Hormone Heroes with Dr. Kelly Hopkins

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How do alternative health practitioners view oxygenation, cellular voltage, and environmental detoxification?

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins sits down with Blake Miller, founder of Ozone Purity and the Ozone for Life platform, to discuss his 28-year background working with ozone-related therapies and wellness products. 

This conversation explores the historical context, biochemical theories, and practical applications behind ozone use from a prevention and wellness perspective.   

Blake outlines his entry into the space during the 1990s and explains the underlying principles of how...

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What happens when a high-achieving medical specialist hits severe midlife burnout, only to discover that her hormones and neurodivergence were holding the key to her recovery?

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins sits down with Dr. Amanda Wilson, an orthodontist, entrepreneur, global lecturer, and the founder of Straight Smile Solutions. Diagnosed later in life as neurodivergent, Dr. Amanda opens up about her powerful journey through adrenal exhaustion, perimenopause, and finding the right hormone replacement therapy to reclaim her cognitive health, energy, and quality...

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Navigating a prostate cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, lonely, and medically complex. But what if you could learn directly from a survivor who has successfully walked the path for over two decades?

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins sits down with Michael Bovarnick, a 23-year prostate cancer survivor and the founder of the Prostate Education Project. Diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease, Michael shares his deeply personal journey through radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy, and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). 

Rather t...

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What does it take to maintain your energy, vitality and quality of life as you age?

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins welcomes Ray Schloss, former Microsoft executive turned wellness and longevity coach, for a conversation about testosterone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, biohacking, meditation, and healthy aging.

After years of prioritizing fitness and an active lifestyle, Ray experienced an unexpected decline in energy. His journey led him to explore hormone testing, testosterone therapy, peptides, and other approaches to supporting his overall well-being.

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What if the key to understanding your hormonal health wasn't a single test result, but the patterns your body reveals over time? 

Navigating hormonal health can often feel like an isolating guessing game, especially when standard tests and 28-day cycle apps do not fit your body. 

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Dr. Amy Divaraniya, founder and CEO of Oova, to explore how data science and non-invasive hormone testing are changing the future of women's wellness. 

Dr. Amy shares her...

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Are you being told your hormone levels are "normal," but you’re still struggling with hot flashes, brain fog, fatigue, and low libido? Managing menopause symptoms shouldn't mean having to just gut it out. 

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins is joined by board-certified OBGYN and menopause specialist Dr. Cathleen Brown (Dr. Cat) to discuss the realities of perimenopause, menopause care, and evidence-based treatment options. 

Dr. Cat shares her personal journey of recognizing hot flashes and hormonal changes even as an OBGYN, breaking down...

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Anonymous sperm donation sounds simple until you ask the questions a child eventually asks: Who am I related to? What is my family medical history? Can I talk to the person who helped create me? 

Open sperm donation and transparent family building may offer a healthier alternative for individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges. 

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins is joined by Daniel Bayen, also known as Donor Dan, founder of the Open Donor Association, to discuss a more transparent, health-conscious approach to sperm do...

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Endometriosis symptoms and surgical menopause can drastically impact a woman's quality of life, often leaving patients searching for answers.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins is joined by Ana G. Herrera, founder and CEO of Hormone University and GLOW, to discuss her personal journey navigating stage four endometriosis, multiple surgeries, and sudden surgical menopause at age 40.

Ana shares her powerful story of turning pain into purpose. After facing severe PMS, heavy bleeding, and deep infiltration endometriosis that required extensive surgeries and a hysterectomy, she struggled...

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A parasite cleanse and understanding hidden root causes like worms, mold exposure, and Lyme disease can completely change your health trajectory if you are struggling with chronic illness.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins sits down with Kim Rogers, widely known online as the "Worm Queen" to discuss her extraordinary journey from severe health challenges and 13 surgeries to building a multi-million-dollar wellness apothecary.

Kim shares how a viral video changed her life overnight, sparking a massive movement around self-advocacy, gut health, and overlooked...

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Graves disease and chronic thyroid symptoms are often treated as isolated organ issues, but the root cause may lie within your central nervous system. 

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins sits down with nervous system-focused chiropractor and author Dr. Matt Delgado to discuss how severe stress, chronic burnout, and nervous system dysregulation can trigger autoimmune conditions like Graves disease and what patients and healthcare providers can do about it.

Many patients suffering from fatigue, hair loss, sleep disturbances, and gut pain are told t...

