Hope Natural Health Podcast

Dr. Erin Ellis
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The Hope Natural Health Podcast is a show by Dr. Erin Ellis, Naturopathic Medical Doctor who addresses women's health from a naturopathic perspective.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 245: Why You're Still Bloated Even When You're Doing Everything Right w/ Megan Gerber

    In this episode of the Hope Natural Health Podcast, Dr. Erin Ellis sits down with Megan Gerber, a functional nutrition and gut health practitioner, to explore why bloating, constipation, reflux, and other digestive symptoms may not be solely about what you eat. They discuss the often-overlooked connection between chronic stress, nervous system regulation, digestion, and the body's ability to heal. Megan explains why constantly adding supplements, restrictive diets, and gut protocols may sometimes keep you stuck, and why addressing nervous system safety and foundational needs can be an important part of a root-cause approach.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   How chronic stress can affect digestion, motility, and nutrient absorption Why bloating, constipation, reflux, and abdominal discomfort may be connected to nervous system regulation Why treating gut symptoms without addressing potential root causes can lead to recurring problems How doing "all the things" for your gut can sometimes increase stress and keep you stuck Why individualized care and focusing on key "needle movers" can be more effective than trying every protocol How nervous system hypervigilance can influence the way you respond to digestive symptoms What low stomach acid can look like and how it may affect digestion and nutrient absorption   Connect with Megan Gerber: Take the FREE "Why Am I STILL So Bloated?" Quiz: Visit Megan's website and take the quiz to learn more about what may be contributing to your bloating. Website: https://groundednourish.com/   For more on Dr. Erin: Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

  2. Sep 3

    Episode 244: Why So Many Women Dread the Pap Smear (And What's Actually Changed)

    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 can make women avoid Pap smears and pelvic exams for years Why cervical cancer screening is important, even when you feel completely healthy and have no symptoms How often women actually need cervical cancer screening and the differences between HPV testing, Pap testing, and co-testing How at-home HPV self-collection works and how it may make screening more comfortable and accessible What a positive HPV result means, including why it does not automatically mean you have cervical cancer and why follow-up care is still important How HPV vaccination, regular screening, and a supportive Well Woman Exam can all play a role in protecting your cervical health For more on Dr. Erin: Schedule a Well Woman Exam with Dr. Erin: https://hopenaturalhealth.practicebetter.io/#/619ef36b398033103c7b6bf9/bookings?s=61bbf0633980331230a27d04&step=date Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/   Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

    Episode 244: Why So Many Women Dread the Pap Smear (And What's Actually Changed)

  3. Aug 27

    Episode 243: Why Chronic Stress Is Aging You Faster Than You Think

    In this episode of the Hope Natural Health Podcast, Dr. Erin Ellis talks with Shari B. Kaplan, a trauma-informed psychotherapist specializing in integrative mental health, about the biology of chronic stress and unresolved trauma, why high-functioning people may not recognize how stressed they really are, and what it takes to help the nervous system move out of survival mode. They also explore Shari AI, the clinical AI tool Shari created to provide support between therapy sessions, and why technology should support human connection rather than replace it.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: How chronic stress and unresolved trauma can affect the body over time Why high-functioning people may have difficulty recognizing their own stress What fight, flight, and freeze can look like in the body Why "start low and go slow" matters when making changes Shari's Repair, Release, Reorganize, Rebuild framework Why mental health care should consider the whole human ecosystem How connection, belonging, and safe relationships support healing Where AI can fit into mental health support, and where human connection remains essential   Connect with Shari B. Kaplan Website: https://www.cannectd.com/ Instagram @sharibkaplan: https://www.instagram.com/sharibkaplan/ Cannectd Instagram @cannectd: https://www.instagram.com/cannectd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shari-b-kaplan-lcsw-180b1682/ Learn more about Shari AI: https://www.cannectd.com/shari-ai   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

    Episode 243: Why Chronic Stress Is Aging You Faster Than You Think

  4. Aug 20

    Episode 242: From Terminal Diagnosis to Near-Clear Scans: One Woman's Integrative Cancer Healing Journey With Emma Victoria Johnson

    In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we sit down with Emma Victoria Johnson, an integrative cancer healing advocate, patient educator, and soon-to-be author. After receiving a terminal Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis in March 2025 with metastasis to her lymph nodes and liver Emma was told she had three months to live without harsh palliative medications. Refusing to accept that timeline, she sought out a whole-person oncology model at the Oasis of Hope Cancer Center in Tijuana, Mexico, under the care of Dr. Francisco Contreras. Today, through integrative therapies and deep personal transformation, her breast and lymph nodes are completely clear as she works toward total remission.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Oasis of Hope combines metabolic therapy, ozone, EBOO, IV protocols, and personalized immunotherapy vaccines to train the body to fight cancer naturally. How living in a prolonged "fight-or-flight" state, emotional trauma, and toxic relationships can suppress your immune system and alter your internal environment. The role of eliminating refined sugars, minimizing carbohydrates, incorporating an alkaline diet, and lowering animal protein to support metabolic health. How to trust your inner intuition, put your well-being first, and stand firm when faced with rigid conventional medical systems. How moving through spousal abandonment and loss became the ultimate catalyst for Emma to awaken her inner strength and heal from the inside out.   Connect with Emma Victoria Johnson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_victoriaj Clinic Reference: Oasis of Hope Cancer Center (Tijuana, Mexico) www.oasisofhope.com   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

