Feel like you've lost yourself during menopause? Dr Naomi Potter runs through the key body changes you can expect – and what can be done about them.

From hair and skin shifts to muscle loss, fat redistribution, and that stubborn midlife weight gain, Naomi reveals why these changes occur (hello, hormone science). She also sheds light on what we can all do to protect your health, confidence, and longevity as your body evolves. Expect clear, practical, myth-busting advice from one of the UK’s leading menopause doctors.

💬 Topics include:

• The hormonal science behind midlife body changes

• Why metabolism slows — and what to do about it

• How menopause affects hair and skin

• The truth about muscle loss and fat gain

• Doctor-approved tips for rebuilding strength, energy, and confidence

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00:00 – What happens to your body in menopause?

00:28 – Hair changes in menopause: thinning, breakage & growth

01:24 – Blood tests & nutrition for hair health

01:46 – Do hair products work? What you should (and shouldn’t) buy

03:09 – Skin changes in menopause: dryness, acne & sensitivity

04:29 – Simple skin fixes that work (and what doesn’t)

04:56 – Weight gain in menopause: why it happens

05:46 – Why fat moves to the belly (and what to do about it)

06:33 – Doctor’s tips to manage midlife weight gain

08:16 – Face & body changes: bone, fat & muscle loss

09:02 – Why it’s not ‘just vanity’ to care about your appearance

More info and menopause support at: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/

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