Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! We don’t talk about medical trauma all that often. But for many, trauma can cause many issues when it comes to health — and knowing how to heal matters. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy, Dr McCarthy s the only ins...
Aug 13, 2024•11 min•Ep. 85
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! A lot of misinformation can spread far too easily in todays existence of social media. Especially dangerous when it involves medicine or medical advice in general. At times I am able to see some of these instances and able to correct said information or hopefully able to make a change. A change to do the research, continue to grow and learn. To be better for our patients and all those that watch our content. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Me...
Apr 19, 2024•14 min•Ep. 84
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Because hormones control anxiety, appetite, body temperature, brain function, heart rate, metabolism, mood, sleep cycles, sexual function, stress, urination, and really everything, imbalances (too low or too high) can lead to uncomfortable (at best) and disruptive symptoms. Talk to a medical professional about what is right for you. There is no need to suffer. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief m...
Apr 09, 2024•20 min•Ep. 83
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Endometriosis is a significant health problem affecting 1 in 10 people of childbearing age. But it’s not unusual for them to go years before getting the treatment they need. Many of the patients who come to my OB-GYN practice have sought help for their endometriosis before meeting with me. Their concerns haven't always been addressed, though, resulting in continued pain or debilitating symptoms. This can affect their quality of life, intimate rel...
Apr 08, 2024•33 min•Ep. 82
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 3 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Centra...
Apr 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 81
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 2 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Centra...
Apr 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 80
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 1 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Centra...
Mar 23, 2024•19 min•Ep. 79
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! A hormone test for women can reveal important information about your health. These tests can detect fertility problems, where you are in your menstrual cycle, or whether you're starting perimenopause. Hormone blood tests can also play a role in diagnosing medical conditions such as thyroid disease or diabetes. In some instances, they can show how well a medication is working. In this episode we are going to talk about what tests are best and what...
Mar 23, 2024•14 min•Ep. 78
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! It’s normal for women’s libido, or sex drive, to fluctuate across time, especially because of major life changes or stress. Sometimes, hormonal or physical changes are at play. Certain medications can lead to sexual dysfunction, including a low libido in women. Here’s everything you need to know about low libido in women, from common symptoms and causes to treatment options. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s b...
Mar 23, 2024•21 min•Ep. 77
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! One thing everyone knows for sure is that men and women are very different. And they are different in every aspect of their lives, from looks to how they handle stress to how they express emotions. They are even different when it comes to hormones. A major difference though, comes to treatment. The difference of how doctors are working with men more than women. Let's talk about it Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While ...
Feb 26, 2024•14 min•Ep. 76
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy!It is very popular to vilify estrogen these days. The most obvious reason is the result of several sensationalized interpretations of the famous WHI (Women’s Health Initiative) “Prempro” data first out in 2002. While the attempt to objectify the effects of post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy is highly admirable, confusion and inappropriate interpretations have resulted in unprecedented fear of “all things estrogen.” This has created huge c...
Feb 03, 2024•11 min•Ep. 75
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Today, cholesterol-lowering drugs are the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. These drugs induce side effects and fail to address the underlying reason (hormone deficiency) for why the body is overproducing cholesterol. This Episode talks about what Pregnenolone may do for Cholesterol Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dy...
Feb 02, 2024•8 min•Ep. 74
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! One of the liver’s roles is to help regulate the balance of sex hormones, thyroid hormones, cortisone and other adrenal hormones. The liver transforms or removes any excess hormones from the body. Hormonal imbalances may occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hormonal imbalance can affect people with liver conditions, here I'll talk about some of the symptoms and what you can do about it. Dr. Brendan McCarthy ...
Feb 01, 2024•10 min•Ep. 73
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over Hormone Replacement Therapy as a whole. What it can do for you and its possible side effects. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy, Dr McCarthy s the only instructor in the nation who teache...
Jan 31, 2024•10 min•Ep. 72
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Hormones can stimulate some breast cancer cells to grow. Hormone therapy works by either lowering the amount of hormones in the body or by blocking them from getting to breast cancer cells. Hormone therapy is also known as endocrine therapy. There are a number of different types of hormone therapy. The type you need depends on a number of factors. Let's talk about them Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been th...
Jan 15, 2024•11 min•Ep. 71
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Today’s episode we discuss the differences between oral contraceptives and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. May physicians do not explain the difference to their patients. This can lead to a lot of confusion and confusing dose effects. We hope this video gives you a better understanding of the difference, so when you find yourself needing to make a decision, you can ask the right questions, and get the best care. Dr. Brendan McCarthy fo...
