Hormone Heroes with Dr. Kelly Hopkins

Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly exhausted, struggling with stubborn weight gain, or dealing with brain fog, only for your doctor to tell you that your lab results are completely "normal"? If you know deep down that something is wrong but feel completely dismissed by traditional medicine, you are not alone and it is not in your head. In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr....

Send us Fan Mail Can artery plaque, inflammation, and pre-diabetes be addressed naturally before they become life-threatening? In this episode of Hormone Heroes , Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Dr. Melanie Icard , a naturopathic doctor specializing in regenerative and holistic medicine to explore functional medicine approaches to heart health, cardiovascular inflammation, insulin resistance, reg...

Send us Fan Mail What if your DNA could explain why certain medications work for you, why stress affects you differently, or why one cannabis product helps one person but causes anxiety in another? In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Len May, CEO and co-founder of EndoDNA, to explore the rapidly evolving world of personalized medicine, cannabis genetics, epigenetics...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling with type 2 diabetes (or know someone who is)?   What if everything you've been told about type 2 diabetes is only half the story? In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins and Dr. Jason Shumard , a chiropractor and functional endocrinologist, explains how diabetes really works at the cellular level and what you can do about it.  They...

Send us Fan Mail Most chronic illnesses, especially Post-COVID conditions (also known as Long COVID), share a largely overlooked root issue: impaired cellular energy production. If you’re struggling with Long COVID, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune symptoms, you’ve likely been told your labs are “normal,” even though you clearly don’t feel well. In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kel...

Send us Fan Mail Is Type 2 Diabetes , stubborn weight gain, or metabolic dysfunction an inevitable genetic fate?  According to certified health coach Graham Hawley, the answer is a resounding no. In this powerful episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkin s sits down with Graham Hawley to explore how the modern processed food environment, chronic stress, and hidden insulin resistance are driving...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of being told your painful periods, chronic fatigue, and brain fog are "just normal parts of being a woman"?  In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sat down with a functional medicine specialist and certified regenerative medicine expert Dr. Jeffrey Brown. Dr. Brown reveals why the traditional healthcare system is failing women when it comes...

Send us Fan Mail If you are struggling with chronic fatigue, stubborn brain fog, morning headaches or unexplained hormone imbalances despite "doing everything right," the root cause might be happening while you sleep. In this episode of Hormone Heroes Podcast , Dr. Kelly Hopkins sat down with Beverly Meyer , a certified clinical nutritionist and functional health practitioner who has bee...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been told your lab results are completely “normal,” yet you’re still struggling with chronic fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, or joint pain? In this episode of Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sat down with Dr. Kevin Smith , a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, to uncover the true root causes of chronic illness, hormone dysfunction, and m...

Send us Fan Mail Most chronic illnesses rarely begin where we first notice them. By the time symptoms appear, the deeper issues are often already unfolding at the level of cellular energy, gut integrity, and immune signaling. In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins is joined by Divya Dhawan, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, for a conversation that challenges the...

Send us Fan Mail Some stories start with a lab test that saves a life. Josh spent years muscling through depression, isolation, and explosive irritability after military service, convinced he was “broken.” A quiet blood draw revealed testosterone levels typical of an 80-year-old, and with thoughtful TRT his mood steadied, mornings lightened, and training finally produced results again. April’s pat...

Send us Fan Mail What if the “stress” wrecking your hormones isn’t just your calendar? We sit down with Dr. Alicia Newsome—functional medicine practitioner, researcher, author, and founder of Body Wellness Institute—to unpack how adrenals, toxins, gut health, and blood sugar quietly shape everything from period pain and PCOS to sleep, mood, and midlife weight. Alicia’s story begins with teen acne,...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you're navigating hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune conditions, this conversation empowers you with practical strategies that blend science with nature.  In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Dr. Jen Mann, a licensed naturopathic doctor and founder of Nova Wellness, to dismantle the myth that autoimmune disea...

