Archive for September 2026
Why Your Hormone Protocol Isn’t Working: Mold, Lyme & Chronic Inflammation
What happens when you’re doing all the “right” things for your hormones and health, but you still don’t feel better? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neil Nathan to explore why underlying factors like mold, Lyme disease, inflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and detoxification challenges may complicate treatment. We also talk about why some…
Read MoreCortisol Belly, What Stress Actually Does to Where You Store Fat
Is cortisol belly real? An endocrinologist on what cortisol does to fat storage, what is oversold, the Cushing’s boundary, and when testing is warranted.
Read MoreWhy Is Testosterone Still Off-Limits for Women?
Testosterone in women is finally getting more attention, but what does that actually mean for women and their care? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Terri DeNeui to discuss the FDA’s focus on testosterone, why there still isn’t an FDA-approved testosterone treatment specifically for women, and the questions surrounding safety, dosing, and access.…
Read MoreProgesterone Side Effects, What Is Normal, What Is Not, and When to Call Us
Which progesterone side effects settle, which are a dose or timing problem, which mean call your prescriber today, and what the trial data actually shows.
Read MoreViral Hormone Trends: What’s Actually Worth Your Time?
Social media is full of hormone hacks promising better energy, easier weight loss, balanced hormones, and fewer symptoms. But how much of it is actually backed by science? In this episode, I’m breaking down seven viral trends, including cortisol cocktails, fiber maxing, pink salt, metabolism morning routines, and “hormone-balancing” foods, and separating reasonable health habits…
Read MorePerimenopause Weight Gain, Why It Happens and What Actually Moves It
What changes in perimenopause to drive weight gain, which stage it starts in, where hormone therapy fits, and what we test before recommending anything.
Read MoreBirth Control Masterclass: The Mash-Up Every Woman Needs to Hear
In this mash-up episode, I’m bringing together key conversations about birth control, PCOS, PMS, and the hormonal changes women experience from their 20s through perimenopause. We unpack why birth control is so often used to manage symptoms, what it may be masking, and how hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, insulin, and cortisol all fit into…
Read MoreInsulin Resistance Symptoms, What Your Body Shows Before the Labs Do
What insulin resistance actually looks and feels like before a diagnosis, why the signs differ in women, and the order we test in at Modern Endocrine.
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