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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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Why Is My Body Changing In Menopause? Dr Naomi Potter Explains (hair, skin, weight gain)
Feel like you've lost yourself during menopause? Dr Naomi Potter runs through the key body changes you can expect – and what can be done about them. From hair and skin shifts to muscle loss, fat redistribution, and that stubborn midlife weight gain, Naomi reveals why these changes occur (hello, hormone science). She also sheds […]
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'Mad Girl' Bryony Gordon On Thriving In Her 40s Despite OCD, Alcoholism And Hormone Sensitivity
What happens when hormones collide with mental health? In this week’s episode, journalist and author Bryony Gordon joins Dr Naomi Potter to talk candidly about navigating perimenopause while managing OCD, addiction recovery, and hormone sensitivity. Bryony shares how the progesterone pill left her suicidal, why sobriety has been her superpower, and how she’s rebuilding her […]
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An Honest Guide To HRT Options – Your HRT Guide In 20 Mins
Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway Which Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) option is best? In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter breaks down the 6 most key types of HRT — including the oral pill, gels, sprays, patches, the marina coil, and testosterone. Naomi breaks down how each method works, […]
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Your Daily Nutrition Guide With Holistic Health Expert Rose Ferguson – Full Body Reset, Remove Stress, Beat Cravings
Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway This episode is your midlife health reset. Nutrition expert Rose Ferguson joins Dr Naomi Potter to share the daily eating habits and holistic health tools every woman over 40 should know. And the best part? It's not rocket science. Whether you're already food-conscious, or […]
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Menopause & Testosterone: Everything You Want To Ask A Doctor (But Haven't)
Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway Testosterone: The Overlooked Hormone In Menopause Care In this week’s solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter breaks down everything you need to know about testosterone and menopause — what it is, why it matters, and whether women really need it. From libido changes and energy […]
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6 Menopause Mishaps For You To Prepare For – Misdiagnoses, Mental Health And Medical Gaslighting
Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway Menopause is being overlooked — and women are paying the price. In this special episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr Naomi Potter shares some of the most powerful and eye-opening moments from previous guests to highlight the shocking lack of menopause support […]
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The Proven Diet To Prevent Alzheimer's And Boost Brain Health – Kimberley Wilson
Want to protect your brain as you age? Visit Menopause Care for more info on midlife health: https: https://bit.ly/4npGPhw Psychologist and nutrition expert Kimberley Wilson joins Dr Naomi Potter to reveal the diet every woman over 40 should be eating for optimal brain health. From the truth about caffeine, to the foods that can reduce […]
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Have The BEST Sex At 40+ (fix your relationship instantly) With Dr Karen Gurney
Think your sex drive has disappeared in midlife? You might be surprised to learn that “sex drive” isn’t even real. Visit Menopause Care for more info on navigating menopause and sex & relationships: https://bit.ly/4mLlrT3 In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr Naomi Potter sits down with Dr Karen Gurney, a clinical psychologist, […]
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You CAN Have Great Sex During Menopause – Dr Naomi Potter Explains How
Noticed libido changes in menopause? Here's what you can do about it. In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, menopause expert Dr Naomi Potter tackles one of the most common — but least talked about — symptoms of menopause: changes to sex drive. Naomi explains what’s really going on and what you can […]
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"More Women Now Fear Menopause!" – 5 Simple Ways To OWN It
Menopause doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This is your 20-minute pep talk for surviving those days when menopause feels too much. Feel prepared and less scared! In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by Heather Jackson, Founder of Gen-M, to reveal the simple but powerful tools that can […]
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I Bet You've Searched These 13 Questions About Menopause – Explained By Doctor Naomi Potter
What does everyone want to know about menopause? In this solo episode of Is It Hot In Here?, menopause doctor Dr Naomi Potter dives into the top questions women are asking online, from weight gain and sleep to HRT, periods, and more. Naomi explains why there’s so much confusion, clears up common myths, and shares […]
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Answering Menopause Questions You're Too Shy To Ask – With Comedian Victoria Emes And Kelly Bedford (funniest episode yet?)