Send us Fan Mail Are you curious about a subtle yet powerful health innovation that’s changing lives and perhaps your own?  Hydrogen water, a game-changer in the wellness industry, has gained momentum for its potential to improve hormonal balance, boost energy, reduce inflammation, and even support neuroprotection. But what exactly is it, and how did one scientist’s personal experience ignite a gl...

Send us Fan Mail Chronic disease doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Dr. David Bilstrom joins us to show how reversing autoimmunity and restoring hormone balance is possible when we stop chasing symptoms and start fixing central mechanisms. We trace his journey from spinal cord injury rehab to functional medicine, with acupuncture as the first spark that opened the door to safer, more effective to...

Send us Fan Mail If you are navigating perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, the conventional medical framework is often failing to give you the proactive care you deserve. Instead of partnering with women to build long-term vitality, the standard system frequently forces you into a waiting game, waiting until your bone density drops, waiting until your metabolism slows to a crawl, or waiti...

Send us Fan Mail Could the key to healing chronic conditions, rejuvenating your body, and regaining lost vitality be as simple as sitting under the right kind of light? Dr. Carl Rothschild thinks so, and he's got decades of clinical success stories to back it up. On this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the science and extraordinary healing potential of red light therapy with a pioneer...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Charles Virden, a pioneer in plastic and reconstructive surgery, joins us to unravel the multifaceted world of anti-aging medicine and hormone therapy. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Virden has seamlessly integrated innovative treatments into his practice in Reno, Nevada, and shares how a personal health crisis at age 55 became the catalyst for this evolution. Disc...

Send us Fan Mail Ever had a doctor tell you "your labs are fine" when you knew something was wrong? You're not alone. This eye-opening conversation with functional medicine practitioners Melissa Donahue and Kristen Kirby reveals the critical health issues hiding beneath "normal" test results. The journey begins with Kristen's personal struggle—a medical professional h...

Send us Fan Mail Your burning hot, tongue-tied moments, and middle-of-the-night anxiety might not be random quirks—they could be hormone deficiency symptoms your doctor is missing. Just ask Dr. Hope Honisberg, who at 38 was told she was "just getting old" when she couldn't remember basic medical terms during patient consultations. This eye-opening conversation takes you behind the s...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it's like to reclaim your energy, focus, and zest for life after menopause? This fascinating conversation with Debbie Shirey, a family nurse practitioner and clinical associate professor at Baylor University, takes you on a powerful journey through hormone optimization from both a professional and deeply personal perspective. Debbie shares her remarkable tr...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever pondered the significant role hormones play in our daily lives? In this week’s episode of Hormone Heroes, we have Jeff Lynn on the mic—a dedicated football coach, husband, and father—to talk about his life-changing experience with testosterone therapy. Jeff candidly shares how he went from feeling worn out and lacking energy to experiencing a remarkable transformatio...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the future of heart health with Christi Campbell from Chattanooga, Tennessee, as she introduces us to the multifunction cardiogram—an innovative tool that's transforming early detection of cardiovascular disease. This groundbreaking device goes beyond traditional heart tests, assessing blood flow and microvascular dysfunction to reveal potential issues years before the...

Send us Fan Mail Retired teacher turned real estate agent Don Dancer shares his incredible journey from skepticism to success with bioidentical hormone therapy on Hormone Heroes. After a 2010 heat stroke left him with severe testosterone deficiency, Don was initially hesitant about hormone treatment, relying instead on gels and shots that offered only temporary relief. It wasn't until his bat...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered about the groundbreaking world of bioidentical hormone pellets? Join us as we sit down with Carol Ann Tutera, the insightful CEO of Sottopelle, who shares the remarkable journey of transforming a vision into a pioneering force in hormone pellet therapy. Learn how her late husband, Dr. Gino Tutera, unlocked the potential of these pellets after a life-changing move fro...