What Men Really Think During Menopause
In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter sits down with George Smart, fiancé of TV presenter Lisa Snowdon who appeared on the podcast last episode, to explore the often-overlooked role of partners during menopause. Lisa claimed George was her rock throughout years of pain, fear , anxiety and confusion, so this week George explains how he set out to help her as best he could. He also offers advice to the many listeners who messaged us after listening to Lisa talk about him. He discusses the scarcity of resources available for men to understand menopause and offers practical advice for partners striving to provide meaningful support during this transformative period. Follow George Smart below: George’s Instagram: @i_smarticus Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? on Instagram: @hotinherepodcast_drnaomipotter Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Is It Hot In Here's Instagram: Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Submit a question for Naomi to read at: naomipotterpodcast@gmail.com #drnaomipotter #menopause #georgesmart Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 Meeting Lisa Snowden & becoming “that guy” 00:02:29 Lisa’s symptoms hit hard 00:03:22 How George supported her (without trying to fix it) 00:04:36 “It wasn’t Lisa being Lisa anymore” 00:05:10 The no-kids talk: George’s calm clarity 00:06:47 Why men have zero resources on menopause 00:08:38 The power of communication in tough times 00:10:51 When George realized this wasn’t just Lisa’s journey 00:13:27 Listener Q&A: “She’s changed. Do I just accept it?” 00:16:47 “You’re doing them a favor”: speaking up at work