In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with the Hormone Heroines, Dr. Serena Russum and Dr. Heidi Codino, to unpack what women actually need to thrive hormonally from puberty through menopause and beyond.

Dr. Serena and Dr. Heidi are award-winning speakers and nationally recognized experts in women's health, with extensive training in longevity medicine, hormonal health, peptides, and BHRT. Their passion lies in helping women address root causes, not just symptoms, using a holistic functional medicine approach so they can feel strong, energized, and supported at every stage of life.

This episode is a must-listen for any woman who wants to build strength, protect her hormones, and age with power instead of burnout.

What You'll Learn In This Episode:

• Muscle Is Medicine—Especially for Women

Muscle isn't just about strength or metabolism—it's a hormone-regulating, longevity-protecting organ. Lose muscle, and everything from blood sugar to estrogen balance takes a hit.

• Protein Timing Matters More Than You Think

It's not just how much protein you eat—it's how evenly you spread it throughout the day that determines whether your body can actually build and repair muscle.

• Estrogen Protects More Than Your Bones

Estrogen plays a critical role in muscle recovery, injury prevention, and resilience. Ignoring this connection leaves women vulnerable to pain, plateaus, and faster aging.

• Longevity Isn't a Supplement—It's a Strategy

Yes, tools like Urolithin A can support muscle and brain health—but nutrition, stress management, strength training, and the right practitioner are the real foundation for thriving long-term.

Resources From The Show:

• Dr. Serena and Heidi's website - https://www.blossominglongevity.com/
• Dr. Serena and Heidi's Podcast - Hormone Heroines
• Supplements we talked about: Urolithin A, CoEnzyme Q10 and Creatine
• Peptides we mentioned: P21 (brain), BPC 157/TB500 (gut health + aches/pains

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In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause explores aging through the wisdom of Chinese medicine. Rather than seeing aging as a decline, she reframes it as a predictable energetic transformation that unfolds in seven-year cycles.

The conversation focuses on the gradual decline of yin energy: the cooling, nourishing, and moistening force in the body and how modern lifestyle habits accelerate this depletion. Dr. Krause explains how symptoms like dryness, stiffness, fatigue, inflammation, hot flashes, and digestive issues are often signs of yin deficiency rather than "just getting older."

She shares practical dietary insights rooted in Chinese medicine, highlighting the importance of legumes, grains, fruits, and vegetables for supporting kidney chi, vitality, and long-term health. The episode also covers the role of movement, breathwork, and mindful eating habits in maintaining circulation, chi flow, and resilience as we age.

This episode offers a grounded, empowering roadmap for aging with more balance, energy, and ease without extreme diets or supplement overload.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why aging symptoms like dryness, fatigue, and inflammation are signs of yin depletion

• How Chinese medicine explains aging in 7-year cycles and what that means for your health today.

• Which foods actually support vitality, kidney energy, and hormone balance as you age.

• How movement, breathwork, and simple dietary shifts can help you age with more ease and energy.

Resources From The Show:

• Dr. Krause's Healthy Aging Through The Wisdom of Chinese Medicine Guide that includes a list of Yin Foods
• Episode 471 with Dr. Angela Zeng - talking about mung beans and her Chinese Medicine inspired wellness drink line called Karviva

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In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Brenda St. Louis, Accredited Financial Counselor, Financial Therapist, Certified Money Coach, and founder of REWIRE, to explore the powerful and often overlooked connection between money, the nervous system, and overall health.

Brenda brings decades of experience in personal development, somatic therapy, and financial education to this conversation, revealing why money stress is rarely about numbers and almost always about emotions, conditioning, and survival patterns.

Together, they unpack how unresolved money trauma can drive chronic stress, dysregulated nervous systems, impulsive financial decisions, and even physical health challenges.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why money stress is a health issue, not just a financial one

• How the nervous system influences spending, saving, and financial decisions

• Common emotional triggers around money and how they show up as self-sabotage

• Brenda's concept of money archetypes and how they shape your financial behavior

• How inherited family patterns and generational beliefs affect your relationship with money

• Why many high-earning individuals still live paycheck to paycheck

• Simple awareness shifts to create financial calm, clarity, and confidence

About Brenda St. Louis

Brenda St. Louis is an Accredited Financial Counselor, Financial Therapist, Certified Money Coach, and Trauma of Money Facilitator, with CFP training through BCIT. She has worked in personal development and human potential since 1996 and has focused specifically on the emotional side of money since 2009.

