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The Dr Louise Newson Podcast

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast

By: Dr Louise Newson
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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. DISCLAIMER: 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.Dr Louise Newson Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • 68 – Testosterone: Why is it so hard to access?

    68 – Testosterone: Why is it so hard to access?
    May 21 2026

    Why are so many women denied testosterone?

    In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by US menopause specialist Dr Susan Hardwick-Smith for a vital conversation about testosterone and why so many women are still being denied treatment that could transform their lives.

    Drawing on both personal and clinical experience, Louise and Susan discuss the widespread misunderstanding surrounding testosterone inwomen, why symptoms of hormone deficiency are so often dismissed as stress or depression and the importance of individualised care.

    They explore how hormones affect the brain, energy,motivation, cognition and long-term health, not just libido, and why current guidelines often fail to reflect what doctors see in real-life practice.

    We hope you love the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow us, leave a 5-star rating and share it with someone who might find it helpful.

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    Subscribe here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@menopause_doctor

    Website 👉 https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/

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    LEARN MORE

    Download my balance app 👉

    https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/

    Get tickets for my new theatre tour, Breaking the Cycle 👉

    https://www.nlp-ltd.com/dr-louise-newson-breaking-the-cycle/

    Pre order my new book 👉

    https://bio.to/ThePowerofHormones
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    30 mins
  • 67 – The Power of Hormones

    67 – The Power of Hormones
    May 19 2026

    Ahead of the publication of her new book The Power ofHormones, Dr Louise Newson sits down with journalist and Balance editorial director Kat Keogh to explore the hidden history of hormones and why women’shealth has been misunderstood for decades.

    Together, they discuss the stories and research behind the book, from the origins of HRT and hormonal contraception to the wider impact hormones have on the brain, immune system and long-term health. Louise explains why so many women are still being dismissed, misdiagnosed or prescribed treatments that fail to address the root cause of their symptoms, and whyunderstanding hormones is essential for everyone, not just women going through menopause.

    The conversation (and the book) also explores medicalmisogyny, the influence of pharmaceutical marketing, the history of synthetic hormones and the urgent need for change in the way women’s health is understoodand treated.

    Interested in reading The Power of Hormones? You canpre-order here 👉 https://bio.to/ThePowerofHormones

    We hope you love the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow us, leave a 5-star rating and share it with someone who might find it helpful.

    LET'S CONNECT

    Subscribe here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@menopause_doctor

    Website 👉 https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/

    Instagram 👉 / @drlouisenewsonpodcast

    LinkedIn 👉 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson/

    TikTok 👉 / https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisenewson

    Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg

    LEARN MORE

    Pre order The Power of Hormones here 👉

    https://bio.to/ThePowerofHormones

    Download my balance app 👉

    https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/

    Get tickets for my new theatre tour, Breaking the Cycle 👉https://www.nlp-ltd.com/dr-louise-newson-breaking-the-cycle/
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    44 mins
  • 66 – PMDD and mental health: what’s really going on?

    66 – PMDD and mental health: what’s really going on?
    May 14 2026
    What if severe changes in your mental health were being driven by your hormones?In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Isabella Sillar, an Australian doctor, who shares her powerful and deeply personal experience of living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Despite being in medical training, Isabella struggled for years with severe symptoms including suicidal thoughts, repeated misdiagnoses and treatments that failed to address the underlying cause. They explore how hormonal fluctuations can influence mental health, why PMDD is so often misunderstood and the consequences of treating symptoms without considering hormones. Isabella also shares how finding the right treatment transformed her life, and how her experience has shaped the way she now supports her own patients.We hope you love the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow us, leave a 5-star rating and share it with someone who might find it helpful.LET'S CONNECT Subscribe here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@menopause_doctor Website 👉 https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/Instagram 👉 / @drlouisenewsonpodcast LinkedIn 👉 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson/ TikTok 👉 / https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisenewson Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg LEARN MOREDownload my balance app 👉https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/Get tickets for my new theatre tour, Breaking the Cycle 👉https://www.nlp-ltd.com/dr-louise-newson-breaking-the-cycle/ Pre order my new book 👉https://bio.to/ThePowerofHormones
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    31 mins
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Absolutely essential listen for anyone needing to know more about menopause. After having a hysteroscopy ay 46, these podcasts are a lifeline.Thank you Louise x

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An amazing story of a young woman’s fight to be heard after experiencing menopausal symptoms from the age of 15!!!! A courageous and wonderful young woman who is an inspiration to us all.

Fantastic podcast for younger women

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I do not understand why these do not have millions of reviews these podcasts are so education and actually help women feel we are in control of bodies and that we can go to the GP and exercise our right to feel good. I wish all women would listen so we know what we can expect by educating ourselves. Thanks to women like DR Newson 💋

Take the power back

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Recommend to sisters, mothers, daughters, grandmothers, healthcare professionals just share. Really informative guide for all confused and frustrated about their symptoms, hormones and being in midlife & gaslit about how awful you’re feeling. Thanks Dr Newson

Love listening on my park walks So easy on the ears

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I feel like she described my experience of how my brain works! I feel quite emotional listening to this. I listened whilst falling asleep last night. So I'm listening again.

I feel so seen!

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