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Is It Hot In Here?

Is It Hot In Here?

By: Dr Naomi Potter
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 Part open-clinic, part talk show, this podcast is for all women seeking insight, reassurance, empathy, answers and laughter while navigating midlife. Each week, Naomi joined by a guest in an open clinic. Together, they unpick the physical, mental and emotional changes that so many of us relate to. Guests share their personal stories, open up about their difficulties, and laugh about some of the more bewildering challenges that come with mid-life. Naomi and her guest also answer questions sent in by listeners, and hopefully, after listening, you will feel much more understood.Manual Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Physical Illness & Disease
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  • Debunking Your Menopause Myths With Dr. Naomi Potter

    Debunking Your Menopause Myths With Dr. Naomi Potter
    May 19 2025
    What do women, Doctors, and professionals keep getting wrong about menopause? In this myth-busting episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr Naomi Potter takes on 13 of the most common menopause misconceptions—and sets the record straight. From “HRT causes cancer” to “Menopause means the end of my sex life” and “Menopause starts at 50”, Naomi unpacks the facts behind the misinformation and outdated advice that too many women are still being told today. Whether you’re just entering perimenopause or knee-deep in hot flushes and hormone confusion, this episode will empower you with clarity, science-backed answers, and a big sigh of relief. Further reading: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hormones-and-hrt https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-risks-and-benefits https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/signs-hrt-is-not-working https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/testosterone-and-menopause https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/contraception-in-menopause https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-and-breast-cancer https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-perimenopause https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-weight-gain 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 0:00 – Intro 0:23 – Myth 1: Menopause doesn't start until 50 1:10 – Myth 2: You ca only be on HRT for 5 years 2:18 – Myth 3: You should just put up with menopause symptoms 3:08 – Myth 4: Every women should be on HRT 4:19 – Myth 5: You are not menopausal if you have no symptoms 4:59 – Myth 6: You need a blood test to diagnose menopause 7:12 – Myth 7: HRT causes cancer 9:43 – Myth 8: You cannot use HRT if you have a family history of cancer 13:16 – Myth 9: Testosterone is only for men 14:26 – Myth 10: I cannot get pregnant once I start perimenopause 16:13 – Myth 11: Menopause means the death of sex 16:54 – Myth 12: I will gain weight during menpause 18:26 – Myth 13: Quality of life goes downhill from menopause #menopause #perimenopause #hrt Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:23 Myth 1: Menopause doesn't start until 50 00:01:10 Myth 2: You ca only be on HRT for 5 years 00:02:18 Myth 3: You should just put up with menopause symptoms 00:03:08 Myth 4: Every women should be on HRT 00:04:19 Myth 5: You are not menopausal if you have no symptoms 00:04:59 Myth 6: You need a blood test to diagnose menopause 00:07:12 Myth 7: HRT causes cancer 00:09:43 Myth 8: You cannot use HRT if you have a family history of cancer 00:13:16 Myth 9: Testosterone is only for men 00:14:26 Myth 10: I cannot get pregnant once I start perimenopause 00:16:13 Myth 11: Menopause means the death of sex 00:16:54 Myth 12: I will gain weight during menpause 00:18:26 Myth 13: Quality of life goes downhill from menopause
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  • Bloating, Weight Gain, Supplements? The Gut Health Doctor Exposes The Impact Of Menopause

    Bloating, Weight Gain, Supplements? The Gut Health Doctor Exposes The Impact Of Menopause
    May 11 2025
    Why does your gut feel different during menopause – and what can you do about it? This week, Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by Dr. Megan Rossi – AKA The Gut Health Doctor – a dietitian and scientist leading the conversation on gut health. From bloating and reflux to stubborn weight gain, Megan explains how hormonal shifts can disrupt digestion in midlife – and how smart, simple food choices can make all the difference. Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned cook, Megan’s tips are practical, science-backed, and doable for every budget. Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Dr. Megan Rossi below: Megan’s Instagram: @theguthealthdoctor Megan’s TikTok: @theguthealthdoctor Megan’s Website: https://www.theguthealthdoctor.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 #menopause #guthealth #guthealthdoctor
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  • PREVIEW: 7 Ways For Women To Future Proof Their Body – Gut Health Doctor Explains

    PREVIEW: 7 Ways For Women To Future Proof Their Body – Gut Health Doctor Explains
    May 9 2025
    How can our diets help us through menopause and midlife? Dr. Megan Rossi AKA The Gut Health Doctor explains. Full episode with Dr. Megan Rossi will be out on the Is It Hot In Here podcast later this month!
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    7 mins

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