Because while heart disease often gets the spotlight when it comes to cholesterol, there’s growing evidence that hormone balance, cholesterol metabolism, and even micronutrient deficiencies can all influence a man’s risk ofdeveloping—or progressing— prostate cancer . And here’s the thing: prostate health doesn’t just affect men—it impacts the women who love, care for, or worry about them , too. So, whether you're a man looking for answers or a woman helping her partner, dad, or brother make bett...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min
What Your Doctor May Have Not Shared with You About Cholesterol, Statins, and Nutrient DepletionHey there, Dr. Susan here. Today we’re diving into a topic that might surprise you, but could be the missing link in your energy, weight, and hormone struggles. Last time, we talked about Lipitor and how statins, cholesterol-lowering medications, might be impacting your testosterone—and yes, women have testosterone too! It's not just about libido, it's about strength, stamina, motivation, even metabol...
Jun 18, 2025•31 min
Hey there friends, Dr. Susan Plank here. Welcome to anotherepisode of your health breakthrough—where we talk about real answers, real testing, and real solutions for your health concerns. Today we’re diving into a topic that affects more couplesthan you might think—and it might just explain some of the mystery around energy crashes, low libido, and mood changes in men (and women) as they age.So, whether you're a man in midlife trying to get your mojo back—or the woman who loves him and sees the ...
Jun 12, 2025•31 min
Is your TSH all over the map? High cholesterol no matter how clean you eat? These are signs of a deeper imbalance in your body. A hormone imbalance of your steroid hormones. Instead of ignoring lab numbers that bounce around, more testing should be done to find the root cause of it, and it's usually related to your adrenal stress hormones. Listen as Dr. Susan explains 🔊
May 22, 2025•31 min
Today we're talking ebikes with expert Max Rothrauff of Rothrauff Electric Bikes 🔊 Listen in as Max and I discuss the health benefits and reversing the aging clock with the exercise benefits of ebikes! If you’re recovering from surgery, living with joint pain,or maybe just not as spry as you used to be, e-bikes might be the perfect solution. I myself have struggled with feeling as active and vigorousas I used to feel. I came out of winter and thought well maybe I have the winter blues, no sunli...
May 15, 2025•32 min
You may start the morning like most people...stepping on the scale, but it doesn't give you insights into your health. 🔊Listen in as Dr. Susan starts her Women's Health Guidelines Series in honor of Mom's and women everywhere. Dr. Susan will discuss three important health markers that you should know about (chances are you don't) and why they're so important to you reclaiming your long-term health.
May 08, 2025•30 min
Dr. Plank s action steps coming out of Washing DC...finally things are happening! She shares more Sleep Tips and gives guidelines on setting a sleep schedule. 🔊 Listen in now!
Apr 24, 2025•29 min
Dr. Susan explains how our sleep patterns are affected by light, hormones, neurotransmitters and out of body stressors. Listen in 🔊 to learn more Most people don’t realize that sleep quality is as importantas your diet quality and water intake. Sleep is when your body heals, deals with stress, createsmemories, and maintains brain pathways for recall and cognition. If you think your brain, shuts off during sleep you’d be very wrong, your body and brain are quite active during sleep....
Apr 16, 2025•30 min
Hey, thanks for being here! Have you ever finished a meal feeling totally fine—maybeeven full—and then about an hour later, you find yourself wandering into thekitchen, poking through the pantry, and thinking, “Where’s the chocolate?Just a bite…” Sorry, we had some technical difficulties with my guest, please FF past the awkward and rough stuff but listen to what Arlene has to share. It's worth listening too! 🔊 Thanks for listening!Need to lower your cholesterol and want to do it naturally whil...
Apr 11, 2025•30 min
Searching for a diet to control your blood sugar can lead to a multitude of "healthy" eating plans: keto, Atkins, and carnivore to name a few. But should you avoid all carbs, is that healthy? What about vegetables and fruit, how much can you eat before it affects your blood sugar? 🔊 Listen as my guest caller, Don, explains his experience gaining weight and developing blood sugar issues over time, while eating a pescatarian diet. And how personalized guidance is the fastest way to lasting result...
