Hope Natural Health Podcast

Are you tired of being told your low libido, brain fog, or painful sex are "just a part of aging," or being handed an antidepressant every time you bring up your hormonal symptoms? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, APRN, and founder of the Revive Institute of Sexual Health. Dr. Stephanie shares her transition from traditional urology to pioneering an integrated approa...

If you have cut out sugar, increased your daily steps, prioritized sleep, and skipped the wine yet the scale hasn't budged in months this episode is for you. Your discipline isn't the problem; the metabolic math your body is running during perimenopause is. We break down how fluctuating estrogen levels alter your insulin sensitivity at a cellular level, causing your body to store fat and stubbornl...

Ever been mid-sentence and the exact word you need just completely vanishes? If you are in perimenopause, you've likely experienced this deeply disorienting form of brain fog. But despite what you may have been told, you are not losing your mind, and it is not "just stress." In this episode, we break down the real clinical explanations behind perimenopausal cognitive changes. We look at how fluctu...

Hoping that a few good nights of sleep or a cleaner diet will finally cure your exhaustion? In this episode, Dr. Erin Ellis shares a hard truth: hormone fatigue does not get better on its own. When hormone dysregulation goes unaddressed, your body doesn't course-correct, it simply adapts to the dysfunction, borrowing from other systems until you are running completely on empty. Dr. Erin breaks dow...

Are you tired of being told your labs are "completely normal" when you can barely pull yourself out of bed? In this special episode, Dr. Erin Ellis steps away from the usual clinical breakdowns to share a deeply personal and professional milestone: the launch of her brand new "Why Am I So Tired?" assessment . After more than eight years in clinical practice working with hundreds of exhausted women...

Are you tired of being told your pet's chronic health issues are "just a part of aging," or getting handed a prescription every time they have a symptom? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Judy Morgan , a world-renowned holistic veterinarian with 39 years of experience, a best-selling author, and the Top Holistic Veterinarian of the Decade . Dr. Judy shares her powerful shift from conventional...

Are you simply exhausted? Not just "I need a weekend vacation" tired, but the kind of deep exhaustion where you wake up after eight hours of sleep and immediately want a nap? You drag yourself through the day on caffeine and willpower, only to lie awake at 2:00 AM with your brain racing at 100 miles an hour.   If you've gone to your doctor, had blood work done, and were told everything looks "abso...

In this episode, Dr. Erin sits down with Dr. Jordin Wiggins, a Naturopathic Doctor, women's health educator, and founder of The Pleasure Collective. Together, they pull back the curtain on a massive, yet frequently ignored issue in women's health: sexual dysfunction and low libido. If you've been told your labs are "normal" but you still feel exhausted, disconnected, and devoid of desire, this con...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin Ellis talked about the common and frustrating disconnect between "normal" thyroid lab results and the very real symptoms of thyroid dysfunction that many women experience. She dives deep into why the standard TSH screening often misses the full clinical picture and explores the hidden gaps in conventional thyroid testing.   In this episode, you will...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kate Davis, a Doctor of Chiropractic with an extensive background in functional neurology and microbiology. Dr. Kate specializes in helping patients solve chronic gut issues by moving past symptom management to find the true root cause. Her expertise is born from personal experience. Despite her background as a former Division 1 athlete, Dr. Kate spent a decad...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin Ellis tackles one of the most frustrating challenges women face during the transition to menopause: stubborn weight gain . If you've been "doing everything right" eating less and exercising more, only to see the scale refuse to budge, this episode is for you. Dr. Erin explains why this isn't a lack of willpower, but a shift in your internal hormonal...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin Ellis is joined by Dr. Alicia Newsome, a functional medicine expert and bestselling author, to pull back the curtain on hormone imbalances and the "burnout culture" facing high-achieving women. Dr. Alicia shares her personal journey from struggling with extreme exhaustion and "normal" lab results to founding the Body Wellness Institute. Together, th...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin Ellis tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health:  cortisol . If you've been told your exhaustion, weight gain, or hair loss is "just stress," you've likely felt both validated and completely frustrated. Dr. Erin explains why cortisol isn't the villain, it's a messenger and why simply being told to "relax" is often an unhelpful c...

