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Dr. Brendan McCarthy

Dr. Brendan McCarthy

Welcome! 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. Through successful case after successful case, Dr. McCarthy has been dedicated to hormone balance, healthy metabolism, and the best quality of life. Dr. McCarthy’s hallmark is his unorthodox approach to mental/emotional wellness and its link to hormone balance in women and men. Through the

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28:59

Why Progesterone Sometimes Backfires

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2026/01/08

Dr. Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Tempe, Arizona, brings closure to an important and often misunderstood topic: progesterone reverse responders.Some women take progesterone expecting calm, better sleep, and emotional balance — but instead experience anxiety, irritability, agitation, or feeling “wired but tired.” These responses are real, not imagined, and not a personal failure. In this episode, Dr. McCarthy explains: What progesterone reverse responding

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20:41

Why Progesterone Makes Some Women Feel Worse

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/12/18

Have you taken progesterone expecting calm, better sleep, or relief from PMS… only to feel more anxious, wired, or worse overall? You are not a failure—and progesterone is not failing you. Your body is responding exactly as physiology dictates. The issue is how progesterone is being delivered and metabolized.In this episode, Dr. McCarthy explains: What it means to be a progesterone reverse responder How progesterone normally supports mood and brain chemistry through allopregnanolone Why some

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26:46

Progesterone: The Breakthrough Women Deserve

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/12/04

In today’s episode, I’m opening the first chapter of what I believe is the most important series I’ve ever created — a deep dive into progesterone and why it became the heart of my medical practice.For more than 20 years, I’ve watched this “simple, humble hormone” transform women’s lives in ways most conventional medicine overlooks. What started in two small treatment rooms has grown into a 25,000 sq ft facility, and the core of our success comes down to understanding progesterone’s impact on the

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The Truth About Estrone: What Your Lab Work Isn’t...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/11/27

Join Dr. Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer at Protea Medical Center in Tempe, Arizona, for a deep, practical breakdown of estrone—one of the most misunderstood and under-tested hormones in women’s health.In this episode, Dr. McCarthy explains: Why estrone matters far more than most routine labs suggest How estrone relates to inflammation, insulin resistance, body fat, and chronic disease What your estrone actually tells you about your metabolic load How phase 1 and phase 2 liver detox

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The Estrone Pathways That Predict Your Health: Labs...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/11/20

In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer at Protea Medical Center in Tempe, Arizona, takes you deep into the science of Estrone metabolism, why it becomes dominant during perimenopause and menopause, and the exact lab tests that uncover real root causes of symptoms like weight gain, mood swings, breast tenderness, irritability, fatigue, and sleep disruption.This is Part 4 of our Estrone Series — and today’s focus is the real, science-based pathways behind estrone

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29:43

Estrone & Cancer: The Truth About “The Forgotten...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/11/12

In Part 3 of the Forgotten Estrogen series, Dr. Brendan McCarthy—Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Tempe, Arizona—dives deep into the misunderstood relationship between estrone and cancer.For decades, women have been told to fear estrogen. But is estrogen really the enemy—or is it the environment within the body that determines risk? Dr. McCarthy explains: How estrone functions after menopause Why estrogen became wrongly vilified after the 2002 Nurse’s Health Study The truth

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32:43

Estrone Explained (Part 2): The “Forgotten Estrogen”...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/11/06

In this episode — Part 2 of our Estrone Series — Dr. McCarthy takes a deeper dive into estrone, the often misunderstood and overlooked estrogen. Learn:Why estrone isn’t the “bad” estrogen it’s made out to be How body fat, inflammation, and lifestyle influence estrone levels The connection between estrone, insulin resistance, and breast health Why oral estrogen can worsen symptoms for some women Natural ways to support estrogen balance, including diet, nutrients, and detox pathways Dr

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Healing the Divide Between MAHA & MAMA

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/10/23

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy dives deep into why women are turning away from conventional medicine and seeking care in alternative spaces.He explores the growing Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) and Make America Medical Again (MAMA) movements, sharing his perspective as a naturopathic medical doctor trained in both conventional and integrative medicine. Dr. McCarthy discusses empathy in healthcare, accountability to patients, and the importance of bridging the gap between modern

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23:06

Why Conventional Medicine Failed Women

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/10/15

In this powerful episode, Dr. McCarthy continues his “Make America Healthy Again” series — exploring how conventional medicine has failed women through dismissal, invalidation, and profit-driven care. He discusses why so many women are turning to online influencers and alternative medicine for answers, and how we can begin to reconcile modern medicine with true, compassionate healthcare. 👉 Topics covered: The systemic dismissal of women’s symptoms How short medical visits and profit models harm