Apr 02, 2025•31 min
Understanding food labels is a game-changer when it comes to balancing blood sugar. Too much sugar—especially hidden or added sugars—can lead to energy crashes, cravings, and long-term health issues like insulin resistance and weight gain. 🔊 Listen in as Dr. Plank explains how carbohydrates turn into blood sugar
Mar 26, 2025•30 min
💡 Here’s the truth: Belly fat is driven by hormones, blood sugar imbalances, stress, and your body’s ability to detoxify . If any of these systems are out of balance, your body fights against fat loss—no matter how healthy you try to eat. 👉 Stick with me, as we uncover what’s really behind stubborn belly fat and what you can do aboutit. Ready for a personalized approach? Head over to norwinwellness.com and take the Health Assessment. Let’s find the root cause of your struggle and create a plan...
Mar 20, 2025•29 min
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless stream of diets promising fast results, you’re not alone. From keto to carnivore, intermittent fasting to Paleo, the options are endless — and so is the confusion. The truth is, popular diets may offer temporary wins, but they often fail to deliver lasting success because they overlook one crucial factor: your unique body . Here’s the reality: Without testing, you’re simply guessing.Guessing which foods your body thrives on. Guessing which nutrients...
Mar 12, 2025•30 min
When it comes to weight loss, most people have been taught that it’s all about calories in, calories out —but that’s only a small piece of the puzzle. Just like the causes of your weight gain are also causative factors in other areas of your health. Why These Steps Matter for Every Health Condition Balancing blood sugar, inflammation, and hormones isn’t just about shedding pounds—it’s about preventing diabetes,heart disease, hormone-related cancers, autoimmune conditions, and even Alzheimer’s . ...
Mar 06, 2025•30 min
Many people assume that hormone-related weight gain only affects menopausal women. Don’t get me wrong—it does! However hormonal imbalances can sabotage weight loss for both men and women of all ages. If youfeel like your body is working against you, struggling with stubborn weight gain, fatigue, cravings, or mood swings, your hormones—not your willpower—maybe the real issue. Listen 🔊 as Dr. Susan talks about how to identify what hormones that are affecting your weight loss!...
Feb 26, 2025•29 min
Have you experienced that post-meal energy boost that lastsan hour… only to leave you exhausted, irritable, and reaching for another snack? That’s the blood sugar rollercoaster. Here’s what’s happening in your body: 🍞 You eat quick-energy carbs (bread, pasta, sugary snacks). 📈 Your blood sugar spikes —giving you that burst of energy. 💥 Your pancreas releases a flood of insulin to manage all that sugar. 📉 Blood sugar crashes —now you’re tired, hungry, and craving more carbs. 🔄 The cycle repe...
Feb 19, 2025•29 min
🔄 Missed Last Week? Catch Up! Join me for a short recap of hypertension and cholesterol—two silent drivers of heart disease. If you missed it, we covered how inflammation fuels high blood pressure and cholesterol issues and shared key supplementsthat naturally support your heart: 💊 Citrus Bergamot – Lowers LDL cholesterol and balances triglycerides. 💊 Omega-3s (Fish Oil) – Reduces inflammation, improves circulation, andstabilizes heart rhythms. 💊 CoQ10 – Supports energy production in heart c...
Feb 12, 2025•30 min
“Welcome back to our Heart Health Series! I’m Dr. Susan Plank, and I’m so glad you’re here with me today. If you tuned in last week, we kicked off this series by breaking down what really drives heart disease. For years, we’ve been told that LDL, or so-called ‘bad cholesterol,’ is the biggest threat to heart health. But the truth? Heart disease is much more than just LDL—it’s about inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolic health. Today we’re diving into hypertension and cholesterol—two si...
Feb 05, 2025•30 min
Welcome to today’s show, and I’m so excited to kick off this special multi-week series dedicated to one of the most important topics in your health: your heart. Did you know your heart beats about 100,000 times a day? Throughout this series, we’re going to dive deep into what makes your heart tick—literally. We’ll start with the basics today: heart anatomy, normal function, and the foundations of heart health. Then, in the coming weeks, we’ll tackle topics like arrhythmias, high blood pressure, ...
Feb 04, 2025•29 min
Many factors influence our health, and among the most crucial are the regulatory agencies responsible for overseeing food, drugs, and public health. The FDA, USDA, CDC, and EPA are tasked with protecting us, but they aren’t perfect. Some policies and practices are outdated, leaving us vulnerable to health risks. Reforming these agencies, empowered by artificial intelligence (AI) and greater transparency, could ensure a healthier future for all Americans. 🔊Listen in as Dr. Susan discusses The Ro...
