Championing hormones, healing and strength with Christine D’Ercole

Content advisory: this episode includes themes of self-harm In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Christine D’Ercole, a master world champion track cyclist and Peloton instructor, who shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey. Together, they dive into crucial conversations about pelvic floor health, urinary incontinence and eating disorders, shining a light on topics often left in the shadows. Christine opens up about the impact of body image and societal judgment on women and reflects on her own struggles with an eating disorder, self-harm, and the lifelong challenge of overcoming ingrained beliefs about her body, and how these experiences intersect with hormonal changes throughout life. The conversation also tackles the complex role hormones, especially testosterone, play in women’s health and athletic performance. Together, they candidly explore the difficult decisions around testosterone and athletics, weighing the benefits of improved quality of life and muscle strength against concerns about performance enhancement in sport. We hope you love the new series! Vote for us in the British Podcast Awards here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting   Email dlnpodcast@borkowski.co.uk with suggestions for new guests!  Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.    LET'S CONNECT Website 👉 https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/ Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drlouisenewsonpodcast/ LinkedIn 👉 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson/?originalSubdomain=uk Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg LEARN MORE Sign up to my Menopause Masterclass 👉 https://newson-health.teachable.com Sign up for my Confidence in Menopause Course 👉 https://newson-health.teachable.com/p/confidence-in-the-menopause