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What happens when you stop accepting symptoms as something you simply have to live with and start taking a more active role in your health? In this episode, Dr. Hotze sits down with Sarah Shaw, who shares how reading Hormones, Health, and Happiness nearly 20 years ago changed the way she approached her health. At the time, Sarah was struggling with severe fatigue, brain fog, itching, recurring fungal infections, and intense sugar cravings. After recognizing her symptoms in Dr. Hotze’s book, she began following a yeast-free eating program focused on eliminating sugar and simple carbohydrates. She says her symptoms began improving within the first 30 days. Sarah explains how that experience encouraged her to become what Dr. Hotze calls her own “health contractor.” Over the years, she experimented with different approaches to determine what worked best for her body, including eliminating foods she felt were contributing to her symptoms and using tools such as a continuous glucose monitor to understand her response to certain foods better. She also shares how removing gluten and pasteurized dairy from her diet helped her address significant joint discomfort and regain the ability to stay active. Dr. Hotze and Sarah also discuss the importance of continually educating yourself about your health. Sarah’s message is simple: you do not have to change everything at once. Start somewhere, pay attention to how your body responds, and continue making choices that move you toward better health. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.

Could yeast overgrowth be contributing to symptoms like brain fog, bloating, fatigue, or persistent sugar cravings? In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, explains the purpose behind the yeast-free eating program and why addressing gut health is an important part of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center's approach to wellness. She discusses how Candida naturally exists throughout the body but may become problematic when it overgrows, potentially contributing to digestive issues, recurrent yeast infections, oral thrush, skin concerns, headaches, fatigue, and brain fog. Bryana explores factors that may contribute to yeast overgrowth and discusses the relationship between gut health and food sensitivities. It is important to repair the gut before moving forward with other therapies. The yeast-free eating program focuses on temporarily eliminating foods that contain or feed yeast,  while emphasizing whole foods. The episode also explains how dietary changes may be combined with prescription antifungal therapy. Bryana emphasizes that the program is intended to address yeast overgrowth in a structured way rather than serve as a permanently restrictive diet. After completing the program, guests gradually reintroduce foods while continuing to support a healthier gut environment. The goal is to reduce symptoms such as bloating and brain fog, support energy and immune function, and create a healthier foundation for the body's response to other wellness therapies. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.

It’s not just about testosterone! Low testosterone isn’t the only hormone men should be concerned about. In this episode, Elaina Mango, Vice President of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, is joined by Physician Assistant Gabrielle Foppe to discuss why optimal men's health requires much more than simply treating testosterone levels. They explain how symptoms are often dismissed as normal aging when they may actually be signs of underlying hormone imbalances. They emphasize that thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones, and overall metabolic health all play important roles in a man's energy, mental clarity, and long-term wellness. The conversation also explores why many men delay seeking help due to social stigma and the belief that they should "push through" their symptoms. Elaina and Gabrielle explain the difference between gradual hormone decline in men, often referred to as andropause, and menopause in women. The episode also addresses concerns surrounding low testosterone clinics, highlighting the importance of physician oversight and avoiding excessive testosterone use that may lead to unwanted side effects. Finally, Elaina and Gabrielle encourage both men and their spouses to recognize the signs of hormone imbalance early and seek a personalized approach to restoring long-term health and wellness. For a free wellness consultation, call us at 281-698-8698. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.

Is the recent concern over Cyclospora infections something most people should worry about? In this episode, Dr. Hotze discusses the parasite Cyclospora, explaining what it is, how it is transmitted, and why he believes the public response has been disproportionate to the number of reported cases. He reviews where the organism is commonly found, how infections occur through contaminated food or water, and the typical symptoms associated with the illness, including diarrhea and gastrointestinal discomfort. Based on the information presented, Dr. Hotze emphasizes that most cases are treatable and encourages listeners to keep the reported numbers in perspective. He also discusses basic food safety practices, such as thoroughly washing fresh produce before eating it. The episode concludes with practical recommendations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including continuing to eat fresh vegetables while properly washing produce, staying informed about health issues, and focusing on long-term wellness strategies. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.

Can improving your gut health transform your overall health? In this episode, Elaina Mango, Vice President of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, is joined by Physician Assistant Gabrielle Foppe to introduce the center's new 90-Day Gut Repair Therapy Program. They explain why optimal health begins in the digestive system and discuss how poor gut health can contribute to far more than digestive discomfort. Rather than simply masking symptoms, they emphasize identifying and addressing the underlying causes through a structured, natural approach. Elaina and Gabrielle outline the three-step approach to gut repair: first eliminating unwanted yeast and harmful microbes, then restoring healthy gut bacteria, and finally supporting long-term healing through nutrition and lifestyle changes. They also discuss why simply taking an over-the-counter probiotic is often not enough to fully restore gut health. The 90-day telehealth program includes comprehensive lab work, medical oversight, prescription medications when appropriate, nutritional guidance, pharmacist consultations, supplements, and a structured eating program designed to support gut healing. View gut health as the foundation for long-term wellness to restore digestive health and improve your overall quality of life. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.

