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The Dr Louise Newson Podcast

Dr Louise Newson

Dr Louise Newson is an award-winning physician, respected women’s hormone specialist, educator, and author committed to increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause, menopause, and lifelong hormone health. Each week, Louise dives into the newest research, treatments and hot topic issues, providing accessible, evidence-based information to empower your future health. Joined by fellow experts and special guests, with answers to your burning questions, Louise explores how hormones impact every

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22 - Distracted: Jack Suddaby on being diagnosed with...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/08/26

'It really weighs heavy. It’s like puttingon lots of different cloaks.’ Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a topic many are talking about right now, and thankfully, we’ve movedbeyond the outdated stereotype that it only affects young boys. And with somuch noise on social media alongside lingering stereotypes, is all thisattention truly helping people recognise their symptoms and get a diagnosis?And how does it feel to receive an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood – does it bringrelief,

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00:30:09

21 - Breaking barriers in women’s health: Hormones,...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/08/19

“The fire in the belly is coming from people’s want and need to help patients and to make a change” This week, Dr Fionnuala Vernon, Medical Director of Blackwater Private Clinics and GP trainer in Ireland, joins Dr Louise Newson for a compelling conversation about breaking down barriers in healthcare and addressing the ways in which the system often fails women. They discuss how global gaps in training for healthcare professionals can result in women’s health needs – particularly during menopause

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00:30:41

20 - Hormones and metabolism: Unlocking the science...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/08/12

“I don’t understand why we’re not shouting this from the rooftops, a simple medicine, a natural hormone, that can reduce the risk of both diabetes and breast cancer. That’s incredibly important, isn’t it?” This week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Professor of Medicine at Tulane University and an endocrinologist specialising in metabolism. In this episode, they dive deep into the science behind oestradiol’s crucial role in maintaining a healthy metabolism, reducing

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00:30:32

19 - Your Peri Godmother: Shelly Horton on surviving...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/08/05

Dr Louise Newson sits down this week with Shelly Horton, an Australian journalist, broadcaster and passionate advocate for menopause awareness. Shelly recently released her debut book, I’m Your Peri Godmother: A happily-ever-after guide to kicking perimenopause in the ovaries, reflecting just how many women are desperate for relatable, honest guidance through perimenopause.In this warm conversation, Shelly opens up about her own personal experience after initially being misdiagnosed, struggling with

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00:32:19

18 - Hayley and Jay: a 30-year battle for the right...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/07/29

In what Dr Louise Newson calls ‘the most impactful podcast I've ever recorded’, this powerful episode shares the extraordinary story of Hayley and her son, Jay.Hayley spent nearly 30 years in and out of psychiatric hospitals. She was diagnosed with postnatal psychosis, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), depression and treatment-resistant mental illness. She was prescribed antipsychotics, antidepressants and even received electroconvulsive therapy. At one point, she was told she might have

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00:34:25

17 - Why dance is a superpower, with Angela Rippon

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/07/22

This week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by the inspirational Angela Rippon, whose remarkable career in television and journalism spans nearly six decades. From breaking barriers as one of the first female newsreaders on British TV to her more recent appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, Angela reflects on the evolution of her work and the deep personal passion that drives her today: getting the nation moving. In this uplifting episode, Louise and Angela explore how dance and movement can be powerful

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00:33:11

16 - Talking about our relationship and how my...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/07/15

He became a familiar face to millions on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies and Live From The Clinic – boundary-pushing shows that challenged taboos and brought sensitive health issues into mainstream conversation. Behind the camera, however, consultant urological surgeon Paul Anderson has established himself as one of the UK’s most experienced urethroplasty surgeons, having performed over 2,500 procedures in the past 19 years – more thanany other surgeon in the country. Beyond his clinical practice,

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00:33:12

15 - Championing hormones, healing and strength with...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Content advisory: this episode includes themes of self-harmIn this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Christine D’Ercole, a master world champion track cyclist and Peloton instructor, who shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey. Together, they dive into crucial conversations about pelvic floor health, urinary incontinence and eating disorders, shining a light on topics often left in the shadows. Christine opens up about the impact of body image and societal judgment on women and

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00:29:08

14 - Breasts, bodies, and belonging: a conversation...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/07/01

In this episode, Dr Louise Newson speaks with author Jean Hannah Edelstein about her deeply personal new book, Breasts: A Relatively Short Relationship, and the complex journey she’s had with her own body. Jean shares the experience of choosing to undergo a double mastectomy at 41, after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, and highlights the emotional and practical importance of finding the right doctors and surgeons during such a life-altering process. Jean reflects on growing up in the

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00:28:56

13 - HRT after 60: myths, facts and finding your own...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/06/24

