This week on The House of Hormones Podcast, host Leah Christian is joined by Nicola Sainty, nutritionist at Revive Active, to break down the powerful connection between nutrition, hormones, and long-term health.

In a world where women are constantly searching for answers about their bodies, Nicola explains why so many feel lost — and how diet, gut health, and lifestyle habits play a crucial role in everything from fertility and hormonal balance to energy, sleep, and overall wellbeing.

We dive into the importance of nutrition during key life stages, including teenage hormonal changes, preparing the body for pregnancy, and building healthy habits that last a lifetime. Nicola also shares practical advice on how to support children’s health, improve your gut, and why a “food first” approach should always come before supplements.

If you’ve ever wondered how to take control of your hormones through what you eat — this episode is packed with simple, realistic advice you can actually apply.

00:00 Trailer
01:00 Who is Nicola Sainty?
02:00 Diet and getting pregnant
06:00 Why women feel lost about their bodies
08:00 Why nutrition is often overlooked in healthcare
11:00 Teenage years & hormonal changes
15:00 How to approach healthy eating for children
18:00 Simple habits to encourage kids to eat better
28:00 Habits for long-term health
36:00 How to improve gut health
40:00 The connection between sleep and food
44:00 Food first vs supplements
49:00 What affects hormonal balance
53:00 The best time to eat
56:00 Nicola’s top nutritional tip

⏱ Episode Breakdown

The House of HormonesThis week on The House of Hormones Podcast, host Leah Christian sits down with one of the UK’s most trusted doctors — Dr Hilary Jones — for an honest and important conversation about women’s health.Dr Hilary has spent decades educating the public through television, media, and medical practice, and in this episode he shares his insights on some of the most important topics affecting women today — from postnatal depression and menopause symptoms to the truth about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and the role of testosterone in women’s health.We also discuss why men need to be part of the conversation around women’s health, how social media has helped raise awareness about menopause, and the growing problem of misinformation online. Dr Hilary also shares what he believes is the most misunderstood part of midlife health, and why he would love to see the return of the traditional family doctor model so patients can get the care they deserve sooner.If you want clear, honest advice about menopause, hormones, HRT, and women’s wellbeing, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ Trailer Script — Season 2 Episode 2

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What if everything you thought you knew about menopause… was wrong?

This week on The House of Hormones, Leah Christian sits down with one of the world’s leading voices in women’s health — Dr Mary Claire Haver.

From the truth about perimenopause starting as early as 35…
to the real conversation around HRT, vaginal oestrogen, and supplements…

Dr Haver breaks down the science, the myths, and why women have been left in the dark for far too long.

We also talk about her new perimenopause book, going viral for menopause education, and even taking the message all the way to Oprah.

If you have hormones — you need to hear this.

🎙️ Season 2 Episode 2
Welcome back to The House of Hormones.

Season 2 Launch

The House of Hormones is back — and Season 2 is bigger, bolder, and breaking even more taboos.

Hosted by Leah Christian, this unapologetic women’s health podcast dives into the conversations we should have been taught years ago — hormones, gut health, perimenopause, PMDD, libido, mood, metabolism, and everything in between.

Each week, Leah sits down with world-leading doctors, researchers, and specialists to cut through misinformation and give you real, science-backed answers — without the fluff, fear-mongering, or fad diets.

Season 2 kicks off with none other than Dr Megan Rossi (The Gut Health Doctor) — award-winning dietitian, scientist, and bestselling author — to unpack the truth about gut health, protein, antibiotics, the vaginal microbiome, children’s nutrition, and whether we can actually delay menopause.

If you’ve ever asked:

• “Is this normal?”

• “Why didn’t anyone teach us this?”

• “What does my body actually need?”

  
  

  
  

You’re in the right house.

Welcome to Season 2. 💥

This week on The House of Hormones Podcast, we’re honoured to welcome the unstoppable Karen Arthur—fashion creative, model, speaker, broadcaster, and the fierce voice behind the groundbreaking podcast Menopause Whilst Black.

Karen is redefining the menopause conversation by centring the lived experiences of Black women—bringing visibility, honesty, and cultural nuance to a topic that has far too often excluded them. Recently featured alongside Davina McCall in Channel 4’s powerful menopause documentary, Karen combines lived experience with activism, humour, and a refreshing refusal to sugar-coat the truth.

In this episode, Karen opens up about rage, resilience, and the personal awakening that reshaped her life during lockdown. We explore why so much medical research is still built around male bodies, why Black women’s experiences remain underrepresented in menopause care, and how Karen took matters into her own hands—conducting her own research to amplify unheard voices. We also dive into allyship, cultural taboos, body image, weight training, supplements, and why doing everything at once isn’t the answer.

