Is It Hot In Here? menopause podcast

• The HONEST Reality Of Work-Life Balance As A Woman – Chief Exec Of The National Theatre

  Can you be a boss AND handle menopause? What’s the secret to balancing a busy worklife, family life AND menopause?This week on Is It Hot In Here? Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by Executive Director of The National Theatre, Kate Varah. This woman is no stranger to managing intense workloads, parenting teens, spending evenings at countless lobbying events and networking exercises, navigating marriage life… all while trying to find your feet in menopause.Kate’s story is a refreshing look at how any of us can thrive when our calendars are full and our hormones are in flux. Naomi even jokes that Kate might be part robot – but as the layers peel back, we get a deeply honest insight into how she really does it.Together, they explore how workplaces are beginning to talk more about menopause, the reality of being a high-achieving woman in a C-Suite role, and how to manage symptoms while still showing up in high-pressure environments.Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotterFind out more about The National Theatre: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/home/ Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfrFor 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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• "You Only Need 10 Minutes" –  Feel Your FITTEST In Your 40s And Beyond – Caroline's Circuits

  Want to become your fittest self in your 40s onwards? This 45 minute guide will give you all of the tools you need. And no, you don’t need a posh kit, expensive gym membership or even any experience to get started. In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by midlife fitness expert Caroline Idiens (AKA ⁨Caroline's Circuits). The two discuss who women can build strength, boost energy, and stay active through perimenopause and menopause. Caroline opens up about her own fitness evolution, how resistance training changed her body and mindset in her 50s, and why short, consistent workouts can be more effective than long gym sessions.Together, they dive into topics like menopause weight gain, joint pain, low motivation, the power of walking, the truth about protein and hormones, and the often-overlooked connection between movement and mental health. Caroline also shares her tips on how to get started with strength training — even if you’ve never picked up a dumbbell in your life.Follow Caroline Idiens below:Caroline's Instagram: ‪@carolinescircuits Caroline's website: https://carolinescircuits.com/Caroline's book Fit At 50: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fit-50-Stronger-Fitter-Happier/dp/0241715288Caroline's YouTube: ⁨@carolinescircuits⁩ Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...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]:00 – Intro: meet Caroline Idiens (@carolinescircuits) 01:32 – Why Caroline started strength training in midlife 03:08 – What is resistance training? (and why it matters after 40) 05:10 – Caroline’s workout routine: structure, duration & frequency 07:45 – Walking, hormones & mental health: a powerful combo 09:30 – How strength training boosts mood, confidence & energy 11:48 – Will lifting weights make you bulky? (spoiler: no) 13:22 – Glutes, core & stability: the muscles that matter most 15:00 – Joint pain, menopause & how to modify exercise safely 17:10 – Everyday strength: why midlife fitness isn’t just about looks 19:25 – Menopause & nutrition: the role of protein, sugar & balance 21:40 – Midlife weight gain & belly fat: what's really going on? 24:05 – Sleep & stress in menopause: how exercise can help 26:10 – Caroline’s bedtime routine & supplement stack 28:25 – Struggling with motivation? here’s where to start 30:10 – Building habits that stick: the power of small steps 32:18 – Exercise & anxiety: breaking the spiral 34:00 – Caroline’s go-to modifications for sensitive joints 36:12 – Top supplements Caroline recommends for midlife wellness 38:10 – Avoiding injury after 40: smart training tips 40:15 – Can fitness help with skin, hair & hormone balance? 42:00 – Final advice: keep it simple, stay consistent #carolinescircuits #menopause #menopauseworkout

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• Your Complete Menopause HRT Guide – Dr. Naomi Potter Explains Everything Women Must Know

  Have you heard about HRT but you aren’t sure where to start?Menopause specialist Dr. Naomi Potter is here to answer the top 10 questions we commonly hear from women when it comes to menopause and HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). From ‘Is HRT safe?’ to ‘What HRT options are there?’ to ‘How do I know if my HRT is working?’ Naomi shares the up-to-date facts — with compassion, clarity, and zero judgement.If you're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or just don’t know what options are available to you, this is the clear conversation you’ve been waiting for — warm, honest, and rooted in science.Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...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] 0:00 – Intro to menopause and HRT0:26 – What is HRT?0:57 – How does HRT work?1:55 – When should I consider taking HRT?3:18 – What different HRT options are out there?7:25 – What are the benefits of taking HRT?9:23 – Are there risks involved in taking HRT?12:40 – Can I change my choice of HRT?14:03 – What are the signs that my HRT might not be working?16:08 – What alternatives are there to HRT?18:27 – How do I find out more about HRT?19:13 – Outro#menopause #perimenopause #hrt

