Happy Hormones Podcast

Happy Hormones Podcast

This podcast is for you if you're looking to feel your best, at any age. Whether you're pre, peri or post menopause, you may be struggling with symptoms that can result in you feeling like you've lost control of how you look, feel, think and perform. Your host is Nicki Williams, award-winning nutritionist, author, speaker and a leading expert in women’s health and hormones. She is the founder of Happy Hormones for Life, helping women of all ages to rebalance their hormones, reclaim their health and feel better than ever. In this podcast, enjoy a mix of Quick Tip episodes with practical solutions, alongside interviews with experts on a variety of health topics. She is the author of; 'It’s not you, it’s your hormones; The essential guide for women over 40 to fight fat, fatigue and hormone havoc' - Learn More And her new book ‘Life After Menopause; Embrace your next chapter with a healthy body and mind’ is out now! - Learn More Website; www.happyhormonesforlife.com LinkedIn; https://uk.linkedin.com/in/williamsnicki FB/Instagram; @happyhormonesforlife

Episodes

June 8, 2026 34 mins
What if one of the biggest missing pieces in healthy ageing starts at a cellular level?

In this fascinating conversation with longevity expert Leslie Kenny, we explore the science behind spermidine, a naturally occurring compound linked to autophagy, cellular renewal and healthy ageing.

Leslie shares her own extraordinary health journey after being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions and how it led her to investigate the li...
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In this video, I share an excerpt from my book Life After Menopause, focusing on the final “E” in the EMBRACE protocol - Elimination - and why gut and microbiome health becomes so important after menopause. 

Your gut's role is far more than just digestion. It influences inflammation, immunity, nutrient absorption, hormone balance, weight, mood and brain health. Hormonal changes after menopause, combined with years of diet, stress an...
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by emotional and disordered eating specialist Lisa Unger for an honest look at the rise of weight loss injections and the impact they can have. We explore how weight, food and wellbeing are deeply tied to our emotions, self esteem and body image.

Lisa explains why medications like Ozempic can help some people, especially those with Type 2 diabetes, yet rarely create lasting change unless we also ad...
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When we start experiencing common symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, hair loss or temperature changes, and we're in our 40's or 50's, chances are we're going to be told it's menopause and offered HRT.

But these symptoms are identical to those associated with low thyroid hormones. This could mean that it might not be your sex hormones that are out of balance, it might be your thyroid. And you could be on the wron...
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In this inspiring and honest conversation, I’m joined by the fabulous Nicky Hambleton-Jones. She's a personal stylist, TV presenter, author, and the iconic face behind 10 Years Younger and Drop-A-Decade.

We go far beyond fashion to talk about confidence, ageing, and how personal style can become a powerful tool for reinvention, especially after 50. Nicky opens up about the highs and lows of her career, including the moment she was d...
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Relationship breakdowns can feel especially overwhelming in midlife, just as life is shifting in so many other ways. And it can really affect your health.

So I caught up with Sara Davison, also known as The Divorce Coach, about why this stage of life often brings relationship challenges to the surface, and how to move through it with strength and clarity.

🌟 In this conversation, we explore:
  • Why relationship struggles are so commo...
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Tired of diets that leave you hungry, stressed, or obsessing over every bite? This week, I"m speaking with weight loss expert Joe Hoye about why so many women—especially in midlife—have struggled with dieting for decades, and how it's shaped their relationship with food.

From early Weight Watchers points to fearing carbs, we talk about how diet culture gets embedded young and why it’s time to rethink it all. This episode is full of ...
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Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are rapidly rising in popularity—not just among those managing type 2 diabetes, but also among people seeking significant weight loss. Once intended purely for blood sugar control, these weekly injections have now become a go-to solution for weight management, with some reports suggesting that 1 in 10 women in the UK are currently using them.

But are they the game-changer they're claime...
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We’re all aware of the physical benefits of being in and around water, especially cold water (I write about it in my book Life After Menopause). 

But in today’s interview, we explore its profound impact on emotional wellbeing too.

