Stable Health Podcast

Send us Fan Mail It’s about the size of a walnut—and most men rarely think about it until something changes. In this quick episode of the Stable Health Podcast , Sharon introduces the prostate: where it is, what it does, and why it becomes increasingly important to understand as men age. You’ll get a straightforward introduction to three major prostate conditions— benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH...

Send us Fan Mail When the appetite suppression from a GLP-1 fades, hunger may feel different. And for some people, food noise comes back with it. In Episode 3 of the After GLP-1 series, Sharon, Nurse Practitioner and host of the Stable Health Podcast, introduces Satiety Nutrition —a practical approach to eating that helps support fullness and hunger regulation during the transition after GLP-1 the...

Send us Fan Mail What becomes your metabolic anchor when the medication changes? Muscle. In Episode 2 of the After GLP-1 series, Sharon, Nurse Practitioner and host of the Stable Health Podcast, explores The Muscle Anchor —why preserving and building lean mass should become a major priority during the transition beyond GLP-1 therapy. Weight loss can include both fat and lean mass. And because musc...

Send us Fan Mail What actually happens to your body when a GLP-1 medication stops? For many people, the answer isn't simply, "My appetite comes back." There is a biological transition happening. In Episode 1 of the After GLP-1 series, Sharon, Nurse Practitioner and host of the Stable Health Podcast, explores the biological and statistical realities of discontinuing GLP-1 therapy—and...

Send us Fan Mail GLP-1 medications can help you eat less—but eating less creates a new challenge: How do you make sure you're still eating enough of what your body actually needs? In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast GLP-1 Series, Sharon explores the protein-first lifestyle and why protein becomes especially important during GLP-1 treatment. As appetite decreases and weight comes down...

Send us Fan Mail The scale is only part of the story. When you're taking a GLP-1 medication, some of the most important changes are happening where you can't see them—in your labs, your metabolism, and your long-term health risk. In Episode 3 of the Stable Health Podcast GLP-1 Series, Sharon explores the laboratory markers and clinical data that help providers measure success beyond poun...

Send us Fan Mail GLP-1 medications don't work by "melting fat." They work by changing the biological signals that regulate hunger, fullness, digestion, and blood sugar. In Episode 2 of the Stable Health Podcast GLP-1 Series, Sharon takes a deeper look at how these medications work inside the body and what patients should expect during treatment. You'll learn how GLP-1 receptor...

Send us Fan Mail GLP-1 medications are everywhere in the headlines. They're changing the conversation around weight loss, diabetes, and metabolic health—but behind the buzz is a fascinating story about how the body regulates hunger, fullness, blood sugar, and energy balance. In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast, Sharon explains the science behind GLP-1 medications in plain language. Y...

Send us Fan Mail When most people hear the word osteoporosis, they picture an older woman. That's exactly why so many men miss the warning signs. In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast, Sharon explores the often-overlooked reality of osteoporosis in men—why it's underdiagnosed, undertreated, and frequently discovered only after a serious fracture has already occurred. You'll l...

Send us Fan Mail Most women know menopause can bring hot flashes, sleep disruption, and mood changes. What many don't realize is that one of the most important changes happening during this time is completely silent. In the years surrounding menopause, women can lose a significant amount of bone density—often without any symptoms at all. In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast, Sharon ex...

Send us Fan Mail For years, many Medicare beneficiaries have been unable to access GLP-1 medications for weight management because of one major barrier: cost. That may now be changing. In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast, Sharon explains the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge—a federal program that gives eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries access to certain GLP-1 medications for a fixed $50 mon...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description "Osteoporosis medicine can cause your jaw to rot." It's one of the most common fears people have when they're prescribed treatment for osteoporosis—and one of the biggest reasons many never start the medication at all. In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast, Sharon takes a practical, evidence-based look at osteoporosis treatment, separ...

Send us Fan Mail One in two women and one in four men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis — and most won't see it coming. In this quick three-minute episode, Sharon breaks down the silent disease: why your bones are a lifelong bank account, the three habits that actually keep them strong, and who should ask their provider about a DEXA scan. Whether you're 25 or 75, this one&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Most people think aging is something that happens to them. A slow, unavoidable decline determined mostly by genetics. The science says otherwise. In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast, Sharon explores the myths that keep people from understanding what longevity research actually shows about aging, healthspan, and the factors that influence how we grow older. From genetics a...

Send us Fan Mail Most people think serotonin comes from the brain. It doesn't. In fact, approximately 95% of the body's serotonin is produced in the gut. In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast, Sharon explores the fascinating connection between the gut and the brain, explaining how the gut's nervous system communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve and why changes in...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is supposed to feel good. But between travel, disrupted routines, dehydration, late nights, alcohol, and changes in what we eat, summer can quietly throw both the gut and the brain off balance. In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast, Sharon shares six simple, evidence-informed strategies to help protect your gut-brain connection throughout the summer months. From hydr...

Send us Fan Mail In this Q&A-style episode of The Thyroid Series , Sharon explores the powerful connection between thyroid health and women’s hormonal health through some of the most common real-world questions women ask about their symptoms, lab results, pregnancy, postpartum changes, and perimenopause. From Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and “normal” TSH levels to postpartum thyroiditis and hormone...

Send us Fan Mail Before you spend money on another brain supplement, it’s worth asking a simple question: What actually works? In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast, Sharon breaks down the five most evidence-supported strategies for protecting brain health, improving memory, and supporting cognitive function as you age. From sleep and exercise to nutrition, laboratory testing, and social co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Thyroid Series , Sharon explores hyperthyroidism, the condition in which the thyroid produces too much hormone, pushing the body into overdrive. From racing heartbeats and unexplained weight loss to heat intolerance, anxiety, tremors, insomnia, and excessive sweating, hyperthyroidism often disguises itself as stress, panic, burnout, or even hormonal changes....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Thyroid Series , Sharon explores one of the most overlooked realities in thyroid health: the long and frustrating gap between symptoms and diagnosis. Through the story of “Linda,” a woman who spent years struggling with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, cold intolerance, and hair thinning before finally being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, this episo...

Send us Fan Mail In the premiere episode of The Thyroid Series , Sharon breaks down one of the most misunderstood organs in the body, the thyroid. Though small in size, the thyroid influences nearly every major system in the body, including metabolism, energy levels, mood, digestion, temperature regulation, heart rate, brain function, skin, hair, and menstrual health. Yet millions of people live w...

Send us Fan Mail Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are often grouped together—but they are fundamentally different conditions. And understanding that difference matters more than most people realize. In this episode, Sharon breaks down what truly separates the two. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body stops producing insulin entirely, requiring lifelong insulin therapy. Type 2 diabet...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sharon responds to a listener facing a new diagnosis—offering clarity, reassurance, and a path forward. Type 2 diabetes doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s not the end of your health; it’s the beginning of understanding it. She breaks down what matters most in the early stage: why the next 6 to 12 months are critical, how blood sugar control protects your kidneys,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Stable Health Podcast , Sharon discusses hantavirus through the lens of the recent international outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius . With multiple confirmed and suspected cases—and several deaths reported—health agencies around the world have been monitoring the situation closely. Sharon breaks down what hantavirus is, how exposure typically happ...

Send us Fan Mail Your kidneys work for you every single day, silently, consistently, without asking for attention. But when they start to fail, the consequences are serious. In this episode, Sharon outlines five essential actions to protect your kidney health now, not later. From routine lab testing like creatinine and eGFR, to controlling blood pressure, staying properly hydrated, and using commo...