In this week’s episode of Is It Hot In Here?, menopause doctor Dr Naomi Potter is joined by the brilliant duo Victoria Emes and Kelly Bedford to answer all the menopause questions you’ve always wanted to ask (but maybe never dared). From meno-pot bellies and mystery period changes, to “what on earth is going on […]
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Can Masterchef Champion Thomasina Miers Turn Me Into A Chef? (nutrition in menopause)
Warning: do not listen on an empty stomach! For this week's episode of Is It Hot In Here? podcast, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by chef, writer and Masterchef Champion, the wonderful Thomasina Miers. One thing you should know about Naomi is that she might be a world-class menopause Doctor, but she's not the best […]
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How Your Own Trauma Impacts Menopause – Child Therapist Kate Silverton Explains
How can past trauma crop lead to burn out, menopausal problems, and other health issues later in life? In this episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks to former BBC News presenter turned child therapist Kate Silverton. She opens up about her own menopause journey; in her 20s, Kate had a life threatening health issue that led […]
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Why Your HRT Isn't Working (and how to fix it)
Why is your Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) not working properly? Dr. Naomi Potter – menopause specialist – explains why in today's episode. From incorrect doses and unexpected side effects, there are a number of reasons why your HRT might not be offering the results you're hoping for. However, the brighter side is there is nearly […]
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Everyone Said I Was Bipolar, But It Was ACTUALLY Menopause – Cally Beaton Finally Speaks Out
How can perimenopause be mistaken for bipolar disorder? In this episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks to comedian, writer and speaker Cally Beaton about how she was wrongly diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was actually perimenopausal — a misdiagnosis that happens in more cases than you might realise. Cally also shares how she reinvented herself […]
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Parenting Expert: Why New Mums Need To Rethink Motherhood – Zoe Blaskey
We're looking about parenting all wrong in today's world – and you're about to find out why. This week, we're doing something a bit different and opening up a conversation about something that often overlaps with menopause, and we're seeing more and more of our audience talking about… motherhood! We know that more and more […]
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Where Are All The Midlife Women?! TV Icon Sally Lindsay Speaks Out
Why do women over 40 disappear from our screens? This week, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by actress, writer, and producer Sally Lindsay to unpack why midlife women — and their real experiences with menopause, motherhood, and ageing — are still invisible in TV and film. You might know Sally best from her role as […]
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100K Q&A Special – Personal Life, HRT, Skin Care And More
If you could ask menopause specialist Dr Naomi Potter anything, what would it be? Is It Hot In Here podcast has hit 100,000 downloads! Thank you all for being part of our community. As a way of giving back, Naomi is sitting down today to answer as many questions sent in from all of you […]
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What Happens When Successful Women Hit Menopause? – With Co-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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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32 Years To Diagnose: How To Get Healthcare To LISTEN To Women – 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, […]
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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 […]
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Female Biohacker: The Fastest Way To More Energy, No Stress And Living Longer – Davinia Taylor
How can women thrive in menopause and beyond? This week, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by former actress, socialite and now fitness author Davinia Taylor. People may recognise her from her Hollyoaks days, when she was often recognised as a young n fun London partygoer. But now at 47, Davinia Taylor feels more alive than […]
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Debunking Your Menopause Myths With Dr. Naomi Potter
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”, […]
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Bloating, Weight Gain, Supplements? The Gut Health Doctor Exposes The Impact Of Menopause
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 […]
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PREVIEW: 7 Ways For Women To Future Proof Their Body – Gut Health Doctor Explains
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
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 […]
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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 […]
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Did Menopause Destroy My Marriage? With Stacey Duguid
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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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What Women NEED To Know About Menopause (Before It’s Too Late) – With Lisa Snowdon
