Episode Details

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After six years researching hormone therapy – interviewing more than 250 practitioners, following the money, tracking the influencers, and regularly reading the research – I've still had moments of being completely bamboozled.

In this solo episode, I break down something I've been mapping for years: the 12 distinct belief systems around hormone therapy, from hormone maxxing through to the Estrogen-Free camp and finally, the groups that don't believe hormone therapy is required or even recommended. They're not just different opinions – they're entire belief systems, and most of them are convinced they are right.

This episode is the clearest lay of the land you're going to find – and it's the foundation of my new guide, The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy. Whether you're newly curious, deep in the weeds, or a practitioner trying to understand what your clients are navigating, this one is for you. Pre-order the guide now at https://go.hotflashinc.com/hottruth.

Highlights

3:10 – The commercial forces shaping the HT conversation 4:30 – Research gaps: less data than hormone therapy in cows

5:50 – Why OBGYNs leading the charge is complicated

7:15 – The 12 belief systems, explained

16:20 – Why testing is a minefield

17:45 – Progesterone-forward prescribing and why it's been ignored

23:15 – Traditional medicine systems: TCM, Ayurveda, homeopathy

24:30 – The problem with tribalism inside belief systems 26:00 – What women actually need: a map before a decision

Quotable "I think everyone just has pieces of the puzzle. Very few people have the whole picture." — Ann Marie McQueen, journalist and founder of Hotflash Inc

Resources mentioned

• Dr. Felice Gersh episode: The Hormone Therapy Revolution You've Never Heard Of
• Dr. Neal Barnard episode: Dr Neal Barnard is a Soy Man
• The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy guide: https://go.hotflashinc.com/hottruth

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Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your treatment, supplements, or lifestyle.