The House of Hormones

The House of Hormones

Welcome to The House of Hormones Podcast, where we empower and educate our community about hormonal health in a fun, relatable, and inclusive way. Since launching in mid-2024, we’ve grown to over 10,000 members and a vibrant social media following. With overwhelming demand, we’re excited to launch The House of Hormones Podcast in March 2025! Our episodes balance education with lighthearted, authentic conversations; think of it like a sassy, unfiltered group chat. Whether you're managing pms, perimenopause, or seeking wellness tips, this podcast is designed for everyone.

  1. 15 Sept

    Women Need To Learn About Collagen!

    In this episode of The House of Hormones, we're joined by Elissa Corrigan, founder of Elle Sera, for an honest conversation about women's health, wellness, collagen, conscious consumerism, and the growing problem of "meno-washing". Elissa shares why women's health is such an important part of her work and explains what Elle Sera is all about. We discuss the importance of knowing where your money is going and why consumers should think twice about buying from brands that don't genuinely care about the people they're selling to. We also explore the realities of being a woman today and some of the unique challenges women face when it comes to health, hormones, ageing, and wellbeing. The conversation then turns to collagen supplements. With so many products and claims in the wellness space, Elissa breaks down what actually matters when choosing a collagen product and what consumers should be looking for. We also tackle "meno-washing"—the growing trend of brands using menopause as a marketing opportunity without necessarily providing meaningful support or products for women going through it. Finally, we discuss The House of Hormones in-house study involving Elle Sera and what the findings mean for the brand, before asking Elissa the question every founder should be prepared for: if you could change one thing about Elle Sera, what would it be? 00:00 Intro 01:00 Who is Elissa Corrigan? 02:00 Why is Elissa so passionate about women's health? 06:00 What does Elle Sera do? 10:00 Why buying from brands that genuinely care matters 13:00 How hard is it being a woman? 20:00 What actually matters when choosing a collagen product? 27:00 What is "meno-washing"? 40:00 The House of Hormones study with Elle Sera 50:00 What would Elissa change about Elle Sera? If you're interested in women's health, collagen, wellness, menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, supplements, conscious consumerism, and the changing conversation around women's wellbeing, this episode is one you won't want to miss. Topics Covered

  2. 1 Sept

    IS GLP1 good for weight loss?! Dr Linia on The House of Hormones

    Season 2 Episode 24 – Dr Linia In this episode of The House of Hormones, we're joined by Dr Linia, a doctor and weight management specialist, to explore the complex relationship between weight, food, hormones, health, and wellbeing. Dr Linia discusses her new book on weight management and why understanding someone's health journey is about so much more than simply looking at a number on the scales. We explore the shame and stigma that can surround weight, and why understanding the individual story behind someone's health is so important. We also dive into GLP-1 medications, what they are, how they work, and the conversations people should be having when considering weight management treatments. The conversation then turns to perimenopause and weight gain, exploring why changes in hormones can make managing weight feel more difficult and why women need better support during this stage of life. Dr Linia also shares practical advice on how to start improving your relationship with food, including the importance of nutrition and protein. We finish with simple ways to add more protein to your breakfast and make healthier choices more achievable. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Who is Dr Linia? 02:00 Dr Linia's new book on weight management 04:00 What are GLP-1 medications? 08:00 Shame, weight and understanding someone's health story 11:00 The first paragraph of Dr Linia's new book 15:00 What is it like taking GLP-1 medication? 34:00 Perimenopause and weight gain 40:00 How to begin your journey with food 48:00 The role of protein in your diet 53:00 Easy ways to include more protein at breakfast This episode explores weight management, GLP-1 medications, perimenopause, menopause, nutrition, protein, food, hormones, and the importance of taking a more compassionate approach to health. Whether you're navigating weight changes during perimenopause, considering GLP-1 medication, or simply looking to improve your relationship with food, this episode offers an honest and practical conversation about understanding your body and finding an approach that works for you.

  3. 25 Aug

    What Goes On In UK Soap Dramas Behind The Scenes with Beth Cordingly

    Season 2 Episode 23 – Beth Cordingly In this episode of The House of Hormones, we're joined by actor Beth Cordingly for an open and honest conversation about anxiety, postnatal depression, hormones, women's health, and life in the spotlight. Beth shares her own experiences with anxiety and postnatal depression, discussing the impact these challenges had on her life and why having more open conversations around women's mental health is so important. We also talk about the power of television and soap storylines in raising awareness of important issues. From reaching millions of viewers to starting conversations that may otherwise never happen, we explore why representation and storytelling can play such an important role in women's health. The conversation also covers HRT, understanding your own body, and becoming more aware of how different changes and treatments can affect you personally. Beth and Leah discuss celebrating women's bodies, the influence of social media on women's health, and the pressures women can face around appearance and ageing. This is an honest, funny, and important conversation about women's health, mental wellbeing, body confidence, and the realities of life both on and off screen. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Who is Beth Cordingly? 03:00 Beth's experience with anxiety 07:00 Postnatal depression 13:00 Soaps and the importance of their storylines 20:00 HRT 25:00 Knowing your body and understanding the effects of different changes 33:00 Celebrating women's bodies 35:00 Social media and women's health If you're interested in women's health, anxiety, postnatal depression, HRT, mental health, body confidence, social media, acting, and the power of storytelling, this episode is one you won't want to miss. Topics Covered