In today's episode, Dr. Erin Ellis talks about a common struggle: feeling worse after stopping birth control. Many women expect to feel better right away, but instead, they face acne, mood swings, and irregular periods. Dr. Erin explains that your body isn't broken it's just "reconnecting" after being suppressed for so long. This episode is all about understanding why these symptoms happen and how...

In this episode, Dr. Erin sit down with women's health educator and author Tierra  Duncan to pull back the curtain on hormonal birth control and the often-ignored "fifth vital sign" the menstrual cycle. After a decade of coaching and deep research, Tiara challenges the "one-size-fits-all" approach to women's health. We dive into the stark differences between synthetic and natural hormones, why com...

Today I'm joined by Craig Merriweather , a certified clinical hypnotherapist, medical hypnosis specialist, and mindset coach. Craig is the founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy and has spent over a decade helping people work with the subconscious mind to shift patterns around stress, anxiety, trauma, and confidence through clinical hypnotherapy and neuroscience-based techniques.   What You W...

In this episode, Dr. Erin sits down with Dr. Chad Okay , an ER and ICU physician and founder of SUNA . They discuss the groundbreaking intersection of clinical medicine and AI-native wearables, specifically how tracking "bowel sounds" can revolutionize how we understand nutrition, hormone cycles, and metabolic health.   During this episode, you will learn: How a high-stakes ICU encounter led to th...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin connects with Dr. Desiree Caruso, a Naturopathic Doctor and advisor with AIO Wellness. Dr. Desiree shares her fascinating journey of becoming a "mushroom nerd" and how these ancient fungi serve as modern tools for biohacking. They dive deep into the science of how high-quality, dual-extracted mushrooms help women shift out of "survival mode" to recl...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin welcomes Kim Heinz, a certified functional health strategist and founder of her own data-driven coaching practice. Kim specializes in helping high-capacity individuals uncover the "why" behind chronic symptoms like migraines, brain fog, and fatigue. After suffering for decades with debilitating headaches at one point experiencing five migraines a we...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin sits down with Reese Hallard, founder of Smart Body and Performance. Reese has built a global coaching community dedicated to helping women over 30 and 40 navigate the complexities of fat loss, strength, and hormonal health. From his early roots in professional sports to a deep-seated passion for women's health inspired by his mother's struggle with...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin connects with Patricia Hernandez, a hormone and metabolism coach dedicated to helping women over 40 stop "doing all the right things" without seeing results. Patricia shares her personal journey from fitness competitor to feeling "betrayed" by her body at 42, leading her to uncover the truth about estrogen dominance, gut health, and the science of m...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin sits down with Dr. Paul Barattiero, the founder of Echo Water, to explore the cutting-edge science of molecular hydrogen and how it is revolutionizing the way we think about hydration and cellular health. Dr. Paul's journey into the world of hydrogen began over 20 years ago out of a deep desire to help his wife overcome chronic health challenges. Hi...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin chats w/guest Dr. Glenn Livingston about the psychology of food cravings and how to reclaim your mental space from intrusive food thoughts. Dr. Glenn Livingston is a psychologist and the creator of "Defeat Your Cravings," a method grounded in decades of research and real-world experience. His work has reached over 1 million readers, drawing on both...

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin chats w/guest Susie Veers about moving from fear to empowerment in childbirth and the roles of doulas and midwives. Susie Veers is a certified birth doula, childbirth educator, and the founder of She Births Bravely, a space dedicated to helping families feel informed, supported, and confident from pregnancy through the early postpartum period. She h...

In this episode, Dr. Erin Ellis, Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Hope Natural Health, shifts from reflection into education for the new year of 2026. Dr. Ellis addresses a common pattern seen in the new year: women feeling motivated yet discouraged after trying "extreme resets" that fail to yield results. She explains that symptoms like fatigue, weight resistance, and mood shifts are not proble...