Dr. Louise Newson, world-leading menopause specialist and hormone health expert, joins James Smith to expose the truth about hormones, testosterone, and modern medicine’s biggest blind spot. 

From the history of contraception to the stigma around testosterone and the rise of synthetic hormones, Dr. Newson argues that hormonal health isn’t a “women’s issue”, it’s a foundation of human health we’ve ignored for decades.

Dr. Newson is a GP, menopause specialist, and founder of the Balance Menopause app, used by millions worldwide. In this powerful conversation, she reveals how hormones influence mental health, metabolism, fertility, and performance… and why balancing them could prevent depression, dementia, and chronic disease.

She explains:

◼️ Why testosterone isn’t just a “male hormone” and how it transforms mood and energy
◼️ The dark history of contraception and its lasting health impact
◼️ How inflammation and modern diets disrupt hormonal balance
◼️ Why women are prescribed antidepressants instead of HRT
◼️ The real science behind hormone replacement, fertility, and GLP-1 drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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