  4. 18 Aug

    Women should not ignore holistic ideas! Dr Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun (Dr Sho)

    Season 2 Episode 23 – Dr Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun (Dr Sho) In this episode of The House of Hormones, we're joined by Dr Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun, also known as Dr Sho, a General Practitioner and the founder of Dr Sho Care, for a wide-ranging conversation about women's health, hormones, nutrition, and taking a more holistic approach to healthcare. Dr Sho explains her approach to caring for women and why looking at the whole person—not just individual symptoms—is so important. We explore how nutrition, lifestyle, hormones, and wellbeing can all play a role in women's health, particularly during the transition into perimenopause and menopause. We also discuss what it's really like for women going to see their doctor, why women need to feel confident speaking about their symptoms, and how hormonal shifts throughout a woman's life can affect both physical and emotional wellbeing. Dr Sho also shares why learning to say "no" can be an important part of protecting your health and wellbeing, before we explore the average age of perimenopause around the world and how the media's portrayal of women's health has changed. This is an honest conversation about listening to your body, advocating for yourself, and taking a more holistic approach to women's health. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Who is Dr Sho? 05:00 What is Dr Sho Care? 10:00 Taking a holistic approach to life 14:00 Perimenopause and menopause through a holistic approach 16:00 The role of nutrition in women's health 22:00 What is it really like going to see a doctor as a woman? 30:00 Hormonal shifts throughout a woman's life 38:00 Why women need to learn to say no 45:00 What is the average age of perimenopause around the world? 50:00 How the media has changed the conversation around women's health If you're interested in women's health, perimenopause, menopause, hormone health, nutrition, holistic healthcare, women's wellbeing, and understanding your body, this episode is essential listening. Topics Covered

  5. 11 Aug

    Women were given the WRONG medication! Dr Shirin on The House of Hormones

    In this episode of The House of Hormones, we're joined by Dr Shirin, an expert in women's intimate health, menopause, and regenerative medicine, for an open and educational conversation about the topics too many people still find difficult to discuss.Dr Shirin reflects on how limited the treatment options for women once were and explains how advances in medicine have transformed the way we approach intimate health, menopause, and quality of life. We discuss why intimate health remains such a taboo subject, the cultural differences surrounding menopause across the world, and why education is one of the biggest tools we have to improve women's health.The conversation also explores the importance of research into women's health, what Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is, and why so many women live with symptoms without realising that effective treatments are available.We also discuss why teenagers should be taught the correct anatomical terminology and encouraged to understand their own bodies from an early age, helping to remove shame and misinformation surrounding women's health.Finally, Dr Shirin explains how the world of aesthetics has evolved beyond appearance to focus on confidence, wellbeing, and healthy ageing, before sharing her most important advice for every woman.This episode is packed with expert insights designed to educate, empower, and encourage more open conversations about women's health.### Topics Covered**00:00** Intro**01:00** Who is Dr Shirin?**03:00** Why treatment options for women used to be so limited**06:00** The life-changing impact of intimate health treatments**10:00** Why is women's intimate health still a taboo?**12:00** Cultural differences in menopause**20:00** The importance of women's health research**25:00** What is Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)?**32:00** Why teenagers should be taught the correct anatomical terminology**40:00** Breaking taboos and encouraging open conversations**43:00** How aesthetics has evolved from looks to longevity and wellbeing**53:00** Dr Shirin's one piece of advice for every womanIf you're interested in women's health, intimate health, menopause, perimenopause, GSM, vaginal health, hormone health, healthy ageing, women's wellbeing, and evidence-based healthcare, this episode is essential listening.Don’t just listen, let’s talk about it! Join us in the Podcast Lounge on our website forum, where you can share your thoughts with other women (anonymously if you like). https://thehouseofhormones.com/forum/podcast-lounge/

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Welcome to The House of Hormones Podcast, where we empower and educate our community about hormonal health in a fun, relatable, and inclusive way. Since launching in mid-2024, we’ve grown to over 10,000 members and a vibrant social media following. With overwhelming demand, we’re excited to launch The House of Hormones Podcast in March 2025! Our episodes balance education with lighthearted, authentic conversations; think of it like a sassy, unfiltered group chat. Whether you're managing pms, perimenopause, or seeking wellness tips, this podcast is designed for everyone.

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