Hormones: The Inside Story

Society for Endocrinology
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Hormones: The Inside Story

Uncover the truth about how hormones affect stress, sleep, body fat, fertility and almost every aspect of our daily lives and health in this new, expert-led, myth-busting (often amusing) podcast. Hormones: The Inside Story is a podcast series from the Society for Endocrinology taking a look at the stories and the science behind our hormones. Find out more at www.yourhormones.info

  1. 18/10/2023

    S3.6 How can future technology help my hormones?

    Could 3D printed pancreases be the cure for type 1 diabetes? Will AI take over in the IVF clinic? How and why have researchers created a remote controlled adrenal gland? Simon Hanassab, Dr Vicky Salem and Professor Polina Anikeeva are separating science fact from science fiction and seeing how future technology could solve today’s hormone problems. Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

    44 min

  2. 27/09/2023

    S3.5 Is my soya latte messing with my hormones?

    Should I be concerned about growth hormones in a cow's milk cappuccino? Are the plant oestrogens in a soya latte affecting my risk of cancer? Will almond milk damage my thyroid?  Professor Tim Key and Dr Sarah Bath are spilling the tea (milk, no sugar) and looking at the hormonal impact of plant and cow’s milks. Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

    38 min

  3. 20/09/2023

    S3.4 Have I got a thyroid problem?

    Do you ever feel tired and sluggish, and find yourself putting on a few pounds? Or perhaps you’re anxious, irritable, and no matter how much you eat, you're just not gaining weight? Does Dr Google think your thyroid is to blame for all your woes? Dr Pete Taylor, Professor Annice Mukherjee and Professor Kristien Boelaert are tackling the misinformation online about underactive and overactive thyroid conditions. Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

    29 min

  4. 13/09/2023

    S3.3 Is my diabetes my fault?

    Is type 2 diabetes really a “lifestyle disease”? Why do some people develop diabetes even though they’re eating healthily while many obese people escape the disease? How can your environment shape your diabetes risk before you’re even born? Dr Inês Cebola, Dr Shivani Misra and Dr Lorna Smith are on a myth-busting mission tackling the misconceptions around type 2 diabetes. Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

    39 min

  5. 06/09/2023

    S3.2 Can my pet pick up my stress?

    Do animals recognise when we are feeling the pressure? How can dogs help us when our stress hormones fail? And how has studying stress in horses helped us understand human hormones? Claire Pesterfield, Michelle Sutherland, Dr Clara Wilson and Dr Ruth Morgan let the cat out of the bag as we ask, “Can my pet pick up my stress?” Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

    32 min

  6. 30/08/2023

    S3.1 Are my hormones making me horny?

    What’s the difference between sexual desire and arousal? How does the contraceptive pill affect your sex drive? Which hormone has recently been found to boost sexual arousal in both men and women?  Professors Kristen Mark, Alex Comninos, and Julie Bakker share the ins and outs of hormones and horniness. Please note, this episode may not be suitable for younger listeners. Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

    34 min

  7. 09/08/2023

    Series 3, coming soon...

    Hormones: The Inside Story is back for a brand new series! Series 3 will tackle health misinformation head on, busting myths around common hormonal conditions, including diabetes and thyroid disfunction. The series will also reveal some of the surprising ways that hormones impact all our lives, exploring the role of hormones in our diet, sexual desire, and even our relationship with our pets! Subscribe now wherever you find your podcasts.  From the Society for Endocrinology and First Create The Media.

    2 min

  8. 13/12/2021

    S2.6 Can I hack my hormones to improve my mood?

    Do happy hormones exist? Is there a chemical recipe for improving your mood and is oxytocin really the biological basis of love? Professor Cathy Fernandes, Professor Gareth Leng and Professor Andrew Steptoe tackle how hormones can affect our mood. More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

    24 min
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Uncover the truth about how hormones affect stress, sleep, body fat, fertility and almost every aspect of our daily lives and health in this new, expert-led, myth-busting (often amusing) podcast. Hormones: The Inside Story is a podcast series from the Society for Endocrinology taking a look at the stories and the science behind our hormones. Find out more at www.yourhormones.info

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  • Creator
    Society for Endocrinology
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Hormones: The Inside Story

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