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- 137: Why More Health Information Isn’t Making Us Healthier
Dr. Mark Sherwood joins me to talk about why we have more health information than any generation in history and still aren’t getting healthier. A naturopathic physician, co-founder of the Functional Medicine Institute in Tulsa, and former SWAT team leader, he explains why the body doesn’t work in pieces and why a stack of labs, supplements, and podcast advice can leave people more overwhelmed instead of better.
We talk about interpreting labs versus simply collecting them, why “normal” and optimal aren’t the same thing, how a diagnosis can quietly become an identity, and why the gut-hormone connection matters. We also get into the role of AI in the future of healthcare, and medical freedom.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
What a SWAT career taught him about health
Why treating the body in pieces can leave you worse off
The problem with more information and no plan
Why one lab is no lab
How a diagnosis can turn into an identity
Why identical labs don’t always mean identical outcomes
How stress, cortisol, and the gut affect your hormones
What AI could mean for the future of healthcare
If you’ve been feeling like your labs look fine but you still don’t, tune in to this conversation with Dr. Mark Sherwood.
Resources & Links
Connect with Dr. Mark Sherwood: https://drmarksherwood.com/
Books by Dr. Sherwood: https://drmarksherwood.com/book/
Order Dr. Cassie’s Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones’: https://guthormonefix.com/
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1 hr 1 min - 136: Could Mineral Deficiency Be the Missing Piece? The Truth About Electrolytes & Cellular Health
Caroline Alan, co-founder and CEO of Beam Minerals, known as the Mineral Geek, joins me to talk about what minerals actually do in the body and why so many of us may be running low. After her own health struggles, Caroline went deep into microbiology, soil science, and cellular biology, and she shares what she learned. We start with the basics: how minerals and amino acids fuel energy production inside your cells, and why they have to come from outside the body.
We also talk about soil depletion and glyphosate, how salt-based electrolytes differ from plant-based fulvic and humic minerals, and why minerals work best as a balanced ecosystem rather than a megadose. Caroline explains how to start slowly if you’re sensitive, and what inspired her book, The Mineral Reset.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
What minerals actually do inside your cells
Why most people can’t name more than a few
How soil depletion may affect the food we eat
What glyphosate may do to minerals and digestion
Why salt-based electrolytes and plant-based minerals work differently
What fulvic and humic compounds are and where they come from
How to start slowly if your body is sensitive
What Caroline says about timelines and consistency
If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to, tune in to this conversation with Caroline Alan, then subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it. This episode is educational and not a substitute for medical advice.
Resources & Links
Connect with Caroline Alan / Beam Minerals: https://beamminerals.com/
Beam Minerals 20% off for listeners: www.beamminerals.com/drcassie (Use code: DRCASSIE)
Order Dr. Cassie’s Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones’: https://guthormonefix.com/
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59 min - 135. Gut Health, Mold, and Hormones: The Missing Pieces of Your Health
Amanda Soukoulis joins me to talk about how her health unraveled in her 20s despite elite training and a clean diet, and what it took to rebuild it. We talk about gut dysfunction, mold exposure, and chronic stress, and why a “normal” lab result doesn’t always tell the full story.
We also get into hormones, dietary fat, sleep, and where peptides like Epitalon, VIP, BPC-157, TB-500, and MOTS-c fit once the foundation is in place. Amanda explains why peptides amplify the environment they enter, why the order of healing matters, and why working with a provider is important.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
Why “normal” and “optimal” lab ranges aren’t the same thing
What a health breakdown can look like in your 20s
How physical, emotional, dietary, and environmental stress add up
Why detox pathways and gut health come before a mold protocol
The many ways mold exposure can show up in the body
Why peptides only amplify the environment they enter
How to think about layering and stacking peptides
Why reputable sources and a monitoring provider matter
If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or like your symptoms don’t add up, tune in to this conversation with Amanda Soukoulis, then subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it.
Resources & Links
Get Your FREE Precision Pathway
DM Amanda “MODERNENDOCRINE” on Instagram (@amandasouks) to receive:- The Peptide Playbook: a practical guide to the most effective peptides, what they do, who they’re for, and how to use them strategically to support your health and performance goals.
- A 1:1 Custom Blueprint Session to map the highest-impact strategy for your unique health and performance goals.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-soukoulis/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amandasouks
Learn More About the U³ System™: https://amandasoukoulis.com/the-u3-systemOrder Dr. Cassie’s Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones’: https://guthormonefix.com/
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48 min - 134: Is It Really ADHD or Something Else? The Hidden Causes Behind Focus Problems in Kids and Adults
Dr. Brandon Crawford, a functional neurologist and founder of Neuro Solutions Center in Austin, joins me to talk about what can look like ADHD in kids and adults, and why focus problems, anxiety, and restlessness may have roots beyond the diagnosis itself. We talk about light, circadian rhythm, and how brain networks and cellular energy fit into the picture.
