Hormone Heroes with Dr. Kelly Hopkins

Dr. Kelly Hopkins
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Testimonials from real people who have experienced bio-identical hormone therapy.  Men and women share the symptoms they have experienced and the difference proper hormone replacement has made.  Men discuss the advantages of testosterone and women discuss the benefits of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone therapy.  The roles of thyroid, adrenal health, insulin resistance, intermittent fasting, and micronutrients are also discussed.

  1. 12H AGO

    From Burnout To Balance With Dr. Alicia Newsome

    Send a text What if the “stress” wrecking your hormones isn’t just your calendar? We sit down with Dr. Alicia Newsome—functional medicine practitioner, researcher, author, and founder of Body Wellness Institute—to unpack how adrenals, toxins, gut health, and blood sugar quietly shape everything from period pain and PCOS to sleep, mood, and midlife weight. Alicia’s story begins with teen acne, heavy irregular cycles, and bone-deep fatigue mislabeled as depression and fibromyalgia. Her turning point came with adrenal testing and a root-cause lens that restored energy, eased pain, and jump-started healing. From there, she built a data-driven practice that blends DUTCH hormone testing, cycle mapping, stool analysis, and functional blood panels to reveal hidden inflammation, lipoprotein risk, leptin signaling, and nutrient gaps. We also dig into a cutting-edge metabolic assessment that creates a “digital twin,” simulates thousands of interventions, and outputs precise dosing and timing—powering custom supplement blends that patients actually follow. If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause with a high-stress job, you’ll get clear, doable steps: protein-forward breakfasts (35–40 grams), healthier glucose rhythms, deeper sleep hygiene, and practical stress resilience so your body stops treating every day like an emergency. We explore how toxins and insulin resistance can turn PCOS and heavy cycles into a monthly crisis—and how targeted detox, gut repair, and blood sugar control lighten periods, calm the nervous system, and stabilize mood. Alicia also shares hard-won insights on worthiness and emotional defaults like “I’m not safe” or “I’m not enough,” showing how reframing them reduces physiological load. Come for the science; stay for the real-world wins, including a fibroid case that shifted from nine-day, debilitating periods to light, pain-free four-day cycles in a month. If you’re ready to test, not guess—and to make hormones your ally again—this conversation offers a roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more listeners find their next step. Support the show

    33 min

  2. JAN 2

    From Hashimoto’s To Holistic: A Naturopathic Roadmap To Hormone Health with Dr. Jen Mann

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    30 min

  3. 11/17/2025

    How Hydrogen Water Changes Health with Dr. Paul Barattiero, Founder of Echo Water

    Send us a text What if the missing link between clearer thinking, steadier energy, and calmer hormones is the way your water carries hydrogen? We sit down with Dr. Paul Barattiero, founder of Echo Water and a longtime educator in hydrogen water science, to trace a remarkable journey—from a family health crisis to building devices designed to deliver stable dissolved hydrogen without the unwanted byproducts. The result is a conversation that turns buzzwords into biology you can use. We unpack the core mechanism: restoring balance between oxidation and reduction to bring down oxidative stress and prevent chronic inflammation. Dr. Paul explains how hydrogen shifts the gut’s electrical terrain, helping strict anaerobes flourish, reducing sugar cravings, and nudging mood and metabolism in the right direction. We also dig into ghrelin’s rapid signaling to the hippocampus and hypothalamus, why EEG changes can show up minutes after a glass, and what that means for focus, coordination, and neuroprotection in conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Performance and recovery fans get a clear playbook: drink before training to reduce lactate buildup, support ATP production, and extend time-to-fatigue without the crash of caffeine. For anyone navigating perimenopause, menopause, or andropause, we connect the dots between lower cortisol, steadier sleep architecture, melatonin synthesis, and healthier lipid and glucose metabolism. You’ll also hear practical guidance on timing your intake, first-time energy effects at higher concentrations, and how to separate effective hydrogen devices from lookalikes by testing and research. If you’re curious about hydration that does more—supporting gut repair, brain function, metabolic flexibility, and hormone balance—this is a grounded, evidence-forward roadmap. Subscribe for more conversations that turn complex physiology into simple daily habits, share this episode with someone who needs an energy reset, and leave a review to tell us what you’ll try first. Support the show

    50 min

  4. 10/31/2025

    Dr. David Bilstrom - Rethinking Autoimmunity, Hormones, And Detox For A Healthier Future