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28:32

How Medicine Lost Its Way with Women

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/10/08

In this episode, I dive deep into “Mama vs. Maha” — the Make America Medical Again movement versus the Make America Healthy Again movement — and explore how both emerged from a broken medical system. We’ll trace how modern medicine drifted from its original purpose, focusing more on economics than empathy, and how that shift has profoundly impacted women’s health over the past 60 years. From the “Valium era” to SSRIs and Ambien, I break down how systemic neglect, profit motives, and regulatory

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Why Patients Lose Trust in Medicine | Radical...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/09/25

In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center, opens up about why so many patients lose trust in traditional, insurance-based medical care—and why they often turn exclusively to alternative medicine.Dr. McCarthy shares personal experiences and patient stories that reveal the deeper issues in today’s healthcare system: short appointment times, lack of empathy, profit-driven models, and the powerful role of storytelling in alternative health. This conversation

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28:35

From Self-Silencing to Healing: Women's Health,...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/09/11

In this powerful series finale, Dr. Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center, shares a personal story about the humble beginnings of his practice—and then dives deep into a critical but often overlooked topic in medicine: self-silencing in women and how it profoundly impacts health.In this episode, you'll learn: How emotional suppression and chronic stress affect weight gain, fertility, autoimmunity, and thyroid function Why simply telling women to “eat less” or “relax” is

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27:01

The Hidden Cost of Self-Silencing: How It Impacts...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/08/07

Welcome to the first episode in a five-part series on self-silencing and its profound effect on women’s health. I’m Dr. Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer at Protea Medical Center, and in this episode, I break down how self-silencing — the learned suppression of one’s needs, emotions, and voice — directly influences weight gain, hormone disruption, autoimmunity, cardiovascular risk, and more. This is a deeply personal and evidence-backed conversation rooted in decades of clinical experience and

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24:38

Men & Fertility: What No One Tells You About Showing...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/07/31

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the role men play in fertility and women’s health. Too often, the fertility journey places the burden entirely on women, physically, emotionally, and medically. Dr. McCarthy unpacks why that’s both inaccurate and damaging, and shares what true masculinity looks like during this chapter: support, presence, and courage. From hormone imbalances and sperm health to the overlooked emotional toll men face, this episode is a candid call for men to stay in the

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26:41

Male Fertility & Emotional Avoidance: Why Men Need to...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/07/24

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode, Dr. McCarthy opens up about the psychological hurdles men face when it comes to reproductive health, how avoidance can create deep relationship wounds, and why it's critical for male partners to step into fertility conversations with courage and compassion. He breaks down: ✔️ The emotional weight women carry in fertility journeys ✔️ How low testosterone and sperm count influence male behavior ✔️ Why fertility has been unfairly

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What We’re Learning About TRT and Breast Cancer Risk

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/06/26

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode, he dives deep into the powerful potential, and the necessary precautions, of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in women. He shares why this once-taboo treatment is gaining traction, how it may reduce the risk of breast cancer by up to 50%, and why lab testing and clinical nuance are absolutely non-negotiable. Dr. McCarthy also addresses medical betrayal, the rise of influencer-driven misinformation, and what it means to

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21:12

Why I Always Run Labs Before Hormone Therapy: The...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/06/19

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this deeply personal episode, he shares why lab work—especially testing FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)—is non-negotiable in hormone replacement therapy. This is not about gatekeeping. It’s about understanding. It’s about caring. Dr. McCarthy recounts a formative memory of meeting a woman who underwent surgical menopause and was never told what would happen to her body afterward. That moment shaped his lifelong mission to treat women with

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30:27

Why Perimenopausal Hormone Labs Do Matter — Debunking...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/06/12

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this video, Dr. Brendan McCarthy breaks down common misconceptions about hormone testing and treatment during perimenopause — including why many influencers and physicians get it wrong. From the misuse of expensive boutique tests like the Dutch test, to the dangers of suppressive hormone therapies without proper lab monitoring, Dr. McCarthy explains the science behind hormone fluctuations, why labs do provide valuable insights, and the

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Testosterone in Women: Dosing, Labs & What Most...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/05/29

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! This episode takes you deep into the real-world practice of prescribing testosterone therapy for women. This is not a high-level overview—this is a nuts and bolts breakdown: ✅ Who it's for ✅ How it's dosed ✅ What labs to run ✅ What delivery methods are safest ✅ Why it's often done wrong—and how to get it right With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. McCarthy shares the insights no seminar or textbook can offer, including the emotional and

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21:50

The Truth About Testosterone in Women: What Your...

Dr. Brendan McCarthy ·

2025/05/22

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and debated topics in hormone health: testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for women. You may have heard horror stories—or glowing reviews. But what’s the truth? Dr. McCarthy discusses: - Why testosterone matters for women’s health - How it affects brain chemistry, mood, bone density, and even breast tissue - Its role after estrogen-suppressing breast cancer treatments - The

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