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EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 1H 2M

Understanding Hormones Was Hard Until I Learned These 3 Concepts

from Hack You · host Vadim Fedotov, Mike Thurston

Dr. Louise Newson is rewriting the menopause conversation — and she’s here to show you why every man needs to understand hormone deficiency, because the women in your life are probably suffering in silence right now.After years of women being dismissed with antidepressants and meditation advice, Louise proves that hormone replacement is as simple as taking iron supplements for deficiency.You’ll hear why your partner’s mood changes, brain fog, and exhaustion might not be stress, how a flawed 2002 study created unnecessary fear that’s still ruining lives, and what happens when women are told their symptoms are just something to accept.Tune in for the signs you need to watch for in partners, mothers, and daughters, why symptoms can start in their 20s and 30s, and how understanding this one thing could save your relationship — or her career.00:00 Introduction02:00 Redefining menopause and why the word is misleading06:20 Why all adults should understand hormone health11:14 Blood tests vs symptom tracking for hormone issues14:38 Natural vs synthetic hormones and common confusion18:46 The medical system’s blind spots around menopause treatment23:16 How testosterone was discovered — and women’s need for it30:22 Common low testosterone symptoms most women overlook36:01 Why lifestyle advice often fails without hormone support41:03 What feeling like “yourself” again actually means47:08 How partners can better support women through hormonal shifts50:11 Why many doctors still dismiss hormones as the cause54:16 Issues with training and cycle-based fitness advice56:59 The 2002 study that wrongly damaged HRT’s reputation01:00:37 The rise of ineffective treatments and misdiagnosesDISCLAIMERNothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.Hack You Media→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=en→ More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5» Follow VadimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/» Follow MikeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MikeThurstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=enFirst Things THRST: https://www.youtube.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow LouiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause_doctor/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/

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