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. Episode 231: Why You're Exhausted and Your Labs Are Normal, What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Hormone Fatigue

    6d ago

    Episode 231: Why You're Exhausted and Your Labs Are Normal, What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Hormone Fatigue

    Are you simply exhausted? Not just "I need a weekend vacation" tired, but the kind of deep exhaustion where you wake up after eight hours of sleep and immediately want a nap? You drag yourself through the day on caffeine and willpower, only to lie awake at 2:00 AM with your brain racing at 100 miles an hour.   If you've gone to your doctor, had blood work done, and were told everything looks "absolutely normal," this episode is for you. Falling within a standard reference range just means you aren't outside the population average, it does not mean your body is functioning optimally. There is a massive gap between ruling out a disease and achieving true wellness, and that gap is exactly where hormone-driven fatigue hides.   Tune in as we break down the physiological reality of hormonal exhaustion, why standard lab panels keep missing the mark for so many women, and how you can start reading your body's unique data to reclaim your energy.   In this episode, you will learn: You will understand why your lab results can look completely fine on paper while your body is sending clear signals that something is deeply off. You will discover how to distinguish between standard everyday fatigue that resolves with rest and physiological hormone-driven exhaustion that does not. You will learn how to decode the four specific fatigue patterns ranging from mid-afternoon crashes to predictable middle-of-the-night wake-ups. You will find out why women are disproportionately dismissed in conventional medical settings and how standard primary care timelines fail complex hormonal cases. You will get a checklist of the exact comprehensive markers that should be evaluated to find the root cause of your fatigue.   Special Announcement! Stop guessing and start getting answers. Launching on June 10th, you can take the "Why Am I So Tired?" Assessment. Built on the exact clinical frameworks used in practice, this 10-minute, $17 assessment will help you identify your specific hormone exhaustion pattern so you can give your body what it actually needs. Head over to whyamisotired.hopenaturalhealth.com on June 10th to take control of your health!   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

    16 min
  2. Episode 230: Why Low Libido Isn't Just Hormones: The Nervous System, "Normal" Labs, and What Women Are Missing

    May 21

    Episode 230: Why Low Libido Isn't Just Hormones: The Nervous System, "Normal" Labs, and What Women Are Missing

    In this episode, Dr. Erin sits down with Dr. Jordin Wiggins, a Naturopathic Doctor, women's health educator, and founder of The Pleasure Collective. Together, they pull back the curtain on a massive, yet frequently ignored issue in women's health: sexual dysfunction and low libido. If you've been told your labs are "normal" but you still feel exhausted, disconnected, and devoid of desire, this conversation is for you. Dr. Wiggins breaks down why low libido is rarely just a hormonal issue, reframing it instead as the "pink canary" in the coal mine, a warning light that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. From adrenal burnout to the relational dynamics that block pleasure, this episode offers a holistic look at how high-achieving women can reclaim their bodies and vibrancy.   In this episode, you will learn: Why a disappearing libido is actually a brilliant defense mechanism and an early warning light for deeper physiological, adrenal, and nervous system imbalances. Why optimal hormone levels on paper don't automatically equal a thriving sex life, and why social media heavily overstates hormones as a "silver bullet." How chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system physically turn off the pleasure centers in the brain, making touch feel less pleasurable and orgasms harder to achieve. How high-achieving characteristics like over-responsibility, high empathy, and chronic caretaking force women into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn states effectively acting as a birth control of their own. How conventional, penetration-focused "sex scripts" underserve women, and why teaching women how to explore their erotic capacity matters more than giving them a clinical diagnosis (like HSDD). How to utilize daily pleasure practices outside of the bedroom to rebuild a sense of safety, lower cortisol, and naturally restore an accessible state of desire. Book: The Pink Canary: The Hidden Secret to Optimal Women's Wellness by Dr. Jordin Wiggins - Dive into Dr. Wiggins' groundbreaking book investigating how to welcome pleasure back into your life, decode your physical symptoms, and achieve true, optimal health.   Connect with Dr. Jordan Wiggins: Website: https://www.thepleasurecollective.com/ Instagram: @drjordinwiggins Substack: The Pleasure Path - Subscribe to read longer clinical analyses on the health and relational patterns Dr. Wiggins sees in her practice, and get free access to her Handouts, Trainings, and the 50 Pleasure Practice Guide. https://pleasurepath.substack.com/ Podcast: The Pleasure Principles - Listen to the science behind nervous system regulation and libido broken down in plain language. https://www.thepleasurecollective.com/podcast   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

    34 min

  3. May 14

    Episode 229: What No One Tells You About Thyroid Labs

    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 thyroid is functioning optimally. How the body struggles to turn T4 (storage) into Free T3 (active hormone) due to stress, gut issues, and nutrient deficiencies. How chronic stress can signal your body to actively block your thyroid receptors. The importance of testing TPO and TG antibodies to catch autoimmune activity that TSH screens completely overlook. Why "average" isn't the same as "optimal" and how tighter functional ranges can help identify the root cause of fatigue, brain fog, and weight stalls. How cortisol, estrogen, and gut health directly influence your thyroid performance.   Resources Mentioned: The "Why Am I So Tired?" Assessment: A 10-minute clinical framework to help identify your hormone patterns: https://whyamisotired.hopenaturalhealth.com/ Book a discovery call for a comprehensive testing and personalized plan: https://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

    16 min

  4. May 7

    Episode 228: The Truth About Parasite Cleanses, Heavy Metal Detox, and Why Your Gut Still Isn't Healing with Dr. Kate

    In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kate Davis, a Doctor of Chiropractic with an extensive background in functional neurology and microbiology. Dr. Kate specializes in helping patients solve chronic gut issues by moving past symptom management to find the true root cause. Her expertise is born from personal experience. Despite her background as a former Division 1 athlete, Dr. Kate spent a decade battling severe constipation, bloating, and food sensitivities. After being told her only options were long-term medication or surgery, she embarked on a journey of self-investigation. She eventually discovered that her "healthy" lifestyle was masking chronic infections, mold toxicity, and drainage dysfunction. In this episode, you will learn: Why you must open drainage pathways in the liver, gallbladder, and colon before starting any detox or parasite cleanse. How chronic infections and parasites often go undetected by standard medical testing and the specific symptoms to look for instead. The physical connection between chronic stress and the breakdown of the gut barrier known as leaky gut. Why most gut healing protocols fail because they prioritize supplements over restoring the body's natural ability to absorb nutrients. The importance of individualized testing over generic social media health trends to avoid wasting time and money. Special Offer for Listeners: Ready to stop guessing and start testing? Dr. Kate is offering a major discount for those ready to find their root cause: The Deal: Get $100 off an initial consult + labs package. How to Claim: DM the number "100" to Dr. Kate on Instagram @drkatedavis .   Connect with Dr. Kate Davis Follow Dr. Kate for more insights into functional medicine and holistic gut health: Website: drkatedavis.com Instagram: @drkatedavis YouTube: @DrKateDavis   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

    35 min

  5. Apr 30

    Episode 227: Why You Can't Lose Weight in Perimenopause (And What's Actually Going On)

    In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin Ellis tackles one of the most frustrating challenges women face during the transition to menopause: stubborn weight gain. If you've been "doing everything right" eating less and exercising more, only to see the scale refuse to budge, this episode is for you. Dr. Erin explains why this isn't a lack of willpower, but a shift in your internal hormonal and metabolic landscape.   In this episode, you will learn: Understand how declining estrogen and shifting fat distribution change your metabolic needs. Learn why insulin resistance is a hidden driver of weight gain and how to stabilize your blood sugar. Discover why "eating less and moving more" can trigger cortisol to store fat rather than burn it. Identify why a standard TSH test often misses thyroid issues and what markers you actually need. Explore why strength training and walking are more effective than high-intensity cardio for hormone health. Find out which specific hormone and metabolic tests are required to stop guessing and start seeing results.   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

    12 min

  6. Apr 23

    Episode 226: Root Cause Hormone Care for High-Achieving Women with Dr. Alicia Newsome

    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 clarity women need to finally feel like themselves again.   In this episode, you will learn: Why standard blood work often fails to catch the root cause of fatigue and hormone issues, and what comprehensive functional testing actually looks like. How markers like MTHFR and methylation SNPs impact your ability to detoxify estrogen and manage your energy. Why your digestive health is the "second brain" and how it dictates your mood, immune system, and metabolic health. Strategies for executive-level women and busy moms to reclaim their time and use the power of "No" as a tool for adrenal recovery. A sneak peek into Dr. Alicia's upcoming book and why rest is a physiological necessity, not a luxury. Why starting your day with warm lemon water can support your liver, digestion, and lymphatic system.   Connect with Dr. Alicia Newsome: Website: www.dralicianewsome.com Instagram: @dr.alicianewsome LinkedIn: Dr. Alicia Newsome Book: Worthy of Rest   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

    24 min

  7. Apr 16

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

    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 healthy and what happens to your sleep, thyroid, and sex hormones when it gets stuck in the "on" position. Whether you're "tired but wired" at 2:00 AM or struggling with stubborn midsection weight, this episode provides a roadmap to understanding your body's check engine light and how to finally turn it off.   In this episode, you will learn: What a healthy daily rhythm looks like and why that morning spike is actually a good thing. Why dysregulated cortisol is the real culprit behind interrupted sleep and nighttime anxiety. How chronic stress "steals" the building blocks of progesterone, leading to heavier periods and PMS. Why your body treats a skipped meal or a gut issue exactly like a high-stakes work deadline. Why your TSH might look "normal" even when cortisol is blocking your cells from using thyroid hormone. The importance of specific testing (like the Dutch test), blood sugar stability, and the three key nutrients your body burns through during stress.   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

    14 min

  8. Apr 9

    Episode 224: Why You Can Feel Worse After Stopping Birth Control

    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 hormonal issues instead of fixing them. How your brain and ovaries learn to talk to each other again. The key vitamins the pill takes away and how to get them back. Why ovulating is important for your mood and sleep, not just babies. How food, sleep, and stress management help your hormones balance out.   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

    9 min
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