Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution

What would you do if your child was exhausted, struggling with brain fog, unable to eat normally, and being told it was all in her head? In this powerful episode, Dr. Hotze speaks with Roxanne O’Hara, whose three daughters traveled from Washington State to Hotze Health & Wellness Center after years of unresolved health challenges. Roxanne shares how her daughter’s health declined as a teenager...

What does it take to build a healthcare business that has served guests for 25 years? In this special episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, shares the story behind the pharmacy’s journey, the lessons learned along the way, and the principles that continue to guide its mission today. Bryana discusses how Physicians Preference Pharmacy began in...

Could your thyroid be affecting far more than you realize? In this fascinating episode, Dr. Hotze sits down with thyroid specialist and ENT physician Dr. Dana Gibbs to discuss how understanding thyroid health transformed both of their medical practices and personal lives. Dr. Gibbs shares her own journey of struggling for years with fatigue, irregular periods, low energy, hair loss, and other symp...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women and is often associated with symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, and more. In this episode, Dr. Hotze discusses the common signs of PCOS and explores how hormone imbalances, insulin resistance, stress, and thyroid dysfunction may contribute to the condition. Dr. Hotze explains the...

Brain fog is common, but not normal!  The brain is only 2% of the body’s weight but uses 20% of its energy. In this episode, Dr. Hotze discusses the common symptoms and root causes of brain fog. He also discusses how hormone balance, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats all play an important role in supporting brain function and mental clarity. Dr. Hotze shares practical steps to help support brai...

Brain fog is common, but not normal!  The brain is only 2% of the body’s weight but uses 20% of its energy. In this episode, Dr. Hotze discusses the common symptoms and root causes of brain fog. He also discusses how hormone balance, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats all play an important role in supporting brain function and mental clarity. Dr. Hotze shares practical steps to help support brai...

What happens when hormone loss after a hysterectomy leaves you feeling exhausted, depressed, and disconnected from the life you once loved? In this episode, Dr. Steve Hotze sits down with longtime guest Tammy Boren to discuss her journey back to health after years of hormonal imbalance, fatigue, gut issues, and emotional struggles following a complete hysterectomy. Tammy shares how her symptoms wo...

What if the same natural health principles used to support human wellness could also help our pets live healthier lives? In this episode, Dr. Hotze is joined by Dr. Judy Morgan, a holistic veterinarian and founder of Naturally Healthy Pets, to discuss her transition from conventional veterinary medicine to a more natural approach. Dr. Morgan encourages pet owners to ask better questions and make i...

Could nicotine have a place in supporting focus, mood, motivation, and brain health? In this episode, Dr. Don Ellsworth explores the growing conversation around nicotine, not in the form of smoking, vaping, or tobacco products, but as a tool that may offer cognitive and neurological support when used carefully. He explains how nicotine interacts with acetylcholine receptors in the brain and why so...

Could nitazoxanide be one of the most overlooked tools for supporting the body against parasites, bacterial overgrowth, SIBO, and viral infections? In this episode, Bryana Burken, pharmacist and physician liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, explains how nitazoxanide works, why it is considered a repurposed drug, and how it may support the body’s immune response. Bryana discusses the histo...

What if one of the most effective tools for brain fog, inflammation, and immune balance isn’t a new drug at all, but a repurposed one used in a completely different way? In this episode, Bryana Burken explains how low-dose naltrexone (LDN) works differently at lower doses to support the body’s natural healing processes. LDN helps regulate the immune system and has shown benefits for individuals de...

What happens when a provider is trained to look beyond symptoms and focus on the whole person? In this episode, Dr. Don Ellsworth introduces Gabrielle Foppe, PA-C, the newest provider at the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, and explores the perspective she brings to patient care. With a background rooted in osteopathic principles, Gabrielle shares how her education emphasized mind, body, and sp...

What is the best dosage form for your hormones or compounded medications? In this episode, Bryana Gregory breaks down one of the most common questions patients ask at Physicians Preference Pharmacy: how do you know whether a capsule, cream, sublingual tablet, scalp solution, or vaginal applicator is the right choice for you? She explains that there is no one-size-fits-all answer, because the best...

