Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Today, I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth. Dr. Yurth is double board-certified, as a physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation in addition to anti-aging and regenerative medicine. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Yurth continues to lead the way in orthopedics, cellular and regenerative medicine, and the future of aging. In our conversation, we explore immunosen...

I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Stephen Hussey today. He is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner who guides his clients back to health using the latest research and health-attaining strategies.  In our conversation, we explore the challenge of chronic pain, discussing how it is assessed, experienced, and managed. We unpack the concepts of coherence and heart rate variability, h...

I am delighted to have Jessie Inchauspé, the Glucose Goddess, joining me on the podcast today! Metabolic health is my passion! It is a huge area of focus in my work, and Jessie is truly a gift in the space! She is a rising star author and biochemist with a clear and accessible way of explaining the science behind glucose metabolism.  Jessie joins me today to discuss the impact of glucose metabolis...

Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Dr. Sarah Hill, an award-winning researcher, professor, and leading voice in the field of women’s hormones and brain health. She wrote This Is Your Brain on Birth Control and has also authored The Period Brain, which is due to be released this fall. In our conversation, Dr. Hill dispels the myths surrounding bioidentical hormones and shares her view on how wome...

Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with my friend and colleague, Dave Asprey, for our third podcast together.  Dave is the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, the Bulletproof Diet, and the biohacking movement. He is a four-time New York Times best-selling author, and his latest book, Heavily Meditated, is a USA Today best-seller. As a leader in the longevity movement, Dave collaborates with medical prof...

Today, I am delighted to reconnect with two previous guests, Dr. Darren Candow. Dr. Candow is a distinguished professor and an internationally renowned researcher on creatine monohydrate, nutrition, and physical activity, whom I had the pleasure of speaking with on Episode 301, where we discussed creatine.  We are doing an AMA session today, delving into various themes surrounding creatine, from d...

Today, I am honored to connect with Rachel Frankenthal, a board-certified physician assistant with a master's degree in public health, specializing in gynecologic oncology. Rachel is on the staff at UCLA Health, where she treats women with gynecologic cancers and women at high risk for uterine or ovarian cancer due to genetic mutations or a strong family history.  In our discussion, we unpack GYN...

Today, we have the first episode of a series of AMAs with McCall McPherson. McCall McPherson is the visionary behind Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas. McCall is a physician assistant and thyroid expert. She is a recent TEDx speaker, a frequent guest on podcasts and summits, and the owner, host, and Chief Thyroid Hope Giver of the Thyroid Natio...

Today, we have the next episode in our series of sponsored podcasts with highly vetted companies.  I am delighted to connect with Sarah Kennedy, the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a revolutionary product for weight management that became commercialized after 15 years and $30 million of research from the New Zealand government. Calocurb currently sells in five international markets and continues to g...

Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with Dr. Kelly Caspersen, a urologist who empowers women to live their best love lives. She is a two-time author, with her latest being The Menopause Moment. In our conversation, we cover a wide range of topics, from navigating UTI purgatory and understanding the vaginal microbiome to how vaginal estrogen can dramatically reduce the risk of sepsis and death in the...

I am delighted to connect with Shanna Pearson today. She is the Founder and President of Expert ADHD Coaching, which is the most extensive ADHD coaching program of its kind in the world, providing one-on-one, action-based coaching for adults who are easily distracted and seeking personal, professional, and financial success. Shanna is also the author of Invisible ADHD.  In our discussion, we take...

I am thrilled to connect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Anthony Youn, today.  Dr. Youn is a nationally recognized board-certified plastic surgeon and the author of many best-selling books. He has a massive social media presence and hosts the widely acclaimed podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show. In our conversation today, we dive into Dr. Youn’s new book, Younger for Life, and he offers va...

Today, I am delighted to connect with Dr. Heather Quaile. She is a double board-certified women's health nurse practitioner and advanced forensic nurse with specialty training in female sexual medicine. Her training focused on integrative gynecology. Today, we dive into trauma-informed care, defining big and little T trauma, examining how adverse childhood events impact gynecologic care, and clari...