After experiencing immense pain and deep grief, Emma Simpson found herself feeling lost, disconnected, and adrift. Drawn instinctively to the water, she discovered more than just a cold embrace—she found st...
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Why do so many of us battle with body criticism, and what’s really driving those triggers? Is it society’s impossible standards? Childhood experiences? Or could it be something deeper—like our emotional relationship with food and self-worth?

These questions hit close to home for countless women, but the answers aren’t always clear. To shed light on these often-overlooked struggles, I invited Amber Romaniuk, an emotional eating, dige...
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Stella Duffy is an existential psychotherapist, award-winning writer, actor, director, a campaigner for equality and diversity, and recently completed a PHD in the embodied experience of post menopause. She herself has been postmenopausal for 30 odd years following chemotherapy as a younger woman.

In this chat, we get into the deep-rooted cultural stories around menopause and ageing, including Stella’s mission to change the negativi...
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When we think about ageing well, we usually focus on eating right, staying active, and keeping up good habits. But what we don’t always consider is how much our emotional health affects our physical health and therefore how well we age.

The truth is, in today’s fast-paced world, we have become increasingly disconnected from each other, from nature and from ourselves. This disconnect touches every aspect of our lives, affecting how w...
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So many women, at every stage of life, struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food. Whether it’s emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, or restrictive eating patterns, these issues are often deeply complex and influenced by a mix of factors.

That’s why I was thrilled to chat with the incredible Marcelle Rose, a specialist in disordered eating and emotional wellbeing. Marcelle empowers women to break free from the cycle of fo...
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Whether you’re a long-time vegan or just dipping your toes into Veganuary, this interview is for you!

Rachel Boon is a Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, and 25-year vegan – as well as one of the healthiest and most energetic people I know! With 20 years in clinical practice, Rachel brings both educated insights and real-life wisdom to the table.

We dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of navigating menopause on a vegan diet...
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We’re living longer than ever before, but for many women, the years post menopause are filled with unanswered questions and unexpected challenges.

How do we manage new and lingering symptoms? How do we protect our bones, muscles, and brain health? How do we hold on to our energy, joy, and sense of self in a world that often overlooks us?

The truth is, this stage of life is a huge opportunity. With the right tools and mindset, it can ...
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After beginning his career as a paramedic, Josh Dech quickly became disillusioned with what he saw as “sick care,” observing that many patients were getting worse instead of better. This led him to shift paths into personal training, where he helped clients like Lynne, a 59-year-old who, after intensive work on her health, went from taking 26 medications daily to breaking records in powerlifting.

Inspired by this success, Josh dove ...
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We all know by now what foods to be focussing on for our health and hormones (you should do if you've been in my community for long enough!).

Obviously we're all unique so there will be differences for each of us in terms of what works best for our bodies. But when I was researching for my new book 'Life After Menopause', the science is pretty clear on certain foods that are particularly helpful for healthy ageing and longevity.

Whil...
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Did you know that one of the strongest indicators of how long you’ll live is how strong you are? Yep, strength training can help with that. 

I’ve got Claire and James Davis, aka the brains behind 32 Degrees North and @midlifementors, joining me in this week’s podcast episode, and we’re diving into the real benefits of weight training. We’re talking physical, mental, and even emotional perks that most people don’t know about. Plus, w...
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One of the hardest things to deal with as you get older is changes in your skin health.

Oestrogen is our 'youth hormone' so as we go through menopause, declining levels can mean more wrinkles, less elasticity and more pigmentation or ‘age spots.’

These hormone changes plus the accumulation of years of sun exposure, pollution, toxins, stress and other factors can all show up in how our skin looks and feels.

Issues may be ‘managed’ by t...
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This week, I'm chatting to Sarah Murrell. You may have seen her story in newspapers and magazines. If not, do listen to this week's video or podcast.

Sarah shares her amazing story of how her sister's cancer diagnosis inspired her to create a unique natural facial oil to help her recover (it went on to receive critical acclaim, earning a legion of fans and five-star reviews, celebrity endorsements and winning numerous awards!).

We ch...
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