Rewind Time: Kelly Holmes Opens Up About Body Changes & HRT Fears

Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast

April 16, 2026 ∙ 8 mins
Episode 24

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Today we're revisiting our very first episode of Is It Hot In Here? podcast, where Dr Naomi was joined by Dame Kelly Holmes.


Kelly opened up about feeling weaker than ever once perimenopause hit – she went from a Gold medalist athlete to not even able to do a single push up. And with that came fears of ageing, HRT anxiety, and more.


If you enjoyed this snippet, you can listen to the full episode with Dame Kelly Holmes here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GAUMWlWD8nwlY9B7ckUwL?si=y2Vk06dtQMyX3Vjh5BKrcA


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Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast

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24

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April 16, 2026

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8 mins
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Is It Hot In Here? Midlife 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 […]

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