THRIVING IN MIDLIFE with Dr Ceri Cashell

Today’s guest, Dr. Ceri Cashell, is transforming the conversation around women’s hormonal health. With 20 years of experience as a practising GP and as the co-founder of Healthy Hormones, a groundbreaking menopause education platform, Dr Ceri is on a mission to empower women and clinicians alike with knowledge about how hormones impact every cell in the body. In this enlightening conversation, Dr Ceri shares her journey into hormone health, emphasising the importance of understanding hormones in women's health. She discusses the awakening around hormone therapy, debunks myths about HRT, and addresses concerns regarding breast cancer risks. Dr. Ceri highlights the numerous benefits of HRT beyond just alleviating symptoms, including its protective effects on heart and bone health.  Advocating for a holistic and personalised approach to menopause care, Dr Ceri integrates nutrition, exercise, and hormone therapies to enhance quality of life and reduce long-term health risks. A thought leader, speaker, and medical writer, she’s challenging outdated norms and reshaping how women navigate perimenopause and beyond with clarity and confidence. The conversation culminates in an exciting announcement about an upcoming women's health event at the Sydney Opera House, ‘So Hot Right Now’, featuring leading experts in the field. **MARCH 1 2025: For more information on the event So Hot Right Now, head to the Opera House website HERE  For more information about Dr Ceri Cashell, check out these places;- Websites:  Dr Ceri Cashell Healthy Hormones Instagram: Dr Ceri Cashell Linkedin: Dr Ceri Cashell Key Takeaways we discuss in this episode: Dr. Kerry Cashell has been a GP for over 20 years, focusing on women's health and mental health.Her journey into hormone health began after a patient inspired her to learn about testosterone prescribing.HRT has been misrepresented in the media, leading to a significant drop in prescriptions.Estrogen plays a crucial role in protecting heart health and bone density in women.Many women experience perimenopause symptoms in their 30s, not just during menopause.There is no blood test for perimenopause; symptoms are key indicators.HRT can alleviate a wide range of symptoms, not just hot flushes.‘Healthy Hormones’ is a community aimed at educating both patients and practitioners about hormone health.The upcoming women's health event ‘So Hot Right Now’ at the Sydney Opera House will feature leading experts in women's health.Understanding women's health is essential for everyone, not just those experiencing menopause. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:11 The Journey into Hormone Health 04:33 The Awakening Around Hormones 09:38 Debunking Myths About HRT 14:01 Understanding Breast Cancer Risks 20:10 The Benefits of HRT Beyond Symptoms 24:34 Healthy Hormones: Building a Community 28:31 Upcoming Women's Health Event at the Opera House Head to michellejcox.com for more information about the ONE QUESTION podcast, your host or today’s guests Connect with Michelle on Linkedin here:- @MichelleJCox Connect with Michelle on Instagram here:- @michellejcox Connect with Michelle on Facebook here - @michellejcox AND, if you have a burning topic you’d love people to talk more about, or know someone who’d be great to come on the One Question podcast, please get in touch;- hello@michellejcox.com