Joining Dr Louise on this week’s podcast is Alex Newman, a substance misuse therapist with a special interest in the menopause.
Alex’s passion is supporting women who are self-medicating menopausal symptoms with alcohol and drugs – a recent survey by Newson Health of nearly 1,200 women found some were spending nearly £3,000 a year on alcohol and over-the-counter medication in a bid to cope with menopause-related symptoms.
The pair discuss the relationship between substance misuse and menopause, and crucially, strategies on how to get help for yourself or a loved one.
Follow Alex on Instagram @alexnewmantherapy or email alexnewman.therapy@gmail.com.
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230 - Confronting my menopause fears
229 - Testosterone: beyond libido
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226 - From PMS to menopause: why we need to talk about hormones
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221 - Emma Kennedy: the menopause, the speculum and me
220 - Hormones, HRT and advocating for yourself
219 - Mental health and the perimenopause
218 - Tamsen Fadal: Speaking out about the menopause
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