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Are you constantly running on fumes, relying on extra caffeine, and struggling with fatigue that no amount of sleep seems to fix? 

If you are a driven individual, high-performer, or female entrepreneur pushing through high stress, your body might be signaling a deeper overload. True recovery requires addressing both the mental and physical roots of exhaustion, from internal subconscious stress to underlying hormonal imbalances.

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with eight-figure founder, neuroscience-based health entrepreneur, and creator of the R...

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Integrative cancer treatment options can offer vital support and new pathways for patients navigating complex or advanced diagnoses. 

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins speaks with Rusty Roberts, a cancer patient advocate and former founder of an integrative oncology clinic, to explore how integrative cancer treatment strategies can support patients facing complex diagnoses.

Rusty shares the remarkable personal story that led him into advocacy, detailing how a deeper understanding of immune response and metabolic pathways changed his family's perspective on medicine. 

To...

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What happens when your hormone tests say everything is “normal,” but your symptoms tell a completely different story?

In this episode of Hormone Heroes with Dr. Kelly Hopkins, Dr. Kelly welcomes Dr. Eldred Taylor, OB/GYN, author, speaker, and hormone physiology educator, for an in-depth conversation about women’s hormone health, perimenopause, menopause, cortisol, progesterone, stress, sleep, libido, and hormone testing.

Dr. Taylor shares how his approach to women’s health changed after realizing that conventional approaches were not giving his own wife the answers she needed. That exp...

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Hormones are not just about hot flashes, libido, or aging, they can shape your energy, mood, recovery, brain fog, and how well you perform in everyday life.

Dr. Kelly Hopkins speaks with Dr. Janette Gray, an internal medicine physician, hormone and longevity expert, author, and founder of Perfect Balance Health. They cover how hormone balance, lifestyle, and prevention fit together, plus how Dr. Gray applies the same principles in her own life through pickleball, peptides, and a practical wellness framework.In this episode, Dr. Gray shares why she moved...

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Are you constantly exhausted, struggling with stubborn weight gain, or dealing with brain fog, only for your doctor to tell you that your lab results are completely "normal"? If you know deep down that something is wrong but feel completely dismissed by traditional medicine, you are not alone and it is not in your head.

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Dr. Nancy Beliveau, functional medicine specialist and founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute.

Dr. Nancy shares her incredible personal journey...

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Can artery plaque, inflammation, and pre-diabetes be addressed naturally before they become life-threatening?

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Dr. Melanie Icard, a naturopathic doctor specializing in regenerative and holistic medicine to explore functional medicine approaches to heart health, cardiovascular inflammation, insulin resistance, regenerative medicine, and root-cause healing.

Dr. Icard explains why many traditional cardiovascular screenings fail to detect early dysfunction and why inflammation, metabolic health, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and toxicity may play a larger role...

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What if your DNA could explain why certain medications work for you, why stress affects you differently, or why one cannabis product helps one person but causes anxiety in another?

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Len May, CEO and co-founder of EndoDNA, to explore the rapidly evolving world of personalized medicine, cannabis genetics, epigenetics, functional medicine, ADHD, and AI-driven healthcare.

Len shares how his personal experience with ADD eventually led him into cannabis genomics, biotechnology, and precision wellness. 

Together, Dr. K...

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Struggling with type 2 diabetes (or know someone who is)?  
What if everything you've been told about type 2 diabetes is only half the story?

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins and Dr. Jason Shumard, a chiropractor and functional endocrinologist, explains how diabetes really works at the cellular level and what you can do about it. 

They dive into the root causes behind high blood sugar, from diet and sugar spikes to chronic stress, infections, hormonal imbalances, inflammation and even en...

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Most chronic illnesses, especially Post-COVID conditions (also known as Long COVID), share a largely overlooked root issue: impaired cellular energy production.

If you’re struggling with Long COVID, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune symptoms, you’ve likely been told your labs are “normal,” even though you clearly don’t feel well.

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins sits down with Dr. Jess Armine, a veteran functional medicine practitioner with over 50 years of experience as an EMT, RN, and chiropract...

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Is Type 2 Diabetes, stubborn weight gain, or metabolic dysfunction an inevitable genetic fate? 

According to certified health coach Graham Hawley, the answer is a resounding no.

In this powerful episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Graham Hawley to explore how the modern processed food environment, chronic stress, and hidden insulin resistance are driving the global chronic disease epidemic and exactly how you can take control of your biology to reverse the damage.

Graham breaks down his s...

