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In this episode of the Hope Natural Health Podcast, Dr. Erin Ellis explores the connection between mood changes and menopause, discussing a September 2026 study that found a decrease in severe mood symptoms among women who started hormone therapy. She explains how estrogen may influence mood, what the research can and cannot tell us, and why a closer look at thyroid function, sleep, and hormonal changes matters.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Why mood changes, anxiety, and irritability are common during the menopause transition What a study of 260 women found about mood symptoms after starting hormone therapy How estrogen interacts with serotonin and may influence mood Why the study cannot prove hormone therapy caused the improvement How menstrual cycle changes, sleep, thyroid function, and medications may contribute to mood symptoms What to discuss with your healthcare provider if you no longer feel like yourself   Take Dr. Erin's Why Am I So Tired? Assessment to explore whether hormonal changes may be contributing to your symptoms. Take the assessment here: https://whyamisotired.hopenaturalhealth.com/   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode, Dr. Erin Ellis explains why starting multiple supplements at once can make it nearly impossible to evaluate their effects. She also discusses how overlapping ingredients, supplement interactions, and certain products can affect your lab results and clinical decisions.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why starting multiple supplements at once makes it harder to identify what's working. How overlapping ingredients in multivitamins, B complexes, and stress blends can lead to excessive nutrient intake. Why too much vitamin B6 or supplemental magnesium can cause unwanted side effects. How high-dose biotin can interfere with thyroid lab results, including TSH, Free T4, and T3. Why supplement timing matters when taking thyroid medication and other prescriptions. How to evaluate supplement effectiveness by making one change at a time and tracking your symptoms. Why some supplements take days to work while others may require weeks or months to show meaningful changes. How your underlying health patterns, including blood sugar regulation, cortisol, and nutrient absorption, may influence your response to supplements.   Take the Why Am I So Tired? Assessment: If you're experiencing persistent fatigue and want to better understand the hormone and metabolic patterns that may be contributing to your symptoms, take Dr. Erin's assessment. https://whyamisotired.hopenaturalhealth.com/ For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode, we're talking about the gut-hormone connection and why digestion and hormones are never really separate conversations. You'll learn how what's happening in your gut can influence your hormones, and why supporting digestive health may be an important piece of the bigger picture. In this episode, you will learn: How the gut and hormones communicate with each other Why digestion can influence estrogen metabolism and hormone balance How gut health may affect bloating, bowel changes, and other hormone-related symptoms The connection between the gut microbiome, inflammation, and hormonal health Why looking at digestion can be an important part of understanding the bigger hormone picture   Want to Learn More About Rooted & Realigned? Visit www.hopenaturalhealth.com to explore the program and see if it's the right fit for you.   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode, Dr. Erin Ellis sits down with Dr. Jonathan Taves, a physical therapist and founder of Novera Headache Center, to explore why chronic headaches and migraines may involve much more than the brain. They discuss the connections between the neck, jaw, shoulders, hormones, sleep, stress, inflammation, and airway function, and why identifying the factors contributing to your pain matters. Dr. Taves explains his three-part framework for understanding headaches and migraines, including the source of pain, developmental factors that may affect function, and systemic factors that influence your overall pain threshold. He also shares why airway issues and mouth breathing are often overlooked, how hormonal shifts can increase migraine vulnerability, and why treating the neck alone may not address everything contributing to symptoms. You'll also hear practical steps you can start with, from incorporating more movement into your day to supporting better sleep, nasal breathing, and overall nutrition.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why headaches and migraines aren't always coming from where you feel the pain How the neck, jaw, and shoulders can contribute to head and facial pain How hormonal shifts may influence migraine vulnerability Why airway function and mouth breathing deserve more attention How sleep position, movement, stress, and nutrition can affect your pain threshold Dr. Taves' three-spoke framework for evaluating chronic headaches and migraines Simple steps you can take to start supporting your body   Connect with Dr. Jonothan Taves Want to learn more about Dr. Jono Taves and his approach to headaches and migraines? Dr. Jono is the founder of Novera Headache Center, where he looks beyond the head pain itself to explore how the neck, jaw, shoulders, airway, hormones, sleep, stress, and overall health may be contributing to your symptoms. Novera Headache Center offers in-person care, a travel patient program for those coming from outside Colorado, headache and migraine health coaching, and a free Headache Freedom community. Visit Novera Headache Center to learn more about Dr. Jono's approach and the programs available. