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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 in today’s world.

From devastating misdiagnoses to mental health struggles, medical gaslighting, and the fight to access basic hormone treatment — these real stories reveal why menopause awareness matters more than ever.

Whether you’re approaching menopause, going through it, or supporting someone who is, this episode will give you the clarity, validation and motivation to demand better.

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Watch full episodes with:Cally Beaton: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6l6DH9H9VyfR8Wz9kgvZR1?si=GzCuNqGLS7iAgHvhOz0LBALorraine Candy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oPlBmuiw0mI7yPEU3Ez6Z?si=GmzxcVV_RWyJBGzetdxtdgNaga Munchetty: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kSIqsjmTaxELkjGiv3Ojh?si=Rz7Vd8jMQmqLdS4JC58ppALisa Snowdon: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WJEhycgRWgk6QqZqdhcMm?si=mRedlLluS-CyMYvPZG2xXwDavinia Taylor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zRhBx2EDQJ6d7LQABhCX2?si=TZVHy3FqS1aBb-gpUIjl9QHeather Jackson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5T3OV62tUQ2NoCIpNItOw3?si=ib6fvXexQUKmRiUX5JtoWQ00:00 – Why Everyone Should Care About Menopause00:35 – Cally Beaton on perimenopause misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder3:19 – Lorraine Candy on perimenopause being mistaken for a brain tumour5:27 – Win a free Menopause Care consultation 6:15 – Naga Munchetty on women losing years of their lives8:00 – Lisa Snowdon on the fear of prescribing HRT 10:32 – Davinia Taylor on women struggling to access testosterone 11:19 – Heather Jackson on menopause in the workplace 13:05 – Final Thoughts And Where To Get Support#menopause #perimenopause #menopauseawarenessmonth

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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 brain ageing by 11 years, to the diet that can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s, Kimberley shares science-backed, practical advice that every midlife woman needs to hear.

There aren't many conversations out there that could quite literally transform you life, but this is definitely one of them.

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00:00 – Welcome & why Kimberley blends psychology with nutrition

01:20 – The prison study that proved food can change behaviour

03:25 – How a healthy brain “plays in harmony”

04:19 – Healthy fats for your brain: what they do and why they matter

06:31 – Don’t like fish? The algae supplement option made simple

08:17 – Can we eat fish and still care for the oceans?

09:44 – A daily handful of leafy greens can keep your brain younger

12:07 – Power foods: berries, good olive oil, tea & coffee for focus

14:47 – Coffee truths: benefits, how much, and decaf if you’re sensitive

17:02 – Good vs “not-so-good” fats + an easy brain-friendly way of eating

19:08 – Menopause, oestrogen & why women’s dementia risk is higher

23:32 – What the research says about omega-3s and B vitamins

26:53 – B vitamins made easy: where to get them (incl. B12 if plant-based)

30:53 – Brain fog in menopause: what it is (and isn’t)

32:36 – Hydration hacks: sip smarter to calm stress and think clearer

35:24 – Rethinking stress hormones: fuel for your brain in busy seasons

40:57 – Long-term stress, nutrients & a surprising real-life study

43:38 – Small-but-mighty minerals: zinc, iodine, magnesium

47:28 – How culture shapes how we feel about ageing and menopause

50:31 – Exercise for your brain: why cardio and strength both help

53:08 – Q&A: Is it brain fog or dementia? Signs to look for

55:13 – Kimberley’s Bake Off fun, current projects & what’s next

58:00 – Wrap-up & where to find more help and resources

#nutrition #brainhealth #alzheimers

Think your sex drive has disappeared in midlife? You might be surprised to learn that “sex drive” isn’t even real.

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In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr Naomi Potter sits down with Dr Karen Gurney, a clinical psychologist, psychosexologist, and bestselling author to reveal what women in their 40s, 50s and beyond really need to know about improving their relationships.

From how much sex you should actually be having, to what we've all got wrong about desire, Karen shares practical advice that every midlife woman should hear.

If you’ve ever worried your sex life is 'broken', this episode will change how you think — and help you rediscover confidence and enjoyment in the bedroom. And it doesn't even have to be tricky! Listen along, take some notes, and be prepared for an almost-instant improvement!

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00:00 – Intro to Dr Karen Gurney

00:49 – What a clinical psychologist / psychosexologist actually does

05:06 – How we learned sex wrong: media myths & the standard script

07:21 – The 'three times a week' myth

09:58 – What we get wrong about desire

11:05 – “Sex drive” isn’t a thing: desire redefined

17:22 – Pain, pressure & routine as desire killers

18:48 – Does less sex harm relationships? What the data says

22:40 – The orgasm gap & why the script fails most women

31:18 – The keys to rebuilding desire in long-term relationships

32:34 – Building “sexual currency”: flirting, touch & zero pressure

36:16 – When attempts don’t lead to sex (and why that’s OK)

39:16 – How to start “the talk” without blame

42:23 – Intentional effort: the couples who keep desire alive

47:29 – New relationships in midlife: a chance to reset

49:56 – Lube & toys: why they’re not “cheats"

52:04 – Is culture improving?

53:41 – Listener Question: “I’m happy not having sex — is that OK?”

54:16 – Listener Question: Body confidence after menopause

1:00:01 – Final thoughts

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