From empowering women in their 30s to launching menopause retreats specifically for Black women, Karen is building community, changing narratives, and leaving a legacy rooted in truth, strength, and self-advocacy. This is a conversation about menopause—but it’s also about identity, equity, and owning your power at every stage of life.

✨ Unfiltered. Necessary. Unmissable.

🎙️ Dr. Linia Patel: Food, Hormones & The Menopause Myths We Need to BreakWelcome back to The House of Hormones Podcast. Today’s episode is all about cutting through the noise, ditching the diet culture nonsense, and getting real, science-backed answers about hormones, menopause, and nutrition.Joining us is the brilliant Dr. Linia Patel — award-winning nutritionist, scientist, and bestselling author of Food for Menopause. With years of clinical experience helping women reclaim their health through food, Dr. Linia is on a mission to make menopause and hormonal health feel informed, empowered, and far less overwhelming.In this conversation, we unpack why nutrition is one of the most powerful tools women have during hormonal transitions — and why it’s so often misunderstood. From the lack of research in women’s health (especially for women of colour), to the truth about intermittent fasting, stress, sleep, supplements, and self-care, Dr. Linia brings clarity without judgment and evidence without fluff.If you’ve ever felt confused about what to eat, frustrated by conflicting advice, or worried you’re “doing menopause wrong” — this episode is your permission slip to slow down, nourish first, and trust your body again.✨ Smart. Supportive. Science-led. This is hormone health without extremes.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 — Intro00:01 — Dr. Linia Patel & her bestselling book00:03 — Why Dr. Linia wrote a book on women’s hormones and nutrition00:07 — The lack of research in women’s health00:09 — Why Latino and Black women are underrepresented in research00:15 — What’s inside Food for Menopause00:22 — Recipes for success (and sustainability)00:27 — Intermittent fasting: is it really worth it?00:33 — Why adding food is often better than taking it away00:36 — The real importance of self-care00:45 — Common misconceptions about menopause00:50 — What the future holds for Dr. Linia PatelDon’t just listen, let’s talk about it! Join us in the Podcast Lounge on our website forum, where you can share your thoughts with other women (anonymously if you like). https://thehouseofhormones.com/forum/podcast-lounge/https://thehouseofhormones.com/https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofhormones/

Dr. Mayoni Gooneratne: Trauma, Gut Cycles & The Future of Integrated Women’s HealthThis week on The House of Hormones, we’re diving deep into the beautifully complex world of integrated, evidence-led women’s health with the extraordinary Dr. Mayoni Gooneratne — surgeon, women’s health specialist, and founder of Human Health by The Clinic.With a career rooted in surgical excellence and an approach grounded in compassion, curiosity, and whole-body understanding, Dr. Mayoni is redefining what modern women’s health should look like. She blends medical training with functional, trauma-informed, and lifestyle-based care to help women navigate everything from hormonal chaos and gut dysfunction to burnout, PMDD, sexual wellbeing, perimenopause, and those “mystery symptoms” mainstream medicine often overlooks.After leaving the NHS to create a space where women feel seen, heard, and treated as individuals—not checklists—Dr. Mayoni has become a leading voice for healthcare that actually listens. She’s here to help women connect the dots, understand their bodies, and reclaim the power they’ve always had.If you’ve ever wondered whether your period is “bad,” why burnout hits so hard, how gut health ties into hormones, or how past trauma might be shaping your present symptoms — this conversation is about to hit home in a big way.💫 Honest. Transformative. Taboo-breaking. This episode gets to the root of what women are really experiencing.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 — Intro00:01 — Who is Dr. Mayoni?00:03 — Why doctors aren’t trained in everything (and how they teach themselves to solve problems)00:05 — Leaving the NHS to truly help people00:11 — Why women’s health support hasn’t progressed00:17 — Women don’t recognise symptoms because we aren’t educated00:25 — How to know if your period is actually “bad”00:30 — Hormones & gut health00:35 — Why diet and nutrition matter more than we think00:41 — Trauma and its lasting effects00:45 — Many people simply need help understanding their trauma00:56 — What your gut cycle really means01:05:00 — Earlier menopause & the role of toxicity01:08:00 — Dr. Mayoni’s one final piece of adviceDon’t just listen, let’s talk about it! Join us in the Podcast Lounge on our website forum, where you can share your thoughts with other women (anonymously if you like). https://thehouseofhormones.com/forum/podcast-lounge/https://thehouseofhormones.com/https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofhormones/

