The House of Hormones

Can Technology Help Treat Depression? Flow Neuroscience on Mental Health, Perimenopause & the Brain

Season 2 Episode 16 – Flow Neuroscience In this episode of The House of Hormones, we sit down with the team behind Flow Neuroscience to explore the future of mental health treatment and why so many people feel left behind by traditional healthcare systems.We discuss the growing mental health crisis, the challenges facing healthcare today, and why the founders felt there was a need for a different approach to supporting people living with depression.The conversation dives into the science behind Flow Neuroscience's technology, how it works, and the research supporting its use in mental health treatment. We also explore the relationship between depression, hormones, and women's health, including why perimenopause can be such a challenging time for many women.As part of the episode, we share findings from The House of Hormones in-house study with Flow, along with real experiences and feedback from women who have used the technology themselves.Most importantly, we discuss the importance of conversation, support, and seeking help because nobody should feel they have to navigate depression or perimenopause alone.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/https://thehouseofhormones.com/https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofhormones/

Some Friends Don't Deserve Your Energy or Time! Roxy Shahidi on The House of Hormones

Season 2 Episode 15 Roxy Shahidi In this episode of The House of Hormones, we welcome back actress, yoga teacher, and wellness advocate Roxy Shahidi for a deeply honest conversation about women's health, self-care, motherhood, friendship, and navigating the changes that come with midlife. Following her hugely popular first appearance on the podcast, Roxy returns to discuss why so many women prioritise everyone else before themselves, and how finding time for self-care is essential rather than selfish. We explore the pressures women face from a young age to look a certain way, stay positive, and put others first, often at the expense of their own wellbeing. Roxy shares her thoughts on finding trustworthy health information in a world full of conflicting advice, why sleep should be one of the biggest priorities for long-term health, and reflects on her experience taking part in Dancing on Ice. The conversation also covers pregnancy, emergency medical appointments, recovery from a C-section, and Roxy's journey into perimenopause. We discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with good friends, overcoming fears of abandonment, and building strong support networks through life's challenges. Finally, Roxy shares the inspiration behind YogaRox, her passion for helping others through movement and mindfulness, and the practices that help her stay grounded. 00:00 Intro 01:00 House of Hormones listeners loved Roxy's first episode 02:00 Why women need to prioritise themselves 05:00 The pressures women face growing up 10:00 Finding trustworthy health information 13:00 Why sleep should be a top priority 15:00 Dancing on Ice 20:00 Pregnancy, C-sections and emergency appointments 24:00 Entering perimenopause 28:00 Friendship and keeping the right people around you 40:00 Fear of abandonment 45:00 What is YogaRox? From perimenopause and sleep to friendship, self-care, motherhood, and personal growth, this episode is packed with honest insights and practical wisdom for women navigating every stage of life.

Stop Cutting the Wrong Food From Your Diet! Becki Hawkins on The House of Hormones Podcast

Season 2 Episode 14 – Becki Hawkins In this episode of The House of Hormones, we’re joined by Becki Hawkins, Registered Nutritional Therapist, Senior Nutritionist at Champneys, and one of the leading voices in evidence-based nutrition and wellness. Becki shares her practical approach to nutrition, explaining why many people focus too much on what they should cut out of their diet rather than the nutrients they should be adding in. We explore the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, stress, sleep, and overall wellbeing, and why these systems should never be looked at in isolation. We also discuss the role of caffeine, the key nutrients that can support better sleep and stress management, and whether frozen fruit and vegetables can sometimes be just as good — or even better — than fresh. The conversation dives into some of the most popular nutrition topics online today, including intermittent fasting, restrictive diets, and the foods that can help support long-term health. Becki also shares her recommendations for creating balanced breakfasts, lunches, and family meals, as well as how women’s relationships with nutrition have evolved over recent years. Finally, we discuss the biggest challenge facing the wellness industry today and why education remains the most powerful tool for improving health outcomes. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Who is Becki Hawkins? 02:00 Why people focus too much on what to remove from their diet 05:00 Gut health and its role in regulating hormones 12:00 Stress, sleep, diet and caffeine 15:00 Key nutrients that support sleep and stress management 20:00 Frozen fruit and vegetables vs fresh 28:00 Which diets can negatively impact health? 32:00 Intermittent fasting: helpful or harmful? 40:00 Why savoury breakfasts are often the better choice 45:00 What makes an ideal lunch? 47:00 Healthy evening meals for families 49:00 How women's relationship with nutrition has evolved 55:00 The biggest wellness challenge today: education Whether you're interested in hormone health, nutrition, gut health, sleep, stress management, or practical wellness advice, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights you can apply immediately. Topics Covered

We Are Moving Backwards With Womens Rights! Emilie Lavinia

Season 2 Episode 13 – Emilie Lavinia In this episode of The House of Hormones, we’re joined by journalist, wellness writer, and podcast host Emilie Lavinia for an honest conversation about the modern wellness industry, meditation, trends, and staying calm in a world full of information overload. Emilie shares how she began reporting on women’s health and wellness, along with her experience creating meditation guides designed to help people slow down and reconnect with themselves. We discuss why finding the right style of meditation matters, and how wellness practices should feel supportive rather than overwhelming. We also dive into some of the biggest red flags in the wellness industry — from contradictory podcast advice to trending buzzwords and marketing tactics designed to target the nervous system. Emilie explains why critical thinking is so important in today’s wellness space, especially as misinformation continues to grow online. The episode also explores rising concerns around sun damage awareness, Emilie’s plans to expand her podcast and writing this year, and the personal habits she uses to stay calm and grounded. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Leah and Emilie’s friendship 02:00 Emilie’s work reporting on women’s health 04:00 Emilie’s meditation guide 11:00 Why finding the right meditation matters 13:00 Biggest red flags in the wellness industry 25:00 Contradictions in wellness podcasts 28:00 Trending wellness buzzwords 30:00 Wellness advertising and the nervous system 32:00 Why sun damage awareness has increased 40:00 Emilie’s plans for podcasting and writing 44:00 How Emilie stays calm Topics Covered

1 Minute Of Exercise Is All You Need To Get Fit! Lavina Mehta MBE

Season 2 Episode 12 – Lavina Mehta MBE In this episode of The House of Hormones, we’re joined by award-winning fitness coach, author, and wellness advocate Lavina Mehta MBE. Lavina shares her inspiring fitness journey and how movement became a powerful tool not just for physical health, but for mental wellbeing. She talks about the idea of exercising for “sanity, not vanity”, and how women can begin their fitness journey at any stage of life. We also discuss Lavina’s personal experience navigating Perimenopause, including symptoms like brain fog and anxiety, and why speaking openly about these experiences can help so many other women feel less alone. Lavina explains the importance of awareness and prevention when it comes to women’s health — without creating unnecessary fear. As a passionate advocate for women’s wellbeing, Lavina also shares her work supporting charities, empowering communities, and encouraging women to support each other rather than compete. We also talk about her book and the message she hopes it brings to women everywhere. 00:00 Intro 01:00 The rebirth of Lavina (and why she wears pink) 02:00 Lavina’s fitness journey and how it began 06:00 Exercise for sanity, not vanity 09:00 How women can start their fitness journey 13:00 Navigating Perimenopause 17:00 Brain fog and driving anxiety 19:00 Why speaking out helps other women 22:00 Awareness vs fear when talking about women’s health 28:00 Lavina’s charity and ambassador work 39:00 Why women should support each other 42:00 The Feel Good Fix