The Problem With Hormone Therapy: Dr Louise Newson (4K)

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

Timestamps:

00:00 – The Problem With Hormones
02:10 – What Are Hormones, Really?
05:00 – The Truth About Synthetic Hormones
07:20 – The Pill, Risk, and Responsibility
10:00 – Menstrual Cycles and Misconceptions
13:30 – Hormones in the Environment
18:00 – Inflammation, Diet, and Hormone Health
22:45 – The Chicken-Flavour Crisps of Testosterone
28:40 – The Truth About Testosterone in Women
32:15 – How Bodybuilders Broke Hormones
36:00 – Estrogen, Men, and Muscle Growth
40:10 – The Testosterone Taboo
46:00 – The Rise of Weight Loss Drugs (GLP-1s)
51:10 – James’ Experience with Semaglutide
56:50 – The Dangers of Quick Fixes
59:20 – Hormones and Fertility
1:03:30 – The Fight Against Misinformation
1:09:00 – Medicine, Jealousy, and the Establishment
1:15:30 – Why Dr. Louise Newson Won’t Stop Speaking Out

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