Happy Hormones Podcast
Episodes
#171 Gut Health After Menopause - Why Your Microbiome Matters for Healthy Ageing
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I share an excerpt from my book Life After Menopause, focusing on the final “E” in the EMBRACE protocol - Elimination - and why gut...
#170 Is the Weight-Loss Jab Enough? Understanding the Emotional Side of Eating
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by emotional and disordered eating specialist Lisa Unger for an honest look at the rise of weight loss injectio...
#169 Think It’s Menopause? It Might Be Your Thyroid...
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we start experiencing common symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, hair loss or temperature changes, and we're in our 40's or 5...
#168 Bolder Not Older: Reinventing Style, Confidence & Visibility After 50 - With Nicky Hambleton Jones
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring and honest conversation, I’m joined by the fabulous Nicky Hambleton-Jones. She's a personal stylist, TV presenter, author, and the...
#167 Survive and Thrive After Divorce or Breakup – with Sara Davison, The Divorce Coach
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relationship breakdowns can feel especially overwhelming in midlife, just as life is shifting in so many other ways. And it can really affect your hea...
#166 Hate Dieting? Love Eating? Lasting Weight Loss Without Restriction - With Joe Hoye
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of diets that leave you hungry, stressed, or obsessing over every bite? This week, I"m speaking with weight loss expert Joe Hoye about why so ma...
#165 Weight Loss Jabs: What You Need to Know About Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are rapidly rising in popularity—not just among those managing type 2 diabetes, but also among people...
#164 Breaking Waves: How Wild Swimming & Storytelling Became Tools for Healing
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all aware of the physical benefits of being in and around water, especially cold water (I write about it in my book Life After Menopause). Bu...
#163 Overcoming Body Image Issues and Emotional Eating; With Amber Romaniuk
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many of us battle with body criticism, and what’s really driving those triggers? Is it society’s impossible standards? Childhood experie...
#162 Reframing Menopause and Embracing Ageing; with Stella Duffy
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stella Duffy is an existential psychotherapist, award-winning writer, actor, director, a campaigner for equality and diversity, and recently completed...
#161 Why Connection Is Vital For A Healthy And Happy Life After Menopause
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about ageing well, we usually focus on eating right, staying active, and keeping up good habits. But what we don’t always consider is ...
#160 Breaking Free from Emotional Eating: How to Heal Your Relationship with Food
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many women, at every stage of life, struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food. Whether it’s emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, or r...
#159 Menopause Whilst Vegan? Top tips from an expert.
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re a long-time vegan or just dipping your toes into Veganuary, this interview is for you!Rachel Boon is a Naturopath, Medical Herbalist,...
#158 Life After Menopause; Embrace Happy and Healthy Ageing Post Menopause
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re living longer than ever before, but for many women, the years post menopause are filled with unanswered questions and unexpected challenges.Ho...
#157 Rethinking Gut Health; The Impact Of Diet & Lifestyle
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After beginning his career as a paramedic, Josh Dech quickly became disillusioned with what he saw as “sick care,” observing that many patients we...
#156 Longevity Superfoods; What to Eat To Age Well
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know by now what foods to be focussing on for our health and hormones (you should do if you've been in my community for long enough!).Obviously...
#155 Exercise and Strength Training Tips For Women in Midlife
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that one of the strongest indicators of how long you’ll live is how strong you are? Yep, strength training can help with that. I’ve ...
#154 Skin Health from the Inside Out: Diet, Lifestyle and Supplement Tips
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hardest things to deal with as you get older is changes in your skin health.Oestrogen is our 'youth hormone' so as we go through menopause,...
#153 Skincare Secrets For Menopause And Beyond; with Sarah Murrell
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm chatting to Sarah Murrell. You may have seen her story in newspapers and magazines. If not, do listen to this week's video or podcast.S...
#152 The Gut-Brain Connection - 5 Ways to Strengthen It for Better Mood, Digestion, and Hormone Balance
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt a knot in your stomach when stressed about work, home, or relationships? Or maybe you notice your mood plummets after skipping or overindulg...
