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  • Will Fertility Issues Affect My Menopause? – Pregnancy Struggles, Shame And Denial

    Will Fertility Issues Affect My Menopause? – Pregnancy Struggles, Shame And Denial
    2025/04/27
    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 how those years shaped not just her 30s, but her experience of perimenopause. Doctors told Nadia she had a low ovarian count, which resulted in her struggles to conceive. So the question is: do fertility struggles also suggest that Nadia will have menopause struggles? Can the two be connected? Dr. Naomi Potter is here to explain. Nadia confesses she was “in denial” about hitting perimenopause. Together, she and Naomi explore how hormone changes intersect with mental health, identity, and the weight so many women silently carry. They also speak candidly about why menopause support needs to be more inclusive. As a South Asian woman, Nadia highlights how healthcare research and treatment often overlooks diverse experiences — and why that has to change. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt lonely, misunderstood, or overwhelmed in midlife. It’s a powerful, personal conversation — with practical insights and hope woven throughout. Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Nadia Nagamootoo below: Nadia’s Instagram: @nadianagamootoo Nadia’s website: https://www.nadianagamootoo.com/ Nadia’s podcast Why Care?: https://www.nadianagamootoo.com/podcast Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #menopause #DrNaomiPotter #perimenopause
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  • Did Menopause Destroy My Marriage? With Stacey Duguid

    Did Menopause Destroy My Marriage? With Stacey Duguid
    2025/04/20
    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, her marriage ended in chaos, she “wrecked her financial future”, moved house and had a breakdown, all while unknowingly experiencing perimenopause. Together, Naomi and Stacey explore the complex impact of hormonal changes, and how an increased sex drive can be as difficult and destructive as its opposite. Is there a scientific explanation behind Stacey’s choices? Could an earlier diagnosis or menopause care have changed her path? What do other women need to know? Whether you’re in the thick of perimenopause yourself, supporting someone who is, or just beginning to wonder what this stage of midlife might bring — this episode is filled with insight, reassurance, and practical advice to help you feel more prepared and less alone. Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Stacey Duguid below: Stacey’s Instagram: @staceyduguid Stacey’s TikTok: @mydivorceinoutfits Stacey’s book: In Pursuit of Happiness: Mating, Marriage, Motherhood, Money, Mayhem: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pursuit-Happiness-Mating-Marriage-Motherhood/dp/0349435197 Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #menopause #StaceyDuguid #DrNaomiPotter
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  • How To Spot The First Signs Of Menopause And What To Do Next – Dr. Naomi Potter Explains

    How To Spot The First Signs Of Menopause And What To Do Next – Dr. Naomi Potter Explains
    2025/04/13
    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 down the signs and symptoms we go through in clinic to establish if they are related to perimenopause, general ageing, or other medical conditions - be they psychological, physical or emotional – and clarify the different symptom management and treatment options. From brain fog and burnout to skin and hair changes, low libido, joint pain and allergies, we cover it all. So whether you are wondering if what you’re feeling is “just ageing,” or you’ve already started HRT and want to understand more, this episode will really help. Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Is It Hot In Here’s Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #menopause #perimenopause #menopausesymptoms Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:23 What Dr Naomi asks women in clinic (are they perimenopausal?) 00:01:19 What are you currently experiencing? 00:01:52 Spotting menopause symptoms 00:02:33 Physical menopause symptoms (eye changes, hearing changes, skin changes, gut changes, libido etc.) 00:03:33 Psychological menopause symptoms (low mood, anxiety, dementia-like symptoms, brain fog etc.) 00:04:32 Rage in menopause 00:05:15 Other medical conditions alongside menopause 00:06:14 Medications alongside menopause 00:06:41 How your lifestyle impacts menopause 00:07:15 Family history and menopause 00:09:20 Hair changes during menopause 00:10:41 Skin changes during menopause 00:12:50 Libido changes during menopause 00:14:00 Loss of motivation during menopause 00:15:02 Brain fog during menopause 00:16:52 Allergies during menopause 00:18:12 Is it menopause or just ageing? 00:19:05 How to get help 00:19:57 What does HRT do in menopause? 00:20:37 Why you should take yourself seriously (you DO matter!) 00:21:19 What to do if you have more questions about menopause
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  • What Men Really Think During Menopause