Jan 01, 2024•15 min•Ep. 70
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Millions of Americans have food allergies and may experience adverse reactions to products that have food allergens. Most reactions cause mild symptoms, but some are severe and may even be life-threatening. Although new treatments are being developed, there is no cure for food allergies. Medical diagnosis to find out which foods cause an individual to have an allergic reaction and strictly avoiding those foods are important ways to prevent seriou...
Dec 29, 2023•18 min•Ep. 69
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! MTHFR is probably not an acronym you’ve heard of before unless you follow my content closely and/or have worked with a medical professional about it. This episode brings to light a video by Gary Brecka, that was sent to me from multiple people and asking if there is truth to it. Let's break it down Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic med...
Dec 29, 2023•13 min•Ep. 68
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! While high protein, virtually no-carb foods like meat and eggs are low on the glycemic index, they measure high on the insulin index. In other words, while the meat and eggs didn’t cause a spike in blood sugar the way most carbohydrates do, they do result in a significant rise in insulin, which can cause you to not lose weight. This episode talks all about this and so much more! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he...
Dec 12, 2023•12 min•Ep. 67
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, affects one-third of all adults in the United States—and less than half of the people with high blood pressure have it under control. I'm going to talk about a patient I had that dealt with this and wasn't getting help from his other doctors. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical...
Nov 29, 2023•13 min•Ep. 66
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Diet programs come in all shapes and sizes, and one trending diet is the carnivore diet. Although it might boast success in helping you lose a few pounds, you may wonder if it’s safe to eat nothing but meat? Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an expert in ...
Nov 28, 2023•7 min•Ep. 65
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Birth control is a common way to prevent pregnancy, and treat some medical conditions. If you've been on birth control for much of your adult life, you may have experienced some side effects that have caused what some may call PTSD from the medication alone. I'm here to talk more about it and how to move forward with confidence with with your doctor if any medicine in your past, makes you fear any medication or hormone you may need in the future....
Nov 27, 2023•15 min•Ep. 64
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Menopause is the process a woman goes through that causes her monthly periods to end. This condition is a normal part of the aging process that women undergo, but its associated symptoms can vary greatly from woman to woman. As hormones change to accommodate normal menopausal changes, women may experience a wide range of complications, from hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, insomnia, and changes in sex desire. I'm here to ...
Nov 27, 2023•12 min•Ep. 63
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! The Whole30 plan follows a paleo philosophy but with some extra restrictions. It’s not a diet or a weight loss plan that focuses on tracking calories or counting points. Whole30 much more resembles an elimination diet plan. The idea behind this approach is to reset your metabolism and digestive tract. According to some research studies, elimination diets like Whole30 can be an effective tool to help some people with gastrointestinal issues. The q...
Nov 05, 2023•14 min•Ep. 62
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! To improve health care outcomes, physicians must spend more time with patients. The teaching physician's interaction with the patient must be enthusiastic, motivated, and responsive to the individual patient's needs. For individual members of our society to realize the benefits of physician health education, there is a need for a robust, hearty engagement between patients and physicians. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002....
Nov 05, 2023•16 min•Ep. 61
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Sugar is one of the most widely consumed ingredients and for a good reason. It makes things taste sweeter and more appealing to our tastebuds. Plus, sugar is added to many packaged foods and beverages, and we may be unaware we're consuming so much of it. With this constant exposure, it's no wonder why craving sweets is a common experience. But is it all due to personal habits and our culture's influence, or is something else going on? Dr. Brendan...
Nov 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 60
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Estrogen has a host of important health benefits. The sex hormone plays a critical role in reproductive health, sexual development, muscle development, and bone strength. In women, it also helps with menstrual cycle regulation and benefits the urinary tract, reproductive tract, breast tissue and among many other health benefits. One of the side effects or risks some people worry about though is when taking estrogen is whether it contributes to we...
Nov 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 59
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Are you tired all the time? Feeling fatigued? Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by debilitating fatigue that is not relieved with rest and is associated with physical symptoms. It is estimated that more than 2 million Americans have CFS, many of whom have not been diagnosed. Women are twice as likely as men to have CFS, and it is more common in persons older than 40 years. I'm here to talk about what it is, what may be causing it, and wha...
Oct 07, 2023•23 min•Ep. 58
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! So what do we actually know about food addiction? What does the scientific evidence actually show us? And, if it’s not scientifically sound, why does it feel so real? Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy, Dr McCarthy ...
Oct 03, 2023•17 min•Ep. 57
Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over addiction, where it started with big pharma, turned to tobacco, into the food industry and much more! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy, Dr McCarthy s the only instructor in the nation wh...
Sep 28, 2023•28 min•Ep. 56