#151 Escape Toxic Productivity And Reclaim Your Energy and Joy; With Tamu Thomas
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Juggling career demands, family responsibilities, and personal well-being can feel like an impossible balancing act, especially for women dealing with...
#150 Navigating Holiday Stress: The Challenge Of Truly Unplugging
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is finally here, and for many of us, that means it's time for a well-deserved break.Whether you're jetting off to a sunny destination or enjoyi...
#149 7 Keys to a Happier, Simpler and More Creative Life; with Suzy Walker
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Think it’s too late in midlife to find happiness, reinvent yourself, and create something truly fulfilling? Allow this week’s guest to change your...
#148 The Mind-Body Connection; How Meditation Can Make You Happier and Healthier
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re interested in your health, you’ll know that meditation is good for us. It’s long been known to increase feelings of calm, happiness an...
#147 Discover the 6 Pillars to a Stronger and Healthier Brain Through Menopause; With Susan Saunders
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most obvious things you might be noticing as you get older (and a key symptom of menopause) is the way your brain works (or doesn’t!). An...
#146 Men's Health; Ageing And The Andropause
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm flipping the script today to talk about men’s health, with Ross Tomkins, mens health advocate and founder of Alphagenix. He’s also the author ...
#145 Heart Health for Women: Natural Tips For A Happy Heart
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might think that heart health isn't your biggest priority as you go through menopause.Heart disease is often perceived as a “man's disease”, b...
#144 From Wheelchair To Weightlifting Champion; How Kim Muscled Her Way Back To Health
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Rahir is an inspiration to any woman in midlife. A busy mum of 3, she was diagnosed with MS at the age of 50 and told she would be on medication f...
#143 4 Simple Breathwork Techniques That Can Reduce Stress And Improve Your Health
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you live in a bubble, you won't have escaped the buzz about breathwork in recent years. If you've done yoga or Pilates, you'll know about the b...
#142 The Truth About Olive Oil And Why Quality Matters - with Sarah Vachon
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always known olive oil is good for us, it’s a staple of the Mediterranean diet and well known for it’s health benefits. But I didn’t know...
#141 Backed up? Common causes and natural solutions for constipation relief
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While constipation may not be a topic that's openly discussed, it's surprisingly common. In fact, it's thought around 1 in 7 adults in the UK suffer f...
#140 Midlife Style Confidence; How To Feel Great In Your Clothes, With Helen Reynolds
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you're going through midlife changes, it can be really hard to feel good in your clothes. Finding things to wear that accommodate your changing b...
#139 Grey Area Drinking, with Sara Rusbatch
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After developing what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship' with alcohol, Sarah Rusbatch made the decision to remove it from her life in ear...
#138 The Health Benefits of Testosterone for Women During and Post Menopause
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know testosterone is a steroid hormone that gives men their deep voices, facial hair, muscle strength and sex drive.But did you know it plays a cru...
#137 Step Up Your Health: Why Women Over 40 Should Embrace Walking
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walking as a form of exercise is often snubbed by the fitness industry who try to persuade us to go big or go home!But if you’re not able to do much...
#136 Why Eating More Protein Can Help With Midlife Weight Gain And Healthy Ageing
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you eating enough protein?If you're navigating the midlife or menopause journey, chances are you're not getting enough protein. And that's a bigge...
#135 DNA Diet Testing; Could It Be The Key To More Effective Weight Loss?
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to lose weight, despite doing all the right things? Firstly, don't beat yourself up. Midlife weight gain is very real, and it's not...
#134 Inflammaging; The Hidden Cause Of Disease And Ageing, And How to Control It
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in healthy ageing, one of the key areas that you'll have come across is the role of inflammation in how we age and the risk of di...
#133 The Power Of Mindset To Change How You Feel About Your Body & Health
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to our improving our health (and losing weight), we naturally focus on the physical things we need to do (diet, exercise etc). But it's ...