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noveraheadachecenter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theheadachedoctor   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode of the Hope Natural Health Podcast, Dr. Erin Ellis breaks down the viral "cortisol cocktail" trend, separates the myths of "adrenal fatigue" from real HPA axis dysregulation, and explains what is actually causing that persistent tired-but-wired exhaustion so many women experience.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why the viral "cortisol cocktail" trend appeals to exhausted women and what the ingredients actually do in your body The truth about "adrenal fatigue" and why it isn't a recognized medical diagnosis How the HPA axis works and what real HPA axis dysregulation looks like across your day Why a single morning cortisol blood draw often misses the underlying pattern of exhaustion What tests and steps to look at instead including four-point cortisol testing, thyroid panels, and blood sugar regulation   Feeling Tired All the Time? If you're exhausted all day, wired at night, or struggling to understand why you don't feel like yourself, the Why Am I So Tired? Assessment can help you start connecting the dots between your symptoms and what may be driving them. Take the Why Am I So Tired? Assessment here: https://whyamisotired.hopenaturalhealth.com/   For more on Dr. Erin: Schedule a Well Woman Exam with Dr. Erin: https://hopenaturalhealth.practicebetter.io/#/619ef36b398033103c7b6bf9/bookings?s=61bbf0633980331230a27d04&step=date Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/   Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here:  https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode of the Hope Natural Health Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a double board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist who has specialized in fertility for nearly 20 years. We talk about the factors that can be missed in a conventional fertility workup, including thyroid and autoimmune issues, sperm DNA fragmentation, blood sugar and insulin regulation, gut inflammation, and the vaginal microbiome. Dr. Simmons also explains why recurrent pregnancy loss isn't always a female fertility issue, how male factors can contribute, and why looking beyond basic sperm analysis may be important.   In this episode, you will learn:  Why recurrent pregnancy loss may involve more than genetics How thyroid, autoimmune, and metabolic factors can affect fertility Why sperm DNA fragmentation and male fertility factors matter How gut and vaginal microbiome health may influence pregnancy outcomes The difference between genetic, epigenetic, and chromosomal factors How targeted testing, sleep, and melatonin can support a more comprehensive fertility approach Connect with Dr. Aumatma Simmons Learn more about Dr. Aumatma Simmons and her work in fertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and root-cause fertility care: Madre Fertility: https://www.madrefertility.com/ Holistic Fertility Institute: https://holisticfertilityinstitute.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticfertilitydoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aumatma/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAumatmaNd   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode of the Hope Natural Health Podcast, Dr. Erin Ellis sits down with Megan Gerber, a functional nutrition and gut health practitioner, to explore why bloating, constipation, reflux, and other digestive symptoms may not be solely about what you eat. They discuss the often-overlooked connection between chronic stress, nervous system regulation, digestion, and the body's ability to heal. Megan explains why constantly adding supplements, restrictive diets, and gut protocols may sometimes keep you stuck, and why addressing nervous system safety and foundational needs can be an important part of a root-cause approach.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   How chronic stress can affect digestion, motility, and nutrient absorption Why bloating, constipation, reflux, and abdominal discomfort may be connected to nervous system regulation Why treating gut symptoms without addressing potential root causes can lead to recurring problems How doing "all the things" for your gut can sometimes increase stress and keep you stuck Why individualized care and focusing on key "needle movers" can be more effective than trying every protocol How nervous system hypervigilance can influence the way you respond to digestive symptoms What low stomach acid can look like and how it may affect digestion and nutrient absorption   Connect with Megan Gerber: Take the FREE "Why Am I STILL So Bloated?" Quiz: Visit Megan's website and take the quiz to learn more about what may be contributing to your bloating. Website: https://groundednourish.com/   For more on Dr. Erin: Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode of the Hope Natural Health Podcast, Dr. Erin Ellis talks about why so many women dread Pap smears and how a difficult or painful past experience can lead to years of avoidance. She breaks down the importance of cervical cancer screening, current screening guidelines, HPV, vaccination, and the newer at-home HPV self-collection options that may make screening more accessible and comfortable for some women.