The House of Hormones

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

Muscle and mindset is evolving in women's health! Malia Reeves

In this episode of The House of Hormones, we’re joined by wellness entrepreneur Malia Reeves, who is passionate about empowering women to take control of their health, mindset, and lifestyle. Malia shares her journey into the world of wellness and how she built her own brand focused on supporting women to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in themselves. We talk about the overwhelming amount of information in the modern health and longevity space, and why it’s important for women to find what genuinely works for their own bodies. We also dive into intermittent fasting, the balance between discipline and enjoyment, and why treating yourself in moderation is an important part of a sustainable health routine. Malia also discusses the importance of listening to your body, looking inward for answers, and why the future of women’s health will focus more on both mental strength and muscle development. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Who is Malia Reeves 02:00 Supporting women to pursue health and ambition 10:00 Building her own wellness brand 14:00 Navigating the world of longevity and health information 19:00 Building a brand with community feedback 25:00 Intermittent fasting 30:00 Why balance and small treats matter 36:00 Looking inward and finding what works for your body 40:00 Why muscle and mindset will be the next evolution of women’s health

Working with Davina Mccall and products women SHOULD USE! Jane James on The House of Hormones

Season 2 Episode 10 – Jane James In this episode of The House of Hormones, we’re joined by women’s hormone specialist Jane James to talk about perimenopause, HRT, and why so many women feel dismissed when they seek help for hormone-related symptoms. Jane shares how her work supporting women through hormonal changes led her to specialise in perimenopause and menopause care. We also discuss the symptoms many women experience during perimenopause, what happened when Jane herself began HRT, and the practical questions women should be asking their doctors when exploring hormone replacement therapy. We also explore why younger women should be included in conversations around perimenopause so they can be better prepared, the importance of seeking reliable expert advice, and Jane’s experience working alongside Davina McCall, who has played a major role in raising awareness around menopause in the UK. Jane also shares practical tips for using HRT treatments such as creams, gels and tablets, along with her top advice for women navigating hormonal changes today. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Who is Jane James 02:00 Working with Davina McCall 04:00 Why many women feel dismissed by their GP 06:00 Why Jane began working in women’s hormones 10:00 Symptoms of perimenopause 17:00 Jane’s experience starting HRT 22:00 What to ask your doctor about HRT 24:00 Tips for using creams and gels 31:00 Why younger women should understand perimenopause 40:00 Why you shouldn’t believe everything online 45:00 More on Jane’s work with Davina McCall 51:00 What’s next for Jane James 57:00 Jane’s top tip 01:01:00 Demonstrating creams, gels and tablets Topics Covered

Married at First Sight, MAFS, Relationship advice and Hormones, Charlene Douglas

In this episode of The House of Hormones, we’re joined by Charlene Douglas, relationship expert from Married at First Sight. Charlene works with couples on one of the world’s most talked-about relationship shows, helping them navigate intimacy, communication, conflict, and emotional connection. In this conversation, we go behind the scenes of the show and dive deep into the psychology of relationships — from why people get “the ick” to how hormones influence libido and intimacy. We also explore how our upbringing shapes the way we love, why healthy relationships require self-reflection, and how couples can communicate openly about desire, personality differences, and conflict. Charlene also shares what it’s really like working with couples on Married at First Sight, how experts deal with difficult behaviour on the show, and reflects on the passing of co-host Mel Schilling. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Charlene as a relationship expert on MAFS 03:00 What it’s really like behind the scenes on MAFS 04:00 Why women get “the ick” 09:00 How MAFS raises awareness around deeper topics 14:00 Why healthy relationships require self-reflection 21:00 How hormones impact intimacy 27:00 How couples should talk about libido 33:00 Why we are a product of our environment 36:00 Reconnecting with desire 41:00 Personality mismatches in relationships 44:00 Managing conflict 53:00 Handling bad behaviour on MAFS 55:00 Remembering Mel 01:02:00 Charlene’s favourite couple 01:05:00 Navigating conflict in relationships Sponsor My Blend Show Notes http://bit.ly/wefeellikeroommates [http://bit.ly/wefeellikeroommates] Topics Covered