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• Healthcare Is Failing Women: How To Get Them To LISTEN – With Naga Munchetty

  Why are women’s health problems so ignored?Today on Is It Hot In Here? Podcast, Dr. Noami Potter is joined by BBC presenter and journalist Naga Munchetty. In this powerful, emotional conversation, Naga reveals the decades she spent living with debilitating periods. The pain was so bad that she was regularly passing out, throwing up, and “bleeding half my life”. It took 32 years for Naga to be finally given an adenomyosis diagnosis. But why so long? And why can so many women relate to this story?In this conversation, Naga and Naomi talk about the need to better support women’s health – and how Naga’s own experiences will affect her in the next chapter of her life: menopause. In this episode, Naga opens up about:💥 Being dismissed and misdiagnosed by doctors💥 The pain and trauma of coil fittings💥 Why women's pain is so often minimised💥 Her journey into perimenopause and finding the right HRT💥 The fight to change NHS guidance on women’s health💥 How to advocate for yourself and speak to your Doctor If you’ve ever felt ignored, belittled, or frustrated by the system when it comes to your health, then this listen will be an hour well and truly spent. Naga and Naomi hope that you will come away feeling heard, reassured, and empowered to go to their own GP with the information needed to make a real impact for themselves. Follow Naga Munchetty below:Naga's Instagram: ‪@tvnagaNaga's new book It's Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women’s Health Crisis (and How to Thrive Despite It); https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Probably-Nothing-Critical-Conversations/dp/0008686572Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...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]:00 – Introduction00:45 – What Is Adenomyosis?12:25 – Naga on Being Dismissed by Doctors14:00 – Period Pain, Dismissal & Misdiagnosis18:00 – The Coil Fitting That Left Her Traumatised22:00 – Finally Getting a Diagnosis26:00 – The Link Between Menopause and Adenomyosis30:00 – The Gap in Medical Knowledge About Women’s Health33:00 – Are We Taught to Hide Our Pain?37:00 – Changing NHS Guidelines: A Real-Life Win43:00 – The Emotional Toll of Being Ignored47:00 – Navigating Perimenopause53:00 – Advice for Women Feeling ‘Less Like Themselves’56:00 – How to Advocate for Yourself at the GP1:03:00 – The Urgent Need for Change#womenshealth #naomipotter #nagamunchetty

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• Louise Boyce's Guide To Motherhood And Menopause

  If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, imposter syndrome, or rising stress levels in midlife — you're not alone.In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by the brilliantly funny and refreshingly honest Louise Boyce — also known online as Mama Still Got It.Louise began her career as a successful model, but in recent years has reinvented herself as a content creator, author, and mum-of-three sharing the real, unfiltered moments of parenting. Alongside the chaos of family life, Louise has been navigating a host of perimenopause symptoms — from brain fog and hot flushes to crippling anxiety.So how does she manage it all and still find time to feel like herself again?This conversation is packed with practical advice and reassuring insight for anyone approaching or in the thick of perimenopause. You’ll come away feeling seen, supported — and with a few laughs along the way.Follow Louise Boyce below:Louise's YouTube: ⁨@mamastillgotit_⁩ Louise's Instagram: @mamastillgotit_Louise's TikTok: @mamastillgotit_Louise's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAMA-STILL-GOT-HB-Yourself/dp/0008561842Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568826081861For 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]:00 – Intro 1:12 – Louise on transitioning from modelling to content creator 3:55 – Eating disorders within the modelling industry 5:10 – Being told pregnancy is the end of your career 7:12 – The good and bad of social media9:45 – Putting perimenopause symptoms down to stress11:35 – How to prepare for menopause 12:36 – How has perimenopause affected family life?15:03 – How to talk to your family about menopause 16:32 – Having a baby during perimenopause 17:50 – Sleep problems during menopause18:42 – Brain fog in menopause 21:15 – A shortage in HRT supplies (patch crisis!)23:33 – Alternative oestrogen patches24:33 – Menopause progress has stalled27:02 – Is imposter syndrome due to menopause or society?30:35 – Should I take testosterone for menopause?34:50 – Can testosterone cause hair growth?36:03 – Do you need to take oestrogen before you can have testosterone? 37:42 – Alternatives to HRT41:22 – The mental benefits of exercise 43:00 – Can I increase my HRT?46:39 – What to do if menopause symptoms return48:44 – Women are being let down 50:18 – The truth behind blood tests for menopause 54:46 – Are night sweats enough to say I'm in perimenopause?55:43 – How long can I take HRT for?57:21 – Everyone should use vaginal oestrogen!59:30 – How can I get rid of my menopause belly?1:01:27 – What is Louise Boyce up to now?#menopause #perimenopause #mamastillgotit

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