    Episode 242: From Terminal Diagnosis to Near-Clear Scans: One Woman's Integrative Cancer Healing Journey With Emma Victoria Johnson

  5. Aug 13

    Episode 241: What Your Lymphatic System Has to Do With Menopause and Digestion With Dr John Osssipinsky Lymphman

    In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we sit down with John Ossipinsky (known globally as the "Lymph Man"), a certified lymphedema therapist, author, and expert in craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation. Drawing from his background as an Army medic and NYC firefighter, John shares how a stagnant lymphatic system the body's waste removal network is often the root cause behind chronic fatigue, brain fog, stubborn gut issues, and systemic inflammation. Learn how acidity clogs your lymphatic flow, the newly discovered link between the brain's "glymphatic" system and mental health, and simple daily physical techniques you can start using today to get your body flowing.   In this episode, you will learn: How your lymphatic system acts as the body's internal waste disposal and why its clogging leads to anxiety, brain fog, and chronic fatigue. How acidic buildup in the brain blocks your "glymphatic" system and impacts mental health. The surprising way stagnant cellular waste worsens IBS, bloating, and intense menopause symptoms. Quick, simple daily breathing and movement techniques you can do anywhere to instantly boost lymphatic flow. Why balancing body pH and supplementing with magnesium glycinate can reduce systemic inflammation.   Connect with Dr. John Ossipinsky: Website: lymphman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lymphman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnossipinsky/   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

    Episode 241: What Your Lymphatic System Has to Do With Menopause and Digestion With Dr John Osssipinsky Lymphman

  6. Jul 30

    Episode 240: The Difference Between a Supplement Stack and a Plan

    In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we break down why adding another supplement rarely fixes your hormone symptoms and what a testing-based reassessment plan actually looks like instead. We dive deep into the real difference between a symptom-driven "supplement stack" and an intentional, data-driven plan. Whether you are staring at a medicine cabinet full of magnesium, ashwagandha, Vitex, and berberine or simply wondering why you still don't feel like yourself, this episode gives you the exact questions and lab testing context to bring to your next provider visit.   In this episode, you will learn:  Why symptom-based supplement stacking often misses the true underlying driver behind issues like fatigue, mood swings, weight plateaus, and poor sleep. The specific targeted labs often skipped in standard workups, including full thyroid panels, ferritin, daily cortisol curves, and properly timed sex hormone testing. How correcting a single underlying root issue (like low ferritin) creates a positive domino effect across multiple, seemingly unrelated symptoms. How to evaluate your current supplement drawer and decide if a product is actually serving a measurable purpose in your health routine. Key questions to ask before adding any new supplement to ensure you have a clear plan for tracking its effectiveness.   Resources & Links: Take the Hormone Quiz to start seeing which hormone patterns are worth testing for: https://hormonequiz.drerinellis.com/   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

    Episode 240: The Difference Between a Supplement Stack and a Plan

  7. Jul 23

    Episode 239: Patches, Pills, Creams, and Troches: What's Actually Different About How You Take Estrogen

    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 prescription was recently changed or you are evaluating your hormone therapy options, this episode gives you the exact questions and context to bring to your next provider visit.   In this episode, you will learn:  Why demand soared by 160% and why there is no single drop-in replacement for every woman. How oral estrogen undergoes first-pass liver metabolism, increasing blood clot and stroke risk compared to non-oral options. The benefits of skipping the liver versus the drawbacks of inconsistent absorption and accidental hormone transfer to family members. How cheek-and-gum dissolved tablets offer customizable, multi-hormone dosing with zero transfer risk. Key factors from liver function and clotting risk to lifestyle to help you navigate your options with your provider   Resources & Links: Take the Why Am I So Tired? assessment to pinpoint the root causes of your fatigue: https://whyamisotired.hopenaturalhealth.com/   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

    Episode 239: Patches, Pills, Creams, and Troches: What's Actually Different About How You Take Estrogen

  8. Jul 16

    Episode 238: The Missing Piece in Hormone Health: Oxygen, Mitochondria, and Why You Still Feel Exhausted

    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 utilizes oxygen at a cellular level.   In this episode, you will learn: Why high blood oxygen readings don't guarantee your cells are actually absorbing it. How carbon dioxide acts as the key to releasing oxygen into your tissues, and why low CO2 tolerance drains your energy. How oxygen deficiency directly impacts estrogen production and why progesterone triggers over-breathing during your luteal phase. Why mental rumination physically exhausts you by consuming massive amounts of brain oxygen. A simple, free at-home test to measure your body's oxygen efficiency. How breathing through your nose regulates stress and produces crucial nitric oxide, while mouth breathing signals systemic dysfunction.   Connect with Randall: Website: o2andyou.com / o2proacademy.com Free Resource: Test your baseline at myboltscore.com   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

    Episode 238: The Missing Piece in Hormone Health: Oxygen, Mitochondria, and Why You Still Feel Exhausted
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