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Hope Natural Health Podcast
Hosted by Dr. Erin Ellis · EN
The Hope Natural Health Podcast is a show by Dr. Erin Ellis, Naturopathic Medical Doctor who addresses women's health from a naturopathic perspective.
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Episode 239: Patches, Pills, Creams, and Troches: What's Actually Different About How You Take Estrogen
1w ago00:05:58Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Episode 238: The Missing Piece in Hormone Health: Oxygen, Mitochondria, and Why You Still Feel Exhausted
2w ago00:35:39Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Episode 237: Why Your Sex Drive Disappeared in Perimenopause and What to Do About It with Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer
3w ago00:27:19Tap to summarizeAre 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
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Episode 236: Why Your Weight Won't Move in Perimenopause (And It's Not Willpower)
Jul 200:08:21Tap to summarizeIf you have cut out sugar, increased your daily steps, prioritized sleep, and skipped the wine yet the scale hasn't budged in months this episode is for you. Your discipline isn't the problem; the metabolic math your body is running during perimenopause is. We break down how fluctuating estrogen levels alter your insulin sensitivity at a cellular level, causing your body to store fat and stubbornly hold onto it. We also dive into the truth about GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide and tirzepatide), the critical lab work your doctor might be missing, and the significant muscle and bone density trade-offs that rarely get mentioned. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How erratic hormonal shifts during perimenopause directly cause your body to hold onto blood sugar longer and store fat around your midsection. Why rapid weight loss on these medications can lead to significant lean muscle loss (up to 11% to 40% of total loss), creating a "perfect storm" for bone density decline. How cortisol dysregulation, underperforming thyroid function, nutrient depletions, and estrogen swings are often the true culprits behind insulin resistance. The exact list of comprehensive labs to request—including fasting insulin, a full thyroid panel, a diurnal cortisol test, and a baseline DEXA scan—so you can stop guessing and start treating the root cause. Take the Why Am I So Tired assessment at 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
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Episode 235: When the Words Disappear: Brain Fog, Estradiol, and What Your Labs Aren't Telling You
Jun 2500:12:04Tap to summarizeEver been mid-sentence and the exact word you need just completely vanishes? If you are in perimenopause, you've likely experienced this deeply disorienting form of brain fog. But despite what you may have been told, you are not losing your mind, and it is not "just stress." In this episode, we break down the real clinical explanations behind perimenopausal cognitive changes. We look at how fluctuating hormones affect your brain, why standard labs often miss the full picture, and how to have a more useful conversation with your doctor so you can get your sharpness back. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How shifting estrogen levels directly impact the parts of your brain responsible for memory, focus, and word retrieval. Why hormones spike and drop erratically during this transition, making a single, standard blood draw mostly useless. Why a "normal" standard thyroid test (TSH) doesn't guarantee your brain cells are actually getting the energy they need. How low iron stores mimic brain fog, and why "not anemic" is not the same thing as having enough iron for optimal brain function. The exact tests to ask for at your next appointment including a full thyroid panel, ferritin, Vitamin D, and B12 to get real answers. Take the Why Am I So Tired assessment at 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
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Episode 234: What Happens When You Keep Ignoring Hormone Fatigue
Jun 1800:10:38Tap to summarizeHoping that a few good nights of sleep or a cleaner diet will finally cure your exhaustion? In this episode, Dr. Erin Ellis shares a hard truth: hormone fatigue does not get better on its own. When hormone dysregulation goes unaddressed, your body doesn't course-correct, it simply adapts to the dysfunction, borrowing from other systems until you are running completely on empty. Dr. Erin breaks down the physiological shift from "wired" to "depleted," how untreated imbalances multiply into complex symptoms like brain fog and weight gain, and the heavy relational toll of merely surviving your life. Your body has an incredible capacity to heal, but you have to stop waiting. Tune in to learn how to identify your specific pattern and finally feel like yourself again. In this episode, you will learn: Why waiting for hormone fatigue to go away doesn't buy you time, it just entrenches the dysfunction. How chronic stress moves your body from high-cortisol anxiety to a flat, depleted low-cortisol state that is much harder to recover from. How a single imbalance (like low progesterone) cascades into poor sleep, impaired insulin sensitivity, and a sluggish metabolism. Why early interventions stop working over time, and how physical depletion quietly shrinks your relationships, career, and identity. A tangible breakdown of hormonal restoration from sustained afternoon energy to regaining your emotional bandwidth. Stop guessing why you're exhausted. The Why Am I So Tired? assessment bonuses expire tomorrow, June 19th. It takes less than 10 minutes and costs just $17 to pinpoint your specific pattern. Take the assessment now or find the link in the show notes below! 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
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Episode 233: Why I Built the Why Am I So Tired Assessment
Jun 1100:11:36Tap to summarizeAre you tired of being told your labs are "completely normal" when you can barely pull yourself out of bed? In this special episode, Dr. Erin Ellis steps away from the usual clinical breakdowns to share a deeply personal and professional milestone: the launch of her brand new "Why Am I So Tired?" assessment. After more than eight years in clinical practice working with hundreds of exhausted women, Dr. Erin noticed a frustrating pattern. Women are spending thousands of dollars on random Instagram-famous supplements, intense detoxes, and generic advice, all while trying to solve a problem that has never been clearly defined for them. In this episode, you will learn: Why standard medical appointments and basic blood work leave so many women stranded in the gap between "you're fine" and "I feel awful." The missing piece to recovering your energy: Pattern Recognition. How she took her real-world clinical framework and turned it into an accessible, 10-minute tool. Exactly who this assessment is for (and who it isn't for). Stop guessing, stop wasting money on generic protocols, and finally get a clinically grounded starting point to understand what your hormones and metabolic systems are actually trying to tell you. 👉 Discover your unique hormone exhaustion type today: 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
