Charlotte Craig on overcoming a life-changing accident

On this week's episode, Charlotte Craig, a hugely successful content creator with nearly one million followers on TikTok joins Dr Louise Newson in the studio to share her journey to recovery from a traumatic injury – the highs, the lows, and the profound shift in perspective that followed. The pair also touch on the importance of understanding your hormone health at any stage. In 2022, Charlotte, then a secondary school teacher, saw her life take an unexpected turn. What was meant to be a fun day of paddleboarding ended in a devastating leg injury. Forced to leave teaching behind, she found a new path in content creation, using social media to document her experiences and inspire others to embrace their authentic selves. Now 27, Charlotte has also become more mindful of what she puts into her body, including her choices around contraception. She admits that when she first got the contraceptive implant, she didn’t fully understand how it worked – an experience many young women can relate to. The conversation delves into contraception, with a focus on the need for better education around the hormones, and the differences between synthetic and natural hormones. This honest and empowering discussion highlights the importance of asking questions, making informed choices, and owning your decisions with confidence. As Charlotte puts it: ‘My outlook has always been, who cares? Whether it’s not wearing makeup, staying in pyjamas all day, or not shaving your legs, just do what feels right for you.’ 00:00 Introduction 00:36 How Charlotte became a content creator 01:45 Charlotte’s accident 04:14 Finding positive outlooks 05:51 Importance of loved ones 08:05 Being real on social media 12:03 Influencers vs content creators 17:49 Confusion over contraception 20:51 How the contraceptive implant works 24:32 Contraception and antidepressants 27:52 ADHD and hormones 31:34 Three take home tips To learn more about Charlotte, visit her Instagram, TikTok or YouTube on@charcraigg We hope you're loving the new series! Share your thoughts with us on the feedback form here and if you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star rating on your podcast platform. Email dlnpodcast@borkowski.co.uk for any media enquiries. LET'S CONNECT Website 👉 www.drlouisenewson.co.uk Instagram 👉 www.instagram.com/drlouisenewsonpodcast LinkedIn 👉 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dr-louise-newson-podcast/id1459614845 LEARN MORE Sign up to my Menopause Masterclass 👉 https://newson-health.teachable.com/p/dr-louise-newson-menopause-masterclass Sign up for my Confidence in Menopause Course 👉 https://newson-health.teachable.com/p/confidence-in-the-menopause Sign up to my Upcoming Webinar 👉 https://newsonwebinars.com/agenda/