In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by her mother, Ann Newson, for a candid and deeply insightful conversation about HRT after 60, as requested by some ofour viewers. Together, Dr Louise and Ann address the persistent fears around breast cancer and HRT, revisiting data from the controversial 2002 WHI study. They also explore the crucial differences between the older forms of synthetic HRT derived from pregnant horse’s urine and today’s body identical hormones, which have the same

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00:35:33

12 - HRT, misinformation and navigating the menopause...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/06/21

'I'm a journalist, and I'm always trying to make sense of stories... that's just how my brain works. But I've never been able to make sense of this one... the whole HRT story, the information women are given, and the choices we make based on information we're not entirely sure about. I've always felt that was just unsatisfactory. So that overview from you, I have found really, really interesting’.In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by broadcaster and

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11 - Hormones and mental health: Ben West discusses...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/06/10

Content advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide‘You're not just losing a person. You're losing all of those memories’ In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by mental health campaigner and author, Ben West. At 17, Ben’s world was turned upside down when he lost his younger brother, Sam, to suicide at just 15 years old. What followed was a life-altering journey through grief, resilience, and purpose. Ben transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy –

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10 - Breaking down health taboos: Dr Karan Rajan on...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/06/03

'Haemorrhoids is one of those embarrassing problems that a lot of people suffer from. There's a lot of taboos surrounding it, because people don't want to own up that they've got haemorrhoids. A lot of people listening or watching this probably have haemorrhoids, they're probably sitting on them right now. That video is not a sexy topic, but it got over 2 million views... that is a huge amount of people that I could see across 100 clinics, and still not get to that number.' In this week’s

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09 - Ferne McCann talks motherhood, breathwork and...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/05/27

In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Ferne McCann, TV personality, reality star, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the wellness app Shoorah. Ferne first rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex and has since appeared on shows like I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Dancing on Ice. Ferne talks candidly about the hormonal changes she experienced during and after pregnancy, and how breathwork learned through hypnobirthing helped her stay calm and manage stress during childbirth. She

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08 - Main Character Energy: How Fats Timbo...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Award-winning content creator, comedian, and author Fats Timbo joins Dr Louise Newson for a powerful conversation on self-worth, confidence, and hormones. Fats, who has achondroplasia, shares how she turned adversity into empowerment—from childhood challenges and societal bias to becoming a viral creator and published author of Main Character Energy. In this warm, funny, and honest discussion, Fats opens up about: Growing up with limited representation Navigating bullying, ignorance, and

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07 - It’s Probably Nothing: unpacking the pitfalls of...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/05/13

In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by broadcaster and journalist Naga Munchetty, known for her role on BBC Breakfast. Naga discusses her new book, It’s Probably Nothing, where she explores how women’s health concerns are often dismissed, left undiagnosed, or told their pain was normal’. Drawing on her own personal experiences, she examines the harmful impact of medical misogyny and stresses the urgent need for change in how women’s health issues are treated. Naga reflects on the

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06 - Is food the best medicine? Dr Rupy breaks down...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/05/06

In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by her good friend Dr Rupy Aujla, a medical doctor, nutritionist, and founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen for a deep dive into his new book, Healthy High Protein. Together, they explore how our relationship with food evolves over time, and why protein and fibre play a far more essential role in our health than many of us realise. Dr Rupy shares how inflammation acts like your body’s ‘internal campfire’, providing warmth and protection when in balance,

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05 - Talking to my daughter: understanding hormones,...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/04/29

"I remember saying to you, do people actually go to work like this? Do they just carry on with normal life? Surely you take two days off and just lie in bed. I just couldn’t comprehend that this was normal, and that women are expected to just live like this." This week, Dr. Louise Newson is joined by her daughter, Sophie Anderson, a student at King’s College London, for an honest and insightful conversation about contraception, hormones, and the significant gaps in sex education. Sophie

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04 - Dr Felice Gersh on oestradiol, natural vs...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/04/22

In this episode, Dr Louise is joined by renowned American OB-GYN, integrative medicine specialist and globally renowned women’s health expert, Dr Felice Gersh. Together Louise and Felice delve into the science of hormones, how menopause care differs between the US and UK, and the harmful past of women’s medicine – from the vaginal mesh scandal to the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study which continues to impact access to HRT for women globally. Louise also speaks to Felice about the impact of

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03 - Content creator Charlotte Craig on overcoming...

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast ·

2025/04/16

On this week's episode, Charlotte Craig, a hugely successful content creator with nearly one million followers on TikTok joins Dr Louise Newson in the studio to share her journey to recovery from a traumatic injury – the highs, the lows, and the profound shift in perspective that followed. The pair also touch on the importance of understanding your hormone health at any stage. In 2022, Charlotte, then a secondary school teacher, saw her life take an unexpected turn. What was meant to be a fun day

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