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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 41 MIN

Diagnosed At 34: Dani Harmer Holds Nothing Back About Early Menopause (Tracy Beaker)

from Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast · host Dr Naomi Potter

Can you go through menopause in your 30s?🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihThis week, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by actress and national treasure Dani Harmer (best known as Tracy Beaker) for a very honest conversation about early menopause, HRT, exhaustion, brain fog and trying to parent young children while completely running on empty.Dani opens up about the symptoms that made her realise something was wrong, how her partner first spotted the signs of perimenopause, and why finally starting HRT made her “feel like herself again”. Naomi also explains why women who go through menopause young may need extra support for their bones, heart and long-term health.💬 Topics include:• Early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)• Perimenopause symptoms in your 30s• HRT for younger women• Why DEXA bone scans matter in early menopause• Brain fog, exhaustion and menopause fatigue• Hair loss during menopause• The role of nutrition and protein in menopause symptoms• Menopause rage, anxiety and low mood• Parenting young children during perimenopause• How partners can better support menopausellow Dani Harmer below:Dani’s Instagram: @missdanijharmerDani’s TikTok: @daniharmerFollow Dr Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – Dani Harmer on early menopause at 3403:18 – The early menopause symptoms nobody warned her about06:17 – Diagnosed with perimenopause in her 30s09:23 – What is premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)?12:05 – Why younger women may need higher HRT doses15:50 – Why Dani still feels exhausted despite HRT18:16 – Hair loss in menopause: hormones or nutrition?21:14 – The menopause fatigue cycle explained24:00 – Simple menopause nutrition changes that could help27:06 – Can menopause cause hair thinning and hair loss?29:14 – How Dani's partner supported her through menopause32:30 – The right way to talk about menopause with your partner34:21 – Dani's advice if your GP won't listen37:03 – Feeling isolated with early menopause? What helps38:32 – Parenting young children during perimenopause41:04 – Why more women need to talk about early menopause#menopause #earlymenopause #hrt

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