What happens when a young woman is told her labs are normal, yet she feels exhausted, emotionally flat, and too sick to function? In this episode, Dr. Hotze shares the remarkable stories of sisters Mandy and Macy O’Hara, two young women from Washington state whose lives were deeply impacted by hormonal imbalances, fatigue, food sensitivities, brain fog, joint pain, and depression. After being pass...

Is cognitive decline inevitable, or is there something you can do to protect your brain as you age? In this episode, Dr. Ellsworth breaks down the key drivers of brain health and explains why issues like memory loss, brain fog, and cognitive decline are often rooted in whole-body imbalances rather than isolated brain conditions. He highlights how several factors can significantly impact brain func...

Has the conversation around hormone replacement therapy finally shifted in the right direction? In this episode, Dr. Steve Hotze discusses major news from the FDA regarding the removal of black box warning labels on female hormone therapy. For decades, the 2001–2002 Women’s Health Initiative created widespread fear about hormone replacement after evaluating synthetic hormones such as horse-derived...

What happens when you’re told your labs are “normal,” but your body is clearly telling you something is wrong? In today’s episode, Dr. Hotze introduces longtime Hotze Health & Wellness Center guest Liz Collins, who shares her powerful story of reclaiming her health after years of debilitating symptoms that were repeatedly dismissed by conventional doctors. Liz explains how her energy and quali...

Are you exhausted even though your lab work looks “normal”? Or are you taking B vitamins but not actually feeling the benefits? Bryana Gregory, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, breaks down the powerful role of methylated B vitamins and why the form you take truly matters. B vitamins are essential for energy production, brain function, mood balance, detoxificati...

Why are most Americans struggling with weight gain, obesity, and the serious health problems that follow? Dr. Hotze explains how being overweight has become one of the most widespread health issues in the United States, contributing to diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, and more. He explores why these numbers have risen so dramatically over the past several decades...

What does it really look like to take charge of your health and sustain it for an entire decade? In this episode, Dr. Hotze sits down with Bekki Andrews to reflect on her 10-year health journey after first coming to the Hotze Health and Wellness Center. Bekki shares what led her to seek help, how her health challenges were affecting not only her body but also her mindset and professional life, and...

Could low cortisol be the hidden reason behind chronic fatigue, poor stress tolerance, sleep disruptions, or mood changes? Cortisol is often misunderstood as just a “stress hormone,” but it plays a critical role in regulating energy levels, emotional resilience, inflammation, and the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. When cortisol production becomes depleted due to prolonged stress, illness, or tra...

Struggling with cravings, bloating, or stubborn weight gain? Today, Elaina Mango from the Hotze Health and Wellness Center is joined by James Bittick, Director of Physicians Preference Vitamins, to discuss the Body Reboot program and why gut health is the foundation for sustainable weight loss, energy, and overall wellness. They explain how symptoms such as bloating, indigestion, brain fog, cravin...

Could stimulating your vagus nerve improve sleep, stress, digestion, and heart health? The vagus nerve plays a critical role in regulating the body’s stress response, digestion, heart rhythm, immune function, and overall sense of calm. Dr. Donald Ellsworth is joined by James Bittick, Director of Physicians Preference Vitamins, to explain why vagus nerve stimulation is becoming an important tool in...

Is cholesterol really the cause of heart disease, or is something deeper at play? Approximately 800,000 people in the US have heart attacks annually, and heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Many people still misunderstand what truly drives cardiovascular risk. In this episode, Dr. Hotze explains why heart disease is not simply a cholesterol problem and wh...

Is ongoing hair loss more than just aging or genetics? More than 35 million men and 21 million women experience hair loss to some degree. Pharmacist and physician liaison, Bryana Gregory, takes a root-cause approach to understanding hair loss and hair regrowth. She explains how factors like hormonal imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, chronic stress, thyroid dysfunction, inflammation, and post-viral...