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Inflammation, hormones and the hidden cause of chronic disease

In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Professor Robert Lufkin, physician, medical school professor and author, to explore how inflammation and metabolic dysfunction lie at the heart of many of today’s chronic diseases.
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They discuss why conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, dementia and mental illness are often treated as separate problems, when in reality they share the same inflammatory and metabolic origins.
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The conversation also looks at the central role of hormones in regulating inflammation, mitochondrial function and long-term health, and why progesterone, estradiol and testosterone may be among the most powerful disease-modifying treatments we already have.
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28:06

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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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 aspect of our lives.

Described as the "medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution", Louise aims to empower a generation of women to have a greater understanding, choice and control over their treatment, bodies, minds and future health through their hormones. She is the creator of the award-winning free balance app, a Sunday Times bestselling author and the founder of the Newson Health clinic. With over three decades of clinical experience, Louise is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, a Fellow of the Royal College of GPs, a Visiting Fellow at Cambridge, a regular contributor to academic journals including the Lancet and the British Journal of General Practice, and has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Health from Bradford University.
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Importance of discussing menopause early – Meg Mathews, Athena Lamnisos and Dr Louise Newson

Dr Newson talks with Meg Mathews and Athena Lamnisos, CEO of charity Eve Appeal, about best times to discuss menopause with women and children. Menopause being on the curriculum has had a mixed response, but as it can cause many different symptoms, which can go unrecognised for years, it’s essential we start the conversation early so children can recognise potential symptoms in themselves and others and become aware of the health risks of the menopause and optimise health.
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Duration:

26.26

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Lifestyle

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Comparing hormones in menopausal women to teenagers – Nurse Tracy Rutter and Dr Louise Newson

Dr Louise Newson discusses changing hormones with Nurse Tracy Rutter, who has had an interesting and varied career as an army nurse and a school nurse. Tracy talks about changing hormones in adolescent girls and comparisons with changing hormone levels in perimenopausal and menopausal women, her own experience of surgical menopause, how balancing her hormones really improved the quality of her life and her experience of working in the Menopause and Wellbeing Centre.
Tracy’s three take home tips:
1. Don’t put yourself on the back burner any more! Be brave and seek the right advice and treatment
2. That ‘me time’ is really important – remember to take care of yourself
3. Start keeping a diary to record your symptoms and how you are feeling. It can be helpful for your own mind and also when you visit your GP.
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Duration:

28.55

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Education

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Education about the menopause – Practice Manager Sarah Baker and Dr Louise Newson

Menopause education is not mandatory for healthcare professionals. Dr Newson discusses the importance of menopause education with Practice Manager, Sarah Baker who previously worked in a private hospital and ran educational events for doctors on various subjects. Sarah describes how women’s health events were always popular and, in her experience, doctors have a real thirst for knowledge regarding the menopause and safe prescribing of HRT.
Sarah Baker’s three take home tips to help you on your menopause journey:
1. Do your research! There are so many great resources available, such as Balance, and if you have the right information it will help when you visit your GP
2. Be brave and talk to other people – you may find a lot of your friends are going through the same thing and you can help and support each other
3. Talk to your family and involve your partner. You are not on your own and there is help out there!
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Duration:

28.14

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Education

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Menopause and depression – GP and menopause expert Dr Rebecca Lewis and Dr Louise Newson

Symptoms of depression commonly occur during the perimenopause and menopause. Here, Dr Newson is joined by Dr Rebecca Lewis and together they discuss why symptoms can occur and ways of managing them with the right treatment. For many menopausal women, these symptoms are incorrectly diagnosed as depression: research shows around 70% of perimenopausal and menopausal women are inappropriately offered or given antidepressants. There is no evidence that antidepressants are beneficial for the low mood associated with changing hormone levels.
Dr Rebecca Lewis’ thee take home tips about menopause and depression:
1. Low mood is a very common symptom during the menopause – you are not alone!
2. There is a great treatment available and the right type and dose of estrogen can really help these symptoms
3. HRT is safe and can be so beneficial for our mental health, as well as cardiovascular health and bone health.
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Duration:

33.02

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Symptoms

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Improving education about the menopause – PCWHF Director, Karl Hamer and Dr Louise Newson

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Duration:

29.51

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Education

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Symptoms and effective treatment for women experiencing the menopause – Dr Sarah Ball and Dr Louise Newson

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Duration:

37.30

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

HRT/Hormones

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Distracted: Jack Suddaby on being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult

‘It really weighs heavy. It’s like putting on lots of different cloaks.’

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a topic many are talking about right now, and thankfully, we’ve moved beyond the outdated stereotype that it only affects young boys. And with so much noise on social media alongside lingering stereotypes, is all this attention truly helping people recognise their symptoms and get a diagnosis? And how does it feel to receive an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood – does it bring relief, clarity, present new challenges, or a combination of all three?