Could parasites be contributing to chronic fatigue, digestive issues, brain fog, or unexplained health symptoms? In this episode, Bryana Burken, pharmacist and physician liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, is joined by Elaina Mango, Vice President of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, to discuss common misconceptions about parasites, how exposure can happen in everyday life, and why these infections may be more common than many people realize. Bryana and Elaina explain how parasites can be acquired through pets, food, travel, standing water, and environmental exposure, not just poor sanitation. They discuss the wide range of symptoms parasites may cause, and explore why parasite testing can be challenging, why false negatives are common, and how providers often rely on a combination of clinical symptoms, medical history, and treatment response when evaluating possible parasitic infections. Bryana also explains the role of compounded medications, why customized formulations may be appropriate for some patients, and why working with an experienced healthcare provider is essential when addressing parasites and other chronic health concerns. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, Hormones, Health, and Happiness, call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

Why is estrogen about so much more than reproductive health? In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, is joined by Elaina Mango, Vice President of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, to discuss estrogen’s vital role in overall wellness, healthy aging, fertility, brain function, skin health, and longevity. Together, they explain why hormonal balance is essential throughout every stage of a woman’s life, from puberty and childbearing years to perimenopause and menopause.   The conversation explores the difference between estrogen dominance and estrogen deficiency, common symptoms, and how environmental toxins and modern lifestyle factors can disrupt healthy hormone balance. Bryana and Elaina also discuss the importance of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, why it differs from synthetic hormones, and why treating symptoms without addressing the underlying hormonal imbalance often leaves women searching for answers.   Most importantly, they encourage women to advocate for themselves, seek providers who listen to their symptoms, and understand that feeling unwell should never be accepted as a normal part of aging.   Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com.   To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, Hormones, Health, and Happiness, call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

Healthy skin starts with calming inflammation and supporting your skin barrier! In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, is joined by Bailie Muñoz, Licensed Esthetician at Hotze Health & Wellness Center, to discuss their compounded Healthy Skin Cream. Bryana and Bailie explain that skin changes can be linked to inflammation, hormonal imbalances, a weakened skin barrier, and other factors. They also discuss why skincare should be personalized and intentional rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.   Bailie breaks down key ingredients in the Healthy Skin Cream and discusses how they help support the skin barrier, calm inflammation, improve moisture retention, reduce redness, promote collagen production, and promote healthier-looking skin. For a skin consultation with Bailie, call 281-698-8770. She can build a skin care regimen (prescription and over the counter) and esthetician treatment plans specializing in Halo, BBL (Broadband Light), Microneedling, Chemical Peels, Dermaplane, HydraFacial, and more. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

What would you do if your child was exhausted, struggling with brain fog, unable to eat normally, and being told it was all in her head? In this powerful episode, Dr. Hotze speaks with Roxanne O’Harra, whose three daughters traveled from Washington State to Hotze Health & Wellness Center after years of unresolved health challenges. Roxanne shares how her daughter’s health declined as a teenager, leaving her fatigued, underweight, unable to function after meals, struggling with gastrointestinal issues, food sensitivities, brain fog, and absent menstrual cycles. After seeing multiple conventional physicians, specialists, and natural practitioners without finding answers, Roxanne was introduced to Dr. Hotze’s book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” which gave her hope that there was a root-cause approach worth pursuing. Dr. Hotze and Roxanne discuss how addressing thyroid function, hormonal imbalance, food allergies, nutrition, and overall wellness helped her daughters regain their health and vitality. Roxanne shares how her daughter went from being in bed most of the day to graduating from college and beginning her RN program, and how her other daughters also found answers through a natural, individualized approach. For more of the story, watch the podcast with Roxanne’s daughters here: https://youtu.be/MLN3BqWhFW0 Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

What happens when a young woman refuses to accept feeling sick and tired as “normal”? Our guest today shares her inspiring health journey that began with chronic digestive issues, anxiety, mood swings, and debilitating PMS symptoms, all by her early 20s. After years of ineffective treatments like birth control and diets that offered no real solution, she finally found answers at Hotze Health & Wellness Center. Her experience transformed her health, her mindset, and her outlook for the future. Join Dr. Hotze and his guest, Abby Mehta, and learn how Abby’s customized wellness plan, including bioidentical hormones, a yeast-free diet, and natural thyroid support, helped her go from a 2 to a 9 on the wellness scale. With personal guidance, ongoing encouragement, and a holistic approach, she reclaimed her energy and vitality. Her story is a powerful reminder that it's never too early to take charge of your health. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping! Take our Symptom Checker - https://www.hotzehwc.com/symptom-checker/ Contact us for a complimentary consultation - https://www.hotzehwc.com/get-started-today/ Call one of our wellness consultants - 281-698-8698

