EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 31 MIN
70 – How perimenopause can really impact you and your partner
from The Dr Louise Newson Podcast · host Dr Louise Newson
What happens when women finally realise they’re not “going crazy”, but experiencing hormonal changes?In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by comedian and content creator Matt Hyams, whose viral social media videos about perimenopause have resonated with millions of women around the world. Together, they discuss the reality of living throughperimenopause, why so many women feel dismissed or misunderstood and the impact hormonal changes can have on mood, relationships, confidence and mental health.Matt shares how his humorous videos unexpectedly became a source of validation for women who finally felt seen and understood. Louise also explains why fluctuating hormones can affect the brain, why symptoms are so often missed by healthcare professionals and how the right treatment can be life-changing.We hope you love the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow us, leave a 5-star rating and share it with someone who might find it helpful.LET'S CONNECTSubscribe here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@menopause_doctorWebsite 👉 https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/Instagram 👉 / @drlouisenewsonpodcastLinkedIn 👉 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson/TikTok 👉 / https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisenewsonSpotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhgLEARN MOREDownload my balance app 👉https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/Get tickets for my new theatre tour, Breaking the Cycle 👉https://www.nlp-ltd.com/dr-louise-newson-breaking-the-cycle/Pre order my new book 👉https://bio.to/ThePowerofHormones
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What happens when women finally realise they’re not “going crazy”, but experiencing hormonal changes?In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by comedian and content creator Matt Hyams, whose viral social media videos about perimenopause have resonated with millions of women around the world. Together, they discuss the reality of living throughperimenopause, why so many women feel dismissed or misunderstood and the impact hormonal changes can have on mood, relationships, confidence and mental health.Matt shares how his humorous videos unexpectedly became a source of validation for women who finally felt seen and understood. Louise also explains why fluctuating hormones can affect the brain, why symptoms are so often missed by healthcare professionals and how the right treatment can be life-changing.We hope you love the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow us, leave a 5-star rating and share it with someone who might find it helpful.LET'S CONNECTSubscribe here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@menopause_doctorWebsite 👉 https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/Instagram 👉 / @drlouisenewsonpodcastLinkedIn 👉 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson/TikTok 👉 / https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisenewsonSpotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhgLEARN MOREDownload my balance app 👉https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/Get tickets for my new theatre tour, Breaking the Cycle 👉https://www.nlp-ltd.com/dr-louise-newson-breaking-the-cycle/Pre order my new book 👉https://bio.to/ThePowerofHormones
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