Best Cynthia Thurlow Podcasts (2025)

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Why Women Over 40 Burn Out: The Biomarkers No One Is Testing with Cynthia Thurlow 51:42

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What if your symptoms like fatigue and burnout aren’t just about stress or overwork, but your hormones waving a white flag? In this episode of Treated, Dr. Sara sits down with nurse practitioner and nutritionist expert Cynthia Thurlow to unpack the hidden drivers of midlife burnout, fatigue, and brain fog. Cynthia shares her own journey from practi…

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Cynthia Thurlow: What’s Really Going On Between Gut Health, Hormones and Weight Gain? 1:15:58

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What if your gut health holds the key to unlocking better hormone balance and overcoming menopause symptoms? In this episode, I’m joined by Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and expert in functional medicine, as we dive deep into the powerful connection between gut health and hormonal balance, especially during perimenopause and menopause. We e…

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Fasting, Ozempic, Flat Belly and Metabolism: Through the Menopause Lens - Cynthia Thurlow 1:06:15

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Are you feeling confused about fasting, weight loss peptides, and nutrition, especially since most of the research seems to be on sedentary people who look nothing like you? If you’re an active woman trying to figure out whether these trends and studies actually apply to you, this episode is for you. I’m joined by nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow…

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Ep. 497 Masterclass: Testing, Treatment & T3 Truths Revealed with Cynthia Thurlow, NP 44:14

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We have the next episode in our series of thyroid-focused podcasts today. In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone, Dr. Alan Christianson, and Dr. Amie Hornaman join me to dive into medications, treatment options, personal preferences, and the fear that often drives medical decision-making. We discuss the current prevalence of thyroid-related conditions …

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Perimenopause Is an Initiation: Hormones, Healing, and the Truth About Midlife 8:47

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What if your midlife wasn’t a breakdown, but a biochemical initiation? Today on Treated, Dr. Sara dives into the truth about perimenopause by dispelling the myths, breaking down the science, and reframing this transition as a powerful initiation rather than a decline. She explains what’s really happening with your hormones and how to navigate sympt…

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Ep. 503 Biohack Your Mind & Hormones – The Best Mental Reset for Perimenopause with Dave Asprey 51:30

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Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with my friend and colleague, Dave Asprey, for our third podcast together. Dave is the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, the Bulletproof Diet, and the biohacking movement. He is a four-time New York Times best-selling author, and his latest book, Heavily Meditated, is a USA Today best-seller. As a leader in the longev…

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7 Hormone Therapy Myths That Need Busting (Like, Yesterday) 26:02

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Thinking about hormone therapy? Or maybe you’re already on it and feeling more confused than ever? You’re not alone. The amount of misinformation out there is wild, and these are 7 myths I’ve heard just this week from patients, DMs, and comments. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I unpack the most common hormone therapy myths that leave women seco…

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Herbal Medicine in Menopause: Myths, Mistakes, & Must-Haves - Sara Chana Silverstein 1:10:36

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Are you not feeling ready for HRT, but still looking for relief from hot flashes, low energy, or restless nights? This episode is for you. I’m joined by master herbalist Sara Chana Silverstein, who shares her wisdom on how herbs can support us through the menopause transition. You’ll learn: The difference between an herbalist and a homeopath Sara C…

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BONUS: AMA: Creatine's Impact on Metabolic Health and Wellness with Dr. Darren Candow 54:05

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Today, I am delighted to reconnect with two previous guests, Dr. Darren Candow. Dr. Candow is a distinguished professor and an internationally renowned researcher on creatine monohydrate, nutrition, and physical activity, whom I had the pleasure of speaking with on Episode 301, where we discussed creatine. We are doing an AMA session today, delving…

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Ep. 502 Why Ovarian Cancer Is So Hard to Diagnose – Inside the Complex World of Gynecologic Oncology with Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C 53:16

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Today, I am honored to connect with Rachel Frankenthal, a board-certified physician assistant with a master's degree in public health, specializing in gynecologic oncology. Rachel is on the staff at UCLA Health, where she treats women with gynecologic cancers and women at high risk for uterine or ovarian cancer due to genetic mutations or a strong …

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Breast Screening, NAD and The Only Treatment To Reduce Lp(a): A Longevity Doctor’s Take - Dr. Darshan Shah 49:29

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What does a longevity doctor actually do and how is this different from what you’d get from a traditional doctor, holistic practitioner, or even functional medicine expert? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Darshan Shah, a longevity doctor based in Los Angeles, to uncover what “next-level health” looks like when science meets cutting-edge treatm…

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Ep. 501 Is Your Thyroid Medication Failing You? – The Most Overlooked Fixes for Energy, Weight & Mood with McCall McPherson, PA-C 1:04:55

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Today, we have the first episode of a series of AMAs with McCall McPherson. McCall McPherson is the visionary behind Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas. McCall is a physician assistant and thyroid expert. She is a recent TEDx speaker, a frequent guest on podcasts and summits, and the owner, host,…

