World Renowned Menopause Expert Dr. Louise Newson Talks Hormones, HRT & the Lies Women Were Told About Menopause

For decades, women have been told a very incomplete — and often misleading — story about menopause.Hot flashes. Mood swings. Just “power through it.”But according to menopause specialist Dr. Louise Newson, much of what women have been taught about hormones, HRT, and midlife health is outdated, misunderstood, or simply wrong.In this powerful conversation, we unpack the myths that have shaped women’s understanding of menopause for years — and what the science actually says about hormones, brain health, mental health, and longevity.This episode is especially timely as I’m attending the National Conference on Women's Health in Washington, DC, where conversations about women’s health and hormone education are finally getting the attention they deserve.If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or simply want to understand what’s happening in your body after 40, this is one of the most important conversations you’ll hear.In This Episode We Discuss• Why women were misled about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)• The lasting impact of the 2002 hormone study controversy• How declining estrogen affects the brain, mood, and cognition• The connection between menopause and mental health• Why so many doctors still lack menopause training• What women should know about HRT today• How to advocate for yourself when your symptoms are dismissed• Why menopause education is finally beginning to changeAbout Dr. Louise NewsonDr. Louise Newson is a leading menopause specialist, physician, and global advocate for better hormone health education for women. Through her clinical work, research, and public advocacy, she has helped bring much-needed attention to the importance of understanding perimenopause and menopause — and the role hormones play in women’s long-term health.Her work focuses on improving access to accurate information, empowering women to advocate for themselves, and ensuring that menopause is treated as the significant health transition that it is.If This Episode ResonatedShare it with a friend who needs this conversation.For too long, women have navigated menopause with incomplete information. Conversations like this are helping change that.Join the Inner Circle: https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614Want bold guests, unfiltered stories, and iconic midlife insight in your inbox?Listen & FollowThe Iconic Midlife is where smart, stylish women over 40 come to rebrand midlife on their terms.New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus game episode drops on Thursdays.Tap “Follow” so you never miss a moment.Listen on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm?si=7e91db12ba1f4bfaAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manningLet’s ConnectSocial media: @theiconicmidlife (show) | @redcarpetroxy (host)• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theiconicmidlifeLinks referenced in this episode:drlouisenewson.co.uktheiconicmidliferedcarpetroxy