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This week on Calling in Sick, we’re diving into one of the most begged-for topics in women’s health… hormones. We talk about what they actually do, how they impact chronic illness, and why SO many of us are misdiagnosed or dismissed for years.
I’m joined by Dr. Shawn Tassone, America’s Holistic Gynecologist, a double board-certified OB/GYN + Integrative Medicine MD with a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. He’s known for blending science and spirituality, calling out misinformation online, and giving women the tools to finally understand their bodies.
We’re breaking down:
🧩 Hormones 101 — what they really control (hint: it’s way beyond PMS)
🔥 Hormones & Chronic Illness — autoimmune overlap, stress load, flare patterns
🩺 What you can do — red flags, labs that matter, treatments and integrative care
🚨 Hormone Mythbusting — cortisol panic, “balancing your hormones,” internet BS
If hormones feel like a mystery box, this episode will make everything finally click.
xx,
Alex
💬 Comment: What’s ONE hormone symptom you wish doctors took seriously?
TIMESTAMPS
Intro:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick!
00:02:39 Alex’s Picks of the Week (MERCH!!, Giveaway, Corkcicle, Hatch)
Interview with Dr. Tassone
00:05:34 Intro to Hormones
00:10:50 Intro to Dr. Tassone (who he is, what he does and how he became the Hormone Guru)
00:18:33 Why there is SO much misinformation online about health
00:21:58 Calling in Sick Merch Drop Details
00:25:48 Women's Health & Narrative Medicine
Women's Hormones
00:30:17 Why women's hormone health has been overlooked for SO long
00:32:57 The black box warning on women's hormone treatment
00:40:15 When should you look into your hormone health (testing & treatment)
00:44:52 The wrench that insurance throws into this mix (Alex's most recent crashout & impact to procedures)
00:49:50 Current hormone treatments on the market
00:53:57 Rapid Fire Myth Busting and why hormones impact chronic illness
Conclusion:
00:58:48 One Brain Cell Segment
01:01:01 Where to find Dr. Tassone & Thank You!!
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Alex’s Picks of the Week:These are my favorite finds to start my morning softly… and without spills!
✨Corckcicle, Sierra Leakproof Cruiser — go.shopmy.us/p-30936310
— CODE: ShopMy20 for 20% off at checkout
✨Hatch, Restore 3 — go.shopmy.us/p-32313847
— $30 off until 12/2, or until it sells out!!
MERCH IS LIVE! https://calling-in-sick.myshopify.com/
#HormoneHealth #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #MindBodyConnection #WomenHealth #DrShawnTassone #HormoneBalanceBible #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #IntegrativeMedicine #Endometriosis #PCOS #Inflammation #MedicalGaslighting #HolisticGynecology #Cortisol #HRT #functionalmedicine
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This week on Calling in Sick, we’re diving into one of the most begged-for topics in women’s health… hormones. We talk about what they actually do, how they impact chronic illness, and why SO many of us are misdiagnosed or dismissed for years.
I’m joined by Dr. Shawn Tassone, America’s Holistic Gynecologist, a double board-certified OB/GYN + Integrative Medicine MD with a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. He’s known for blending science and spirituality, calling out misinformation online, and giving women the tools to finally understand their bodies.
We’re breaking down:
🧩 Hormones 101 — what they really control (hint: it’s way beyond PMS)
🔥 Hormones & Chronic Illness — autoimmune overlap, stress load, flare patterns
🩺 What you can do — red flags, labs that matter, treatments and integrative care
🚨 Hormone Mythbusting — cortisol panic, “balancing your hormones,” internet BS
If hormones feel like a mystery box, this episode will make everything finally click.
xx,
Alex
💬 Comment: What’s ONE hormone symptom you wish doctors took seriously?
TIMESTAMPS
Intro:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick!
00:02:39 Alex’s Picks of the Week (MERCH!!, Giveaway, Corkcicle, Hatch)
Interview with Dr. Tassone
00:05:34 Intro to Hormones
00:10:50 Intro to Dr. Tassone (who he is, what he does and how he became the Hormone Guru)
00:18:33 Why there is SO much misinformation online about health
00:21:58 Calling in Sick Merch Drop Details
00:25:48 Women's Health & Narrative Medicine
Women's Hormones
00:30:17 Why women's hormone health has been overlooked for SO long
00:32:57 The black box warning on women's hormone treatment
00:40:15 When should you look into your hormone health (testing & treatment)
00:44:52 The wrench that insurance throws into this mix (Alex's most recent crashout & impact to procedures)
00:49:50 Current hormone treatments on the market
00:53:57 Rapid Fire Myth Busting and why hormones impact chronic illness
Conclusion:
00:58:48 One Brain Cell Segment
01:01:01 Where to find Dr. Tassone & Thank You!!
----------------------------------------------------------------
Stay connected and follow us on socials for more!
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/
• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568
• Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod?
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Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/
Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/
Alex’s Picks of the Week:These are my favorite finds to start my morning softly… and without spills!
✨Corckcicle, Sierra Leakproof Cruiser — go.shopmy.us/p-30936310
— CODE: ShopMy20 for 20% off at checkout
✨Hatch, Restore 3 — go.shopmy.us/p-32313847
— $30 off until 12/2, or until it sells out!!
MERCH IS LIVE! https://calling-in-sick.myshopify.com/
#HormoneHealth #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #MindBodyConnection #WomenHealth #DrShawnTassone #HormoneBalanceBible #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #IntegrativeMedicine #Endometriosis #PCOS #Inflammation #MedicalGaslighting #HolisticGynecology #Cortisol #HRT #functionalmedicine
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