Hope Natural Health Podcast

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Episode 249: The Gut-Hormone Connection: Why...

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2026/10/08

In this episode, we're talking about the gut-hormone connection and why digestion and hormones are never really separate conversations. You'll learn how what's happening in your gut can influence your hormones, and why supporting digestive health may be an important piece of the bigger picture. In this episode, you will learn: How the gut and hormones communicate with each other Why digestion can influence estrogen metabolism and hormone balance How gut health may affect bloating, bowel changes,

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29:18

Episode 248: The Hidden Root Causes of Chronic...

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2026/10/01

In this episode, Dr. Erin Ellis sits down with Dr. Jonathan Taves, a physical therapist and founder of Novera Headache Center, to explore why chronic headaches and migraines may involve much more than the brain. They discuss the connections between the neck, jaw, shoulders, hormones, sleep, stress, inflammation, and airway function, and why identifying the factors contributing to your pain matters. Dr. Taves explains his three-part framework for understanding headaches and migraines, including the

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31:50

Episode 246: The Fertility Tests Most Doctors Never...

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2026/09/17

In this episode of the Hope Natural Health Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a double board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist who has specialized in fertility for nearly 20 years. We talk about the factors that can be missed in a conventional fertility workup, including thyroid and autoimmune issues, sperm DNA fragmentation, blood sugar and insulin regulation, gut inflammation, and the vaginal microbiome. Dr. Simmons also explains why recurrent pregnancy loss isn't always a female

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Episode 244: Why So Many Women Dread the Pap Smear...

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2026/09/03

In this episode of the Hope Natural Health Podcast, Dr. Erin Ellis talks about why so many women dread Pap smears and how a difficult or painful past experience can lead to years of avoidance. She breaks down the importance of cervical cancer screening, current screening guidelines, HPV, vaccination, and the newer at-home HPV self-collection options that may make screening more accessible and comfortable for some women. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why a difficult or painful past experience

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05:58

Episode 239: Patches, Pills, Creams, and Troches:...

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2026/07/23

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we break down the reality behind the ongoing estrogen patch shortage and why getting switched to a new delivery method requires much more than just taking whatever is currently available at the pharmacy. We dive deep into the four primary ways estrogen actually enters your body, patches, pills, creams, and troches and how each method differs in its impact on liver metabolism, blood clot risk, absorption consistency, and daily convenience. Whether your

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Episode 238: The Missing Piece in Hormone Health:...

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2026/07/16

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we dive deep into the unseen upstream layer of health that most wellness conversations completely miss: Oxygen. We are joined by Randall Chestnut, an oxygen scientist, educator, and the founder of O2 Pro Academy, who specializes in translating complex molecular science into actionable health insights. Randall challenges the current wellness paradigm that focuses heavily on supplements, nutrition, and hormones while ignoring how our body actually delivers and

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27:19

Episode 237: Why Your Sex Drive Disappeared in...

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2026/07/09

Are you tired of being told your low libido, brain fog, or painful sex are "just a part of aging," or being handed an antidepressant every time you bring up your hormonal symptoms? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, APRN, and founder of the Revive Institute of Sexual Health. Dr. Stephanie shares her transition from traditional urology to pioneering an integrated approach to women's hormone therapy and sexual wellness. She is on a mission to help women reject "normal"

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08:21

Episode 236: Why Your Weight Won't Move in...

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2026/07/02

If you have cut out sugar, increased your daily steps, prioritized sleep, and skipped the wine yet the scale hasn't budged in months this episode is for you. Your discipline isn't the problem; the metabolic math your body is running during perimenopause is. We break down how fluctuating estrogen levels alter your insulin sensitivity at a cellular level, causing your body to store fat and stubbornly hold onto it. We also dive into the truth about GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide and tirzepatide),

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12:04

Episode 235: When the Words Disappear: Brain Fog,...

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2026/06/25

Ever been mid-sentence and the exact word you need just completely vanishes? If you are in perimenopause, you've likely experienced this deeply disorienting form of brain fog. But despite what you may have been told, you are not losing your mind, and it is not "just stress." In this episode, we break down the real clinical explanations behind perimenopausal cognitive changes. We look at how fluctuating hormones affect your brain, why standard labs often miss the full picture, and how to have a more

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15:38

Episode 229: What No One Tells You About Thyroid Labs

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2026/05/14

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin Ellis talked about the common and frustrating disconnect between "normal" thyroid lab results and the very real symptoms of thyroid dysfunction that many women experience. She dives deep into why the standard TSH screening often misses the full clinical picture and explores the hidden gaps in conventional thyroid testing. In this episode, you will learn: Why TSH is a brain signal not a thyroid hormone and why a "normal" result doesn't mean your

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23:48

Episode 226: Root Cause Hormone Care for...