#132 Embrace the Glow: The Health Benefits of Heat, Saunas & Red Light Therapy
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard all about the health benefits of cold therapy, but if that's not your thing, did you know that there's a whole host of benefits associated...
#131 Natural Solutions For PCOS; Your 5-Step Plan
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PCOS is a condition that affects millions of women all over the world. It can cause all sorts of uncomfortable symptoms and messing with our hormones....
#130 27 Reasons You're Struggling With Weight Loss After 40
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you finding weight loss so much harder as you get older?Now you're in your 40's or 50's, that old diet just doesn't work any more. You literally h...
#129 Why Stress Management Should Be Your no 1 Priority During Menopause
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Although your diet is super important to support your hormones, in my experience helping many hundreds of women going through perimenopause, I now thi...
#128 Unlock the Power of the Earth: Top Health Benefits of Earthing and Grounding
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that direct contact with the earth (walking barefoot, gardening, etc) can result in health benefits like better sleep, less pain, reduced...
#127 Autoimmune Conditions: Natural Ways To Manage Symptoms
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Autoimmune conditions occur when your immune system starts to attack and damage your own tissue and organs. Such mutiny is usually down to a culminati...
#126 How To Get More Oxytocin – A Very Happy Hormone!
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oxytocin is not often a hormone that is much talked about. It's known generally as the 'LOVE' hormone, but has all sorts of benefits for us. It's a ho...
#125 11 Ways To Keep Your Liver Happy And Healthy
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an amazing thing your liver – did you know it’s the largest organ in the body, weighing over four pounds? And that is has over 500 jobs to ...
#124 7 Great Types Of Exercise For Women over 40
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise is vital for hormones and general health as it improves stress levels, sleep quality, mood, brain health and insulin function.But in your 40'...
#123 Happy Hormones Client Story; How Natalie Got Her Life Back
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm chatting with one of our amazing clients, Natalie Rumbelow. Natalie is such an inspiration. I can’t tell you how proud I am of what ...
#122 The Health Benefits of Coffee (and what it really does to your hormones)
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting with Alex Higham and Alex Manos - 2 experts on COFFEE. It’s one of my favourite things so I was excited to hear what they h...
#121 Menopause and Sleep; why they are linked and how to sleep better naturally
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the link between menopause and sleep? One of the most common complaints from women in our clinic is that they don't sleep well. Well, they're n...
#120 How To Find Love In Midlife, with Katie Philipps
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for love in your midlife? This week I caught up with the fabulous Katie Phillips, female empowerment coach and love and dating mentor....
#119 Client Story; How Gillian got rid of her 'crushing fatigue'
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m talking to one of our clients, Gillian Mackie. When she first came to us, she was really struggling. She suffered from what seemed lik...
#118 Why Taking Collagen Can Help With Menopause And Ageing
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Collagen is having a moment in the spotlight right now. You're probably bombarded with adverts and articles about the benefits of taking it, especiall...
#117 The Health Benefits Of Time Restrictive Eating
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I get a lot of questions from women about Intermittent Fasting and whether it's something we should be doing.There are lots of health benefits to fast...
#116 Rushing Woman's Syndrome; The Impact Of A Never Ending To-Do List, with Dr Libby Weaver
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often feel overwhelmed, and in a daily battle to keep up? That you rarely get on top of your to-do list, and at times feel out of control and u...
#115 Menopause in the Workplace; Why We Still Need To Keep Pushing
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world has thankfully changed since I started talking about menopause in 2014! Back then, nobody wanted to mention the 'M' word, it was misundersto...
#114 How Alcohol Affects Your Hormones, Weight, Mood, Sleep and More...
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is not my favourite topic ! I'm a wine and gin lover, and I'm not giving them up very soon.BUT I have to face the facts that alcohol is not good ...
#113 Hot Flushes, Hot Flashes & Night Sweats - How To Stop Them
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hot flushes (or hot flashes) and night sweats are some of the most common symptoms during menopause.It's happening because of the fluctuating levels o...
