Coronation street, Syncing up periods & Social media growth! Farrell Hegarty The House of Hormones

What happens when an actress uses social media to start honest conversations about women’s health?In this episode of The House of Hormones, we sit down with Farrell Hegarty — known for her role on Coronation Street — to talk about life on screen, the power of relatable content online, and why she’s using her platform to speak openly about hormones, periods, and perimenopause.Farrell shares how creating authentic content about real life as a woman resonated with thousands of people online. From the realities of the luteal phase and emotional shifts, to conversations around menopause and perimenopause, this episode explores how social media can help normalise discussions many women feel uncomfortable having.We also dive into experiencing periods within same-sex relationships, the emotional pressures women navigate daily, the importance of protecting your mental space from negative news, and the small habits — like movement and reformer Pilates — that can help women feel stronger and more balanced.This is an honest, relatable conversation about womanhood, hormones, and learning to embrace the different phases of life.Subscribe to The House of Hormones for more conversations helping women better understand their bodies and health.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:01 Farrell Hegarty and her role on Coronation Street02:00 Why Farrell got into content creation04:00 The power of relatable content on social media12:00 The luteal phase, menopause, and why hormones can change how you feel17:00 Becoming more confident sharing content online22:00 Experiencing periods in same-sex relationships27:00 Perimenopause — what age can it start?34:00 The emotional experience of being a woman42:00 Protecting yourself from negativity in the news48:00 Reformer Pilates and movement for wellbeing53:00 What Farrell would tell her younger self