As the founder of REWIRE, Brenda helps individuals including average to high net-worth earners — break free from money stress, emotional overwhelm, and limiting financial beliefs. Her multidisciplinary background as a massage therapist, voice actor, motivational speaker, and published author gives her a unique somatic and intuitive lens on financial healing.

She is a co-author of the Amazon.ca bestselling book "The Thought That Changed My Life Forever" alongside Dr. Joe Dispenza and Bernie Siegel, and has been featured on numerous podcasts, radio, and television platforms. Brenda has owned and operated her own business for over 25 years and currently works in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Special Invitation

Brenda invites listeners to join her upcoming webinar, where she'll share actionable tools to:

• Break free from limiting money beliefs

• Regulate your nervous system around finances

• Build a healthier, more empowered relationship with money

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In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews, Dr. Pam Theriot an optometrist, author, and dry eye specialist who dives into the growing dry eye epidemic, especially as screen time continues to rise in our digital world.

Dr. Theriot explains why dry eyes are becoming more common, how blinking less while using digital devices impacts tear quality, and why natural tears are far more complex than artificial drops. She also explores how detoxification, inflammation, cosmetics, medications, and underlying health conditions can all play a role in chronic eye irritation.

Drawing from both her 20+ years of clinical experience and her own personal journey with dry eye, Dr. Theriot shares practical, proactive strategies you can start using today to protect and restore your eye health.

If your eyes feel dry, irritated, red, or "just not the same," this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How reduced blinking while on screens contributes to eye dryness
• The key differences between the 2000 + components in natural tears vs. artificial tears
• How detoxing can reduce inflammation and improve tear quality
• The hidden impact of toxins in cosmetics on eye irritation
• How autoimmune conditions and medications affect eye health
• A simple tests used to assess dry eye severity
• The role hydration plays in healthy tear production
• Daily eye care habits that can significantly improve symptoms

👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Pam Theriot

Dr. Pam Theriot is an optometrist, dry eye specialist, and author based in Louisiana. With over 20 years of experience, she leads the Dry Eye Relief Center at Lusk Eye Specialists, helping patients find personalized, long-term solutions to chronic dry eye symptoms.

Her own struggle with dry eye, affecting everything from contact lens wear to running and applying makeup sparked a professional mission to help others feel comfortable in their eyes again.

Dr. Theriot shares her expertise through her book Alleviate Dry Eye, online courses, a weekly blog, and her Editor's Pick Award-Winning TEDx Talk. Her mission is to help 1 million people care for their eyes as routinely as they care for their teeth by building simple, sustainable daily habits.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Pam Theriot

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In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause breaks down what detoxification really means and why timing, testing, and personalization are essential for safe and effective cleansing.

Dr. Krause walks listeners through her 21-day De-Inflame Protocol, a comprehensive detox approach designed to support multiple systems in the body while reducing inflammation. She explains why baseline lab testing matters, how emotional health is connected to specific organs, and how to safely reintroduce foods after a cleanse.

This episode also explores advanced detox strategies, including the role of peptides in supporting detoxification pathways and overall healing. Whether you're considering a seasonal reset, starting the new year with intention, or simply want to understand how detox works at a deeper level, this episode offers practical guidance and clinical insight.

🎧 Grab a notebook—this is an episode you'll want to take notes on.

What You'll Learn In This Episode:

• How the De-Inflame Protocol targets multiple detox and inflammatory pathways

• The lab testing to provide critical insight before starting any cleanse

• Specific lab tests that can reveal inflammation levels and detox capacity

• How emotional patterns are closely linked to organ health and detox efficiency

• The use of peptides to enhance detoxification and support healing at a deeper level

Resources From The Show:

• Dr. Krause's De-Inflame Protocol
• The supplements in the Standard Process 21 Day Purification Protocol Cleanse & the Toxicity Questionnaire

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Have you ever said, "I just don't feel like myself anymore" — even though your labs look normal?

In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause breaks down why inflammation starts in the brain, how it drives fatigue, brain fog, cravings, hormone imbalance, and accelerated aging — and why 2026 is the year to stop suppressing symptoms and start correcting root causes.

Inflammation isn't just a body problem. It's a brain health issue first.