    Send us a text Chronic disease doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Dr. David Bilstrom joins us to show how reversing autoimmunity and restoring hormone balance is possible when we stop chasing symptoms and start fixing central mechanisms. We trace his journey from spinal cord injury rehab to functional medicine, with acupuncture as the first spark that opened the door to safer, more effective tools that help the body do what it’s designed to do: heal. We walk through a practical, test-don’t-guess roadmap. That includes expanded bloodwork for root causes, red blood cell magnesium and zinc to see what’s inside cells, saliva testing for more accurate hormone insight, and comprehensive stool analysis to repair gut function. We unpack smart toxin detection with provocative urine testing, why daily detoxing can backfire, and how to cycle chelation with rest and mineral repletion so pathways stay strong. The result is less inflammation, better resilience, and a calmer immune system. Women will hear a candid breakdown of estrogen dominance: heavy periods, cramps, anxiety, insomnia, and the overlooked link to higher autoimmune activity and elevated cancer risk. We talk strategies to rebalance hormones, support estrogen detox, and strengthen the gut-liver axis. For men, we dig into the startling drop in testosterone among teens and young adults, the ties to belly fat, mood, and early cardiac risk, and how to raise levels naturally by lowering ferritin with blood donation, moving phones out of front pockets, improving stress physiology, and correcting RBC zinc deficiency. Along the way, we share why central mechanisms beat one-pill-for-one-ill thinking and how education empowers both patients and clinicians. If you’re ready to replace guesswork with data, reduce side effects, and help your body do the heavy lifting, this conversation offers a clear path. Subscribe, share with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find this show. Got a lab you want decoded next time? Tell us in your review. Support the show

    48 min

  5. 10/16/2025

    How Gut Health, Bile, And Bioidentical Hormones Restore Energy, Resilience, and Bone Health

    Send us a text What if bone loss, bloating, and burnout weren’t random midlife woes but connected signals from the same system? That’s the lens we bring to a candid conversation with functional medicine dietitian and “meno guide” Cindy Dupuie, who navigated early menopause at 43, gut dysfunction, and a fresh osteopenia diagnosis to build a plan that actually works. We explore the connections between low stomach acid, bile production, and SIBO, as well as how estrogen decline can subtly hinder fat digestion. Additionally, we examine why symptoms such as cracked heels or heavy meals that feel “like a rock” may indicate gaps in bile support and nutrient absorption. Cindy shares the tests that change outcomes: comprehensive blood panels with fasting insulin and full thyroid antibodies, stool analysis for enzyme and fat markers, DUTCH for hormone metabolism and cortisol rhythm, and organic acids to see how nutrients are being used. We take a tactical approach to rebuilding bone with resistance training, adequate protein, vitamin D, and bioidentical hormones, including the under-discussed role of testosterone in stimulating osteoblasts. You’ll hear why many women miss their sharpest bone-loss window, how to advocate for an earlier DEXA or pay out of pocket, and why retesting sooner than two years can keep you on track. Food and lifestyle are the base; hormones are the dial. We walk through taking HCl before meals, digestive enzymes, zinc carnosine for mucosa, choline-forward bile nutrients, and practice smart timing, such as a 12-hour overnight fast. We also address hair changes associated with testosterone, including monitoring DHT levels and supplementing with DIM or saw palmetto as needed. Cindy’s course, Grace in Transition, adds a community layer with CGM insights and recipes that make lower-carb eating joyful rather than austere. The final takeaway is empowering and practical: listen to your gut, gather data that reflects your actual biology, and build a plan that fits your life and goals. If this sparked a few aha moments, follow and subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more women can find a better map through menopause. Support the show

    45 min

  6. 08/14/2025

    Healing with Light: Red Light Therapy's Hidden Potential

    Send us a text Could the key to healing chronic conditions, rejuvenating your body, and regaining lost vitality be as simple as sitting under the right kind of light? Dr. Carl Rothschild thinks so, and he's got decades of clinical success stories to back it up. On this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the science and extraordinary healing potential of red light therapy with a pioneer who's been at the forefront of this technology for over 20 years. Dr. Rothschild explains how the combination of red and near-infrared light penetrates deep into tissues to stimulate cellular regeneration by targeting cytochrome C oxidase within our mitochondria – the powerhouse of every cell in our body. The stories shared will leave you wondering why this therapy isn't more mainstream: the man whose twice-weekly heart attacks completely stopped after one session; the professional dancer crippled by rheumatoid arthritis who regained mobility; the patient with 16 serious autoimmune conditions who finally found relief. From Parkinson's to chronic fatigue, from eye health to mental clarity, the range of conditions responding to this therapy seems almost too good to be true. But there's science behind these results. Dr. Rothschild carefully breaks down how medical-grade light therapy works differently than the cheap devices flooding the market, why "heat is the enemy" when it comes to effective treatment, and the two distinct mechanisms that make this therapy effective for both healing and fat loss. You'll learn why full-body exposure produces dramatically better results than targeted treatment alone, and how just six 12-minute sessions might be enough to experience significant benefits. Whether you're dealing with a chronic condition that hasn't responded to conventional treatments or simply want to optimize your health and performance, this conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into a therapy that might just represent the future of healing. Ready to step into the light? Support the show

