In this episode, we break down the most common mistakes we see with HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) in men—and why so many patients end up feeling worse instead of better.

HRT isn’t just about “adding testosterone.” When mismanaged, it can destabilize the entire hormonal system, leading to new symptoms, shutdown of natural production, and long-term frustration.

We discuss:

• ❌ Overexposure to testosterone and why more is not better

• ⚖️ Improper dosing & lack of stabilization

• 🧠 How LH & FSH shut down during therapy—and why that matters

• 🔄 Aromatization and excess estrogen symptoms in men

• 🚨 Common symptoms of poor HRT management (fatigue, mood swings, libido issues, brain fog, water retention)

• 🧪 Why labs alone don’t tell the full story—and what clinicians should actually be monitoring

This episode is a must-listen for men considering HRT, currently on testosterone therapy, or feeling stuck despite treatment. The goal isn’t fear—it’s education, awareness, and smarter hormone care.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down real-world recommendations based on the most common symptoms and questions we see across our social media platforms. From chronic joint pain to post-surgical recovery and athletic injuries, we walk through what patients should consider, ask about, and look into when navigating their care.

We discuss considerations for:
🦵 An 85-year-old female with “bone-on-bone” knee arthritis
🏃 A 35-year-old male marathon runner dealing with plantar fasciitis
🦴 A 42-year-old male with lumbar degenerative disc disease and radicular numbness/tingling
🦶 A 55-year-old female with diabetic bilateral neuropathy
🏥 A 25-year-old female recovering post-ACL surgery
🏈 A 17-year-old male football player post-meniscus repair aiming to be ready for next season

This episode is designed to help patients and athletes better understand what questions to ask, what options may exist, and how to advocate for their health—whether you’re managing chronic pain or working toward peak performance.

For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women carried a black label that shaped fear, hesitation, and misinformation — despite many women experiencing real relief and improved quality of life. Now, the FDA has gone back to review the research, and the narrative is finally shifting.In this episode, we break down the old studies that originally led to caution around HRT, why those conclusions were flawed or misunderstood, and the new evidence that supports its benefits for many women — especially during menopause. We’ll also talk about what it means that the FDA is now backing something women’s health professionals have known for decades.This conversation isn’t just about hormones — it’s about progress. Women’s health is finally being brought to the forefront instead of pushed to the back burner, and menopause is being treated as a real, impactful phase of life that deserves proper care, research, and support.If you’re curious about HRT, menopause, or the future of women’s health, this episode is for you.

Living life with two autoimmune diseases is not easy and we are so honored to have special guest and patient at Buckeye PMR, Kristin Rini, tell her story and how she advocated for herself to talk back control of her health!

Joe Matovich with Buckeye PMR joins us as well to dive into the specifics from symptoms to diagnosis to treatment!

Your adrenal glands are the frontline of your body’s stress response—and when they’re overworked, your whole endocrine system feels it. In this video, we break down how the adrenals, pituitary, and hypothalamus work together (the HPA axis), and what happens when chronic stress throws this system off balance.

You’ll learn:
✔️ What the adrenal glands do
✔️ Symptoms of adrenal dysfunction and chronic overstimulation
✔️ How the body adapts to ongoing stress and cortisol demand
✔️ Differences between adrenal issues vs. pituitary or hypothalamus imbalance
✔️ How adrenal stress affects DHEA, testosterone, and estrogen

We’ll cover the key signs your adrenals are struggling—fatigue, sleep disruption, cravings, mood swings—and how to understand what your body is trying to tell you.

In this episode of Stop Feeling Like Shit, we break down the entire world of male hormones, with a special focus on testosterone — what it actually is, how your body makes it, and why levels are dropping in younger generations.

We unpack:
🔹 How testosterone is produced and the brain–testes negative feedback loop that keeps your hormones in balance
🔹 What your lab markers really mean — total testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, and more
🔹 The basics of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and when it’s medically appropriate
🔹 Why the modern decline in testosterone levels is real — and what research suggests about environmental toxins, lifestyle shifts, stress, and economic factors
🔹 How TBI (traumatic brain injury) can disrupt the hormonal command center and impact long-term testosterone production
🔹 What men of all ages should know about optimizing hormones for health, mood, energy, and longevity

If you’ve been curious about testosterone trends, wondering about your own numbers, or just want the real science behind male hormones without the hype, this episode gives you a grounded, accessible deep dive.

In this episode of Stop Feeling Like Shit, we take a deep, science-backed look at PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) — one of the most misunderstood and overlooked conditions in women’s health.

We break down:
🔹 What PMDD actually is and how it differs from PMS
🔹 The core symptoms and why they’re often misdiagnosed or minimized
🔹 The history behind the diagnosis and how the medical field has evolved
🔹 The scientific side of PMDD, including methylation pathways, hormone sensitivity, and brain chemistry
🔹 How progesterone, synthetic progestins, and birth control can impact symptoms
🔹 What current research reveals about treatment, management, and underlying biology

If you’ve ever felt like your monthly experience is “more than PMS,” this episode brings validation, clarity, and real science to the conversation — no dismissive explanations, no outdated myths.

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Dr. Buzz and Daniela Korth discuss what exactly A2M is and how it's being used to restore and relieve pain for so many patients.