Today, I am delighted to be joined by a friend and colleague, Mike Mutzel. Mike has a master's in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. He is a graduate of the IFM, applies functional medicine in clinical practice, and is a consultant lecturer who teaches leading-edge science in a concise format for progressive clinicians to prevent chronic diseases. In our discussion, Mike and I unpack the benefits of creatine monohydrate, highlighting the importance of ensuring the products we ...
Nov 29, 2025•39 min
I am excited to reconnect with Dr. Tom Dayspring today. He joined me before for an extremely popular seven-part podcast series where we tackled topics related to lipids and the physiological shifts that occur as we transition from perimenopause into menopause. Dr. Dayspring graciously agreed to return today for an Ask Me Anything episode, where we explore how lipids change as we navigate the perimenopause-to-menopause transition and discuss the significance of bioindividuality, inflammation, vas...
Nov 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Karen DiMarco and Wendy Harrold join me today for another episode in the podcast series featuring carefully curated professional companies I want to introduce to my community. Karen is a nurse with over 30 years of experience. She is on a mission to transform healthcare through innovative business ventures. She has assisted in revolutionizing traditional continuing education by aligning with research on how nurses learn and retain knowledge most effectively, ultimately to improve patient outcome...
Nov 24, 2025•57 min
I am delighted to connect with Dr. Sarah Berry today. She is a professor at King's College London and the Chief Scientist at the science and nutrition company, Zoe. As an academic leader in nutrition science, Sarah has conducted over 35 human nutritional studies, and she currently leads the world's largest in-depth nutrition research project, the ZOE Predict Study. Her research is at the forefront of personalized nutrition, deepening our understanding of fats and the structure of food. Her recen...
Nov 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Today, we have the first episode in a two-part mashup series focused on metabolism and weight loss resistance. I am delighted to be joined today by Dr. William Li, Michelle Shapiro, and Lara Adler. Dr. Li and I explore how our metabolism shifts throughout our lifetime, the role of excess body fat, the influence of lifestyle choices, and the distinction between different types of fat. Michelle and I discuss the complex relationship between weight, shame, and self-perception, including how interna...
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with Dr. Aaron Hartman, a triple-board-certified physician who recently wrote the book "Uncurable." In today’s expansive conversation, we delve deeply into the structural flaws of traditional allopathic medicine. Dr. Hartman shares how his own clinical approach has evolved and recounts Anna’s story, explaining how her experience became a turning point in his professional growth. We highlight the importance of lifelong learning, patient advocacy, and the benefits...
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Doug Lucas for the first episode of a two-part masterclass on bone health. Dr. Lucas is double board-certified as both an orthopedic surgeon and an osteoporosis specialist. He is on a mission to show the world that osteoporosis is both preventable and reversible. In our discussion today, we take a deep dive into existing guidelines and their limitations and examine how Depo-Provera and oral contraceptives affect women’s bone physiology, particularly in younger ...
Nov 15, 2025•59 min
It’s Nurse Practitioners Week, and today, we have a special episode to highlight a historic moment in time. On November 11, the FDA changed the labeling on hormone replacement therapy. Join me for a short, focused episode where I read a recently published JAMA article detailing those changes, to keep you up to date on this significant development. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How recent FDA updates are changing menopausal hormone therapy The history of estrogen’s role in heart and bone healt...
Nov 14, 2025•13 min
I’m excited to share a new AMA episode with you today, dedicated to risk factors specific to women. In this AMA session, I dive into the lifestyle factors that influence lipids, exploring the latest research and discussing Lp(a) and ApoB. Rather than answering your individual questions, I have woven them into the overall outline to create a cohesive and informative conversation. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How women’s lifestyle choices directly affect their lipid profiles How knowing if you...
Nov 12, 2025•47 min
I am thrilled to have Dr. Olivera Bogunovic and Holly Hardman with me on the show today. Dr. Bogunovic is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the medical director of the alcohol, drug, and addiction outpatient program at McLean Hospital. and Holly directed the documentary As Prescribed. In today’s discussion, we dive into the ongoing benzodiazepine crisis in the United States, with over 92 million prescriptions written each year for medications like Ativan, Valium,...
Nov 10, 2025•53 min
I am honored to connect with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Berry Fairchild, today. Dr. Fairchild blends surgical precision with artistry to create natural, lasting results. Known for her expertise in facial aesthetics and complex breast surgery, she is also deeply committed to philanthropy and ongoing international surgical missions. In our discussion, we explore how societal expectations shape how women perceive themselves, the complex process of facial aging, and the benefits of a healt...
Nov 08, 2025•57 min
I am delighted to reconnect with my friend and colleague Robb Wolf today. Robb is a former research biochemist and a two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling Author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat. In our conversation today, we examine the pitfalls of diet dogmatism, the lure of oversimplified health narratives, and the effects of Giardia. We unpack the seed oil debate, exploring how the longevity craze might actually be making us sicker, and we highlight the benefits ...
Nov 05, 2025•55 min
Today, I am honored to be in conversation with Dr. Brooke Scheller. She is a doctor of Clinical Nutrition, a nationally recognized health expert, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction. She also wrote How to Eat to Change How You Drink. In our conversation today, we discussed the stigmatization of alcohol use and explored the nuances of curiosity and sobriety. We dispel common misconceptions, examine the research on alcohol consumption, tackle the...
Nov 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min
I am delighted to connect with Dr. Andrea Matsumura today. Dr. Matsumura, affectionately known as the Sleep Goddess, is a board-certified sleep medicine physician, menopause expert, speaker, and the founder of the Dream Sleep Method. In our conversation today, we explore how different life stages impact our sleep quality. We discuss the effects of wearable technology, orthosomnia, and sleep stages, and explain why sleep quality is more important than its quantity. Dr. Matsumura highlights the re...