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why a difficult or painful past experience can make women avoid Pap smears and pelvic exams for years Why cervical cancer screening is important, even when you feel completely healthy and have no symptoms How often women actually need cervical cancer screening and the differences between HPV testing, Pap testing, and co-testing How at-home HPV self-collection works and how it may make screening more comfortable and accessible What a positive HPV result means, including why it does not automatically mean you have cervical cancer and why follow-up care is still important How HPV vaccination, regular screening, and a supportive Well Woman Exam can all play a role in protecting your cervical health For more on Dr. Erin: Schedule a Well Woman Exam with Dr. Erin: https://hopenaturalhealth.practicebetter.io/#/619ef36b398033103c7b6bf9/bookings?s=61bbf0633980331230a27d04&step=date Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/   Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode of the Hope Natural Health Podcast, Dr. Erin Ellis talks with Shari B. Kaplan, a trauma-informed psychotherapist specializing in integrative mental health, about the biology of chronic stress and unresolved trauma, why high-functioning people may not recognize how stressed they really are, and what it takes to help the nervous system move out of survival mode. They also explore Shari AI, the clinical AI tool Shari created to provide support between therapy sessions, and why technology should support human connection rather than replace it.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: How chronic stress and unresolved trauma can affect the body over time Why high-functioning people may have difficulty recognizing their own stress What fight, flight, and freeze can look like in the body Why "start low and go slow" matters when making changes Shari's Repair, Release, Reorganize, Rebuild framework Why mental health care should consider the whole human ecosystem How connection, belonging, and safe relationships support healing Where AI can fit into mental health support, and where human connection remains essential   Connect with Shari B. Kaplan Website: https://www.cannectd.com/ Instagram @sharibkaplan: https://www.instagram.com/sharibkaplan/ Cannectd Instagram @cannectd: https://www.instagram.com/cannectd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shari-b-kaplan-lcsw-180b1682/ Learn more about Shari AI: https://www.cannectd.com/shari-ai   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we sit down with Emma Victoria Johnson, an integrative cancer healing advocate, patient educator, and soon-to-be author. After receiving a terminal Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis in March 2025 with metastasis to her lymph nodes and liver Emma was told she had three months to live without harsh palliative medications. Refusing to accept that timeline, she sought out a whole-person oncology model at the Oasis of Hope Cancer Center in Tijuana, Mexico, under the care of Dr. Francisco Contreras. Today, through integrative therapies and deep personal transformation, her breast and lymph nodes are completely clear as she works toward total remission.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Oasis of Hope combines metabolic therapy, ozone, EBOO, IV protocols, and personalized immunotherapy vaccines to train the body to fight cancer naturally. How living in a prolonged "fight-or-flight" state, emotional trauma, and toxic relationships can suppress your immune system and alter your internal environment. The role of eliminating refined sugars, minimizing carbohydrates, incorporating an alkaline diet, and lowering animal protein to support metabolic health. How to trust your inner intuition, put your well-being first, and stand firm when faced with rigid conventional medical systems. How moving through spousal abandonment and loss became the ultimate catalyst for Emma to awaken her inner strength and heal from the inside out.   Connect with Emma Victoria Johnson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_victoriaj Clinic Reference: Oasis of Hope Cancer Center (Tijuana, Mexico) www.oasisofhope.com   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we sit down with John Ossipinsky (known globally as the "Lymph Man"), a certified lymphedema therapist, author, and expert in craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation. Drawing from his background as an Army medic and NYC firefighter, John shares how a stagnant lymphatic system the body's waste removal network is often the root cause behind chronic fatigue, brain fog, stubborn gut issues, and systemic inflammation. Learn how acidity clogs your lymphatic flow, the newly discovered link between the brain's "glymphatic" system and mental health, and simple daily physical techniques you can start using today to get your body flowing.   In this episode, you will learn: How your lymphatic system acts as the body's internal waste disposal and why its clogging leads to anxiety, brain fog, and chronic fatigue. How acidic buildup in the brain blocks your "glymphatic" system and impacts mental health. The surprising way stagnant cellular waste worsens IBS, bloating, and intense menopause symptoms. Quick, simple daily breathing and movement techniques you can do anywhere to instantly boost lymphatic flow. Why balancing body pH and supplementing with magnesium glycinate can reduce systemic inflammation.   