The Dr Louise Newson Podcast

By: Dr Louise Newson
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  • Dr Louise Newson is an award-winning physician, respected women’s hormone specialist, educator, and author committed to increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause, menopause, and lifelong hormone health. Each week, Louise dives into the newest research, treatments and hot topic issues, providing accessible, evidence-based information to empower your future health. Joined by fellow experts and special guests, with answers to your burning questions, Louise explores how hormones impact every aspect of our lives. Described as the “medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution”, Louise aims to empower a generation of women to have a greater understanding, choice and control over their treatment, bodies, minds and future health through their hormones. She is the creator of the award-winning free balance app, a Sunday Times bestselling author and the founder of the Newson Health clinic. With over three decades of clinical experience, Louise is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, a Fellow of the Royal College of GPs, a Visiting Fellow at Cambridge, a regular contributor to academic journals including the Lancet and the British Journal of General Practice, and has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Health from Bradford University. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.
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  • 06 - Is food the best medicine? Dr Rupy breaks down the science of protein, fibre and more

    06 - Is food the best medicine? Dr Rupy breaks down the science of protein, fibre and more
    May 6 2025

    In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by her good friend Dr Rupy Aujla, a medical doctor, nutritionist, and founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen for a deep dive into his new book, Healthy High Protein.

    Together, they explore how our relationship with food evolves over time, and why protein and fibre play a far more essential role in our health than many of us realise. Dr Rupy shares how inflammation acts like your body’s ‘internal campfire’, providing warmth and protection when in balance, but becoming harmful if it burns too intensely.

    Whilst working as a newly qualified junior doctor, Dr Rupy faced a life-changing health scare when he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that prompted him to reassess his lifestyle and approach to nutrition.

    Although diet is not a standalone treatment, the conversation between the experts emphasises the meaningful role diet can play in supporting overall health and restoring balance. Additionally, Dr Rupy shares practical tips on becoming a “good guesstimator” of your protein needs at each meal, along with three simple questions to ask yourself daily to support overall wellbeing.

    Available to watch on YouTube

    To learn more about Dr Rupy, visit his Instagram: here and check out The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast, here and to listen to his previous conversation with Dr Louise in 2022, click here.

    His Doctor’s Kitchen app has lots of science backed recipes, all designed with the latest research in nutrition, and you can even choose specific health goals to focus on, such as to supporting gut health, brain health and lower inflammation. Dr Rupy has kindly offered all of my listeners £5 off if you follow this link: https://tdk.link/louise*

    We hope you're loving the new series! Share your thoughts with us on the feedback form here and if you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star rating on your podcast platform.

    Email dlnpodcast@borkowski.co.uk with suggestions for new guests!

    LET'S CONNECT

    Website: Dr Louise Newson

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    LinkedIn: Louise Newson | LinkedIn

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    CONNECT WITH DR RUPY

    Website: The Doctor’s Kitchen

    Instagram: Dr Rupy Aujla (@doctors_kitchen) • Instagram photos and videos

    LinkedIn: Dr Rupy Aujla | LinkedIn

    Spotify: The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

    YouTube: The Doctor’s Kitchen - Youtube

    *This is an affiliate link, which means I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up — at no extra cost to you. This is an app I genuinely love and use!

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    27 mins
  • 05 - Talking to my daughter: understanding hormones, contraception, PMS & the gaps in sex ed

    05 - Talking to my daughter: understanding hormones, contraception, PMS & the gaps in sex ed
    Apr 29 2025
    "I remember saying to you, do people actually go to work like this? Do they just carry on with normal life? Surely you take two days off and just lie in bed. I just couldn’t comprehend that this was normal, and that women are expected to just live like this." This week, Dr. Louise Newson is joined by her daughter, Sophie Anderson, a student at King’s College London, for an honest and insightful conversation about contraception, hormones, and the significant gaps in sex education. Sophie shares both her own experiences and those of her peers, highlighting how many young women use birth control not just to prevent pregnancy but also to manage symptoms of PMS, heavy periods, and acne. Dr Newson discusses the lack of education around the differences between natural and synthetic hormones, explaining how this knowledge gap leaves many young people feeling frustrated and unsupported. Together, they examine how PMS is so widely normalised that many young women come to expect low moods, fatigue, and pain as simply part of life. This candid mother-daughter conversation calls for a more personalised and informed approach to hormonal health. If sex education only teaches how to avoid pregnancy but fails to explain how hormones actually work, are we truly preparing young people to make informed choices? Available to watch on YouTube We hope you're loving the new series! Share your thoughts with us on the feedback form here and if you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star ⭐️ rating on your podcast platform. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group. LET'S CONNECT Website: Dr Louise Newson Instagram: @drlouisenewsonpodcast LinkedIn: Louise Newson | LinkedIn Spotify: The Dr Louise Newson Podcast YouTube: Dr Louise Newson - YouTube Email dlnpodcast@borkowski.co.uk for any media enquiries. LEARN MORE Sign up to my Menopause Masterclass here Sign up for my Confidence in Menopause course here Sign up to my Upcoming Webinar for healthcare professionals here Check out the new edition of Dr Louise Newson’s Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause
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    33 mins
  • 04 - Dr Felice Gersh on oestradiol, natural vs synthetic hormones and standing by your beliefs in medicine

    04 - Dr Felice Gersh on oestradiol, natural vs synthetic hormones and standing by your beliefs in medicine
    Apr 22 2025
    In this episode, Dr Louise is joined by renowned American OB-GYN, integrative medicine specialist and globally renowned women’s health expert, Dr Felice Gersh. Together Louise and Felice delve into the science of hormones, how menopause care differs between the US and UK, and the harmful past of women’s medicine – from the vaginal mesh scandal to the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study which continues to impact access to HRT for women globally. Louise also speaks to Felice about the impact of weight loss drugs like Ozempic on women experiencing hormonal changes, and the impact of oestradiol on weight management. With decades of experience, Felice is Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group Irvine, which provides integrative services to support female longevity and complex disease management. Having witnessed the changes to women’s health over the years, she speaks candidly about her own concerns about the use of vaginal mesh, before its true harms came to light many years later. Felice and Louise also shed light on the infamous WHI study, which dramatically cut the number of women using HRT across the world. To learn more about Felice, visit her Instagram here. Available on watch on YouTube We hope you're loving the new series! Share your thoughts with us on the feedback form here and if you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star ⭐️ rating on your podcast platform. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group. LET'S CONNECT Website: Dr Louise Newson Instagram: @drlouisenewsonpodcast LinkedIn: Louise Newson | LinkedIn Spotify: The Dr Louise Newson Podcast YouTube: Dr Louise Newson - YouTube Email dlnpodcast@borkowski.co.uk for any media enquiries. LEARN MORE Sign up to my Menopause Masterclass here Sign up for my Confidence in Menopause course here Sign up to my Upcoming Webinar for healthcare professionals here Check out the new edition of Dr Louise Newson’s Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause
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    32 mins
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Love this informative podcast

At last addressing the elephant in the room! A Brit living in the USA my sister put me onto this podcast and so glad she did! I have been battling the menopause for years and my doctors here do not want to discuss or help with the symptoms! This has been so refreshing and informative thank you Dr Newson - you need to get on a talk show in the states!

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