Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast
Episodes
Answering Your Questions About HRT In Menopause (side effects, HRT not working, biggest myths, and more)
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
❤️ Win a year's worth of Menopause Care appointments by entering our giveaway here: https://bit.ly/4t3ELhbConfused about HRT in menopause?Toda...
Rewind Time: “I Took A Naked Photo At 50… And It Changed My Life”
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're revisiting our episode with self love expert Lou Featherstone AKA Lu in Luland.If you have lost yourself in midlife, you need to liste...
GP Not Listening? How To Get A Diagnosis For Menopause
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not being taken seriously about menopause or HRT?In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by fellow menopause specialist Dr Liz Andrew to b...
Rewind Time: “I Thought I Had A Brain Tumour” – Lorraine Candy On Terrifying Perimenopause Symptoms
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're revisiting our very first episode of Is It Hot In Here? podcast, where Dr Naomi was joined by Lorraine Candy.Lorraine was experiencing...
HRT Gels vs Sprays: What Works Best? Menopause Doctor Naomi Potter
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter breaks down everything you need to know about HRT gels and sprays — two of the most commonly prescribed fo...
Rewind Time: Kelly Holmes Opens Up About Body Changes & HRT Fears
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're revisiting our very first episode of Is It Hot In Here? podcast, where Dr Naomi was joined by Dame Kelly Holmes.Kelly opened up about ...
Zoe Lyons Opens Up About Relationship Breakdowns, HRT Scares & Her Midlife Crisis
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause or midlife crisis?In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by comedian Zoe Lyons for a funny, raw and surprisingly moving convers...
How To Deal With Dismissed Menopause Symptoms – Dr Naomi Potter & Jane James
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think it’s anxiety, stress or depression? It could be perimenopause.In this episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by Jane James, menopause mentor at Me...
Is My HRT Actually Working? 5 Signs You're On The Wrong Dose – With Dr Naomi Potter
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if your HRT dose is right?In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter explains how to tell whether your HRT is actually working - and wh...
The Truth About Weight Loss Injections In Menopause (GLP-1)
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can weight loss injections help with menopause weight gain?In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by menopause specialist Dr Kari Nightin...
Is Bleeding In Menopause Normal? Doctor Naomi Potter Explains
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bleeding during menopause? Find out wehn this is normal – and when you should see a doctor.Unexpected bleeding in menopause can feel frightening, bu...
Caroline Hirons' Secret To Surviving Skincare In Menopause
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're revealing the ultimate skincare routine for menopausal women. And the good news? It's super simple!If your skin has become dry, extra sens...
An Honest Guide To HRT Patches – With Menopause Doctor Naomi Potter
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are HRT patches safe – and why do they sometimes stop working?In this week’s episode, menopause doctor Dr Naomi Potter breaks down everything you ...
Am I Losing My Mind?! Or Is This Perimenopause? With Desiree Burch
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brain fog in menopause – who else can relate?In this episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by comedian, voice actor and presenter Desiree Burch. You mi...
More Than The Traitors! Harriet Tyce Opens Up About Sobriety, Reinvention, And Witch Trial
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you stop drinking in midlife – and everything starts to change?In this episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by acclaimed crime autho...
Menopause Is FULL Of Fake News – How To Spot It
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The internet is full of menopause advice. But how much of it can you actually trust?In this solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explores the growing world o...
8 Celebs Open Up About Nightmarish Perimenopause Diagnoses
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For years, these women were told they were depressed. Anxious. Burnt out. Even bipolar.In this powerful compilation episode of Is It Hot In Here?, we ...
9 Surprising Menopause Symptoms (and what to do about them)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody warns you about half of the symptoms that come with menopause. In this solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks through some of the more surprising,...
Testosterone For Women: The Science, New Products And Answering Your Questions
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is testosterone something every menopausal woman needs, or is it being overhyped?In this highly requested episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined once agai...
7 Things You Need To Know About Post-Menopause
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Naomi Potter breaks down everything women need to know about post-menopause – a stage that’s often misunderstood, under-discussed, and wrongly ...
Menopause Is Changing In 2026 – You Heard It Here First...
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What major menopause changes are coming in 2026 – and how will they affect you?In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by fellow menopau...
BEST OF: Unforgettable Menopause Moments (even with brain fog)
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Best of Is It Hot In Here? 2025: The Moments You Loved MostMissed an episode this year — or want to relive the moments everyone’s been talking...
Take My Advice! Getting Through Christmas With Menopause
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does Christmas feel overwhelming instead of joyful during menopause? In this festive solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks honestly about why Christmas ...