We also get into what parents can look at first when a teacher raises concerns about attention, including sleep, light, food, movement, and screens. Dr. Crawford explains photobiomodulation in plain English, and we talk about how it connects to thyroid, insulin, and hormone health, plus his perspective on stimulants and medication.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
Why ADHD, anxiety, and chronic fatigue can look so similar
What functional neurology looks at that a standard ADHD evaluation may not
How light exposure shapes mood, sleep, and focus
The light level Dr. Crawford asks families to stay under after sunset
Why a child's behavior at school may not tell the whole story
What to look at first if a teacher says your 5-year-old has attention issues
Photobiomodulation, explained in plain English
How focus, thyroid, insulin, and hormones may be connected
If you've been wondering whether ADHD is the whole story for you or your child, tune in to this conversation with Dr. Brandon Crawford.
Resources & Links
Connect with Dr. Brandon Crawford on Instagram @bcrawforddc: https://www.instagram.com/bcrawforddc/
Neuro Solutions Center: https://www.neurosolutionatx.com/
Order Dr. Cassie’s Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones’: https://guthormonefix.com/
Use code LISTEN10 for 10 % off your order on shopmodernendocrine.com
📲 Follow Dr. Cassie Smith & Modern Endocrine
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1 hr 1 min - 133: From Burnout to Balance: Understanding Cortisol, Oxytocin & Women’s Hormones
Dr. Anna Cabeca joins me to talk about why so many midlife women are told their labs are normal while they feel exhausted, foggy, and out of step with their own bodies. We talk about what shifts in perimenopause, how falling progesterone and insulin resistance can show up as everyday symptoms, and why Dr. Cabeca treats hormone imbalance as a metabolic question first.
We also look at how cortisol and oxytocin work together, what burnout can look like physiologically, and simple ways to support oxytocin. From there we get into keto and urine pH, what the research says about hormone therapy, and how the vaginal and urinary microbiome may relate to bladder symptoms.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
Why "normal" labs don't always mean you feel normal
What happens to progesterone and estrogen between ages 35 and 50
Why hormone symptoms may start as metabolic ones
How cortisol and oxytocin interact, and what burnout can look like
Free, everyday ways to support oxytocin
Why keto doesn't work the same way for every woman
What the research says about hormone therapy, and why the environment matters
How the vaginal and urinary microbiome may connect to bladder symptoms
If you've been feeling tired, foggy, or dismissed when your labs come back normal, tune in to this conversation with Dr. Anna Cabeca. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and share it with a friend who needs to hear it.
Resources & Links
Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: https://drannacabeca.com
Connect with Dr. Anna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAnnaCabeca
Connect with Dr. Ana on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor
Order Dr. Cassie’s Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones’: https://guthormonefix.com/
Use code LISTEN10 for 10 % off your order on shopmodernendocrine.com
📲 Follow Dr. Cassie Smith & Modern Endocrine
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📽️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernendocrine
🕹️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernendocrine?lang=en
📰 Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/modernendocrine
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58 min - 132: The Chemical Load We Carry: Toxins, EMFs & Hormonal Health
What if I told you right now, this very moment, your body is carrying a chemical load that you have never been tested for, never been warned about, and never asked for? In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Pineault, author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMF and creator of the documentary Body Burden: The Toxins We Carry, to talk about what “body burden” actually means and how the chemicals we encounter through our food, water, air, plastics, household products and technology may intersect with hormones, metabolism and overall health.
We talk about how environmental medicine approaches toxic exposure, when testing may be useful, what Nick learned from discovering his own elevated lead, mercury and mycotoxin levels, and why reducing exposure may matter just as much as focusing on detoxification. We also get practical about plastics, water filtration, sleep, EMFs, sweating and elimination—and discuss why looking at the cumulative burden, rather than searching for one single toxin to blame, may be the more useful way to think about environmental health.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
What “body burden” actually means—and what can accumulate over time
Why testing for specific toxins can be more complicated than it sounds
What Nick discovered when he tested his own body burden
Why reducing exposure comes before trying to “detox”
How plastics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals may intersect with metabolism
The connection Nick sees between EMFs, sleep and other environmental stressors
Simple changes that can reduce everyday exposure
Why environmental medicine takes a systems-based approach
If you’ve ever wondered whether the environment around you could be affecting your hormones, metabolism, sleep or energy, this conversation gives you a lot to think about without turning it into another list of things to fear.
Resources & Links
Find more about Nick at TheEMFGuy.com
Body Burden: The Toxins We Carry https://ngmdiainc.ontralink.com/t?orid=315604&opid=61
Order Dr. Cassie’s Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones’: https://guthormonefix.com/
Use code LISTEN10 for 10 % off your order on shopmodernendocrine.com
📲 Follow Dr. Cassie Smith & Modern Endocrine
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59 min - 131: Cell Care Over Self-Care: A New Way to Think About Your Health
Dr. Monisha Bhanote joins me to talk about cellular health and resilience, and why fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, and other everyday symptoms may be signals from our cells rather than things we should simply accept. We talk about her approach to cell care, cellular consciousness, and why health practices need to be personalized rather than copied from the latest trend.
