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Hormones, Metabolism & You!

by Cassie Smith

Your hormones control everything—from energy levels to weight, mood, and overall health. But understanding them shouldn’t feel like decoding a medical textbook. Welcome to Hormones, Metabolism & You!, the podcast where board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith breaks down the science behind your body’s most powerful regulators. Each week, Dr. Smith tackles the real questions about metabolism, weight management, thyroid health, menopause, PCOS, insulin resistance, and more—giving you clear, actionable insights to take charge of your health. Whether you’re struggling with stubborn weight, feeling fatigued, or just want to optimize your well-being, this podcast is your go-to resource for evidence-based advice, practical tips, and expert interviews. It’s time to understand your hormones, master your metabolism, and feel your best—because when your body is in balance, you thrive! 🎧 Subscribe now and start your journey to better health!

Latest episodes

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130: Why Your Hormone Protocol Isn’t Working: Mold, Lyme & Chronic Inflammation

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What happens when you’re doing all the “right” things for your hormones and health, but you still don’t feel better? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neil Nathan to e

Sep 27
1 h 01 min

129: Why Is Testosterone Still Off-Limits for Women?

Testosterone in women is finally getting more attention, but what does that actually mean for women and their care? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Terri DeNeui to d

Sep 20
49 min

128: Viral Hormone Trends: What’s Actually Worth Your Time?

Social media is full of hormone hacks promising better energy, easier weight loss, balanced hormones, and fewer symptoms. But how much of it is actually backed by science

Sep 13
43 min

127: Birth Control Masterclass: The Mash-Up Every Woman Needs to Hear

In this mash-up episode, I’m bringing together key conversations about birth control, PCOS, PMS, and the hormonal changes women experience from their 20s through perimeno

Sep 6
48 min

126: Health Care is So Broken - 3 Typical Patient Cases

The healthcare system is not designed to keep you well, and I am done pretending that is okay. In this episode, I am breaking from the usual format to talk honestly about

Aug 30
48 min

125: How to Dementia-Proof Your Brain: Dr. David Perlmutter on Hormones, Gut Health, and Inflammation

What if protecting your brain starts decades before memory problems ever appear? In this conversation, I sit down with neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmu

Aug 23
1 h 06 min

124: Heart Disease Myths Exposed: Statins, LDL, Estradiol, Testosterone, & the Truth

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death, yet many people are left wondering whether they're focusing on the right risk factors.  In this episode, I sit down wi

Aug 16
51 min

123: Hashimoto’s, Thyroid Labs, and Exercise: Are You Helping Your Body or Stressing It More?

If you have Hashimoto’s and feel like you’re doing everything “right” but somehow feeling worse, this episode is for you. I’m answering your most frequently asked questio

Aug 9
1 h 05 min

122: Drain Before You Detox: The Missing Link Between Gut Health, Hormones, & Mold Recovery with Marina Ortega (The Poop Fairy)

If you're dealing with constipation, bloating, brain fog, or you feel like every detox protocol makes you feel worse instead of better, this conversation is for you.  In

Aug 2
47 min

121: Why Successful Men Are Secretly Running Themselves into the Ground: What Every Man and Spouse Needs to Hear

What does it really mean when a man starts feeling constantly exhausted, loses motivation, struggles with brain fog, or notices changes in his physical and sexual health?

Jul 26
48 min

120: From PCOS to PMOS; Why Hormones Are Not the Only Problem

In this interview with Terri DeNeui, we explore why the conversation around PCOS is shifting toward a broader understanding of metabolic health with the emerging term PMO

Jul 19
33 min

119: Beyond Sick Care: Why Insurance Isn’t Coming To Save You

For many people, the healthcare system becomes frustrating long before they receive a diagnosis. Symptoms are dismissed, lab work comes back "normal," and the next step i

Jul 12
59 min

118: Stop Starving, Start Healing: The Real Root Cause of Weight Loss Resistance

What if the reason you're struggling with weight, low energy, or hormone symptoms isn't just about eating less and exercising more?  In this episode, I sit down with fun

Jul 5
54 min

117. Perimenopause Is Wild: Symptoms, Support, and What Actually Helps

Perimenopause and menopause affect every woman, yet many are still caught off guard by the wide range of symptoms that can come with this stage of life. In this episode,

Jun 28
53 min

116: What Screen Time Is Really Doing to Your Eyes, Brain, and Stress Levels

One of the most overlooked aspects of health may be influencing how you think, learn, focus, perform, and even respond to stress every single day. In this episode, I sit

Jun 21
57 min

115: PCOS Has a New Name: Why It’s More Than an Ovarian Disorder

In this episode, I explain why PCOS is now better understood as Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (PMOS). While the traditional name focuses on the ovaries, the reality i

Jun 14
42 min

114. Why Your Brain Feels Drained... and How to Reset It with Dr. Patrick Porter

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap and a longtime researcher in brain fitness and human performance, to explore why so many people t

Jun 7
1 h 06 min

113: Why Cholesterol Isn’t the Villain and Estrogen Isn’t the Enemy with Dr. Terri DeNeui

For years, cholesterol numbers have been treated as one of the primary indicators of heart health, but are we focusing on the right markers? In this episode, I sit down w

May 31
44 min

112: The Birth Control Conversation We Need to Have: Helpful Tool or Hidden Problem?

What if the birth control pill you’ve been told is safe for decades is affecting far more than just pregnancy prevention? In this episode, I sit down with OB-GYN Dr. John

May 24
25 min

111: Beyond the Labs: The Metabolic Clues Behind Fatigue, Weight Gain & Thyroid Issues

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. James LaValle to unpack the deeper metabolic patterns driving symptoms like fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, weight gain, hormone i

May 17
38 min

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