The NHS let me and my daughter down! Liberty Mills on The House of Hormones

Episode 30 – Liberty Mills | The House of HormonesIn this episode, Leah sits down with Liberty Mills for a powerful and honest conversation about women’s health, ageing, resilience, and challenging the narratives society places on women as they grow older.Liberty shares her personal journey after being diagnosed with lupus and how that experience reshaped her understanding of health, strength, and longevity. From navigating chronic illness to building a platform that helps educate and empower others, Liberty explains why honest conversations about women’s bodies, hormones, and ageing are more important than ever.The discussion dives into why educating the next generation about women’s health is essential, the importance of women advocating for one another, and how strength training and lifestyle choices can support hormone health as we age. Liberty also opens up about the realities of social media, dealing with criticism and backlash, and the pressure placed on women and mothers online.From giving up alcohol to questioning viral “health hacks,” this episode cuts through the noise and focuses on what actually matters when it comes to living well, ageing confidently, and supporting women at every stage of life.Timecodes00:00 – Introduction01:00 – What does Liberty Mills do?02:00 – Liberty’s lupus diagnosis12:00 – Liberty’s books and how they help17:00 – Teaching children about women’s health21:00 – The moment Liberty realised the conversation on ageing must change28:00 – Women advocating for women29:00 – Training in the gym for hormones and age-related decline33:00 – Social media backlash and hate comments40:00 – Giving up alcohol45:00 – The truth about health hacks on social media