    What Men Really Think During Menopause
    2025/04/06
    ​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 this week George explains how he set out to help her as best he could. He also offers advice to the many listeners who messaged us after listening to Lisa talk about him. He discusses the scarcity of resources available for men to understand menopause and offers practical advice for partners striving to provide meaningful support during this transformative period. Follow George Smart below: George’s Instagram: @i_smarticus Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Is It Hot In Here's Instagram: Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #drnaomipotter #menopause #georgesmart Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 Meeting Lisa Snowden & becoming “that guy” 00:02:29 Lisa’s symptoms hit hard 00:03:22 How George supported her (without trying to fix it) 00:04:36 “It wasn’t Lisa being Lisa anymore” 00:05:10 The no-kids talk: George’s calm clarity 00:06:47 Why men have zero resources on menopause 00:08:38 The power of communication in tough times 00:10:51 When George realized this wasn’t just Lisa’s journey 00:13:27 Listener Q&A: “She’s changed. Do I just accept it?” 00:16:47 “You’re doing them a favor”: speaking up at work
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  • What Women NEED To Know About Menopause (Before It’s Too Late) – With Lisa Snowdon

    What Women NEED To Know About Menopause (Before It’s Too Late) – With Lisa Snowdon
    2025/03/30
    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 symptoms. It led her on a long, emotionally painful and punishingly expensive journey; she was put on antidepressants and effectively told to suck up aging, she was told she would never have children at a time when she was still considering starting a family, she was treated with a shocking lack of empathy as her symptoms “shape-shifted”. At the time Lisa didn’t know what she needed, or how to properly advocate for herself. So, if you are hoping to understand your mid-life, and how to better equip yourself for conversations around symptoms, make sure you tune in. Follow Lisa Snowdon below: Lisa’s Instagram: @lisa_snowdon Lisa’s TikTok: @lisa__snowdon Lisa’s podcast We Aren’t Getting Any Older: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-getting-any-younger/id1771370805 Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com 00:00 - Lisa Snowdon’s Career and MasterChef Win 02:09 - Early Menopause Panic and Anxiety 03:54 - Misdiagnosed and Given Antidepressants 07:44 - Struggling for a Perimenopause Diagnosis 12:08 - Night Sweats, Palpitations, and Relationships 15:09 - Menopause Damaged Confidence and Career 20:11 - Financial Impact of Untreated Menopause 23:12 - Life-Changing Treatment with Dr. Potter 32:46 - Fertility, Acceptance, and Societal Pressures 39:43 - Audience Q&A: Fertility and Libido Advice #naomipotter #lisasnowdon #menopause Chapters 00:00:00 Lisa Snowdon’s Career and MasterChef Win 00:02:09 Early Menopause Panic and Anxiety 00:03:54 Misdiagnosed and Given Antidepressants 00:07:44 Struggling for a Perimenopause Diagnosis 00:12:08 Night Sweats, Palpitations, and Relationships 00:15:09 Menopause Damaged Confidence and Career 00:20:11 Financial Impact of Untreated Menopause 00:23:12 Life-Changing Treatment with Dr. Potter 00:32:46 Fertility, Acceptance, and Societal Pressures 00:39:43 Audience Q&A: Fertility and Libido Advice
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  • How I Bounced Back From Burnout And Reinvented Myself In Midlife – Rosie Nixon

    How I Bounced Back From Burnout And Reinvented Myself In Midlife – Rosie Nixon
    2025/03/24
    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 facing press nights every Friday, deadlines against the clock, and covering exclusive stories with A-List celebs. Robbie Williams, the Royal Family, you name it! For a long time she thrived… until she didn’t. In her late 40s “I collapsed on the bed in a pool of tears,” she recalls. “And I just thought: I am done.” The timing was not a coincidence. Although she didn’t, at the time, recognise the symptoms, Rosie was also experiencing peri-menopause. So how much of this work-related stress was exactly that – and how much was being exacerbated by midlife hormonal turbulence? Rosie’s journey to psychological, social and professional reinvention is emotional, inspiring and educational. Want to know how you could do the same? This episode is just for you. Follow Rosie Nixon below: Rosie’s Instagram: @rosiejnixon Rosie’s TikTok: @rosiejnixon Rosie’s website: https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/ Rosie’s book Be Kind: https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/be-kind Rosie’s reinvention retreats: https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/reinvention-retreats Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Is It Hot In Here's Instagram: Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #rosienixon #drnaomipotter #menopause Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:15 Who is Rosie Nixon? 00:03:06 What was it like working for big magazines? 00:04:01 Robbie Williams' secret wedding 00:06:54 The end of Rosie's magazine career (the peak of burnout) 00:09:38 Learning to listen to your body 00:11:19 A spark of excitement for change 00:12:30 How to make such a drastic career change (separating your work from your identity) 00:16:04 Recognising that menopause was contributing to work stress 00:17:55 Advocating for yourself with your GP 00:19:56 Will antidepressants help during menopause? 00:20:50 The 'perfect storm' of work burnout and menopause 00:22:06 Rosie's experience on HRT ("they weren't for me") 00:23:54 HRT causing bad skin 00:25:40 HRT alternatives 00:28:59 Work life balance 00:30:44 Should women get a blood test during menopause? 00:35:19 Menopause symptoms can come and go 00:37:07 Advice on how to change careers during menopause 00:40:53 Outro
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  • Will My Ethnicity Impact My Menopause Experience? – With Fitness Expert Lavina Mehta