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Episode 232: Ultra-Processed Pet Food, Over-Vaccination, and How to Advocate for Your Pet's Health with Dr. Judy Morgan
Jun 400:33:11Tap to summarizeAre you tired of being told your pet's chronic health issues are "just a part of aging," or getting handed a prescription every time they have a symptom? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Judy Morgan, a world-renowned holistic veterinarian with 39 years of experience, a best-selling author, and the Top Holistic Veterinarian of the Decade. Dr. Judy shares her powerful shift from conventional medicine to an integrated approach using Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, acupuncture, and food therapy. After a major wake-up call with her own dog, she dedicated her career to pulling back the curtain on the pet industry, empowering owners to move away from ultra-processed food, unnecessary chemicals, and over-vaccination. In this episode, you will learn: What really goes into dry kibble and why standard labeling is misleading. How fresh, minimally processed, or raw diets can reverse chronic allergies and inflammatory issues. How to use affordable "titer" blood tests to avoid over-vaccination. How early procedures mimic sudden menopause, and the emerging world of pet hormone replacement therapy. Special Listener Exclusive: Use our unique code at checkout for 50% off any of Dr. Judy's life-changing books. PROMO CODE: HOPENATURAL50 https://drjudymorgan.com/collections/books-merch-books Connect with Dr. Judy: Website & Resources: www.drjudymorgan.com Facebook: facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM Instagram: @drjudymorgan YouTube: youtube.com/@DrJudyMorgan 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
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Episode 231: Why You're Exhausted and Your Labs Are Normal, What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Hormone Fatigue
May 2800:16:25Tap to summarizeAre you simply exhausted? Not just "I need a weekend vacation" tired, but the kind of deep exhaustion where you wake up after eight hours of sleep and immediately want a nap? You drag yourself through the day on caffeine and willpower, only to lie awake at 2:00 AM with your brain racing at 100 miles an hour. If you've gone to your doctor, had blood work done, and were told everything looks "absolutely normal," this episode is for you. Falling within a standard reference range just means you aren't outside the population average, it does not mean your body is functioning optimally. There is a massive gap between ruling out a disease and achieving true wellness, and that gap is exactly where hormone-driven fatigue hides. Tune in as we break down the physiological reality of hormonal exhaustion, why standard lab panels keep missing the mark for so many women, and how you can start reading your body's unique data to reclaim your energy. In this episode, you will learn: You will understand why your lab results can look completely fine on paper while your body is sending clear signals that something is deeply off. You will discover how to distinguish between standard everyday fatigue that resolves with rest and physiological hormone-driven exhaustion that does not. You will learn how to decode the four specific fatigue patterns ranging from mid-afternoon crashes to predictable middle-of-the-night wake-ups. You will find out why women are disproportionately dismissed in conventional medical settings and how standard primary care timelines fail complex hormonal cases. You will get a checklist of the exact comprehensive markers that should be evaluated to find the root cause of your fatigue. Special Announcement! Stop guessing and start getting answers. Launching on June 10th, you can take the "Why Am I So Tired?" Assessment. Built on the exact clinical frameworks used in practice, this 10-minute, $17 assessment will help you identify your specific hormone exhaustion pattern so you can give your body what it actually needs. Head over to whyamisotired.hopenaturalhealth.com on June 10th to take control of your health! 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
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Episode 230: Why Low Libido Isn't Just Hormones: The Nervous System, "Normal" Labs, and What Women Are Missing
May 2100:33:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Erin sits down with Dr. Jordin Wiggins, a Naturopathic Doctor, women's health educator, and founder of The Pleasure Collective. Together, they pull back the curtain on a massive, yet frequently ignored issue in women's health: sexual dysfunction and low libido. If you've been told your labs are "normal" but you still feel exhausted, disconnected, and devoid of desire, this conversation is for you. Dr. Wiggins breaks down why low libido is rarely just a hormonal issue, reframing it instead as the "pink canary" in the coal mine, a warning light that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. From adrenal burnout to the relational dynamics that block pleasure, this episode offers a holistic look at how high-achieving women can reclaim their bodies and vibrancy. In this episode, you will learn: Why a disappearing libido is actually a brilliant defense mechanism and an early warning light for deeper physiological, adrenal, and nervous system imbalances. Why optimal hormone levels on paper don't automatically equal a thriving sex life, and why social media heavily overstates hormones as a "silver bullet." How chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system physically turn off the pleasure centers in the brain, making touch feel less pleasurable and orgasms harder to achieve. How high-achieving characteristics like over-responsibility, high empathy, and chronic caretaking force women into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn states effectively acting as a birth control of their own. How conventional, penetration-focused "sex scripts" underserve women, and why teaching women how to explore their erotic capacity matters more than giving them a clinical diagnosis (like HSDD). How to utilize daily pleasure practices outside of the bedroom to rebuild a sense of safety, lower cortisol, and naturally restore an accessible state of desire. Book: The Pink Canary: The Hidden Secret to Optimal Women's Wellness by Dr. Jordin Wiggins - Dive into Dr. Wiggins' groundbreaking book investigating how to welcome pleasure back into your life, decode your physical symptoms, and achieve true, optimal health. Connect with Dr. Jordan Wiggins: Website: https://www.thepleasurecollective.com/ Instagram: @drjordinwiggins Substack: The Pleasure Path - Subscribe to read longer clinical analyses on the health and relational patterns Dr. Wiggins sees in her practice, and get free access to her Handouts, Trainings, and the 50 Pleasure Practice Guide. https://pleasurepath.substack.com/ Podcast: The Pleasure Principles - Listen to the science behind nervous system regulation and libido broken down in plain language. https://www.thepleasurecollective.com/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
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