How I Bounced Back From Burnout And Reinvented Myself In Midlife – Rosie Nixon

How can you bounce back from burnout and is it really possible to reinvent yourself mid-menopause? In today’s episode of Is It Hot In Here? Dr Naomi Potter is joined by the former Editor of Hello! magazine, Rosie Nixon. Rosie is no stranger to an intense, highly demanding job. While at Hello! Magazine, she was facing press nights every Friday, deadlines against the clock, and covering exclusive stories with A-List celebs. Robbie Williams, the Royal Family, you name it! For a long time she thrived… until she didn’t. In her late 40s “I collapsed on the bed in a pool of tears,” she recalls. “And I just thought: I am done.” The timing was not a coincidence. Although she didn’t, at the time, recognise the symptoms, Rosie was also experiencing peri-menopause. So how much of this work-related stress was exactly that – and how much was being exacerbated by midlife hormonal turbulence? Rosie’s journey to psychological, social and professional reinvention is emotional, inspiring and educational. Want to know how you could do the same? This episode is just for you. Follow Rosie Nixon below: Rosie’s Instagram: @rosiejnixon Rosie’s TikTok: @rosiejnixon Rosie’s website: https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/ Rosie’s book Be Kind: https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/be-kind Rosie’s reinvention retreats: https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/reinvention-retreats Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast 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: [email protected] #rosienixon #drnaomipotter #menopause Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:15 Who is Rosie Nixon? 00:03:06 What was it like working for big magazines? 00:04:01 Robbie Williams' secret wedding 00:06:54 The end of Rosie's magazine career (the peak of burnout) 00:09:38 Learning to listen to your body 00:11:19 A spark of excitement for change 00:12:30 How to make such a drastic career change (separating your work from your identity) 00:16:04 Recognising that menopause was contributing to work stress 00:17:55 Advocating for yourself with your GP 00:19:56 Will antidepressants help during menopause? 00:20:50 The 'perfect storm' of work burnout and menopause 00:22:06 Rosie's experience on HRT ("they weren't for me") 00:23:54 HRT causing bad skin 00:25:40 HRT alternatives 00:28:59 Work life balance 00:30:44 Should women get a blood test during menopause? 00:35:19 Menopause symptoms can come and go 00:37:07 Advice on how to change careers during menopause 00:40:53 Outro