Your brain uses 20% of your daily calories, and when inflammation is present, it shifts into defensive mode, not performance mode. That's when clarity disappears, energy crashes, and nothing feels like it's working anymore.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

✔ Why fatigue often begins as brain fatigue and inflammation ✔ How inflammation changes perception, memory, and focus ✔ Why stress and unresolved trauma amplify inflammation ✔ The connection between blood sugar instability and brain fog ✔ How hormonal changes increase inflammation and cravings ✔ Why circulation and oxygen delivery are critical for healing ✔ How peptides may support inflammation regulation and mitochondrial health ✔ Why labs miss inflammation — but patterns don't ✔ How a personalized, holistic approach is the future of health

🚨 Signs of Brain Inflammation (Even When Labs Look "Normal")

• Brain fog after meals

• Morning stiffness lasting longer than 30 minutes

• Energy crashes or "wired but tired" feeling

• Poor recovery from exercise

• Mood and cognition fluctuations

• Low HRV or elevated resting heart rate

• Elevated CGM readings or blood sugar swings

Pattern recognition often detects inflammation long before labs do.

⏳ Why Inflammation Makes You Feel "Old"

When inflammation stays elevated:

• Cells don't repair efficiently

• Mitochondria produce less energy (ATP)

• Hormone signaling becomes disrupted

• Blood sugar regulation worsens

• Fat storage increases

• The brain becomes less efficient

That's why so many people say:

"I feel inflamed, puffy, foggy, and exhausted — but nothing is technically wrong."

🔄 The Key Reframe

Inflammation is not the enemy. It's a signal.

Suppressing it without addressing the cause is like turning off a smoke alarm while the fire keeps burning.

• Acute inflammation heals

• Chronic inflammation drains energy, accelerates aging, and blocks results

• The solution is root-cause correction, not symptom suppression

🧬 Why Brain Fog Happens (Step-by-Step)

Chronic inflammation releases pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β) that:

• Travel through the bloodstream

• Cross or weaken the blood–brain barrier

• Activate microglia (the brain's immune cells)

🚨 Result: The brain shifts into protection mode, not clarity mode.

This leads to:

• Slower thinking

• Trouble focusing

• Word-finding difficulty

• Poor mental stamina

Your brain is conserving energy for survival — not performance.

🔋 What Actually Clears Inflammatory Brain Fog

(Not suppression — regulation)

✔ Reduce inflammatory triggers (food, toxins, stress) ✔ Stabilize blood sugar ✔ Improve circulation and oxygen delivery ✔ Calm the nervous system ✔ Support mitochondrial function

When the environment improves, the brain recovers.

🧪 How to Measure Inflammation Beyond Standard Labs

To truly assess inflammation, you must look at:

• Immune signaling: IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β

• Metabolic stress: Insulin, A1C, HOMA-IR, TG:HDL, CGMs

• Oxidative damage: OxLDL, 8-OHdG

• Gut integrity: Zonulin, Calprotectin, Lactoferrin

• Nervous system load: HRV, S100B, GFAP

• Circulation: hsCRP, ESR, Homocysteine, Fibrinogen, ADMA

This is why people are told "everything looks normal" — while feeling anything but.

🎧 Bottom Line

Inflammation is your body trying to protect you. But when it becomes chronic, it quietly rewires how you feel, think, and age.

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👉 Listen now to learn how to reduce brain inflammation so your body can finally heal.

In this solo episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause reflects on the lessons, challenges, and breakthroughs of 2025 and how they shape a more grounded, joyful, and empowered approach to health, wellness, and mental health heading into 2026.

Dr. Krause explores why being present is one of the most powerful tools for healing, how mental chatter directly impacts physical health, and why the current medical system often keeps people focused on problems instead of solutions. She shares practical insights on emotional awareness, mindfulness, and self-care, along with how tools like acupuncture and peptides can support mental clarity, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being.

This episode also highlights the importance of community, why healing doesn't happen in isolation, and how having the right support can make health goals feel achievable rather than overwhelming. If you're looking to reclaim joy, feel better in your body, and step into 2026 with intention, this episode is for you.

✨ Episode Highlights & Takeaways

• Why being present is essential for mental and physical health

• How mental chatter can drive inflammation, stress, and burnout

• A behind-the-scenes look at the medical system's problem-focused model

• The role of joy in healing and long-term wellness

• Why community support is non-negotiable for sustainable health

• How peptides may support mental clarity and physical resilience plus pair well with East Asian Medicine principles

• How acupuncture and Chinese Medicine help regulate stress and emotions

• Simple self-care practices to calm the nervous system

• Why 2026 can be a powerful reset for your health and growth

Resources From The Show:

• Dr. Jannine Krause's Website - https://doctorjkrausend.com/
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• Restore your energy & metabolism to age well in 2026 & beyond - Dec 29th 4p PST/6p CST - register HERE - replay available if you register!

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In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Thoryn Stephens, founder of BRAIN.ONE and leading expert in neurotechnology, AI, longevity, and behavioral analytics, to explore how technology can help us optimize brain health, behavior change, and long-term cognitive performance.

