Episode Description: In this episode, Penny speaks to the wonderful Dr Louise Newson – a world-renowned menopause expert, author, podcaster, founder of Newson Health clinics and the Balance Menopause App. Louise is a passionate advocate for raising the standards of healthcare for women and empowering them to take control and demand more from this stage in life. She believes menopause can be a happy, healthy, and positive time in a woman's life.

💫 This is a particularly uplifting and informative episode that every woman should hear.

📻 Note: This interview was first aired on The Penny Dee Show on Mix 56 on 7 June 2024 👉 https://mix56.co.uk/

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ • What is Perimenopause, when does it start, and how long can it last? • Why testosterone is so important for women • When to start HRT and how to talk about it with your GP • What Louise thinks HRT should really be called • The advice she'd give herself if she could go back to the start of her own perimenopause journey

PLUS, We Discuss: 💡 • How hormone receptors in the brain impact our mood, memory, and emotions • Why menopause shouldn't be feared but embraced • The future of women's healthcare and Louise's ongoing mission

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 🔗 🌐 Dr Louise Newson's Website 🏥 Newson Health Clinic 📚 The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause: Revised and Updated → Audible → Paperback → Kindle 📱 Balance Menopause App – Available on the App Store and Google Play

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00:00 Welcome to the Penny Dee Podcast 00:31 Exciting Updates and New Format 01:14 Introducing Dr. Louise Newsome 03:10 Understanding Perimenopause 05:10 Empowering Women Through Information 08:09 The Role of Testosterone 12:16 Debunking Myths About HRT 17:00 Revising the Book and New Insights 20:46 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More 21:49 Conclusion and Farewell