The Hormone Psychiatrist

Stefani Reinold, MD, MPH, Board Certified Psychiatrist
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Understand yourself a little deeper. Understand your body a little better. And get a whole lot clearer about what actually matters. The Hormone Psychiatrist is where women's mental health, hormones, and real life finally have the same conversation. Dr. Stefani Reinold is a board-certified psychiatrist who believes women deserve better answers than "your labs are normal," "it's probably anxiety," or another 27-step wellness protocol. Each week, she takes on the things women are actually wondering about—mood, anxiety, sleep, ADHD, energy, irritability, sex, periods, motherhood, perimenopause, hormone testing, medications, and the increasingly complicated business of trying to feel good in a world obsessed with optimizing everything. Because sometimes it is hormones. Sometimes it's mental health. Sometimes it's sleep, stress, nutrition, relationships, medication, or simply the season of life you're living. And very often, it's several things interacting at once. The goal isn't to turn you into a perfectly optimized version of yourself. It's to help you understand your brain and body well enough to know what matters, what doesn't, and what deserves your attention next. Expect smart science without the medical-school lecture, honest conversations about the things women don't always say out loud, a healthy dose of skepticism about wellness culture, and practical next steps you can actually use in real life. Understand yourself. Know what matters. Do less. Welcome to The Hormone Psychiatrist. Real science. Real life. No wellness homework.

  1. Oct 21

    ADHD or Hormones? Why Women Struggle With Focus, Brain Fog & Overwhelm

    ADHD is having a moment. And as a psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health, I have some thoughts! While I'm thrilled more women are finally getting answers, I'm also concerned we're overlooking other reasons for brain fog, forgetfulness, poor focus, and overwhelm. In this episode, we're talking about ADHD in women, how hormones affect attention, and why sleep, stress, burnout, and perimenopause deserve a place in the conversation. Because not every attention problem is ADHD. And getting to the root of your symptoms matters. Let's stay connected! Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd Newsletter: Sign up for weekly insights on hormones, mood, and real life. Website: The Hormone Psychiatrist If this episode resonates, share it with a friend and follow the show for more honest conversations about hormones, mental health, and living well. Do less. Feel more. Live full. For educational purposes only. Not individualized medical advice. 0:00 ADHD Is Having a Moment (And Why It Frustrates Me) 1:28 Welcome to The Hormone Psychiatrist 2:14 Life Update: Riding Out a Busy Season 4:07 Do I Have ADHD or Is This Just Life? 6:29 How Mental Health Conversations Changed Online 9:52 My Husband's ADHD Diagnosis Story 11:48 Recognition vs. Romanticizing ADHD 13:14 What Else Could Explain Your Brain Fog? 15:46 The Hard Reality of Living With ADHD 17:23 Adult Diagnosis Does Not Mean Adult Onset 19:15 Dopamine Dysregulation: What ADHD Really Is 20:07 What We're Missing: Sleep, Iron, Thyroid & Hormones 23:27 You Don't Need Stimulants — You Need More Margin 25:51 What Proper ADHD Treatment Looks Like 27:55 5 Questions to Bring to Your ADHD Evaluation 30:24 Closing Thoughts

  2. Oct 7

    Why Am I So Tired? Top 10 Reasons You're Tired All the Time

    In this episode, I'm breaking down ten reasons you may feel exhausted—and why "tired" is the beginning of the conversation, not the diagnosis. Why poor-quality sleep can leave you tired even after eight hours in bed How hormones, iron, food, hydration, daylight, and movement affect energy Why overstimulation, clutter, and carrying other people's burdens can drain you The question to ask before starting another supplement or wellness protocol Ask me a question here! Join my newsletter Why You Feel This Way For Texas residents, to become a patient: wholeheartedpsychiatry.com

  3. Sep 23

    Why Don't I Feel Like Myself? The Hormones, Mental Health, and Real-Life Conversation We're Missing

    In this first episode, I'm back behind the mic to share why I started The Hormone Psychiatrist and what we'll explore together. How this show connects to my earlier work on food, body image, and women's mental health Why hormones can affect mood, sleep, energy, and focus Why "I don't feel like myself" deserves a closer look How we'll make sense of hormones, mental health, and real life—one conversation at a time Ask me a question here! Join my newsletter Why You Feel This Way For Texas residents, to become a patient: wholeheartedpsychiatry.com

    Why Don't I Feel Like Myself? The Hormones, Mental Health, and Real-Life Conversation We're Missing

  4. 03/06/2020

    51- Are you afraid your husband isn't attracted to you? [FAQ Friday]

    Are you afraid your husband isn't attracted to you? Or afraid that if you gain weight, you won't be attractive to your husband? Well, this episode is for you! I answer a FAQ from a listener about this exact issue. Also, shout out to this week's 5-star review from tashwalker90- Tasha, email admin@stefanireinoldmd.com to claim your prize. >> For your chance to win free access to my Intuitive Eating in 30 Days course, leave a 5-star review on itunes.  ______________________________________________________ Want me to answer YOUR question? >>Ask it here: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/questions Mentioned in this Episode: The book- Captivating Love and Respect - TOTAL game changer! seriously! Boundaries