#112 'Menupause'; Dr Anna Cabeca's new book with 5 keto eating plans for weight loss
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was thrilled to catch up with Dr Anna Cabeca for this week's podcast!She's a DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology ...
#111 The Top 10 Nutrition Myths You Need To Be Aware Of
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The internet is a great thing, but unfortunately there are still a lot of nutrition myths out there! With all that information, what and who to believ...
#110 Brave Enough; How to Find Joy & Purpose After Menopause; with Jo Moseley
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019 Jo became the first woman to paddleboard 162 miles coast to coast from Liverpool to Goole picking up litter and raising money for charity.A fi...
#109 PMS; Natural Solutions To Stop The Monthly Misery!
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a woman you've probably either had PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) or know someone close to you that suffers from it.It's thought around half of...
#108 Helping women in midlife to thrive - with Katie Taylor
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Taylor is CEO and founder of The Latte Lounge, an online platform for women over 40, which exists to help women in midlife thrive at home and in...
#107 11 Health Benefits of Yoga
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I discovered yoga about 10 years ago, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. It makes me slow down for one, but the strength and flexibility I have fr...
#106 Why Self Care Beats New Year Resolutions - My Top 10 Tips
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are your New Years resolutions going? If you’re anything like me, you might be finding January a really hard time to make lasting changes. It’...
#105 Is Coffee Good or Bad For Your Health? It Depends!
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re starting a healthy eating plan or diet, you’ll most likely be told to give up coffee. It’s always been thought to be bad for you.The t...
#104 Menopause Madness; with Lisa Snowdon
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Snowdon is one of the nation’s best loved radio and TV presenters. As well as being one of the UK’s most successful models of recent years.Bu...
#103 A sneak peak inside the 30 Days to Happy Hormones programme
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's always hard to know if a programme is right for you, sometimes you just need a flavour of it. So in case you've been considering getting some hel...
#102 The Power Of Progesterone - Why You Need It And How To Get It!
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that oestrogen has a crucial role to play in all phases of a woman’s life, however little is heard of it’s sister hormone progesterone...
#101 Cycle Syncing; how to use your hormonal ebb and flow to your advantage
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the moment you start your period in puberty, hormones can feel like they’re in control of you! Whether it's feeling overly emotional, angry, ti...
#100 One hundred episodes!! My collection of top tips from some of the amazing experts I've chatted to.
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Woo hoo! This is our 100th podcast episode! A huge thank you to you if you've listened to any of the episodes, I've had some amazing comments and enc...
#99 A medical and holistic approach to menopause - with Dr Shahzadi Harper
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm talking to Dr Shahzadi Harper, founder of the Harper Clinic and author of The Perimenopause Solution.It's so refreshing to meet a medica...
#98 How phytoestrogens can help to improve your menopause symptoms
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re looking for an alternative to HRT or just wanting to manage your symptoms naturally, phytoestrogens could be your new best friend!Phytoest...
#97 Understanding Perimenopause And What You Can Do To Improve Symptoms
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's so much attention (deservedly) on the menopause right now, which is great news!But as menopause is still regarded as something that happens in...
#96 FEWE; A Range Of Products To Support Your Whole Menstrual Cycle
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm really proud to be supporting new brand FEWE and their stunning range of products to help women in every stage of their cycle. What I really love ...
#95 Why zinc is not only great for your health, but also your hormones
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While we only need a small amount of zinc, it's incredibly important!It's not only vital for our immune system, DNA repair, vision, taste, smell, grow...
#94 What every woman needs to know about their pelvic floor - with Linda Stephens
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I say the words 'pelvic floor' do you immediately draw upwards down below??We know that it's important to look after it, but it's not just about ...
#93 Feeling Bloated? Common Causes of Bloating And How To Beat It.
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bloating is one of the most common symptoms we hear from our female clients, especially for women with PMS or going through perimenopause and beyond.W...
#92 Vitamin B12; Benefits and Symptoms of Deficiency
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Out of all the B vitamins, Vitamin B12 is the one you need to keep an eye on. Especially if you're suffering from symptoms such as; fatigue, weakness,...