🎙️ Episode 26 — Dr. Jackie Piasta: Perimenopause Truths, Midlife Myths & The Power of Personalised CareThis week on The House of Hormones, we’re stepping into the world of midlife women’s health with the phenomenal Dr. Jackie Piasta — or simply “Dr. Jackie” to the thousands of women who trust her expertise, warmth, and straight-talking wisdom.A Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with advanced credentials from Vanderbilt, Dr. Jackie specialises in perimenopause, menopause, hormonal balance, midlife metabolism, sexual wellness, and the often-misunderstood emotional landscape that comes with shifting hormones. She’s also the founder of Monarch Health, a membership-based, telehealth-powered clinic designed to give women what traditional healthcare so often fails to deliver: time, compassion, clarity, and truly personalised care.Dr. Jackie is on a mission to re-educate women about their bodies, challenge outdated assumptions, and make sure no woman feels confused or dismissed—whether she’s dealing with midlife PCOS, persistent brain fog, fluctuating libido, or simply trying to feel comfortable in her own skin again. Expect a conversation filled with humor, humanity, and no-nonsense truths about what’s really happening during the midlife transition.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 — Intro00:01 — Meet Dr. Jackie, the gynaecologist00:04 — Why healthcare professionals often look after others before themselves00:07 — The value of a holistic, personalised approach to medicine00:10 — HRT: How to navigate whether you need it00:15 — “You’re not too young for perimenopause”00:18 — The importance of vaginal oestrogen00:23 — Preparing young women without scaring them00:30 — PCOS in midlife00:35 — Women struggling to feel comfortable in their own skin00:41 — Mentoring clients all over the world00:48 — Dr. Jackie’s final messageHonest, insightful, and packed with empowering takeaways, this episode is a must-listen for any woman navigating midlife transitions—or anyone who loves one.Don’t just listen, let’s talk about it! Join us in the Podcast Lounge on our website forum, where you can share your thoughts with other women (anonymously if you like). https://thehouseofhormones.com/forum/podcast-lounge/https://thehouseofhormones.com/https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofhormones/

🎙️ Episode Intro — Dr. Ceri Cashell: PMDD, Perimenopause & The New Age of Women's Health

Today on The House of Hormones, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredible Dr. Ceri Cashell — a GP with over 20 years of experience, a leading voice in women’s hormonal health, and the co-founder of Healthy Hormones, a platform dedicated to transforming the way women understand and navigate their changing bodies.

Dr. Ceri has become a powerful advocate for bringing hormonal education into mainstream medicine. After recognising the huge gap in women’s health training for general practitioners, she shifted her entire focus toward female hormonal wellbeing — from perimenopause and menopause to PMDD, mood disorders, and the emotional impact of hormonal imbalance. Her approach blends evidence-based medicine with compassion, practicality, and a refreshing dose of humour.

Whether she’s challenging outdated medical narratives, explaining why so many women are misdiagnosed, or empowering patients to take charge of their own health, Dr. Ceri is a true force for change. She’s passionate about using social media and technology — yes, even Dr. Google and AI — as tools to support women, improve health literacy, and reshape the future of clinical care.

This episode dives deep into the realities women face: misunderstood symptoms, underdiagnosed conditions, fear of oestrogen, rising antidepressant use, and the desperate need for better education around PMDD, perimenopause, and hormone therapy. Dr. Ceri’s mission is clear: no woman should feel confused, dismissed, or alone on her journey.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 — Intro
00:01 — Who is Dr. Ceri Cashell?
00:03 — Why she shifted her focus into women’s health
00:06 — GP training and the massive gaps in women’s health education
00:10 — Dr Google, AI & the future of supporting GPs
00:17 — PMDD: What it is and why so few people know about it
00:19 — PMDD vs Perimenopause — the key differences
00:24 — 1 in 4 women in Australia are on antidepressants
00:30 — Why women have been scared of oestrogen
00:33 — Healthy Hormones: Dr. Ceri’s new mission
00:36 — How social media has changed women's health
00:38 — Nutrition, lifestyle & hormone balance
00:43 — Debunking the biggest myths in women’s health

🎙️ Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald: Pelvic Pain, Postpartum Truths & The Future of Women’s HealthWelcome back to another episode of the High Performance Podcast.

Today, we’re joined by a true trailblazer in women’s health — Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, gynecologist, surgeon, researcher, and one of the loudest, clearest voices pushing for change in modern medicine.Dr. Fitzgerald has become a powerhouse advocate online, using her platform to break the silence around topics too often dismissed, minimised, or misunderstood — from pelvic pain and recurrent UTIs to postpartum changes and pelvic floor dysfunction. Her work is redefining how we speak about women’s bodies, challenging outdated medical norms, and empowering women to understand the care they deserve.In this conversation, she opens up the often-hidden realities of childbirth, the complex relationship between hormones and bladder health, and the stigma women face around pelvic surgery and reconstruction. Dr. Fitzgerald also dives deep into why men need to be included in these conversations — because women’s health is a societal issue, not a “women’s issue.”We also explore how social media is reshaping medicine, giving women access to information that was previously gatekept, and what the future of women’s health must look like if we want real progress.