With so much medical misdirection, how can women get the help they really need during mid-life? In today’s episode of Is It Hot In Here? Dr Naomi Potter is joined by UK broadcaster and model Lisa Snowdon. Lisa’s signs of early menopause were terrifying to her, and missed by medical practitioners failing to recognise the […]
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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 […]
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Will My Ethnicity Impact My Menopause Experience? – With Fitness Expert Lavina Mehta
How does your genetic, social and racial heritage affect your menopause? And how can you future proof your body right now? In today’s episode of ‘Is It Hot In Here?’ Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by Lavina Mehta MBE, who shares her deeply personal and compelling story about embracing menopause in the face of it […]
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Lost Confidence In Midlife? Listen To This! – With Self Love Expert Lou Featherstone
Ready to join the self love revolution? In today’s episode of ‘Is It Hot In Here?’ Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by Lou Featherstone – or as she’s better known online, Lu in Luland. Lou is a podcaster, life coach, and “accidental influencer” on a mission to help as many women as possible to find […]
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"Their Brains Are Literally Different" – Parenting Teens Alongside Menopause With Lorraine Candy
If you are trying to balance parenting teenagers while experiencing your own hormone rollercoaster, you are not the only one. In today’s episode of ‘Is It Hot In Here?’ Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by journalist, author, and podcaster Lorraine Candy. Lorraine rose through the ranks on Fleet Street to become editor of Elle magazine […]
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Dame Kelly Holmes: "I Hate The Ageing Process"
How did Dame Kelly Holmes go from a world-class runner to unable to do a single press-up? In today’s episode of ‘Is It Hot In Here?’ Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by one of the UK’s most-loved athletes, two-time Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes. Kelly talks Dr. Naomi through her hormone journey – starting […]
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Introducing Is It Hot In Here? A New Podcast With Dr Naomi Potter
Welcome to the brand new podcast, Is It Hot In Here? Be sure to follow so you’ll be notified when new episodes drop! Part open-clinic, part talk show, this podcast is for all the women seeking insight, reassurance, empathy and answers while navigating midlife. Your host is the woman’s health and menopause specialist Dr Naomi […]
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The Science of Nighttime Recovery
S.2. Ep5 This episode is for anyone who ends their day exhausted… but still can’t fully switch off. The racing thoughts. The mental to-do lists. The feeling of being physically tired, but mentally wired. The quiet frustration of knowing you need rest — but not knowing how to actually get it. In this episode, Lara […]
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Why Your Belly Fat Won’t Budge (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)
Belly fat in perimenopause and menopause can feel impossible to lose, even when you’re eating well and exercising. So what actually works? In this special episode, Tamsen brings together the best advice from some of The Tamsen Show’s top experts on midlife weight gain, visceral fat, metabolism, hormones, insulin resistance, and GLP-1 medications. From the […]
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92 – Hormones, mood and mental health myths Dr Sue Varma
Psychiatrist Dr Sue Varma joins Dr Louise Newson to unpack why hormones are so often left out of mental health care and what gets missed as a result, from puberty to postpartum to perimenopause. Dr Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist and was the first medical director of the World Trade Center Mental Health Program, treating […]
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The Exact Episode You Need to Hear Today if You Feel Overwhelmed, Stressed, or Stuck
Today’s episode is a conversation you are going to want to revisit over and over and over. You are about to learn the skills nobody ever taught you, but you need now more than ever. It’s hard to not feel exhausted and just overwhelmed in today’s world. You are constantly being bombarded with bad news, […]
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Chris McCausland: “Dependence is exhausting!” Holidaying with a disability
What ratio of planned activities to spontaneity do you love when you travel? Comedian Chris McCausland has to know some top tier activities have been booked ahead of time. Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat with Fearne – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Chris explains how holidays […]
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Reinventing Life After 60: Elizabeth Perkins Talks Menopause, Women’s Health & Finding Herself Again (Replay)
SEASON 8 STARTS NEXT WEEK! In our final replay episode of Season 7, we revisit our conversation with actress and advocate Elizabeth Perkins. Elizabeth shares her personal experiences with reinvention, motherhood, menopause, women’s health, and the freedom that comes from finally putting yourself first. After four decades as an actress and nearly four decades as a […]
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Menopause and the 3AM Wake Up: What Light, Meal Timing and Hormones Do with Dr. Kristen Holmes