Menopause & Parenting: How To Cope When Both Feel Impossible
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to juggle menopause symptoms and family life? You’re not alone. In this special compilation episode, Dr Naomi Potter brings together powe...
Why Am I So Anxious In Menopause? Causes & Treatments Revealed By Dr Naomi Potter
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does menopause make so many women feel anxious and overwhelmed?In this week’s solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter breaks down the science behind menop...
Your Hair & Skin Survival Guide In Menopause – With Dermatologist Dr Archana Rao
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can we do about hair and skin changes in menopause?In this week’s episode, dermatologist Dr Archana Rao joins Dr Naomi Potter to break down the...
Your Emergency Toolkit: When You Hit Rock Bottom In Menopause – Dr Naomi Potter
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Menopause Feels Overwhelming: Understanding the Mental Health Impact Viewer discretion: this episode does contain mention of suicide. Today, Dr N...
Kate Lawler Opens Up About Menopause Struggles (fear of HRT, symptoms & marriage)
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you've lost yourself in menopause? Don't worry, getting back on track doesn't need to be a gruelling task. In this deeply honest...
Why Is My Body Changing In Menopause? Dr Naomi Potter Explains (hair, skin, weight gain)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
'Mad Girl' Bryony Gordon On Thriving In Her 40s Despite OCD, Alcoholism And Hormone Sensitivity
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when hormones collide with mental health?In this week’s episode, journalist and author Bryony Gordon joins Dr Naomi Potter to talk cand...
An Honest Guide To HRT Options – Your HRT Guide In 20 Mins
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway Which Hormone...
Your Daily Nutrition Guide With Holistic Health Expert Rose Ferguson – Full Body Reset, Remove Stress, Beat Cravings
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway ...
Menopause & Testosterone: Everything You Want To Ask A Doctor (But Haven't)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway Testosterone: The O...
6 Menopause Mishaps For You To Prepare For – Misdiagnoses, Mental Health And Medical Gaslighting
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway Menopause is being ...
The Proven Diet To Prevent Alzheimer's And Boost Brain Health – Kimberley Wilson
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to protect your brain as you age? Visit Menopause Care for more info on midlife health: https: https://bit.ly/4npGPhwPsychologist and nutrition e...
Have The BEST Sex At 40+ (fix your relationship instantly) With Dr Karen Gurney
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think your sex drive has disappeared in midlife? You might be surprised to learn that “sex drive” isn’t even real. Visit Menopause Care for more...
You CAN Have Great Sex During Menopause – Dr Naomi Potter Explains How
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noticed libido changes in menopause? Here's what you can do about it.In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, menopause expert Dr Naomi Potter tackl...
"More Women Now Fear Menopause!" – 5 Simple Ways To OWN It
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This is your 20-minute pep talk for surviving those days when menopause feels too much. Feel prepared a...
I Bet You've Searched These 13 Questions About Menopause – Explained By Doctor Naomi Potter
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does everyone want to know about menopause?In this solo episode of Is It Hot In Here?, menopause doctor Dr Naomi Potter dives into the top questi...
Answering Menopause Questions You're Too Shy To Ask – With Comedian Victoria Emes And Kelly Bedford (funniest episode yet?)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Is It Hot In Here?, menopause doctor Dr Naomi Potter is joined by the brilliant duo Victoria Emes and Kelly Bedford to ans...
Can Masterchef Champion Thomasina Miers Turn Me Into A Chef? (nutrition in menopause)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: do not listen on an empty stomach!For this week's episode of Is It Hot In Here? podcast, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by chef, writer and Ma...
How Your Own Trauma Impacts Menopause – Child Therapist Kate Silverton Explains
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can past trauma crop lead to burn out, menopausal problems, and other health issues later in life?In this episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks to former...
Why Your HRT Isn't Working (and how to fix it)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is your Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) not working properly? Dr. Naomi Potter – menopause specialist – explains why in today's episode....
Everyone Said I Was Bipolar, But It Was ACTUALLY Menopause – Cally Beaton Finally Speaks Out
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can perimenopause be mistaken for bipolar disorder? In this episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks to comedian, writer and speaker Cally Beaton about how ...
Parenting Expert: Why New Mums Need To Rethink Motherhood – Zoe Blaskey
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking about parenting all wrong in today's world – and you're about to find out why.This week, we're doing something a bit d...
Where Are All The Midlife Women?! TV Icon Sally Lindsay Speaks Out
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do women over 40 disappear from our screens? This week, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by actress, writer, and producer Sally Lindsay to unpack why mid...
