Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
“The fire in the belly is coming from people’s want and need to help patients and to make a change”
This week, Dr Fionnuala Vernon, Medical Director of Blackwater Private Clinics and GP trainer in Ireland, joins Dr Louise Newson for a compelling conversation about breaking down barriers in healthcare and addressing the ways in which the system often fails women.
They discuss how global gaps in training for healthcare professionals can result in women’s health needs – particularly during menopause – being overlooked and highlight the critical role of education in equipping clinicians with the skills and confidence to ask the right questions and connect patients with the support they need.
Fionnuala also outlines recent developments in women’s healthcare in Ireland, such as the introduction of free hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
We’re delighted to have been nominated in the Listeners’ Choice category for the British Podcast Awards. There’s still time to vote visit: britishpodcastawards.com/voting
Email dlnpodcast@borkowski.co.uk with suggestions for new guests!
Disclaimer
The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.
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Sign up to my Menopause Masterclass 👉 newson-health.teachable.com
Sign up for my Confidence in Menopause Course 👉 newson-health.teachable.com/p/confidence-in-the-menopause
“The fire in the belly is coming from people’s want and need to help patients and to make a change”
This week, Dr Fionnuala Vernon, Medical Director of Blackwater Private Clinics and GP trainer in Ireland, joins Dr Louise Newson for a compelling conversation about breaking down barriers in healthcare and addressing the ways in which the system often fails women.
They discuss how global gaps in training for healthcare professionals can result in women’s health needs – particularly during menopause – being overlooked and highlight the critical role of education in equipping clinicians with the skills and confidence to ask the right questions and connect patients with the support they need.
Fionnuala also outlines recent developments in women’s healthcare in Ireland, such as the introduction of free hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
We’re delighted to have been nominated in the Listeners’ Choice category for the British Podcast Awards. There’s still time to vote visit: britishpodcastawards.com/voting
Email dlnpodcast@borkowski.co.uk with suggestions for new guests!
Disclaimer
The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.
LET'S CONNECT
Website 👉 drlouisenewson.co.uk
Instagram 👉 instagram.com/drlouisenewsonpodcast
LinkedIn 👉 linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson/?originalSubdomain=uk
TikTok 👉 tiktok.com/@drlouisenewson
Spotify 👉 open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg
LEARN MORE
Sign up to my Menopause Masterclass 👉 newson-health.teachable.com
Sign up for my Confidence in Menopause Course 👉 newson-health.teachable.com/p/confidence-in-the-menopause
