menopause 00:07:12 Myth 7: HRT causes cancer 00:09:43 Myth 8: You cannot use HRT if you have a family history of cancer 00:13:16 Myth 9: Testosterone is only for men 00:14:26 Myth 10: I cannot get pregnant once I start perimenopause 00:16:13 Myth 11: Menopause means the death of sex 00:16:54 Myth 12: I will gain weight during menpause 00:18:26 Myth 13: Quality of life goes downhill from menopause
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  • Bloating, Weight Gain, Supplements? The Gut Health Doctor Exposes The Impact Of Menopause

    Bloating, Weight Gain, Supplements? The Gut Health Doctor Exposes The Impact Of Menopause
    2025/05/11
    Why does your gut feel different during menopause – and what can you do about it? This week, Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by Dr. Megan Rossi – AKA The Gut Health Doctor – a dietitian and scientist leading the conversation on gut health. From bloating and reflux to stubborn weight gain, Megan explains how hormonal shifts can disrupt digestion in midlife – and how smart, simple food choices can make all the difference. Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned cook, Megan’s tips are practical, science-backed, and doable for every budget. Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Dr. Megan Rossi below: Megan’s Instagram: @theguthealthdoctor Megan’s TikTok: @theguthealthdoctor Megan’s Website: https://www.theguthealthdoctor.com/ Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #menopause #guthealth #guthealthdoctor
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  • PREVIEW: 7 Ways For Women To Future Proof Their Body – Gut Health Doctor Explains

    PREVIEW: 7 Ways For Women To Future Proof Their Body – Gut Health Doctor Explains
    2025/05/09
    How can our diets help us through menopause and midlife? Dr. Megan Rossi AKA The Gut Health Doctor explains. Full episode with Dr. Megan Rossi will be out on the Is It Hot In Here podcast later this month!
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  • 3 Key Lessons To Get Through Menopause – Feeling Alone, Keeping Fit And Dealing With Body Changes

    3 Key Lessons To Get Through Menopause – Feeling Alone, Keeping Fit And Dealing With Body Changes
    2025/05/05
    We've released 10 episodes of Is It Hot In Here? so far, so today we're looking back at some of the biggest lessons our guests have shared. Featuring Lorraine Candy discussing how community got her through menopause, Dame Kelly Holmes on top fitness tips for midlife women, and Lou Featherstone on body confidence. #menopause #perimenopause #drnaomipotter
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  • Will Fertility Issues Affect My Menopause? – Pregnancy Struggles, Shame And Denial

    Will Fertility Issues Affect My Menopause? – Pregnancy Struggles, Shame And Denial
    2025/04/27
    Feeling isolated in midlife? You’re not alone — and today’s guest, Nadia Nagamootoo, knows exactly how that feels. Nadia is a chartered psychologist, CEO of Avenir Consulting Services, and host of the Why Care? podcast. In this episode, she opens up to Dr Naomi Potter about her long, emotional journey with fertility struggles — and how those years shaped not just her 30s, but her experience of perimenopause. Doctors told Nadia she had a low ovarian count, which resulted in her struggles to conceive. So the question is: do fertility struggles also suggest that Nadia will have menopause struggles? Can the two be connected? Dr. Naomi Potter is here to explain. Nadia confesses she was “in denial” about hitting perimenopause. Together, she and Naomi explore how hormone changes intersect with mental health, identity, and the weight so many women silently carry. They also speak candidly about why menopause support needs to be more inclusive. As a South Asian woman, Nadia highlights how healthcare research and treatment often overlooks diverse experiences — and why that has to change. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt lonely, misunderstood, or overwhelmed in midlife. It’s a powerful, personal conversation — with practical insights and hope woven throughout. Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Nadia Nagamootoo below: Nadia’s Instagram: @nadianagamootoo Nadia’s website: https://www.nadianagamootoo.com/ Nadia’s podcast Why Care?: https://www.nadianagamootoo.com/podcast Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #menopause #DrNaomiPotter #perimenopause
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  • Did Menopause Destroy My Marriage? With Stacey Duguid

