Cassie Smith

Hormones, Metabolism & You!

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Your hormones control everything —from energy levels to weight, mood, and overall health. But understanding them shouldn’t feel like decoding a medical textbook. Welcome to Hormones, Metabolism & You! , the podcast where board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith breaks down the science behind your body’s most powerful regulators. Each week, Dr. Smith tackles the real questions about metabolism, weight management, thyroid health, menopause, PCOS, insulin resistance, and more—giving you clear, actionable insights to take charge of your health. Whether you’re struggling with stubborn wei...

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Cassie Smith

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93: Why You Can’t Lose Weight (It’s Your Hormones, Not Your Willpower) 11.01.2026 51:25

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What if weight loss isn’t about discipline, motivation, or trying harder, but about understanding what your hormones are actually doing? In this powerful New Year mash-up episode of Hormones, Metabolism, a...

92: Your Hormones Aren’t the Problem - The Shocking Root Cause Behind Fatigue, Weight Gain, and Brain Fog with Dr. Kelly McCann 04.01.2026 55:55

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What if your hormone symptoms aren’t a hormone problem at all, but warning signs of deeper toxic, gut, and immune stress your body has been carrying for years? In this powerful episode of Hormones Metabolism i...

91: You Feel Tired but Labs Look Normal - The Hidden Nitric Oxide Deficiency No One Tests For with Dr. Nathan Bryan 28.12.2025 55:22

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What if many hormone, thyroid, and energy problems come down to a single overlooked molecule your body is quietly running out of? In this episode of Hormones Metabolism in You, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with nitr...

90: Medicine Is Falling Behind - The Shocking Gaps in Nutrition and Gut Health Training with Dr. Johnny Hadac 21.12.2025 1:06:37

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What if the biggest problem in modern medicine isn’t a lack of treatments, but a lack of training in nutrition, gut health, and root cause care? In this episode, Dr. Cassie Smith welcomes back Dr. Johnny Hadac, now a...

89: The FDA Finally Admits the Truth – The Shocking Correction That Changes Hormone Therapy Forever with Dr. Terri DeNeui 14.12.2025 57:37

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What if the biggest breakthrough in women’s health this decade is the long overdue reversal of a warning that never should have existed in the first place? In this timely episode, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with hormone e...

88: Why Your Thyroid Is in Crisis – The Hidden Triggers Driving Graves Disease with Dr. Eric Osansky 07.12.2025 59:56

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What if the key to reversing Graves disease starts with uncovering the hidden triggers your thyroid has been reacting to all along? In this information rich episode, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with functional medicine practit...

87: Stop Blaming Age – The Shocking Hidden Causes of Fatigue, Weight Gain, and Mood Swings with McCall McPherson and Dr. Tyna Moore 30.11.2025 52:20

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What if the real answers to your midlife hormone struggles are not in a pill, but in understanding the deeper connections between your thyroid, metabolism, and the way your body changes over time? In this powerhouse mashup episod...

86: Your Brain Isn’t Broken – The Fastest Way to Rewire Anxiety and Hormones with Dr. Caroline Leaf 23.11.2025 53:50

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What if the key to healing your hormones has been hidden in your thought patterns all along? In this transformational episode, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with renowned clinical neuroscientist and communication pathologist Dr. Carolin...

85: What If Your Migraines Aren’t Just in Your Head? – The Hidden Root Causes with Dr. Meg Mill 16.11.2025 44:43

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < Could your migraines be less about pain in your head—and more about hidden imbalances in your hormones, gut, and environment? In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with functional medicine pharmacis...

84: Stop Normalizing Painful Periods – How to Finally Fix Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Shawn Tassone 09.11.2025 1:00:02

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < Could Your Period Problems Be Solved With a More Functional Approach? In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith is joined by Dr. Shawn Tassone—known as America’s Holistic Gynecologist—for an eye-opening conversation...

83: Your Gut Is Talking Through Your Skin – The Hidden Root of Eczema & Inflammation with Christa Biegler, RDN 02.11.2025 1:05:21

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < Could your persistent skin issues, fatigue, or hormone imbalances be your body’s way of signaling that your gut—and your stress—need healing? In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith welcomes Christa Biegler, RDN, CLT,...

82: The Keto Truth: Why Flexibility Beats Restriction for Hormone Health with Ben Azadi 26.10.2025 48:44

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What if the key to reversing fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain isn’t medication—but mastering your metabolism for true freedom? In this empowering episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with Ben Azadi, founder of Ke...