This week, Dr Louise Newson sits down with Jack Suddaby to explore his ADHD diagnosis journey, from a lightbulb moment during the COVID-19 lockdown to launching his podcast, Distracted. Jack opens up about the moment his symptoms pushed him to seek answers and how simple shifts in his daily routine have transformed his life in surprising ways.

Louise discusses the connection between ADHD and hormonal changes, from PMDD to menopause, and how these shifts can impact symptoms, especially as ADHD often presents differently in women.

Louise and Jack explore how menopause and ADHD, topics that are still under-recognised, are being talked about more openly, and how getting a diagnosis can truly change people’s lives by bringing understanding and clarity.

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The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.

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Duration:

23.59

Health conditions

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Breaking barriers in women’s health: Hormones, education and HRT with Dr Fionnuala Vernon

“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 – being overlooked and highlight the critical role of education in equipping clinicians with the skills and confidence to ask the right questions and connect patients with the support they need.

Fionnuala also outlines recent developments in women’s healthcare in Ireland, such as the introduction of free hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

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The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.

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Duration:

30.03

Education

HRT/Hormones

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Hormones and metabolism: Unlocking the science with Professor Franck Mauvais-Jarvis

“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?”
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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 estradiol’s crucial role in maintaining a healthy metabolism, reducing inflammation throughout the body, and supporting memory and cognition.
Professor Mauvais-Jarvis explains how improving mitochondrial function, often referred to as the “powerhouse of the cell,” boosts metabolism and helps prevent metabolic diseases such as diabetes. He also highlights the vital, often overlooked role of testosterone in women’s health.
Together they address common misconceptions stemming from the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study and set the record straight on the benefits of body-identical hormones.
Be sure to check out Professor Franck Mauvais-Jarvis’s book, Principles of Precision Hormone Therapy: Healthy Aging and Prevention of Chronic Disease, which presents cutting-edge scientific data and insights from leading experts, including Dr Louise Newson, on the vital role of hormone optimisation in healthy aging.
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The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.
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Duration:

31:00

HRT/Hormones

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The Irish menopause – Sallyanne Brady, Claire Peel and Dr Louise Newson

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, for women in particular, so they founded The Irish Menopause in April 2019 and the group now has 2700 members! Sallyanne and Claire chat to Dr Newson about the stories they hear day after day that are heartbreaking and unnecessary and how they are striving for change in Ireland.
Sallyanne’s three take home tips for women in Ireland:
1. Join The Irish Menopause – it’s evidence-based support and you might find something you relate to
2. Find a doctor – if your doctor doesn’t listen or you’re not happy with what they have said, go to the next doctor and keep trying!
3. Reach out – share, talk to others. You’re not going mad, it’s not just you, it’s every other woman.
Claire’s three take home tips on how women can help themselves:
1. Talk to other people, go online and find support groups like The Irish Menopause
2. Look after yourself, don’t feel guilty for taking time to yourself. Rest!
3. Give Yoga a try! It can do wonders during this time of your life.
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Duration:

30.43

Education

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Menopause care and education in the United States and Britain – Heather Hirsch and Dr Louise Newson

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 being taught about menopause principles and care was actually wrong and realised that menopause was the biggest gap in women’s healthcare across America.
The experts discuss the problem of unregulated compounded bioidentical hormones and the reasons why two thirds of American women use this type of non-approved hormone treatment, rather than FDA approved body identical HRT that is prescribed by doctors in the UK. They reflect on the shift away from using HRT over the last two decades, and the devastating consequences to women’s health because of this, and offer practical advice on how to educate other healthcare professionals to unlearn the pervasive myth that oestrogen is dangerous.
Heather’s three take away messages are:
1. Medical students should spend time with a menopause doctor and see how they help women
2. Menopause care is a team effort and a global effort; everyone has to come together
3. Tell a friend, colleague or family member about evidence-based sources of menopause information such as podcasts, YouTube channels, or social media. Help spread the truth about HRT.
IG @hormone.health.doc
Website: heatherhirschmd.com
YouTube: Health by Heather Hirsch
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Duration:

32.58

Education

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About:

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 aspect of our lives.

Described as the "medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution", Louise aims to empower a generation of women to have a greater understanding, choice and control over their treatment, bodies, minds and future health through their hormones. She is the creator of the award-winning free balance app, a Sunday Times bestselling author and the founder of the Newson Health clinic. With over three decades of clinical experience, Louise is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, a Fellow of the Royal College of GPs, a Visiting Fellow at Cambridge, a regular contributor to academic journals including the Lancet and the British Journal of General Practice, and has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Health from Bradford University.
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