About this episode

Dr. Louise Newson discusses menopause education, hormone therapy, and the importance of individualized care for women over 40.

This week's Best of The Body Pod episode was selected for a rerun because menopause education is something our community keeps asking for, and Dr. Louise Newson's insights are just as essential today as when we first released this conversation. If you missed it the first time, or need a refresher, this is a powerful conversation that every woman over 40 needs to hear. In this game-changing episode, Dr. Louise Newson, known as "the medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution," joins us to debunk menopause myths, explain hormone therapy (HRT), and redefine what healthy aging looks like. We discuss: Why too many women are wrongly prescribed antidepressants for perimenopause The essential roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in brain, bone, and heart health The real science behind HRT and who it's for Why individualized, evidence-based care matters The dangers of medical misinformation and outdated menopause narratives Whether you're in perimenopause, postmenopause, or just starting to ask questions, this episode offers empowering, no-nonsense insights to help you make informed health decisions. Dr. Newson's message is clear: no woman should suffer through menopause…

People in this episode

Hosts: Hailey Happens, Laura

Guest: Dr. Louise Newson

Topics covered

• menopause
• hormone therapy
• women's health
• aging
• medical misinformation

Keywords

• menopause
• hormones
• HRT
• perimenopause
• women over 40

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Organizations: The Body Pod

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