Jan 22, 2025•29 min
Why Learn to Eat for Health? Do you feel like cravings are controlling your day? Maybe it starts with that sugary coffee you grab in the morning to wake up, followed by an afternoon slump that has you reaching for candy or carbs. By the time evening rolls around, the late-night snack attacks feel inevitable. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing—cravings aren’t just about willpower. They’re often a sign of something deeper going on in your body. Listen as Dr. Plank discusses causes of cravings and ho...
Jan 16, 2025•29 min
Here's why I am offering my 31-Day Elimination Eating Program for only $17 I know you are feeling tired, bloated, and frustrated with your weight. You’re not alone. So many people are frustrated that 43% of those who made New Year’s Resolutions will give up on them by the second Friday in January, which is known as Quitter’s Friday. Many of us wake up every day feeling like our bodies are working against us—dragging through the morning with low energy, battling cravings by midday, and ending the...
Jan 10, 2025•30 min
When was the last time you truly felt happy? Not just "content" or "okay," but genuinely joyful, energized, and confident in your body and life choices? If it feels like it’s been too long, you’re not alone. Many of us put happiness on the back burner, thinking we’ll get to it "someday" after we fix everything else. But here’s the truth: your happiness is not a luxury—it’s your foundation. The path to restoring happiness begins with meeting your body’s needs and taking intentional steps toward b...
Jan 07, 2025•27 min
It’s the season of cookie exchanges, candy canes, and dessert tables stretching for miles. Everywhere you look, sugary treats are calling your name—Grandma’s fudge, festive cupcakes, and those irresistible gingerbread cookies. Christmas is a time for celebration, love, and indulging in family traditions. But for many of us, it’s also a time when the “Sugar Monster” sneaks in, making it harder than ever to balance holiday enjoyment with health goals. 🔊Listen as Dr. Plank discusses various Sugar ...
Dec 04, 2024•28 min
Did you know most hypothyroidism is due to inflammation? Yes, the initial causes of thyroid dysfunction are stress, nutrition, and inflammation. Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis can be years in the making if these root causes are present. Hypothyroid symptoms can be minimized and possibly prevented if caught early but only when the right testing is done by the right provider. Listen in as Dr. Susan Plank explains 🔊
Nov 20, 2024•29 min
Your thyroid—a small powerhouse responsible for some of the biggest functions in your body. When people start feeling “off” in ways they can’t explain, they often visit their doctor, who might order a thyroid test. But here’s where things can get tricky: most traditional doctors only test TSH, the thyroid-stimulating hormone. That’s why specific thyroid tests can be game-changers, allowing us to detect underlying issues even when TSH appears normal. Listen in as Dr. Plank explains 🔊...
Nov 20, 2024•29 min
Hi! In this audio blog, we’re diving into the powerful impact cortisol has across different stages of life. From its role in infertility and cycle irregularities, to intensifying menopausal hot flashes, and even lowering testosterone levels in men, cortisol’s influence on our hormones is profound. Listen in as Dr. Susan Plank explores how this “stress hormone” affects energy, reproductive health, and overall vitality – and, importantly, what you can do to manage it. Listen now! 🔊...
Nov 06, 2024•30 min
Cortisol is a necessary hormone. But too much cortisol causes it to act as a fatigue hormone and cause stubborn weight gain. When cortisol is elevated it can disrupt normal thyroid function, mimicking hypothyroidism, kick in insulin resistance, cause amenorrhea of woman's cycle and disrupt hormone balance when going through menopause. It's troubling because hormones are rarely tested by PCP's. Leaving you without the valuable information you need to know. Get your hormones tested now!...
Oct 31, 2024•29 min
Hi, Chances are you’ve heard of cortisol—it’s often called the "stress hormone." But did you know that cortisol does more than just handle stress? It protects you and impacts your energy, weight, blood sugar, thyroid, sleep, and even cholesterol levels. When your body pumps out too much cortisol for too long, it can leave you feeling exhausted, struggling with weight, or even dealing with elevated cholesterol. October 30th, 2024, 6PM, est: Exhausted, Stressed and Gaining Weight webinar. Register...
Oct 24, 2024•29 min
Let’s talk about a hormone that’s probably working overtime in your body without you even realizing it: cortisol. Cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," plays a major role in helping you manage life’s ups and downs. It gives you energy and focus to power through tough situations. Sounds helpful, right? But here’s the catch—when cortisol stays elevated for too long, it can start wreaking havoc on your body. Are you suffering from adrenal fatigue? Register Now, to get my informative adrenal ...
Oct 17, 2024•29 min