In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Vice President of Performance Science at Whoop and author of the new book Aligned, to unpack why sleep and circadian rhythm matter as much as hormones when it comes to the symptoms women feel in perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Holmes […]
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Ep. 231: Powerful Peptides: Targeted Messenger Molecules for Gut Health & Menopause Vitality with Kyal Van Der Leest
Prepare to discover a revolutionary approach to health and longevity that is transforming how we think about healing! In this fan-favorite episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Kyal Van Der Leest, an Australian Nutritionist and Naturopath who is at the forefront of bio-identical and peptide-based therapies. If you’ve heard the word “peptides” trending in […]
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Ep 540: What I've Learned at 74 About Food Freedom, Menopause and GLP-1s
If you’ve been wondering whether GLP-1 medication is right for you, staying stuck in “maybe” may be causing more stress than either decision itself. In this episode, I reflect on celebrating my 74th birthday and the freedom I’ve created around food after years of doing this work. I share why trusting yourself around food matters […]
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91 – Demi Brown: Endometriosis, fibroids & hormones
Love Is Blind's Demi Santana Brown opens up aboutendometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids and the power of natural hormones. Before Love Is Blind UK, Demi was a professional footballer for Millwall, West Ham and Leyton Orient – playing through heavy, painful periods for years before doctors took her seriously. She joins Dr Louise Newsonto share what it's […]
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Chrissy Metz: Why I Finally Said Yes to a GLP-1 (And Stopped Blaming Myself)
Chrissy Metz is opening up to Tamsen Fadal about one of the biggest decisions she’s ever made for her health. After years of living with food noise, struggling with shame around her weight, and wondering why she couldn’t “just get it together,” the This Is Us star shares why she decided to start a GLP-1 […]
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228: Foods That Can Kill You; and What You Can't Do About IT!
(00:00:00) 228: Foods That Can Kill You; and What You Can’t Do About IT! (00:00:11) Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:02) The Dirty Dozen: Pesticide Contaminated Produce (00:07:07) The Pathogen Problem: Foodborne Illnesses on the Rise (00:15:28) The Controversy: What to Do About Contaminated Food (00:25:56) Practical […]
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World Leading Psychologist: How to Manifest Anything & Create the Life You Want
Today, you are going to learn the science of manifestation, visualization, and imagination – and the steps you can take to start creating the life you want. In this powerful episode, Mel sits down with Dr. Cassandra Vieten, PhD, a clinical psychologist, professor at UC San Diego, and one of the world’s leading researchers on […]
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Ruby Wax: “I was addicted to rage!” How to respond instead of reacting
Have you noticed that your memory and rational thinking disappear when you’re anxious? Ruby Wax wants you to retrain your focus and attention in a digital world that’s always trying to steal it. In this chat with Fearne – live from the Happy Place Festival – Ruby explains the difference between mental health and mental […]
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0%, 5% or 10% Greek yogurt – which is healthiest?
Confused by the endless choice of Greek yogurts? Liz discusses the key differences between the options based on nutrients, additives, texture and satiety. She also explains why low-fat isn’t always healthier, and what to look for on the label. Plus: mineral versus synthetic sunscreen, how to deal with prickly heat rash, ways for regular runners […]
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Feel Better Fast: The 5 Things That Shift Your Mood Instantly
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, or stressed, today’s episode will remind you that you are not stuck – and that you can shift how you feel right now. In this episode, Mel breaks down the top 5 feelings that more than half a million listeners shared that you’re struggling with. For each one, […]
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An ADHD and Menopause Toolkit: What Actually Helps with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver continues her conversation with Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a board certified psychiatrist and ADHD clinical expert who wrote Self-Care for People with ADHD and the forthcoming Too Sensitive, moving from diagnosis into what to actually do once ADHD and perimenopause or menopause start colliding. Dr. Hamdani explains […]
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Can you dial down your genetic risk of disease? – with Dr Camilla Stokholm & Dr Amy Walker
After a strong family history of breast cancer, GP Dr Camilla Stokholm turned to her own DNA for answers. She joins Liz and Dr Amy Walker to explore how understanding our genetic risk for disease empowers us to make lifestyle interventions before it has a chance to develop. They explain how unique genetic variations influence everything […]
Is It Hot In Here? Menopause Podcast
Part open-clinic, part talk show, this is the podcast for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health. Each week, menopause Doctor Naomi Potter is joined by a new guest to explore the real-life impact of their hormonal changes. From hot flushes and anxiety, to brain fog and sleep problems, no topic is off limits. Whether […]