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Are you tired of being told your painful periods, chronic fatigue, and brain fog are "just normal parts of being a woman"? 

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sat down with a functional medicine specialist and certified regenerative medicine expert Dr. Jeffrey Brown.

Dr. Brown reveals why the traditional healthcare system is failing women when it comes to hormone optimization, chronic pain, and autoimmune conditions and how taking a root-cause approach can help you finally reclaim your health.

We dive deep into the hidden r...

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If you are struggling with chronic fatigue, stubborn brain fog, morning headaches or unexplained hormone imbalances despite "doing everything right," the root cause might be happening while you sleep.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sat down with Beverly Meyer, a certified clinical nutritionist and functional health practitioner who has been leading the natural health and ancestral nutrition movement since 1985.

They dive deep into why thin, health-conscious individuals and women frequently experience undiagnosed sleep apnea, and how...

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Have you been told your lab results are completely “normal,” yet you’re still struggling with chronic fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, or joint pain?

In this episode of Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sat down with Dr. Kevin Smith, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, to uncover the true root causes of chronic illness, hormone dysfunction, and metabolic decline. If you are tired of merely suppressing symptoms with prescription medications and want to understand why your body is misfiring, this deep-dive conversation is for...

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Most chronic illnesses rarely begin where we first notice them. By the time symptoms appear, the deeper issues are often already unfolding at the level of cellular energy, gut integrity, and immune signaling.

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins is joined by Divya Dhawan, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, for a conversation that challenges the conventional view of autoimmune disease. Together, they explore what is often left out of standard care: the underlying dysfunctions that drive chronic illness.

Sjögren’s Syndrome is a s...

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Are you constantly exhausted, struggling to hit your fitness goals, or fighting unexplainable brain fog despite doing everything right?

In this powerful testimonial episode of Hormone Heroes, host Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Josh Barnes and April Sloger for an open, honest look at what happens when your body's regulatory systems hit rock bottom and how bioidentical hormone therapy brings you back to life. 

If you have been struggling with unexplainable fatigue, mental health battles, or a sudden wall in your physical performance, this episode offers real-world proof t...

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If you are constantly exhausted, struggling with heavy or irregular periods, or navigating the frustrating shifts of perimenopause, you are not alone. Many women live with severe fatigue and hormonal imbalances, assuming it is simply their "normal".

In this episode, Dr. Kelly sits down with Dr. Alicia Newsome, founder of the Body Wellness Institute and author of Manifesting Her, to break down the true root causes of hormonal dysfunction. Dr. Newsome shares her personal journey from chronic, debilitating fatigue and a PCOS diagnosis to vibrant health through functional medicine.<...

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Whether you're navigating hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune conditions, this conversation empowers you with practical strategies that blend science with nature. 

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Dr. Jen Mann, a licensed naturopathic doctor and founder of Nova Wellness, to dismantle the myth that autoimmune diseases and severe menopausal shifts are permanent life sentences.  

Dr. Mann shared her transformative journey from battling depression and Hashimoto's to discovering powerful, natural healing methods. Her story reveals the incredible potential of ad...

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Are you curious about a subtle yet powerful health innovation that’s changing lives and perhaps your own? 

Hydrogen water, a game-changer in the wellness industry, has gained momentum for its potential to improve hormonal balance, boost energy, reduce inflammation, and even support neuroprotection. But what exactly is it, and how did one scientist’s personal experience ignite a global movement?

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Dr. Paul Barattiero, the world’s leading expert on hydrogen water, shares how a p...

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When your immune system starts making antibodies to destroy your own organs, it is executing a logical response to a system that is entirely overwhelmed. 

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sat down with the quadruple board-certified medical doctor, Dr. David Bilstrom and break down why the body enters self-destruction mode and exactly how to reverse it.

Your illness didn’t start when your symptoms did; joint pain, brain fog, and chronic fatigue are usually 10 to 20 years in the making. Dr. Bilstrom traces the silent timeline of autoimmunity back to...

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If you are navigating perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, the conventional medical framework is often failing to give you the proactive care you deserve.

Instead of partnering with women to build long-term vitality, the standard system frequently forces you into a waiting game, waiting until your bone density drops, waiting until your metabolism slows to a crawl, or waiting until your lab work is technically "diseased" before offering a solution. 

In this episode, Dr. Kelly partners with Functional Medicine Dietitian and Practitioner Cindy Dupuie to break down the e...

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Could the key to healing chronic conditions, rejuvenating your body, and regaining lost vitality be as simple as sitting under the right kind of light? 