100K Q&A Special – Personal Life, HRT, Skin Care And More
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you could ask menopause specialist Dr Naomi Potter anything, what would it be?Is It Hot In Here podcast has hit 100,000 downloads! Thank you all fo...
What Happens When Successful Women Hit Menopause? – With Co-Chief Exec Of The National Theatre
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you be a boss AND handle menopause? What’s the secret to balancing a busy worklife, family life AND menopause?This week on Is It Hot In Here? Dr...
"You Only Need 10 Minutes" – Feel Your FITTEST In Your 40s And Beyond – Caroline's Circuits
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to become your fittest self in your 40s onwards? This 45 minute guide will give you all of the tools you need. And no, you don’t need a posh ki...
Your Complete Menopause HRT Guide – Dr. Naomi Potter Explains Everything Women Must Know
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about HRT but you aren’t sure where to start?Menopause specialist Dr. Naomi Potter is here to answer the top 10 questions we commonly...
32 Years To Diagnose: How To Get Healthcare To LISTEN To Women – With Naga Munchetty
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are women’s health problems so ignored?Today on Is It Hot In Here? Podcast, Dr. Noami Potter is joined by BBC presenter and journalist Naga Munc...
Louise Boyce's Guide To Motherhood And Menopause
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, imposter syndrome, or rising stress levels in midlife — you're not alone.In this episode of Is It ...
Female Biohacker: The Fastest Way To More Energy, No Stress And Living Longer – Davinia Taylor
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can women thrive in menopause and beyond?This week, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by former actress, socialite and now fitness author Davinia Taylor. ...
Debunking Your Menopause Myths With Dr. Naomi Potter
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bloating, Weight Gain, Supplements? The Gut Health Doctor Exposes The Impact Of Menopause
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Th...
PREVIEW: 7 Ways For Women To Future Proof Their Body – Gut Health Doctor Explains
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
3 Key Lessons To Get Through Menopause – Feeling Alone, Keeping Fit And Dealing With Body Changes
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've released 10 episodes of Is It Hot In Here? so far, so today we're looking back at some of the biggest lessons our guests have shared.Featuring L...
Will Fertility Issues Affect My Menopause? – Pregnancy Struggles, Shame And Denial
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling isolated in midlife? You’re not alone — and today’s guest, Nadia Nagamootoo, knows exactly how that feels.Nadia is a chartered psycholog...
Did Menopause Destroy My Marriage? With Stacey Duguid
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the loneliness and libido spikes in midlife drive you to “crash out” of your marriage?In this week’s episode of Is It Hot in H...
How To Spot The First Signs Of Menopause And What To Do Next – Dr. Naomi Potter Explains
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I see so many women, with so many symptoms and confusion about what is happening to them, and why, that I wanted to break it down for you. So here is ...
What Men Really Think During Menopause
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter sits down with George Smart, fiancé of TV presenter Lisa Snowdon who appeared on the podca...
What Women NEED To Know About Menopause (Before It’s Too Late) – With Lisa Snowdon
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With so much medical misdirection, how can women get the help they really need during mid-life?In today’s episode of Is It Hot In Here? Dr Naomi Pot...
How I Bounced Back From Burnout And Reinvented Myself In Midlife – Rosie Nixon
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can you bounce back from burnout and is it really possible to reinvent yourself mid-menopause?In today’s episode of Is It Hot In Here? Dr Naomi ...
Will My Ethnicity Impact My Menopause Experience? – With Fitness Expert Lavina Mehta
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does your genetic, social and racial heritage affect your menopause?And how can you future proof your body right now?In today’s episode of ‘Is...
Lost Confidence In Midlife? Listen To This! – With Self Love Expert Lou Featherstone
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to join the self love revolution?In today’s episode of ‘Is It Hot In Here?’ Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by Lou Featherstone – or as she’...
"Their Brains Are Literally Different" – Parenting Teens Alongside Menopause With Lorraine Candy
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are trying to balance parenting teenagers while experiencing your own hormone rollercoaster, you are not the only one.In today’s episode of ‘...
Dame Kelly Holmes: "I Hate The Ageing Process"
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Dame Kelly Holmes go from a world-class runner to unable to do a single press-up?In today’s episode of ‘Is It Hot In Here?’ Dr. Naomi Po...
Introducing Is It Hot In Here? A New Podcast With Dr Naomi Potter
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the brand new podcast, Is It Hot In Here?Be sure to follow so you'll be notified when new episodes drop!Part open-clinic, part talk show, t...