What does it take to build a healthcare business that has served guests for 25 years? In this special episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, shares the story behind the pharmacy’s journey, the lessons learned along the way, and the principles that continue to guide its mission today. Bryana discusses how Physicians Preference Pharmacy began in 2001 with a focus on helping guests achieve more consistent results from hormone therapy through quality, precision, and individualized care. She explains the pharmacy’s commitment to personalized medicine, the importance of the patient-provider-pharmacist relationship, and the extensive quality control measures used to ensure compounded medications meet strict standards. The episode also highlights the pharmacy’s growth beyond bioidentical hormones into areas such as immune support, longevity, skincare, thyroid health, and other customized therapies. Bryana shares why personalized healthcare, exceptional guest service, and a commitment to addressing root causes rather than simply managing symptoms remain central to the pharmacy’s mission. Most importantly, she reflects on the guests, practitioners, and families who have made the past 25 years possible and looks ahead to the future of personalized wellness. Visit www.house.gov and enter your zip code to find your U.S. Representative. CALL the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask to be connected to your Representative to ask them to support H.R. 8630, the Protecting Equal Access to Thyroid Act of 2026. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To learn more about Physician’s Preference Pharmacy, please visit https://physicianspreferencerx.com/ To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, Hormones, Health, and Happiness, call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

Could your thyroid be affecting far more than you realize? In this fascinating episode, Dr. Hotze sits down with thyroid specialist and ENT physician Dr. Dana Gibbs to discuss how understanding thyroid health transformed both of their medical practices and personal lives. Dr. Gibbs shares her own journey of struggling for years with fatigue, irregular periods, low energy, hair loss, and other symptoms despite being told her thyroid tests were normal. After attending one of Dr. Hotze’s lectures on thyroid health, she began to recognize many of the classic symptoms of hypothyroidism in herself. She discusses how starting natural desiccated thyroid hormone therapy dramatically improved her health and ultimately changed the direction of her medical career. Together, Dr. Hotze and Dr. Gibbs explore the limitations of relying solely on laboratory testing, the importance of evaluating symptoms and clinical presentation, and the role thyroid hormones play in metabolism, energy production, mental clarity, hormonal balance, and overall well-being. They also discuss how addressing underlying thyroid dysfunction has helped many individuals improve their health, regain vitality, and in some cases even overcome fertility challenges. To learn more about Dr. Dana Gibbs, visit www.DanaGibbsMD.com or check out her podcast, “Beyond the Thyroid.” Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women and is often associated with symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, and more. In this episode, Dr. Hotze discusses the common signs of PCOS and explores how hormone imbalances, insulin resistance, stress, and thyroid dysfunction may contribute to the condition. Dr. Hotze explains the relationship between hormone balance and insulin, and how disruptions in these systems can affect a woman's overall health and reproductive function. He also discusses how high-carbohydrate diets and chronic stress may play a role in the symptoms commonly associated with PCOS. Learn how a comprehensive approach focused on proper nutrition, hormone balance, thyroid support, exercise, and healthy lifestyle habits may help women address the underlying factors contributing to their symptoms and improve their overall well-being. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

Brain fog is common, but not normal!  The brain is only 2% of the body’s weight but uses 20% of its energy. In this episode, Dr. Hotze discusses the common symptoms and root causes of brain fog. He also discusses how hormone balance, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats all play an important role in supporting brain function and mental clarity. Dr. Hotze shares practical steps to help support brain health naturally, including eating a healthy low-sugar diet, balancing hormones, supporting thyroid function, improving sleep, exercising, maintaining oral hygiene, and getting the nutrients your brain needs to function well. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

What happens when hormone loss after a hysterectomy leaves you feeling exhausted, depressed, and disconnected from the life you once loved? In this episode, Dr. Steve Hotze sits down with longtime guest Tammy Boren to discuss her journey back to health after years of hormonal imbalance, fatigue, gut issues, and emotional struggles following a complete hysterectomy. Tammy shares how her symptoms worsened after surgery and her search for answers. Now, years later, Tammy reflects on reclaiming her strength, energy, and passion for life. At 66 years old, she recently completed a four-day Houston Rodeo trail ride on horseback, something she once thought would never be possible again. Her story is a powerful reminder that taking ownership of your health and addressing root causes can help restore vitality and purpose at any age. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!