    55 min

  7. 07/21/2025

    Dr. Charles Virden: The Atrocar Breakthrough and Hormone Success Stories

    Send us a text Dr. Charles Virden, a pioneer in plastic and reconstructive surgery, joins us to unravel the multifaceted world of anti-aging medicine and hormone therapy. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Virden has seamlessly integrated innovative treatments into his practice in Reno, Nevada, and shares how a personal health crisis at age 55 became the catalyst for this evolution. Discover how his approach has been shaped by the unique demands of working in a smaller city and how it allows him to handle an intriguing mix of reconstructive and cosmetic cases. Learn about the groundbreaking advancements in medical procedures as we delve into the creation of atraumatic trocars, a tool designed to enhance patient outcomes during pellet procedures. Dr. Virden reveals the engineering processes and challenges involved in bringing the patented Atrocars to life. With a focus on reducing complications associated with traditional sharp trocars, this innovation highlights subtle procedural differences for male and female patients and showcases the transformative power of thoughtful design in medicine. As we explore the success stories fueled by hormone therapy, Dr. Virden shares the heartwarming journey of an elderly man whose life and business have been rejuvenated through hormone pelleting. The strategic shift to more comfortable pellet placement has not only increased patient satisfaction but also retention rates, illustrating the profound impact of procedural efficacy. Through Dr. Virden's experiences and dedication to education, we celebrate a collaborative community striving to enhance patient vitality and quality of life, inspiring future advancements in this promising field. Support the show

    38 min

  8. 07/14/2025

    Healing Beyond Bloodwork: How Two NPs Transformed Patient Care

    Send us a text Ever had a doctor tell you "your labs are fine" when you knew something was wrong? You're not alone. This eye-opening conversation with functional medicine practitioners Melissa Donahue and Kristen Kirby reveals the critical health issues hiding beneath "normal" test results. The journey begins with Kristen's personal struggle—a medical professional herself who faced dismissal from multiple physicians despite debilitating fatigue and brain fog. Her path from frustrated patient to functional medicine practitioner offers hope for anyone caught in the diagnostic wilderness of unexplained symptoms. Through specialized testing, Melissa uncovered Hashimoto's thyroiditis, gut dysfunction, vitamin deficiencies, and chronic viral infections that standard bloodwork missed completely. Their approach to type 2 diabetes challenges conventional wisdom with remarkable results. "Type 2 diabetes is completely reversible," Melissa explains, detailing how dietary interventions focusing on carbohydrate reduction rather than simple calorie restriction can achieve what medications alone cannot. The practitioners share practical, accessible solutions including supplements like berberine and chromium that research shows rival prescription medications with fewer side effects. Perhaps most groundbreaking is their work with complex conditions like long COVID. Rather than the "stay home and hope you don't die" approach many experienced during the pandemic, these practitioners developed comprehensive protocols addressing the unique inflammatory patterns and symptoms of each patient. Their integration of treatments like ozone therapy—delivered through various methods including IV, ear, rectal, and vaginal application—demonstrates healing possibilities largely unexplored in conventional medicine. The conversation culminates in powerful advice: "Advocate for yourself. Don't take 'everything is normal, it's all in your head' as an answer," urges Kristen. For healthcare providers, Melissa adds, "Be curious, go beyond what you've been taught... Everybody doesn't fit in a box." Ready to transform your understanding of what optimal health truly means? Visit ffrhealth.com or call 765-756-5077 to learn more about functional medicine approaches that could reveal your path to wellness. Support the show

    56 min
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Testimonials from real people who have experienced bio-identical hormone therapy.  Men and women share the symptoms they have experienced and the difference proper hormone replacement has made.  Men discuss the advantages of testosterone and women discuss the benefits of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone therapy.  The roles of thyroid, adrenal health, insulin resistance, intermittent fasting, and micronutrients are also discussed.

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