If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, imposter syndrome, or rising stress levels in midlife — you're not alone.In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by the brilliantly funny and refreshingly honest Louise Boyce — also known online as Mama Still Got It.Louise began her career as a successful model, but in recent years has reinvented herself as a content creator, author, and mum-of-three sharing the real, unfiltered moments of parenting. Alongside the chaos of family life, Louise has been navigating a host of perimenopause symptoms — from brain fog and hot flushes to crippling anxiety.So how does she manage it all and still find time to feel like herself again?This conversation is packed with practical advice and reassuring insight for anyone approaching or in the thick of perimenopause. You’ll come away feeling seen, supported — and with a few laughs along the way.Follow the podcast @podcast_naomipotterFollow Louise Boyce below:Louise's YouTube: ⁨@mamastillgotit_⁩ Louise's Instagram: @mamastillgotit_Louise's TikTok: @mamastillgotit_Louise's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAMA-STILL-GOT-HB-Yourself/dp/0008561842Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568826081861For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/0:00 – Intro 1:12 – Louise on transitioning from modelling to content creator 3:55 – Eating disorders within the modelling industry 5:10 – Being told pregnancy is the end of your career 7:12 – The good and bad of social media9:45 – Putting perimenopause symptoms down to stress11:35 – How to prepare for menopause 12:36 – How has perimenopause affected family life?15:03 – How to talk to your family about menopause 16:32 – Having a baby during perimenopause 17:50 – Sleep problems during menopause18:42 – Brain fog in menopause 21:15 – A shortage in HRT supplies (patch crisis!)23:33 – Alternative oestrogen patches24:33 – Menopause progress has stalled27:02 – Is imposter syndrome due to menopause or society?30:35 – Should I take testosterone for menopause?34:50 – Can testosterone cause hair growth?36:03 – Do you need to take oestrogen before you can have testosterone? 37:42 – Alternatives to HRT41:22 – The mental benefits of exercise 43:00 – Can I increase my HRT?46:39 – What to do if menopause symptoms return48:44 – Women are being let down 50:18 – The truth behind blood tests for menopause 54:46 – Are night sweats enough to say I'm in perimenopause?55:43 – How long can I take HRT for?57:21 – Everyone should use vaginal oestrogen!59:30 – How can I get rid of my menopause belly?1:01:27 – What is Louise Boyce up to now?#menopause #perimenopause #mamastillgotit

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