81: Which Gut Type Are You? – The Personalized Blueprint to Heal Hormones and Boost Energy with Dr. Cassie Smith 19.10.2025 51:43

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < Could Your Gut Type Be the Hidden Key to Reversing Hormonal Imbalances? In Part Two of her deep dive into gut health, Dr. Cassie Smith, functional medicine endocrinologist and founder of Modern Endocrine, takes you beyond symptoms and into personali...

80: The Hidden Gut-Hormone Connection – Why You’re Still Tired, Bloated, and Gaining Weight with Dr. Cassie Smith 12.10.2025 52:55

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < Could your fatigue, brain fog, and hormone issues all trace back to one root cause—your gut? In this powerful solo episode, Dr. Cassie Smith, a functional medicine endocrinologist, dives deep into the gut-health connection behind chronic fatigue, brai...

79: The Shocking Myths Keeping Women Sick – Perimenopause & Hormone Health Explained with Dr. Mariza Snyder 05.10.2025 54:11

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < Are your midlife symptoms really “just aging”—or could they be signs of perimenopause your doctor has overlooked? In this empowering episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, renowned women's hormone ex...

78: Are TikTok Health Hacks Harming Your Hormones? – The Truth About Viral Wellness Trends with Dr. Cassie Smith 28.09.2025 45:34

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠ ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠ < < Are viral health hacks like cortisol cocktails and “hormone-balancing foods” helping your wellness—or quietly misleading you? In this special solo episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith, a board-certified endocrinologist, dives into th...

77: The Diets Were Lying to You! – The Science of Healing Hormones & Metabolism with Kitty Blomfield & Craig McDonald 21.09.2025 1:10:16

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What if the secret to healing your hormones and rebuilding your metabolism wasn’t more dieting or cardio—but real food and strength training? In this empowering episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith welcomes Kitty Blomfield and Cr...

76: Why We Left Conventional Medicine – The Untold Truth About Healing Hormones & Gut Health with Dustin & Lacy 14.09.2025 54:00

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < What inspires experienced nurses to leave conventional medicine behind and embrace a root-cause approach to healing? In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith welcomes two new Modern Endocrine providers, Dustin Pollard and Lacy...

75: From ER to Root-Cause Medicine – How Functional Care Transforms Patients’ Lives with Sommer Hood 07.09.2025 1:16:15

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠⁠ ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠⁠ < < What happens when an emergency medicine provider trades quick fixes for a root-cause approach to healing? In this insightful episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith is joined by nurse practitioner Sommer Hood, APRN, ENP-C, FNP-C, to giv...

74: Your Gut Could Be the Root Cause – The Shocking Link Between Digestion, Mood & Weight with Sarah Nitterauer 31.08.2025 1:10:30

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey.⁠ ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠⁠ < < Could the key to healing chronic illness and finding lasting wellness start with your gut? In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith is joined by Modern Endocrine’s Health Coach, Sarah Nitterauer, NBC-HWC, NASM, for a rich and empow...

73: Your Gut Runs the Show – The Shocking Truth About Microbes, Hormones & Health with Kiran Krishnan 24.08.2025 1:04:05

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey. ⁠https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health⁠ < < Is your gut microbiome the missing link to better hormones, clearer skin, and lasting health? In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith interviews research microbiologist Kiran Krishnan for a deep dive into gut health, the microbiome,...

72: From Birth Control to Muscle Building – The Best Holistic Fixes for PCOS with Dr. Naji Abou-Ali 17.08.2025 50:28

>>Join our FREE monthly Gut Health Webinar, so you can begin your Healing Journey. https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health < < 🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with Dr. Naji Abou-Ali, a UK-trained PCOS specialist, to explore the root causes of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and the metabolic challenges that often accompan...

71: Can Plants Activate Stem Cells? – The Shocking Science Behind Self-Healing & Longevity with Ryan Riley 10.08.2025 56:59

>>Want more information like this? Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠newsletter https://linktr.ee/modernendocrine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < 🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith welcomes Ryan Riley, CEO of Stemregen, to explore the cutting-edge science of activating the body’s own stem cells for healing, reducing inflammation, and promoting longevity. They...

70: Fix What Doctors Can’t – The Shocking Power of Functional Health Coaching with Vince Pitstick 03.08.2025 1:04:48

>>Want more information like this? Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠newsletter https://linktr.ee/modernendocrine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < 🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with functional health coach Vince Pitstick for a deep dive into how functional health coaching and traditional medicine can work hand-in-hand to create powerful, lasting...

69: Bloated Again? – The Shocking Truth About Digestion & Simple Fixes with Dr. Heather Finley 27.07.2025 58:43

>>Want more information like this? Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠newsletter https://linktr.ee/modernendocrine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < < 🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with gut health expert Dr. Heather Finley to unpack the root causes behind common digestive struggles like bloating, gas, and constipation. Together, they explore how stres...