We have the next episode in our series of thyroid-focused podcasts today. In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone, Dr. Alan Christianson, and Dr. Amie Hornaman join me to dive into medications, treatment options, personal preferences, and the fear that often drives medical decision-making. We discuss the current prevalence of thyroid-related conditions and why iodine remains a controversial topic in th...

I am happy to connect with Coach Bronson Dant today. He has spent over a decade guiding and training people in health and fitness. He discovered the benefits of a whole-food, animal-based ketogenic diet for optimizing metabolic health and performance, and wrote The Ultimate Ketogenic Fitness Book. In our discussion today, we dive into the powerful story of Coach Bronson’s pain-to-purpose journey....

Today, I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a board-certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, researcher, educator, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He is on a mission to help people get their brains unstuck for better mental and cognitive health.  In our conversation today, we explore brain inflammation and its connection to longevity, the differences b...

We have the second episode in a series of conversations with Dr. Thomas Dayspring today.  The esteemed Dr. Dayspring is an expert on internal medicine and clinical lipidology. In this episode, we continue with our last conversation, diving into Lp(a) and the influences of gender, race, and menopause. We explain how estrogen is a PCSK9 inhibitor and explore the significance of brain health and risk...

We have another episode in our series of sponsored podcasts today, with brands I like, know, and trust. I am delighted to reconnect with Angelo Keely, the founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement company that focuses on helping people look good, feel young, and be strong. In our discussion today, Angelo explains essential aminos, highlighting their importance and clarifying how to differentiate betwe...

I am deeply honored to reconnect with Dr. Thomas Dayspring, who joined me in 2024 for an immensely popular five-part series. Dr. Dayspring is certified in internal medicine and clinical lipidology. He is a distinguished fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the National Lipid Association.  Today, we have the first episode in a new series of conversations with Dr. Dayspring, in whic...

I am honored to connect with Mike Sapiro today. He is an ordained Zen Buddhist monk, poet, clinical psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapist, author, meditation teacher, and researcher, in addition to being a transformational coach for world-class musicians, athletes, veterans, scientists, authors, and playwrights. In our conversation, Mike talks about truth medicine and explains how trauma is a...

I am delighted to have the privilege of reconnecting with Dr. Deb Matthew today. She joined me once before in Episode 259. She is a distinguished best-selling author, international speaker, and dedicated educator known as the Happy Hormone Doctor.  Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, causing one of every 3.2 deaths among women annually. In our conversatio...

Today, I have the honor of reconnecting with Dr. Vonda Wright, a renowned expert in Aging and Longevity with over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. She is also the host of the Hot for Your Health podcast.  In our discussion, we examine how mainstream news relies on sedentary science, highlighting the hallmarks of aging and the value of shifting mindsets around aging...

We have the first episode in a series of thyroid-focused podcasts today. In this episode, Dr. Anshul Gupta, Dr. Carrie Jones, and McCall McPherson join me to explore why Hashimoto’s tends to become problematic for women during perimenopause and menopause, and the root causes that drive it. We explore molecular mimicry, the effects of heavy metals, mycotoxins, mold, and other toxins on the thyroid,...

Today, we have another episode in our series of thoughtfully curated companies. This episode is sponsored by OneSkin, a company founded and led by an all-female team of PhD-level scientists. OneSkin is redefining how we think about aging, starting with the skin, our largest organ. I am delighted to introduce Dr. Alessandra Zonari as our guest today. Dr. Zonari is far from your typical scientist. S...

Today, I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Tyna Moore. She is a naturopathic physician and chiropractor, in addition to being the host of the wildly popular Dr. Tyna podcast, a bestselling author, and an international speaker offering a unique perspective for those seeking a stronger foundation for their health and well-being.  In our discussion today, we dive into the importance of strength trai...