    Will My Ethnicity Impact My Menopause Experience? – With Fitness Expert Lavina Mehta
    2025/03/17
    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 being a “taboo subject” socially and culturally. She tells how making her husband do an IG Live about what she was experiencing saved many marriages. And how, as an award-winning personal trainer and wellness coach, she has developed multiple one-minute tricks to future proof her body and brain during mid-life. Join Naomi and Lavina as they play with armchair exercise and deep-dive into the ways our cultures can affect our experiences. Further reading and resources: Follow Lavina below: Lavina's Instagram: @feelgoodwithlavina Lavina's YouTube channel: ⁨@feelgoodwithlavina⁩ Lavina's book The Feel Good Fix: https://feelgoodwithlavina.com/lavina-shop/ Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Is It Hot In Here's Instagram: Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #lavinamehta #drnaomipotter #menopause Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:30 South Asians go through menopause 5-6 years earlier 00:02:36 Menopause and fitness 00:03:08 Anxiety and perimenopause 00:03:30 Brain fog 00:06:51 Women's health being taboo 00:08:19 South Asian experience of menopause 00:10:10 Involving men in the menopause conversation 00:11:38 A fear of judgement within Lavina's culture 00:13:45 "We need trust" 00:14:59 Lavina's journey to becoming a personal trainer 00:18:24 Exercise snacking 00:19:54 Making exercise accessible 00:20:52 You only need 11 minutes of exercise 00:22:22 We're all sitting for too long 00:23:41 How to future proof your body 00:24:27 Lowering stress levels 00:25:07 Exercise vs HRT 00:25:31 Strength training is the answer (start now) 00:26:56 Resetting your nervous system 00:27:35 Lavina's experience on HRT 00:31:00 Talking to your mum about menopause 00:32:18 Entering menopause 00:34:37 Lavina is having a menopause party! 00:35:35 Periods being a "shameful thing" 00:36:37 Will my menopause symptoms go away? 00:38:14 Dealing with hot flushes 00:39:59 Exercises for joint pain 00:43:03 Exercises for back, neck and shoulder pain 00:44:41 Outro
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  • Lost Confidence In Midlife? Listen To This! – With Self Love Expert Lou Featherstone

    Lost Confidence In Midlife? Listen To This! – With Self Love Expert Lou Featherstone
    2025/03/10
    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 confidence during midlife. Lou’s own self-love journey started when she went for a hike up a mountain in the USA. As she reached the summit, she felt “emboldened” and decided to snap a nude photo of herself in all her glory. It’s only now that she looks back at this moment that she realises this was “a cry for help” as “she needed to be seen”. She felt ignored in her marriage, she felt that her life was stagnating as she approached her 50s, and she was desperate for me! Aren’t we all? You might not relate to the boldest of Lou’s own wakeup call. However, most women watching this will relate to aspects of this story. Of feeling lost within your 40s and 50s. Of trying to find who you are outside of being a wife or a parent or a caregiver. Of feeling that you’re getting older and leaving your confident, sexiest self in the past. Well, it doesn’t have to be like this. Together, Lou and Naomi will be talking all about how to be the best version of yourself during midlife. Despite all the hormonal changes, menopausal night sweats, and other curveballs life throws our way, there is zero reason why you cannot love yourself and embrace life – no matter your age. Further reading and resources: People over 55 are the new “problem generation” with the most STDs: https://www.economist.com/international/2025/01/02/why-people-over-the-age-of-55-are-the-new-problem-generation Survey about sex in menopause https://www.instagram.com/p/DBQinoRtUez/?hl=en&img_index=1 Follow Lou below: Lou’s Instagram: @luinluland Lou’s podcast The Self Love Revolution: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lIX9aMw18XRzsk2fX2R5o?si=5234206a4d6041c8 Lou’s website: https://luinluland.com/ Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #loufeatherstone #luinluland #hotinhere Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:12 Introducing Lou Featherstone 00:13:54 How to find your voice 00:16:47 Menopause and rage 00:28:57 Lou's relationship with menopause 00:30:34 How to not get in your own way 00:37:25 Coping with criticism 00:43:39 Post natal depression 00:48:06 Lou's next chapter 00:50:28 What is self love? 00:51:47 Listener questions 01:03:19 Outro
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