Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Many women reach their 40s and start feeling different. They find themselves more anxious, tired, forgetful or prone to migraines, without realising these are often early signs of perimenopause. In this episode, Dr Louise Newson speaks with Dr Mariza Snyder, a functional medicine doctor and hormone specialist, about how to recognise the subtle and often overlooked symptoms of hormonal change.
They discuss how fluctuating levels of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone can influence mood, cognition and sleep, and why these shifts can trigger or worsen migraines. The conversation also covers the importance of hormone replacement therapy and lifestyle strategies in restoring balance and protecting long-term health.
This episode helps women connect the dots between how they feel and what their hormones are doing, offering clarity, reassurance and practical next steps.
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Many women reach their 40s and start feeling different. They find themselves more anxious, tired, forgetful or prone to migraines, without realising these are often early signs of perimenopause. In this episode, Dr Louise Newson speaks with Dr Mariza Snyder, a functional medicine doctor and hormone specialist, about how to recognise the subtle and often overlooked symptoms of hormonal change.
They discuss how fluctuating levels of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone can influence mood, cognition and sleep, and why these shifts can trigger or worsen migraines. The conversation also covers the importance of hormone replacement therapy and lifestyle strategies in restoring balance and protecting long-term health.
This episode helps women connect the dots between how they feel and what their hormones are doing, offering clarity, reassurance and practical next steps.
LET'S CONNECT
Subscribe here ๐ youtube.com/@menopause_doctor
Website ๐ drlouisenewson.co.uk
Instagram ๐ / @drlouisenewsonpodcast
Download balance app ๐ / balance-menopause.com/balance-app
LinkedIn ๐ / linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson
TikTok ๐ / tiktok.com/@drlouisenewson
Spotify ๐ open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg
LEARN MORE
Take my online education course, Hormones Unlocked ๐ learningwithexperts.com/products/hormones-unlocked-dr-louise-newson
Sign up for my Confidence in Menopause Course ๐ drlouisenewson.co.uk/education---confidence-in-menopause
Learn more about Dr Mariza and buy her book ๐
drmariza.com









![Why Angela Rippon sees dance as a superpower
This week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by the inspirational Angela Rippon, whose remarkable career in television and journalism spans nearly six decades. From breaking barriers as one of the first female newsreaders on British TV to her more recent appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, Angela reflects on the evolution of her work and the deep personal passion that drives her today: getting the nation moving.
In this uplifting episode, Louise and Angela explore how dance and movement can be powerful tools for supporting long-term health and wellbeing. Angela shares the inspiration behind her Letโs Dance! initiative and explains why she believes dance is a โsuperpowerโ โ capable of improving physical health, mental wellbeing, and social connection at every stage of life.
From using dance in schools to helping people with Parkinsonโs [took out the regaining control of bodies as could be misconstrued as dance being curative], Angela makes a compelling case for why dance should be seen as an investment in our โwellbeing pension planโ. Whether youre eight or 80, this conversation will inspire you to see dance not just as exercise, but as joy, connection, and a key to ageing well. As Angela says: โMy ambition is to die young โ as late as possible.โ
Find out more about Letโs Dance!: https://lets-dance.org.uk/
Weโre delighted to have been nominated in the Listenersโ Choice category for the British Podcast Awards. Thereโs still time to vote: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
Emailโฏdlnpodcast@borkowski.co.ukโฏwith suggestions for new guests!โฏโฏ
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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.โฏโฏโฏโฏ
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Sign up for my Confidence in Menopause Course ๐ https://newson-health.teachable.com/p/confidence-in-the-menopause Why Angela Rippon sees dance as a superpower](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u3EiX3lo9oY/mqdefault.jpg)