We also explore why Dr. Bhanote considers travel a stress test for the body, how digestion, immunity, focus, energy, and recovery are connected, and what Ayurveda can teach us about listening to those signals. We also talk about muscle, mitochondria, and creating health rituals that work with your body instead of against it.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
What cellular resilience actually means
How to recognize the signals your body is sending
Why travel can stress multiple systems at once
The five pathways connected to resilience
How Ayurveda can inform personalized health choices
Why copying someone else's wellness routine may backfire
How muscle supports cellular health
A simple exercise for becoming more aware of your body
If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to, tune in to this conversation with Dr. Monisha Bhanote.
Resources & Links
Connect with Dr. Monisha Bhanote: https://www.drbhanote.com/
Travella Wellness Products: https://travelawellness.com/ (Use code: DRCASSIE)
The Anatomy of Well-Being Book: https://www.drbhanote.com/the-anatomy-of-wellbeing
Order Dr. Cassie’s Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones’: https://guthormonefix.com/
Use code LISTEN10 for 10 % off your order on shopmodernendocrine.com
📲 Follow Dr. Cassie Smith & Modern Endocrine
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📰 Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/modernendocrine
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1 hr 1 min - 130: Why Your Hormone Protocol Isn’t Working: Mold, Lyme & Chronic Inflammation
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 explore why underlying factors like mold, Lyme disease, inflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and detoxification challenges may complicate treatment.
We also talk about why some patients react unexpectedly to hormones or supplements, how Dr. Nathan approaches complex chronic illness, and why looking beyond the obvious diagnosis can sometimes change the conversation.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
Why hormone protocols don’t always work as expected
How mold and Lyme may affect the immune system
Why “detox” isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach
What persistent or unusual symptoms may be telling you
How inflammation can present differently from person to person
What cytokine testing can reveal
Why environmental exposure matters
When it may be time to look deeper
If you’ve experienced persistent symptoms, unexpected reactions to treatment, or the frustration of doing everything “right” and still not feeling better, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear.
Resources & Links
Connect with Dr. Neil Nathan: https://neilnathanmd.com/
Order Dr. Cassie’s Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones’: https://guthormonefix.com/
Use code LISTEN10 for 10 % off your order on shopmodernendocrine.com
📲 Follow Dr. Cassie Smith & Modern Endocrine
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🕹️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernendocrine?lang=en
📰 Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/modernendocrine
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1 hr 2 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 discuss the FDA’s focus on testosterone, why there still isn’t an FDA-approved testosterone treatment specifically for women, and the questions surrounding safety, dosing, and access.
We also talk about symptoms of testosterone deficiency, why “normal” lab ranges don’t always tell the full story, and the larger conversation around medical freedom and individualized care.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
Why testosterone matters for women
What the FDA is currently considering
Why testosterone remains a controlled substance
When symptoms can appear
Why “normal” labs may not tell the whole story
How dosing and delivery methods matter
Where medical freedom fits into the conversation
Tune in to hear Dr. Terri DeNeui’s perspective on where women’s testosterone care stands today, what still needs to change, and what patients should be asking.
Resources & Links
Order Dr. Cassie’s Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones’: https://guthormonefix.com/
Use code LISTEN10 for 10 % off your order on shopmodernendocrine.com
📲 Follow Dr. Cassie Smith & Modern Endocrine
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📰 Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/modernendocrine
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50 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? In this episode, I’m breaking down seven viral trends, including cortisol cocktails, fiber maxing, pink salt, metabolism morning routines, and “hormone-balancing” foods, and separating reasonable health habits from overhyped claims.
I also talk about the way social media approaches PCOS and perimenopause, and why oversimplifying complex hormone conditions can do more harm than good. If you’ve ever wondered whether the latest hormone trend is worth trying, this conversation will help you look at these claims with a little more context and a lot less TikTok influence.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
Why cortisol cocktails aren't what they claim to be
The problem with suddenly “fiber maxing”
What pink salt can actually do for you
Whether a metabolism morning routine works
The truth behind “hormone-balancing” foods
Why PCOS weight-loss advice needs more nuance
When a viral trend may be masking a bigger issue
Tune in, subscribe to Hormones, Metabolism and You, and share this episode with someone who could use a little more context the next time a hormone hack hits their feed.
Resources & Links
Order Dr. Cassie’s Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones’: https://guthormonefix.com/
Use code LISTEN10 for 10 % off your order on shopmodernendocrine.com
📲 Follow Dr. Cassie Smith & Modern Endocrine
💻 Website: https://www.modern-endocrine.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernendocrine_/
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📽️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernendocrine
🕹️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernendocrine?lang=en
📰 Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/modernendocrine
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44 min
About Hormones, Metabolism & You!
From the publisher's feed
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!
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