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Hormones: The Inside Story

Hormones: The Inside Story

Society for Endocrinology

Uncover the truth about how hormones affect stress, sleep, body fat, fertility and almost every aspect of our daily lives and health in this new, expert-led, myth-busting (often amusing) podcast. Hormones: The Inside Story is a podcast series from the Society for Endocrinology taking a look at the stories and the science behind our hormones. Find out more at www.yourhormones.info
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Hormones: The Inside Story - S3.4 Have I got a thyroid problem?

S3.4 Have I got a thyroid problem?

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09/20/23 • 28 min

Do you ever feel tired and sluggish, and find yourself putting on a few pounds? Or perhaps you’re anxious, irritable, and no matter how much you eat, you're just not gaining weight? Does Dr Google think your thyroid is to blame for all your woes?

Dr Pete Taylor, Professor Annice Mukherjee and Professor Kristien Boelaert are tackling the misinformation online about underactive and overactive thyroid conditions.

Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info

Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

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Hormones: The Inside Story - S1.1 Are my hormones making me fat?

S1.1 Are my hormones making me fat?

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11/16/20 • 27 min

How do our hormones impact our eating habits and will scientists ever make a diet pill? Plus, the tale of the Labradors and the impossible sausage.

More info: yourhormones.info

Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

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Hormones: The Inside Story - S3.3 Is my diabetes my fault?

S3.3 Is my diabetes my fault?

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09/13/23 • 38 min

Is type 2 diabetes really a “lifestyle disease”? Why do some people develop diabetes even though they’re eating healthily while many obese people escape the disease? How can your environment shape your diabetes risk before you’re even born?

Dr Inês Cebola, Dr Shivani Misra and Dr Lorna Smith are on a myth-busting mission tackling the misconceptions around type 2 diabetes.

Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info

Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

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Hormones: The Inside Story - S3.1 Are my hormones making me horny?

S3.1 Are my hormones making me horny?

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08/30/23 • 33 min

What’s the difference between sexual desire and arousal? How does the contraceptive pill affect your sex drive? Which hormone has recently been found to boost sexual arousal in both men and women?

Professors Kristen Mark, Alex Comninos, and Julie Bakker share the ins and outs of hormones and horniness.

Please note, this episode may not be suitable for younger listeners.

Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info

Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

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Hormones: The Inside Story - Series 3, coming soon...

Series 3, coming soon...

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08/09/23 • 1 min

Hormones: The Inside Story is back for a brand new series! Series 3 will tackle health misinformation head on, busting myths around common hormonal conditions, including diabetes and thyroid disfunction. The series will also reveal some of the surprising ways that hormones impact all our lives, exploring the role of hormones in our diet, sexual desire, and even our relationship with our pets!
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From the Society for Endocrinology and First Create The Media.

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Hormones: The Inside Story - S2.6 Can I hack my hormones to improve my mood?
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12/13/21 • 24 min

Do happy hormones exist? Is there a chemical recipe for improving your mood and is oxytocin really the biological basis of love?

Professor Cathy Fernandes, Professor Gareth Leng and Professor Andrew Steptoe tackle how hormones can affect our mood.

More info: yourhormones.info

Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

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Hormones: The Inside Story - S2.5 Is there really a fertility crisis?
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12/06/21 • 23 min

Is humanity approaching a catastrophic decline in fertility. Are hormone-hijacking chemicals to blame for falling sperm counts? Should we be concerned and what can we do about it? Dr Channa Jayasena, Dr Suman Rice and Professor Rod Mitchell discuss how concerned we should really be and whether there's anything we can do about it.

More info: yourhormones.info

Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

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Hormones: The Inside Story - S2.4 Menopause vs. ”Manopause”

S2.4 Menopause vs. ”Manopause”

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11/29/21 • 24 min

The menopause marks one of the biggest natural shifts in hormones for women and can bring with it a number of unpleasant symptoms. But is there a testosterone-based equivalent in men - the "manopause"?

In this episode, Dr Annice Mukherjee, Dr Channa Jayasena and Dr Andrea Ford consider the impact of sex hormone changes on our health as we age.

More info: yourhormones.info

Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

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Hormones: The Inside Story - S2.3 Can I hack my hormones to beat ageing?
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11/22/21 • 23 min

Are there really chemicals inside us that could lead to some age-defying interventions in the future? Could our hormones hold the map to the fountain of youth? Dr Andrew Steele, Professor Paul Stewart and Professor Janet Lord explore how our hormones affect the aging process.

More info: yourhormones.info

Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

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Hormones: The Inside Story - S1.4 Should we have the steroid Olympics?
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11/23/20 • 24 min

Doping scandals are a regular feature in sporting events, but how do the hormones involved boost performance and why are they banned? Plus, a short history of doping.

More info: yourhormones.info

Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology

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FAQ

How many episodes does Hormones: The Inside Story have?

Hormones: The Inside Story currently has 21 episodes available.

What topics does Hormones: The Inside Story cover?

The podcast is about Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Hormones: The Inside Story?

The episode title 'Series 3, coming soon...' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hormones: The Inside Story?

The average episode length on Hormones: The Inside Story is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hormones: The Inside Story released?

Episodes of Hormones: The Inside Story are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Hormones: The Inside Story?

The first episode of Hormones: The Inside Story was released on Oct 30, 2020.

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