Next Episode: Stacey Duguid
Dr Naomi Potter speaks with writer and former fashion editor Stacey Duguid about how her life unravelled in her 40s. An affair, the end of her marriage, job loss, a breakdown, and a late ADHD diagnosis—all while unknowingly navigating perimenopause.
Together, they explore the complex impact of hormone changes on mental health, identity, and relationships. Could an earlier diagnosis or better menopause care have changed Stacey’s path? What do other women need to know?
1st episode: Dame Kelly Holmes - watch the trailer
Kelly's episode dives into the physical effects of menopause and the health related challenges this brings as an elite female athlete.
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2nd episode: Lorraine Candy
Dr. Naomi Potter speaks to journalist and mum-of-four Lorraine Candy about the challenges of supporting teenage kids while navigating brain fog, sleepless nights, and menopausal mood swings.
They dive into medical misogyny, media stereotypes, and why menopause needs to be taken more seriously.
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3rd episode: Lou Featherstone (Lu In Luland)
Lou’s own self-love journey started when she went for a hike up a mountain in the USA. At the summit, she felt “emboldened” and decided to snap a nude photo of herself. It’s only now that she looks back at this moment and realises it was “a cry for help” as “she needed to be seen”.
Together, Lou and Dr. Naomi will be talking all about how to be the best version of yourself during midlife.
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4th episode: Lavina Mehta
Dr. Naomi Potter is joined Lavina Mehta MBE. She is an award-winning personal trainer, wellness coach and author. Many of us battle with weaker bodies, aching muscles, and that dreaded "menopot belly" during midlife. But it doesn't have to be like this.
As Lavina dives into her own, personal journey menopause and perimenopause, she opens up about her experience as a South Asian woman. Lavina openly shares her own story, the hope is that many women at home with feel more hopeful about their own experience too.
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5th episode: Rosie Nixon
Dr Naomi Potter is joined by the former Editor of Hello! magazine, Rosie Nixon.
She was thriving in this fast paced environment. Until it was all too much. In her late 40s, the exhaustion caught with her. “I collapsed on the bed in a pool of tears,” says Rosie.
But how much of this burnout came from the heavy load of Rosie’s job, and how much of it was simply hormone related?
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6th Episode: Lisa Snowdon
Lisa’s signs of early menopause were terrifying to her, and missed by medical practitioners failing to recognise the symptoms. It led her on a long, emotionally painful and punishingly expensive journey; she was put on antidepressants and effectively told to suck up aging, she was told she would never have children at a time when she was still considering starting a family, she was treated with a shocking lack of empathy as her symptoms “shape-shifted”.
At the time Lisa didn’t know what she needed, or how to properly advocate for herself. So, if you are hoping to understand your mid-life, and how to better equip yourself for conversations around symptoms, make sure you tune in.
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7th Episode: George Smart
In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter sits down with George Smart, fiancé of TV presenter Lisa Snowdon who appeared on the the previous episode, to explore the often-overlooked role of partners during menopause.
George shares his personal experiences supporting Lisa through her menopause journey, emphasizing the importance of empathy, patience, and open communication. He discusses the scarcity of resources available for men to understand menopause and offers practical advice for partners striving to provide meaningful support during this transformative period.
Episode 8: Hear from the Host
In this episode of Is It Hot In Here? Dr Naomi takes a closer look into the symptoms and signs of perimenopause and menopause.
As a menopause specialist, Naomi explains how to recognise the key signs—both common and less expected—that can affect your mind, body, and emotions. From brain fog and joint pain to skin changes, low libido, and even allergies, no two experiences are the same. She explores how to distinguish these symptoms from other health issues and outlines evidence-based treatment options, including lifestyle changes and HRT.
Upcoming guests in the hot seat
Each week, we Dr. Naomi Potter will be speaking to a new guest, discussing their story on how they navigated the menopause, with all the highs and lows involved.
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Dr. Naomi Potter and her guests, featuring the occasional appearance from peanut too.