  5. 03/04/2020

    50- How to Help Others When You're Still Struggling with Food and Body Image Issues

    Are you ready to help OTHER people heal their relationship with food and their bodies? Do you sometimes wonder how to process your own mental health struggles as a professional? Well, this week, I talk with my dear friend, Jennifer McGurk, certified eating disorders specialist, registered dietitian-nutritionist, and fellow online entrepreneur. In this interview, we discuss: How to know if you're ready to help people How to feel empowered to get the help you need as a professional What Dr. Reinold and Jennifer think of "oversharing" on social media How to process your own mental health struggles as a professional and so much more! Are you a professional interested in my business mastermind for helpers, healers, and coaches? Check it out here. It's Not About the Food.... SO, WHAT'S IT ABOUT?>> Free mini-class sign up here. CONNECT WITH JENNIFER Subscribe to Jennifer's podcast- Pursuing Private Practice Instagram: @jennifermcgurkrdn FREE Training: 5 Secrets to Make Money and Make an Impact in Your Private Practice Read Jennifer's books: 10 Steps to Start Your Own Business 10 Steps to Grow Your Own Business Jennifer McGurk's Business Course for Dietitians- Pursuing Private Practice CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/050 Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd Resources Mentioned: One of my favorite books for business- Failing Forward For Carolyn Costin's definition of ED Recovery- Click here. Course: Pursuing Private Practice for Dietitians ***If you love this episode or you're a fan of the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and review for the show on itunes... and SHARE with a friend!***

  6. 02/28/2020

    49- How to Get the Support You Need for Your Food and Body Image Issues [NEDA Week]

    Maybe you've realized that your issues with food and your body are more serious than you previously thought. Or maybe you just now have the self-awareness or resources to do something about it! I want to give you the right steps and the right information to determine what next steps you want for yourself. I'll discuss: Different Treatment Options Medications for eating disorders What to Do If You Can't Afford a Treatment Facility What a Psychiatrist Is and How I Can Help and more! If "it's not about the food", then what's it about? Access FREE mini-class here. >> To schedule a new patient appointment, click here. >> To join my online coaching program, click here. Want to understand the connection between weight, wellness, BMI, setpoint weight, and more? Check out my Weight and Wellness Mini-Class here! - Find a therapist in your area here: PsychologyToday.com >>Follow me on Instagram for more encouragement and eating disorder education. @stefanireinoldmd

  7. 02/27/2020

    48- Orthorexia, Big-orexia, Exercise Bulimia, Body Dysmorphia, Diabulimia, and Misunderstood ED's [NEDA Week]

    Do you have an obsession with "clean" eating? Eat only at nighttime? Or obsessed with different body parts? Then, this is the episode for you! I'm going to share with you the facts and important information about the lesser understood eating disorders: Orthorexia Nervosa Body Dysmorphic Disorder Muscle Dysmorphia- "Big-orexia" Night Eating Syndrome Purging Disorder - a form of "Exercise Bulimia" Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder of low frequency If "it's not about the food", then what's it about? Access FREE mini-class here. Want to understand the connection between weight, wellness, BMI, setpoint weight, and more? Check out my Weight and Wellness Mini-Class here! >>Follow me on Instagram for more encouragement and eating disorder education. @stefanireinoldmd

  8. 02/26/2020

    47- Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder [NEDA Week]

    What's your diagnosis? And why is that even important? I'm going to share with you the facts and important information about the classic eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder If "it's not about the food", then what's it about? Access FREE mini-class here. Want to understand the connection between weight, wellness, BMI, setpoint weight, and more? Check out my Weight and Wellness Mini-Class here! >>Follow me on Instagram for more encouragement and eating disorder education. @stefanireinoldmd

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Understand yourself a little deeper. Understand your body a little better. And get a whole lot clearer about what actually matters. The Hormone Psychiatrist is where women's mental health, hormones, and real life finally have the same conversation. Dr. Stefani Reinold is a board-certified psychiatrist who believes women deserve better answers than "your labs are normal," "it's probably anxiety," or another 27-step wellness protocol. Each week, she takes on the things women are actually wondering about—mood, anxiety, sleep, ADHD, energy, irritability, sex, periods, motherhood, perimenopause, hormone testing, medications, and the increasingly complicated business of trying to feel good in a world obsessed with optimizing everything. Because sometimes it is hormones. Sometimes it's mental health. Sometimes it's sleep, stress, nutrition, relationships, medication, or simply the season of life you're living. And very often, it's several things interacting at once. The goal isn't to turn you into a perfectly optimized version of yourself. It's to help you understand your brain and body well enough to know what matters, what doesn't, and what deserves your attention next. Expect smart science without the medical-school lecture, honest conversations about the things women don't always say out loud, a healthy dose of skepticism about wellness culture, and practical next steps you can actually use in real life. Understand yourself. Know what matters. Do less. Welcome to The Hormone Psychiatrist. Real science. Real life. No wellness homework.

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  • Creator
    Stefani Reinold, MD, MPH, Board Certified Psychiatrist
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Hormone Psychiatrist

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