The Savvy Patient

21 Why Diets Suck

In this episode of The Savvy Patient, cohosts Dr. Gillian Goddard and Erin Stein debunk fad diets and explore what the science actually says about healthy eating. We disc

20 The Invisible Load of the Sandwich Generation: Caregiving Stress and Strategies

Caring for both aging parents and growing children can feel like being stuck in a sandwich — squeezed from both sides. In this episode of The Savvy Patient, cohosts Dr. G

19 Why is My Hair Falling Out? Women’s Hair Loss Causes and Treatments.

Losing hair? Don't panic—we’ve got you covered! In this episode of The Savvy Patient, cohosts Erin Stein and endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddard break down everything you

18 Is Your Doctor’s Advice Bought and Paid For?

In this episode of The Savvy Patient, cohosts Erin Stein and Dr. Gillian Goddard lift the curtain on the side hustles, consulting gigs, and industry ties that many physic

17 Is “Natural” Better? Myth Busting Supplements, Modern Medicine, and FDA Approval

Is "natural" always better when it comes to your health? In this episode of The Savvy Patient, Erin Stein and Dr. Gillian Goddard unpack what terms like "natural" and "un

16 Decoding Women’s Sleep: The Brain, Hormones, and Health Impact

Are you like Erin, who needs at least eight solid hours of sleep to function? Or are you like Gillian, who secretly wishes humans didn’t have to sleep at all? In this epi

15 How to Be a Savvy Patient: Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Visits

In this episode of The Savvy Patient, hosts Erin Stein and Dr. Gillian Goddard tackle what it really takes to navigate healthcare as a patient. We dispel the myth of the

14 Body Image and Healthy Misconceptions

Why is our relationship to our own physical appearance so complicated? In this episode of The Savvy Patient, co-hosts Erin Stein and Gillian Goddard dive into the multi-l

13 All About Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms, and What’s Not on TikTok

Perimenopause is trending on social media, but how do you separate the viral “hot takes” from clinical reality? This week on The Savvy Patient, co-hosts Dr. Gillian Godda

12 Clarifying Cortisol: Why Stress Isn’t the Enemy

We unpack the science of cortisol—the hormone often blamed for everything from weight gain to burnout—and explain why it’s essential for survival. Cortisol isn't just you

11 Heart Health Facts That Could Save Your Life

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women—yet many women don't realize they're at risk. We all know we should take care of our hearts, but what does that actua

10 You Turned 40. Now What?

Turning 40 is a great time to take charge of your health. In this episode Erin and Gillian walk through the ultimate midlife health checklist, from tracking down your fam

09 Breast Cancer (Erin's Version) Part 2

We continue our candid conversation about breast cancer, though much of what we discuss applies to anyone facing a major diagnosis or hospital stay. Erin shares practical

08 EDCs Explained: The Data on Toxicity and the Endocrine System

What are Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), and how concerned should we be about toxicity? We dive into the science behind things such as BPAs and phthalates, explori

07 What is a GLP1-RA?

You’ve heard about Ozempic and Zepbound, but what are these GLP-1 receptor agonists designed for? We go beyond the celebrity weight loss hype to explain the discovery of

06 Breast Cancer (Erin's Version) Part 1

Last year, co-host Erin Stein went through diagnosis and treatment for pre-menopausal breast cancer. She intimately details her patient experience from mammogram to MRI,

05 PCOS Basics: This Syndrome is More Common Than You Think

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (now PMOS) is a wildly common endocrine condition among women. We explain why, and cover PCOS symptoms, diagnosis, its impact on ovulation and f

04 Lady Cycles

Cut through the confusion over Perimenopause and Menopause. We talk through all the stages of the female reproductive Hormone Loop--and there are way more than we've been

03 Hormones 101

In this episode we lay down all the basics of what hormones are and what they do. Co-host and endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddard walks us through the different feedback

02 (Pilot) Is Masturbation a Menopause Hack?

Recent headlines suggested the totally free home treatment known as masturbation could alleviate menopause symptoms. We examine and discuss the study that sparked all the