With a background in molecular and cell biology, Thoryn shares his journey from biotech research into AI-driven health optimization and why behavior change is the hardest (and most important) part of improving health.

This conversation dives into how microhabits, supported by data, wearables, and AI, can strengthen the brain, improve HRV, support endurance training, and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Thoryn explains how BrainOne creates personalized health protocols by integrating scientific research, behavioral analytics, and real world data making brain health actionable instead of overwhelming.

What You'll Learn In This Episode: • How AI interprets wearable data like HRV • The role of microhabits in long-term brain health • Preventing cognitive decline through lifestyle optimization • Wearables, accessibility, and cost in health tech • Data privacy concerns in AI-powered healthcare • Why women's health is a major frontier for innovation • How to start optimizing your brain and biology in your 30s and 40s

Resources From The Show:

• Brain.one website
• Learn more about Thoryn: https://brain.one/profile/THORYN

This episode is for anyone interested in brain health, AI in healthcare, longevity, personalized medicine, wearable technology, and sustainable lifestyle change.

🎧 Listen now to learn how small, strategic habits guided by data can create massive improvements in cognitive health and overall performance.

Discover how your thoughts, emotions, stress levels, relationships, and daily choices shape your heart health. In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with world-renowned cardiologist and behavioral medicine pioneer Dr. Alan Rozanski to explore the powerful connection between the mind and the heart.

Dr. Rozanski breaks down the science of behavioral cardiology, revealing how psychological stress can mimic or worsen heart disease, how lifestyle patterns influence cardiovascular aging, and why social connection and purpose play a central role in longevity.

We also dive into his groundbreaking research on the Six Domains of Health, a holistic framework that blends physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, social, and stress-resilience factors to create true vitality.

Whether you struggle with stress, worry about your heart health, or simply want to live with more energy and resilience, this episode will reshape how you think about wellness.

What You'll Learn

• How psychological stress impacts heart function

• Why chest pain must be evaluated carefully

• The link between emotions and cardiovascular health

• How social connection protects long-term heart vitality

• The Six Domains of Health and how to apply them

• Holistic strategies for reducing stress and supporting heart health

• How behavioral cardiology changes the future of medicine

About Dr. Alan Rozanski

Dr. Alan Rozanski is a leading cardiologist, researcher, educator, and pioneer in behavioral cardiology. His early research established one of the first strong links between psychological stress and heart disease, leading to a MacArthur Foundation Sabbatical Fellowship and collaborations with top behavioral medicine experts.

He has led major integrative cardiology programs at Cedars-Sinai and Mount Sinai in New York, authored over 300 peer-reviewed papers, and developed the Six Domains of Health framework for understanding true vitality.

Learn more about his work at alanrozanski.com

To read Dr. Alan's 2023 paper on assessing lifestyle risk factors to enhance the effectiveness of cardiac testing. Click HERE.

In this solo episode, Dr. Jannine Krause breaks down the growing buzz around peptides, bioregulators, and microdosed hormones. Plus she explains how combining them strategically can transform stubborn women's health complaints after 40 like weight gain, belly fat, fatigue, night sweats, poor concentration and insomnia. She shares what she's seeing work in real time with patients, why so many people waste money on the wrong peptide or supplement stacks, and how these therapies can help restore cellular function, lower inflammation, and support hormone balance. You'll learn the key differences between peptides and bioregulators, how to layer them with foundational health habits, and the biggest mistakes to avoid when experimenting with the latest longevity tools.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• The difference between peptides and bioregulators and why you may need both

• Why peptides on their own don't work if foundational health isn't dialed in

• How bioregulators help repair and restore specific tissues and organs

• When microdosed hormones enhance instead of disrupt peptide results

• Common signs you're using the wrong peptide for your symptoms

• Why many women overspend on supplements when peptides/bioregulators could streamline their protocol

• Dr. Krause's clinical insights on choosing the right tools for fatigue, weight gain, perimenopause symptoms, and healing plateaus

• How to think like a "vitality detective" and build a personalized longevity strategy

• Who is not a good candidate for peptides or bioregulators

Resources From the Show

• Follow Dr. Krause on Instagram: @drjanninekrause for clinical insights & behind-the-scenes looks at treatment strategies

• Join Dr. Krause's email list: weekly tips, root-cause strategies, and VIP updates on peptides & hormone optimization along with access to free masterclasses and future training announcements - head to doctorjkrausend.com

• Check out my website - doctorjkrausend.com for prior episodes on hormones, longevity, and fatigue recovery