Connect with Dr. John Ossipinsky: Website: lymphman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lymphman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnossipinsky/   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we break down why adding another supplement rarely fixes your hormone symptoms and what a testing-based reassessment plan actually looks like instead. We dive deep into the real difference between a symptom-driven "supplement stack" and an intentional, data-driven plan. Whether you are staring at a medicine cabinet full of magnesium, ashwagandha, Vitex, and berberine or simply wondering why you still don't feel like yourself, this episode gives you the exact questions and lab testing context to bring to your next provider visit.   In this episode, you will learn:  Why symptom-based supplement stacking often misses the true underlying driver behind issues like fatigue, mood swings, weight plateaus, and poor sleep. The specific targeted labs often skipped in standard workups, including full thyroid panels, ferritin, daily cortisol curves, and properly timed sex hormone testing. How correcting a single underlying root issue (like low ferritin) creates a positive domino effect across multiple, seemingly unrelated symptoms. How to evaluate your current supplement drawer and decide if a product is actually serving a measurable purpose in your health routine. Key questions to ask before adding any new supplement to ensure you have a clear plan for tracking its effectiveness.   Resources & Links: Take the Hormone Quiz to start seeing which hormone patterns are worth testing for: https://hormonequiz.drerinellis.com/   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we break down the reality behind the ongoing estrogen patch shortage and why getting switched to a new delivery method requires much more than just taking whatever is currently available at the pharmacy. We dive deep into the four primary ways estrogen actually enters your body, patches, pills, creams, and troches and how each method differs in its impact on liver metabolism, blood clot risk, absorption consistency, and daily convenience. Whether your prescription was recently changed or you are evaluating your hormone therapy options, this episode gives you the exact questions and context to bring to your next provider visit.   In this episode, you will learn:  Why demand soared by 160% and why there is no single drop-in replacement for every woman. How oral estrogen undergoes first-pass liver metabolism, increasing blood clot and stroke risk compared to non-oral options. The benefits of skipping the liver versus the drawbacks of inconsistent absorption and accidental hormone transfer to family members. How cheek-and-gum dissolved tablets offer customizable, multi-hormone dosing with zero transfer risk. Key factors from liver function and clotting risk to lifestyle to help you navigate your options with your provider   Resources & Links: Take the Why Am I So Tired? assessment to pinpoint the root causes of your fatigue: https://whyamisotired.hopenaturalhealth.com/   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, we dive deep into the unseen upstream layer of health that most wellness conversations completely miss: Oxygen. We are joined by Randall Chestnut, an oxygen scientist, educator, and the founder of O2 Pro Academy, who specializes in translating complex molecular science into actionable health insights. Randall challenges the current wellness paradigm that focuses heavily on supplements, nutrition, and hormones while ignoring how our body actually delivers and utilizes oxygen at a cellular level.   In this episode, you will learn: Why high blood oxygen readings don't guarantee your cells are actually absorbing it. How carbon dioxide acts as the key to releasing oxygen into your tissues, and why low CO2 tolerance drains your energy. How oxygen deficiency directly impacts estrogen production and why progesterone triggers over-breathing during your luteal phase. Why mental rumination physically exhausts you by consuming massive amounts of brain oxygen. A simple, free at-home test to measure your body's oxygen efficiency. How breathing through your nose regulates stress and produces crucial nitric oxide, while mouth breathing signals systemic dysfunction.   Connect with Randall: Website: o2andyou.com / o2proacademy.com Free Resource: Test your baseline at myboltscore.com   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

Are you tired of being told your low libido, brain fog, or painful sex are "just a part of aging," or being handed an antidepressant every time you bring up your hormonal symptoms? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, APRN, and founder of the Revive Institute of Sexual Health. Dr. Stephanie shares her transition from traditional urology to pioneering an integrated approach to women's hormone therapy and sexual wellness. She is on a mission to help women reject "normal" standards of care, overcome clinical dismissal, and reclaim optimal health, pleasure, and connection.   In this episode, you will learn: How the drop in progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen drives anxiety, low libido, and body changes. Why bioidentical hormones are safe, protective against dementia, and unfairly stigmatized by outdated studies. The physical drivers behind painful intimacy and how local estrogen, DHEA, and pelvic floor therapy can help. Why standard blood panels miss the mark and how to advocate for your health.   Connect with Dr. Stephanie: Website: www.ReviveISH.com Podcast: Between the Sheets with Dr. Z https://reviveish.com/between-the-sheets-podcast   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI