Hopeful Hints

Tara Harding
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Walking through women's health concerns and infertility often leaves us feeling lonely, confused, and overwhelmed. Join doctorate nurse practitioner and infertility warrior Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C weekly as she provides short hopeful hits on all things women's health and infertility with the occasional special guest. Each episode contains empowering information to help you better navigate your healthcare, take back control, and move forward with hope.

  1. MAR 10

    Doctors Told Me It Was Anxiety. It Was Hormones.

    Have you been told your anxiety or depression is "all in your head" or strictly a psychiatric issue? You are not alone and you might have been misdiagnosed. In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding DNP, FNP-C reveals the hidden connection between your mental health and your hormones. We’re breaking down the 6 specific hormonal imbalances that silently mimic anxiety and depression, including hidden thyroid issues, estrogen dominance, and cortisol spikes. Tune in to discover how to track your symptom patterns, ask your doctor for the right tests, and finally get the answers you deserve. This episode is for any woman who feels dismissed, told her labs are “normal,” or suspects her anxiety or depression may actually be rooted in hormone imbalance. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let Dr. Tara help you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for FREE from Dr. Tara ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tara's Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs.

    18 min

  2. FEB 27

    Why Weight Loss Stops Working for Women After 30 (It's Not Calories)

    If you’re eating less, working out more, and the scale still won’t budge, this episode is for you. Weight gain after 30 isn’t about willpower or “calories in, calories out.” It’s about hormones. In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C breaks down why traditional weight loss advice fails women in their 30s and 40s. She explains how estrogen decline, progesterone imbalance, insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, cortisol dysregulation, and muscle loss change your metabolism — and why eating less can actually make weight loss harder. You’ll learn why intermittent fasting and intense cardio stop working, how chronic stress and under-eating slow your thyroid, and why insulin is the real driver behind stubborn belly fat. Dr. Tara shares a root-cause approach to women’s weight loss, including hormone optimization, strength training, metabolic testing, and sustainable strategies that support long-term fat loss without wrecking your body. If you’re struggling with weight gain, perimenopause symptoms, belly fat, fatigue, or hormone imbalance, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening — and what actually works. Share this episode with a friend who feels stuck in her weight loss journey, with a woman who deserves answers not blame. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let Dr. Tara help you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for FREE from Dr. Tara ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tara's Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs.

    15 min

  3. FEB 13

    Your Labs Are Normal, But You're Not: What's Being Missed in Women's Healthcare

    Your doctor says your labs are normal. But your body is telling a very different story. In this powerful episode, Dr. Tara Harding DNP, FNP-C exposes the hidden gap between “normal” lab ranges and optimal health and why thousands of women are left suffering despite being told nothing is wrong. If you are experiencing fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, sleep disruption, PMS, infertility, or mood changes… this conversation is one you cannot afford to miss. Most providers are trained to detect disease. Dr. Tara is teaching you how to recognize dysfunction before it becomes one. This episode is both validating and empowering especially for high-achieving women who know something is off but have struggled to be heard. Share this episode with a friend, sister, or colleague who has been told “everything is normal.” Because women deserve care that helps them thrive not just survive. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let Dr. Tara help you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for FREE from Dr. Tara ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tara's Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs.

    15 min

  4. FEB 3

    My Gut Health Journey: What I’m Learning About Endometriosis, Infertility, and Women’s Health. Guest Episode with Dr. Shylah Schauer, NP

    In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shylah Schauer NP, my gut health provider, for an honest conversation about gut health and why it plays such a critical role in women’s health. We share parts of my current gut health journey and break down how gut dysfunction can impact endometriosis, infertility, hormone balance, inflammation, and overall well-being. Gut health is often overlooked in women who are struggling with chronic symptoms, unexplained infertility, or persistent inflammation. This episode explains why the gut matters, how it influences hormones and immune function, and what women should understand if they’ve been told everything is “normal” but still don’t feel well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let Dr. Tara help you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for FREE from Dr. Tara ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tara's Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs.

    35 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    The Parasite Cleanse Debate: Legit Root Cause or Overblown Trend?

    Parasites are more common than you think. On this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C is joined by gut health specialist and Simply You Wellness Clinic provider Cara Jahner, aka the “Parasite Queen,” to unpack the truth. From where parasites come from to why they’re often missed in conventional care, they break down symptoms, testing challenges, and when a parasite cleanse may actually matter. This episode is an eye-opening conversation that challenges what most of us think we know about gut health. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let Dr. Tara help you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for FREE from Dr. Tara ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tara's Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs.

    25 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    The Truth About Hypothyroidism + Hashimoto’s: What Labs to Ask For and Why

    In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C sits down with Cara Jahner, FNP-C and functional medicine provider at Simply You Wellness, to break down the real truth about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. They discuss the symptoms most women overlook, the labs you actually need, why so many cases are missed, and how thyroid dysfunction ties into so many overlooked symptoms you may be experiencing everyday. Get ready for practical, research-backed guidance to help you finally understand your thyroid and advocate for better care. This episode is perfect for women feeling dismissed, unheard, or stuck with unexplained symptoms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let Dr. Tara help you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for FREE from Dr. Tara ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tara's Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs.

    23 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    POTS and Hormones: The Overlooked Connection Every Woman Should Know

    Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or experiencing heart palpitations but being told it’s “just anxiety”? In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding uncovers the hidden link between POTS and women’s hormones. Learn how fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol can worsen symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, dizziness and discover practical steps to help your body find balance again. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let Dr. Tara help you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for FREE from Dr. Tara ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tara's Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs.

    14 min

  8. 10/01/2025

    Iron Deficiency: Beyond Hemoglobin Limits

    Have you ever been told your labs look “normal,” yet you’re still exhausted, dizzy, freezing, or even losing hair? In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding uncovers why iron deficiency is one of the most overlooked health concerns for women and why it goes far beyond just checking hemoglobin. In this episode, you will learn: Why standard lab work often misses iron deficiency The role of ferritin and why it matters more Common symptoms that are too often dismissed How gut health and absorption impact your iron levels Practical tips and testing you can request to finally get answers If you’ve been dismissed but know something’s not right, this episode will help you advocate for the testing and care you truly deserve. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Let Dr. Tara help you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for FREE from Dr. Tara ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tara's Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs.

    15 min
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Walking through women's health concerns and infertility often leaves us feeling lonely, confused, and overwhelmed. Join doctorate nurse practitioner and infertility warrior Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C weekly as she provides short hopeful hits on all things women's health and infertility with the occasional special guest. Each episode contains empowering information to help you better navigate your healthcare, take back control, and move forward with hope.

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  • Creator
    Tara Harding
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    158
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    Hopeful Hints

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