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2026/04/23

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin Ellis is joined by Dr. Alicia Newsome, a functional medicine expert and bestselling author, to pull back the curtain on hormone imbalances and the "burnout culture" facing high-achieving women. Dr. Alicia shares her personal journey from struggling with extreme exhaustion and "normal" lab results to founding the Body Wellness Institute. Together, they discuss the limitations of conventional medicine and how advanced diagnostic testing can provide the

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Episode 225: Cortisol Is Not the Villain, It's the...

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2026/04/16

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin Ellis tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health: cortisol. If you've been told your exhaustion, weight gain, or hair loss is "just stress," you've likely felt both validated and completely frustrated. Dr. Erin explains why cortisol isn't the villain, it's a messenger and why simply being told to "relax" is often an unhelpful cop-out. We dive deep into the physiological side of stress, exploring how cortisol functions when it's

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09:25

Episode 224: Why You Can Feel Worse After Stopping...

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2026/04/09

In today's episode, Dr. Erin Ellis talks about a common struggle: feeling worse after stopping birth control. Many women expect to feel better right away, but instead, they face acne, mood swings, and irregular periods. Dr. Erin explains that your body isn't broken it's just "reconnecting" after being suppressed for so long. This episode is all about understanding why these symptoms happen and how to help your body find its natural rhythm again. In this episode, you will learn: Why the pill hides

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35:58

Episode 220: Perimenopause Brain Fog? How Medicinal...

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2026/03/12

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin connects with Dr. Desiree Caruso, a Naturopathic Doctor and advisor with AIO Wellness. Dr. Desiree shares her fascinating journey of becoming a "mushroom nerd" and how these ancient fungi serve as modern tools for biohacking. They dive deep into the science of how high-quality, dual-extracted mushrooms help women shift out of "survival mode" to reclaim their energy, focus, and hormonal balance through purity, transparency, and functional formulations

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29:40

Episode 219: Burnout and Gut Health: The Hidden...

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2026/03/05

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin welcomes Kim Heinz, a certified functional health strategist and founder of her own data-driven coaching practice. Kim specializes in helping high-capacity individuals uncover the "why" behind chronic symptoms like migraines, brain fog, and fatigue. After suffering for decades with debilitating headaches at one point experiencing five migraines a week. Kim turned to functional lab testing to reclaim her health. Now eight years migraine-free, she

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29:16

Episode 218: Why Fat Loss Gets Harder After 35:...

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2026/02/26

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin sits down with Reese Hallard, founder of Smart Body and Performance. Reese has built a global coaching community dedicated to helping women over 30 and 40 navigate the complexities of fat loss, strength, and hormonal health. From his early roots in professional sports to a deep-seated passion for women's health inspired by his mother's struggle with perimenopause, Reese brings a compassionate, science-backed perspective to midlife transformation

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Episode 217: Why Your Body Stops Responding After 40:...

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2026/02/19

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin connects with Patricia Hernandez, a hormone and metabolism coach dedicated to helping women over 40 stop "doing all the right things" without seeing results. Patricia shares her personal journey from fitness competitor to feeling "betrayed" by her body at 42, leading her to uncover the truth about estrogen dominance, gut health, and the science of muscle. Patricia breaks down why the "eat less, move more" mantra backfires in perimenopause and how to

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28:03

Episode 215: Breaking Free from Food Noise and...

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2026/02/05

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin chats w/guest Dr. Glenn Livingston about the psychology of food cravings and how to reclaim your mental space from intrusive food thoughts. Dr. Glenn Livingston is a psychologist and the creator of "Defeat Your Cravings," a method grounded in decades of research and real-world experience. His work has reached over 1 million readers, drawing on both scientific insights into how cravings form and practical strategies to shift long-standing patterns. He

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05:42

E213: Why Trying Harder Isn't Helping Your Hormones

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2026/01/22

In this episode, Dr. Erin Ellis, Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Hope Natural Health, shifts from reflection into education for the new year of 2026. Dr. Ellis addresses a common pattern seen in the new year: women feeling motivated yet discouraged after trying "extreme resets" that fail to yield results. She explains that symptoms like fatigue, weight resistance, and mood shifts are not problems to be eliminated, but rather physiological feedback from the body. Through a clinical lens, Dr. Ellis

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04:57

E212: A Gentle Close To The Year

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2025/12/29

As the Year Ends, Dr. Erin Ellis, Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Hope Natural Health, returns to the Hope Natural Health Podcast after a brief hiatus. In this reflective episode, Dr. Ellis discusses the importance of honoring pauses in our lives, particularly as the year comes to a close. She challenges the conventional notions of consistency and momentum, highlighting the body's need for rest and introspection. Through her work with women, she has observed cycles of action and listening that

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