Is It Hot In Here?

• 3 Key Lessons To Get Through Menopause – Feeling Alone, Keeping Fit And Dealing With Body Changes

  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

  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: [email protected] #menopause #DrNaomiPotter #perimenopause

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• How To Spot The First Signs Of Menopause And What To Do Next – Dr. Naomi Potter Explains

  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: [email protected] #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

  ​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: [email protected] #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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• How I Bounced Back From Burnout And Reinvented Myself In Midlife – Rosie Nixon

  How can you bounce back from burnout and is it really possible to reinvent yourself mid-menopause? In today’s episode of Is It Hot In Here? Dr Naomi Potter is joined by the former Editor of Hello! magazine, Rosie Nixon. Rosie is no stranger to an intense, highly demanding job. While at Hello! Magazine, she was facing press nights every Friday, deadlines against the clock, and covering exclusive stories with A-List celebs. Robbie Williams, the Royal Family, you name it! For a long time she thrived… until she didn’t. In her late 40s “I collapsed on the bed in a pool of tears,” she recalls. “And I just thought: I am done.” The timing was not a coincidence. Although she didn’t, at the time, recognise the symptoms, Rosie was also experiencing peri-menopause. So how much of this work-related stress was exactly that – and how much was being exacerbated by midlife hormonal turbulence? Rosie’s journey to psychological, social and professional reinvention is emotional, inspiring and educational. Want to know how you could do the same? This episode is just for you. Follow Rosie Nixon below: Rosie’s Instagram: @rosiejnixon Rosie’s TikTok: @rosiejnixon Rosie’s website: https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/ Rosie’s book Be Kind: https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/be-kind Rosie’s reinvention retreats: https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/reinvention-retreats 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: 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: [email protected] #rosienixon #drnaomipotter #menopause Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:15 Who is Rosie Nixon? 00:03:06 What was it like working for big magazines? 00:04:01 Robbie Williams' secret wedding 00:06:54 The end of Rosie's magazine career (the peak of burnout) 00:09:38 Learning to listen to your body 00:11:19 A spark of excitement for change 00:12:30 How to make such a drastic career change (separating your work from your identity) 00:16:04 Recognising that menopause was contributing to work stress 00:17:55 Advocating for yourself with your GP 00:19:56 Will antidepressants help during menopause? 00:20:50 The 'perfect storm' of work burnout and menopause 00:22:06 Rosie's experience on HRT ("they weren't for me") 00:23:54 HRT causing bad skin 00:25:40 HRT alternatives 00:28:59 Work life balance 00:30:44 Should women get a blood test during menopause? 00:35:19 Menopause symptoms can come and go 00:37:07 Advice on how to change careers during menopause 00:40:53 Outro

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