The answer to unlocking your body's true vitality might not be another supplement or a restrictive lifestyle shift, it might be light. 

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sat down with veteran chiropractor and light manufacturing innovator Dr. Carl Rothschild to uncover the science of true medical-grade full-body red light therapy.

Dr. Rothschild traces his jo...

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Most pellet therapy complications are avoidable and Dr. Charles Virden says the problem starts with the tool. He reveals why sharp devices can damage tissue, drive pain, and create extrusions, and how his atraumatic trocar method is changing the way hormone pellet procedures are done.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly sits down with board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Charles Verdon, owner of Verdon MD and founder of Atrocars to discuss a game-changing breakthrough in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

Drawing from his extensive...

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Ever had a doctor tell you "your labs are fine" when you knew something was wrong? You're not alone. This eye-opening conversation with functional medicine practitioners Melissa Donahue and Kristen Kirby reveals the critical health issues hiding beneath "normal" test results.

The journey begins with Kristen's personal struggle—a medical professional herself who faced dismissal from multiple physicians despite debilitating fatigue and brain fog. Her path from frustrated patient to functional medicine practitioner offers hope for anyone caught in the diagnostic wilderness of unexplained symptoms. Through specialized testing, Melissa uncovered Hashimoto's th...

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Your burning hot, tongue-tied moments, and middle-of-the-night anxiety might not be random quirks—they could be hormone deficiency symptoms your doctor is missing. Just ask Dr. Hope Honisberg, who at 38 was told she was "just getting old" when she couldn't remember basic medical terms during patient consultations.

This eye-opening conversation takes you behind the scenes at Youthful Med Spa with founder Pam Mahone and functional medicine expert Dr. Hope as they share both professional insights and deeply personal experiences with hormone therapy. Their candid discussion demolishes outdated approaches to hormone health an...

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Struggling with unexplained fatigue, weight gain around the middle, brain fog, or severe night sweats? 

You aren't alone and you don't have to just "live with it."

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins is joined by Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Associate Professor at Baylor University, and Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Debbie Shiry. Debbie opens up about her personal battle with sudden, debilitating menopause symptoms, from soaking night sweats and midsection weight gain to zero libido and lost focus.

After years of temporary f...

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Struggling with low energy, mid-afternoon fatigue, or difficulty maintaining muscle mass as you age?

The root cause is often an unnoticed drop in key hormones like testosterone. 

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with her brother, Jeff Lynn, 3x State Champion Head Football Coach at Roswell High School, to discuss his personal journey with bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

Jeff shares his initial symptoms of low testosterone (which started around age 45 with low serum levels near 200 ng/dL), h...

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Heart disease remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, primarily because traditional diagnostic methods often detect blockages only after late-stage symptoms emerge.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, host Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Christi Campbell, founder and Chief Brand Officer of Heart Care Corp, to discuss early cardiovascular disease detection and natural healing.

Christi introduces the Multifunction Cardiogram (MCG), an FDA-approved, non-invasive, 10-minute resting test that analyzes the functional health of the heart. 

Unlike standard anatomical tests or invasive angiograms, MCG can identify issues like m...

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Are you dealing with unexplained daily fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, or a loss of drive? 

You might be experiencing severe testosterone deficiency without realizing it.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins is joined by former high school coach, powerlifter, and real estate agent Don Dancer. 

Don shares his harrowing experience surviving a severe heat stroke in 2010 that left him with undetected pituitary gland damage, causing his total testosterone levels to plummet to an extreme low of 25 ng/dL.

Fo...

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Are you struggling with brain fog, sudden weight gain, night sweats, or chronic fatigue? 

The root cause might be an underlying hormone deficiency and standard "one-size-fits-all" treatments often fall short.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins speaks with Carol Ann Tutera, CEO of SottoPelle and co-founder of Tutera Medical. SottoPelle is widely recognized as a foundational pioneer in training medical providers on the clinical use of bioidentical hormone pellet therapy.

Carol Ann shares the history of how her late husband, Dr. Gino T...

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Are you currently navigating fertility challenges, undergoing IVF or IUI, or dealing with unexplained recurrent miscarriages? 

While Western reproductive technologies offer incredible advancements, integrating Eastern medicine can provide the crucial edge needed to achieve a healthy pregnancy.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins speaks with Mike Berkley, L.Ac., FABORM, founder and director of The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in Manhattan. With nearly three decades of specialized clinical practice, Mike is a pioneer in integrating traditional acupuncture and custom herbal medicine with modern W...