What happens when you stop drinking in midlife – and everything starts to change?

In this episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by acclaimed crime author, former criminal barrister and The Traitors star Harriet Tyce. Harriet opens up about the turning points that led her to quit alcohol, why it became the “bedrock” for feeling better, and the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild confidence in her 50s.

They also dive into what The Traitors is really like behind the scenes – plus the simple, practical tools Harriet relies on when anxiety or rumination hits.

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The internet is full of menopause advice. But how much of it can you actually trust?

In this solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explores the growing world of menopause misinformation online – from social media 'experts' to AI-generated health advice and even deepfakes. She explains why menopause care is never one-size-fits-all, and why personalised medical advice still matters more than ever.

With more women turning to Instagram, Google and AI for answers, this episode gives you practical tools to help you question what you see online, spot red flags, and feel more confident navigating menopause information safely.

Menopause is complex, individual, and deeply personal. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice online, this episode will help you cut through the noise.

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00:00 – Why menopause advice online is rising

00:24 – Social media and menopause information boom

00:48 – Why menopause advice isn’t one-size-fits-all

01:08 – How to safely navigate menopause advice

01:36 – Why women use Instagram for menopause advice

02:04 – HRT vs lifestyle: dangers of extreme advice

02:56 – Why menopause clickbait works

03:23 – Why personalised menopause care matters

04:25 – Can AI give safe menopause advice?

04:51 – Why AI menopause answers can be wrong

05:25 – The risks of AI medical misinformation

05:56 – What menopause deepfakes actually are

06:26 – How menopause experts are faked online

06:56 – 3 ways to spot fake menopause advice

08:26 – How to check menopause specialist credentials

09:07 – Can anyone call themselves a menopause expert?

09:56 – Why quick online health answers feel reassuring

10:29 – Why doctors still matter in menopause care

10:54 – When AI gives unsafe HRT advice

11:20 – The safest way to get menopause advice

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For years, these women were told they were depressed. Anxious. Burnt out. Even bipolar.

In this powerful compilation episode of Is It Hot In Here?, we share eight moments from past celebrity guests where the penny finally dropped — the real cause of their symptoms wasn’t a psychiatric disorder, stress, or personal failure… it was perimenopause.

From fears of early-onset dementia and brain tumours, to antidepressants prescribed as a quick but ineffective fix, these stories expose how often women’s hormonal transitions are misunderstood, dismissed, or missed entirely.

If you’ve ever been told “it’s just anxiety”, “it’s probably stress”, or “this happens to everyone” — this episode is for you.

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00:00 – Lorraine Candy: mistaking perimenopause for a brain tumour

00:54 – Lisa Snowdon: perimenopause being overlooked by depression

01:47 – Cally Beaton: perimenopause misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder

05:17 – Lavina Mehta: a fear of Alzheimer's overshadowing perimenopause diagnosis

06:08 – Kate Lawler: mistaking perimenopause for heart problems

07:01 – Naga Munchetty: Women's pain not being taken seriously

07:56 – Rosie Nixon: menopause symptoms being shrugged off as anxiety

09:58 – Bryony Gordon: perimenopause causing OCD to flare up

Watch Naomi's full conversation with:

Lorraine Candy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oPlBmuiw0mI7yPEU3Ez6Z?si=io10fuoHT8y5zbZfWjOdLw

Lisa Snowdon: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WJEhycgRWgk6QqZqdhcMm?si=4gvi2yhCQ5GdAovMPxKtWQ

Cally Beaton: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6l6DH9H9VyfR8Wz9kgvZR1?si=0evUO6oxSxqu86dKyWfkjw

Lavina Mehta: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UNeIYs6QhMFTjTqnSU1pk?si=cBLu6umbRFKYYljT8U7_6A

Kate Lawler: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eSbAVhA0ymFYWkGWzV5QP?si=CDhKbqL3QCOmD_J0h8AmXg

Naga Munchetty: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kSIqsjmTaxELkjGiv3Ojh?si=7HYXdgmnRLeI8jWn-CdkzQ

Rosie Nixon: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zWwGun1xjFISmV2hI6FHY?si=SQObyoaYS-mIOR04U53fNA

Bryony Gordon: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HvWsF9n00VTSyRVDqutLQ?si=PRuD7GFXST26J_Ow3oeUKQ

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