Nov 01, 2025•1 hr
I am thrilled to reconnect with my dear friend, Dr. Stephanie Estima, today. In this episode, we dive into questions from listeners once more, exploring topics that range from navigating the challenges of perimenopause and parenting to shifting perspectives on fasting, nutrition, and changes in hunger and thirst cues, especially during perimenopause and menopause. We also examine how dairy may become an inflammatory food item in midlife, the benefits of hormesis, hormone therapy, and so much mor...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr 20 min
I am honored to connect with Esther Blum today! She is the bestselling author of "Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat," "Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous," and most recently, "See Ya Later, Ovulator!". Esther currently maintains a busy virtual practice where she helps women balance hormones, lose stubborn body fat, and treat the root cause of health struggles. Today we speak about medical gaslighting, how weight gain does not have to be a part of aging, andropause and menopause, and the Women’s Health Initiative...
Oct 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min
I have received many requests for a masterclass on the gut microbiome, so I am excited to share one with you today. In our masterclass today, I discuss the microgenderome, explaining how the gut microbiome changes throughout our lives, during puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause. I cover the key shifts in the microbiome that occur, especially as estrogen and progesterone fluctuate. I unpack the symptoms women experience that indicate their microbiome may be non-optimized, offering practical sol...
Oct 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Today, we have another episode in a series of conversations with experts and highly vetted companies. In this episode, we feature CocoaVia , a brand of cocoa flavanol supplements made from a proprietary cocoa extract that aims to support cognition and heart health. I am delighted to welcome Dr. Amy Shah, who trained at Cornell, Harvard, and Columbia. Dr. Shah is a well-known expert on metabolic health and intermittent fasting. With a background in internal medicine, allergies, and immunology, sh...
Oct 22, 2025•45 min
I am thrilled to have Gary Taubes back on the show today. (He was with me before on episode 137. Gary is an investigative science and health journalist whose work has been pivotal in catalyzing the low-carb keto movement. He has written many books, including his most recent, Rethinking Diabetes , and his articles are in many of the best anthologies. He has also received many science awards. Today's discussion is particularly significant, given the recent report from the American Diabetes Associa...
Oct 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min
As a nurse practitioner, I feel a deep responsibility to my listeners and community to ensure that every guest I bring on shares accurate, evidence-based information. A few months ago, I decided to remove two podcasts from earlier this year to make way for an expert who could speak specifically and authoritatively on breast cancer health. So, I am honored to welcome Dr. Robin Roth today, better known as The Boobie Docs, on her popular breast health social media platform, where she shares informa...
Oct 18, 2025•54 min
Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with a friend and colleague, Dr. Mariza Snyder, to discuss her new book, The Perimenopause Revolution. In our conversation, we explore some of the most pressing challenges around aging, including shame in a youth-obsessed culture, the lack of research on women’s health, and the physical toll of the aging process. We explain why the menstrual cycle should be considered a fifth vital sign, and what happens when metabolic health begins to decline in midlife, highli...
Oct 15, 2025•56 min
I’m honored to reconnect with Dr. Felice Gersh today! She is a multi-award-winning physician with dual board certification in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. We connected once before in Episode 221, where we spoke about PCOS and metabolic health. Today, Dr. Gersh joins me to dive into perimenopause and menopause. We discuss various issues surrounding the Women’s Health Initiative and talk about estrogen as a family of hormones, estrogen-mimicking chemicals, synthetic hormones, and oral contrace...
Oct 13, 2025•1 hr 21 min
I am delighted to connect with a physician friend and colleague, Dr. Heather Hirsch, today. Dr. Hirsch is an entrepreneur and a board-certified internist by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also the Founder and CEO of Health by Heather Hirsch, and has a telemedicine practice offering best-in-class individualized care for perimenopause and menopause. In our discussion, we explore heavy menstrual cycles and the benefits of journaling and shared decision-making. We discuss common and...
Oct 11, 2025•53 min
I am thrilled to connect with Anna Runkle today. Anna is known to more than a million subscribers across many platforms as the Crappy Childhood Fairy. For the last 30 years, she has shown people how to heal the symptoms of childhood trauma to live happier, freer, and more fulfilling lives. In her work, Anna almost always noticed a haunting sense of disconnection from others as an adult symptom of childhood trauma. Today, she shares her story, and we dive into complex PTSD and shame, exploring th...
Oct 08, 2025•57 min
Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with a previous guest, Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Dr. Haver is a board-certified OBGYN, a certified menopause provider, and the founder of Mary Claire Wellness, a private medical practice focusing on women in midlife. Her best-selling book, the Galveston Diet, and her latest New York Times best-seller, The New Menopause, are fabulous resources for middle-aged women. In our discussion today, we dive into various aspects of perimenopause, looking at the associated cha...
Oct 06, 2025•1 hr
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 immunosenescence and its implications for longevity. We discuss the off-label utilization of medications, inc...
Oct 04, 2025•55 min
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, highlighting the value of optimizing circadian rhythm for managing hormonal changes and pain in perime...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 18 min
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 metabolism and spikes. We dive into her background and how an accident created her pain-to-purpose story. We d...
Sep 29, 2025•56 min
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 women are not biologically disordered, but just ignored by science. We dive into research on how oral c...
Sep 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 professionals, researchers, and innovators to develop groundbreaking techniques and products that enhance...
Sep 24, 2025•52 min