    Did Menopause Destroy My Marriage? With Stacey Duguid
    2025/04/20
    What happens when the loneliness and libido spikes in midlife drive you to “crash out” of your marriage? In this week’s episode of Is It Hot in Here? Dr Naomi Potter is joined by Fashion Editor and artist Stacey Duguid. In this raw conversation, Stacey explains how she “went looking for attention” and found it, her marriage ended in chaos, she “wrecked her financial future”, moved house and had a breakdown, all while unknowingly experiencing perimenopause. Together, Naomi and Stacey explore the complex impact of hormonal changes, and how an increased sex drive can be as difficult and destructive as its opposite. Is there a scientific explanation behind Stacey’s choices? Could an earlier diagnosis or menopause care have changed her path? What do other women need to know? Whether you’re in the thick of perimenopause yourself, supporting someone who is, or just beginning to wonder what this stage of midlife might bring — this episode is filled with insight, reassurance, and practical advice to help you feel more prepared and less alone. Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Stacey Duguid below: Stacey’s Instagram: @staceyduguid Stacey’s TikTok: @mydivorceinoutfits Stacey’s book: In Pursuit of Happiness: Mating, Marriage, Motherhood, Money, Mayhem: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pursuit-Happiness-Mating-Marriage-Motherhood/dp/0349435197 Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #menopause #StaceyDuguid #DrNaomiPotter
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  • How To Spot The First Signs Of Menopause And What To Do Next – Dr. Naomi Potter Explains

    How To Spot The First Signs Of Menopause And What To Do Next – Dr. Naomi Potter Explains
    2025/04/13
    I see so many women, with so many symptoms and confusion about what is happening to them, and why, that I wanted to break it down for you. So here is a Clinic Cheat Sheet to help break it down for you! In this episode of my Is it Hot in here? podcast, I break down the signs and symptoms we go through in clinic to establish if they are related to perimenopause, general ageing, or other medical conditions - be they psychological, physical or emotional – and clarify the different symptom management and treatment options. From brain fog and burnout to skin and hair changes, low libido, joint pain and allergies, we cover it all. So whether you are wondering if what you’re feeling is “just ageing,” or you’ve already started HRT and want to understand more, this episode will really help. Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Is It Hot In Here’s Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #menopause #perimenopause #menopausesymptoms Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:23 What Dr Naomi asks women in clinic (are they perimenopausal?) 00:01:19 What are you currently experiencing? 00:01:52 Spotting menopause symptoms 00:02:33 Physical menopause symptoms (eye changes, hearing changes, skin changes, gut changes, libido etc.) 00:03:33 Psychological menopause symptoms (low mood, anxiety, dementia-like symptoms, brain fog etc.) 00:04:32 Rage in menopause 00:05:15 Other medical conditions alongside menopause 00:06:14 Medications alongside menopause 00:06:41 How your lifestyle impacts menopause 00:07:15 Family history and menopause 00:09:20 Hair changes during menopause 00:10:41 Skin changes during menopause 00:12:50 Libido changes during menopause 00:14:00 Loss of motivation during menopause 00:15:02 Brain fog during menopause 00:16:52 Allergies during menopause 00:18:12 Is it menopause or just ageing? 00:19:05 How to get help 00:19:57 What does HRT do in menopause? 00:20:37 Why you should take yourself seriously (you DO matter!) 00:21:19 What to do if you have more questions about menopause
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  • What Men Really Think During Menopause

    What Men Really Think During Menopause
    2025/04/06
    ​In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter sits down with George Smart, fiancé of TV presenter Lisa Snowdon who appeared on the podcast last episode, to explore the often-overlooked role of partners during menopause. Lisa claimed George was her rock throughout years of pain, fear , anxiety and confusion, so this week George explains how he set out to help her as best he could. He also offers advice to the many listeners who messaged us after listening to Lisa talk about him. He discusses the scarcity of resources available for men to understand menopause and offers practical advice for partners striving to provide meaningful support during this transformative period. Follow George Smart below: George’s Instagram: @i_smarticus Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Is It Hot In Here's Instagram: Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #drnaomipotter #menopause #georgesmart Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 Meeting Lisa Snowden & becoming “that guy” 00:02:29 Lisa’s symptoms hit hard 00:03:22 How George supported her (without trying to fix it) 00:04:36 “It wasn’t Lisa being Lisa anymore” 00:05:10 The no-kids talk: George’s calm clarity 00:06:47 Why men have zero resources on menopause 00:08:38 The power of communication in tough times 00:10:51 When George realized this wasn’t just Lisa’s journey 00:13:27 Listener Q&A: “She’s changed. Do I just accept it?” 00:16:47 “You’re doing them a favor”: speaking up at work
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