#91 What Conscious Leadership Means and Why It Matters To Us All - with Marika Messager
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what Conscious Leadership means?I didn't until I met Marika Messager. She had a very successful career in the City until she realised some...
#90 Is your hair falling out or thinning? Natural solutions for female hair loss.
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hair loss is a really common and upsetting symptom for women over 40.It's perfectly normal to lose a bit of hair when you brush it or wash it, but whe...
#89 The Eight B Vitamins and Why You Need Them All
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know your B vitamins and why you need to get enough?There are 8 essential B vitamins and they all work very hard to give us energy, balanced mo...
#88 The low down on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT); benefits and safety
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Working with women’s hormones day in day out, I get asked a lot about HRT and in particular about the benefits and safety.Whether you can or want to...
#87 What are Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and 7 ways to avoid them
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know we have all these invisible hormone wreckers around us?They're called Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in the science world (just google th...
#86 Why Gen-M is aiming for a menopause revolution; with Heather Jackson
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a long and successful entrepreneurial career in the field of diversity and talent management. Heather had big ideas for her 50’s. Along with h...
#85 Why I'm a huge fan of the 80/20 rule when it comes to your health
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I learnt about the 80/20 rule and decided to adopt it as soon as I started nutrition college! Why? Because I didn't want to give up my 3 favourite thi...
#84 Have we forgotten the importance of HYDRATION in our search for optimal health?
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's not the most sexy or advanced topic, so we often take it for granted that people are drinking enough water. It's pretty basic, right?But it's so ...
#83 Feel like you're losing your mind? Natural ways to banish the brain fog.
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brain fog is one of the most common complaints in my over 50 friends. Losing your train of thought, forgetting people's names or having trouble concen...
#82 Too old for ballet? How ballet inspired workouts can keep you fit, strong and toned after 40
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a near death experience on her 30th birthday, Sarah Aspinall changed her life. She turned her back on her successful law career, and pursued her...
#81 Thyroid Testing - why many women are struggling to find answers
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're over 40 and suffering with fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, weight gain, low mood or hair loss, you absolutely need to get your thyroid checked ...
#80 How meditation can help you ditch stress and build a truly meaningful life
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On World Meditation Day, I'm talking to Laura Coleman, founder of Be Modern Meditation about why meditation can be such an important tool to keep us c...
#79 How mental health and menopause are connected - and what you can do to feel better
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Mental Health Awareness week, I'm talking about the link between mental health issues and menopause.For many women, symptoms are still getting mixe...
#78 How a personal peri-menopause struggle led to a brand with a mission - with Rebekah Brown
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rebekah Brown is the founder and chief guinea pig at MPowder.Stopped in her tracks by peri-menopause in her 40’s, Rebekah was turned away by her GP ...
#77 The 7 Types of Rest You Need To Restore and Replenish
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With our adrenals taking a bashing these days, we need to prioritise our rest and relaxation. But what does rest mean to you? Lying on the sofa watchi...
#76 What Is Adrenal Fatigue - and how to make sure you don't go there
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adrenal fatigue is a term used a lot for stress and burn out. It's not a recognised medical condition but it's definitely something we need to be awar...
#75 Why identifying the root cause of IBS can resolve it for good
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're suffering from IBS, you may feel like that's your lot. You've got to put up with it for the rest of your life.That's because there's really ...
#74 Client Story; How Sara went from burnt out to helping people change the world
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Sara Price first spoke to me, she was totally burnt out.She had been burnt out before, but this time was different. She was not only physically e...
#73 The Truth About HRT with Dr Wendy Denning
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Wendy Denning is a Harley St GP who is passionate about female health. She's also the Doctor we refer women to if they need medical support over an...
#72 What Insulin Resistance Has To Do With Menopause, Weight Gain and Ageing
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Insulin resistance isn't something you're likely to be worried about. You might not even know what it is. But if you're menopausal (ie over 40), it's ...