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Robotic Hip & Knee Replacements: Celebrity Orthopedic Surgeon Reveals - Safe or Risky? - Jason Snibbe 1:41:57

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Is a hip or knee replacement in your future? Are you recovering from joint surgery and eager to bounce back stronger? Or maybe you’re focused on protecting your joints so you never have to go under the knife. If so, this episode is for you. Today I sat down with world-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Snibbe, who has performed joint replacement…

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BONUS: This Natural Compound Cuts Calories by 18% – The Most Promising Alternative to GLP-1 Drugs with Sarah Kennedy 47:18

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Today, we have the next episode in our series of sponsored podcasts with highly vetted companies. I am delighted to connect with Sarah Kennedy, the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a revolutionary product for weight management that became commercialized after 15 years and $30 million of research from the New Zealand government. Calocurb currently sells…

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Ep. 500 Why Women Are Being Gaslit by Medicine – The Bold Truth About Hormones, SSRIs & Social Media Censorship with Dr. Kelly Casperson 1:10:39

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Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with Dr. Kelly Caspersen, a urologist who empowers women to live their best love lives. She is a two-time author, with her latest being The Menopause Moment. In our conversation, we cover a wide range of topics, from navigating UTI purgatory and understanding the vaginal microbiome to how vaginal estrogen can drama…

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The Internet’s 6 Most Asked Questions About Menopause (Surprising Answers) - Zora Benhamou 33:11

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What are the top questions women are Googling about menopause? In this episode, I’m breaking down the six most searched questions about menopause and sharing the science, the myths, and the practical solutions that actually help. Because menopause isn’t just something you type into a search bar, it’s something you live through and you deserve more …

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Ep. 499 ADHD Is Not What You Think – The Most Misunderstood Condition in Women with Shanna Pearson 58:08

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I am delighted to connect with Shanna Pearson today. She is the Founder and President of Expert ADHD Coaching, which is the most extensive ADHD coaching program of its kind in the world, providing one-on-one, action-based coaching for adults who are easily distracted and seeking personal, professional, and financial success. Shanna is also the auth…

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9 Lab Tests Every Woman Should Get in Her 30s (and What They Mean) 17:20

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Most people assume “normal” lab results mean they’re in the clear but normal isn’t always optimal. In this episode, Dr. Sara breaks down why standard blood work often misses early warning signs of disease and what that means for your long-term health. She shares the story of a patient whose labs came back “fine” but were already showing signs of pr…

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Hormone Therapy Not Working? Progesterone, Estradiol, Testosterone & DHEA Fixes 22:57

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Hormone therapy not working for you? You’re not alone. If you’re on HRT and struggling with side effects, wondering why your bestie feels amazing while you don’t, let’s break it down. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I’m unpacking 5 strategies to finally help you love your hormone therapy, including what to do if progesterone, estradiol, testoste…

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NAD: Key To Longevity Or Dangerous Shortcut? Uncovering Important Pathways - Courtney Van Bussum 1:17:31

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Is NAD really the fountain of youth, or just another overhyped supplement trend? From energy boosts to wrinkle reduction, the excitement is everywhere, but the truth is a lot more complex. In this episode, I sit down with biomedical engineer Courtney Van Bussum to cut through the noise. Courtney brings deep expertise in cellular and longevity scien…

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BONUS: A Fresh Perspective on Aging: Dr. Youn's Expert Insights 1:13:18

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I am thrilled to connect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Anthony Youn, today. Dr. Youn is a nationally recognized board-certified plastic surgeon and the author of many best-selling books. He has a massive social media presence and hosts the widely acclaimed podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show. In our conversation today, we dive into Dr. Yo…

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Ep. 498 Chronic Stress Is Aging Your Ovaries – The Shocking Link Between Trauma, Hormones & Menopause with Dr. Heather Quaile 46:24

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Today, I am delighted to connect with Dr. Heather Quaile. She is a double board-certified women's health nurse practitioner and advanced forensic nurse with specialty training in female sexual medicine. Her training focused on integrative gynecology. Today, we dive into trauma-informed care, defining big and little T trauma, examining how adverse c…

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Don’t Miss It: A Conversation on Aging and Living Fully with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald & Dr. Patrick Hanaway 28:06

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What if the real medicine isn’t about conquering death, but about learning how to live fully in its presence? In this conversation, Dr. Sara sits down with two close friends and colleagues, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, a trailblazer in epigenetics and author of Younger You, and Dr. Patrick Hanaway, a physician and wisdom teacher whose own journey with canc…

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Dr. Amie Hornaman: From Uterine Cancer to Hormone Empowerment 58:18

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What happens when a hormone expert faces a diagnosis she never expected? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, The Thyroid Fixer, to unpack her recent journey with uterine cancer and the lessons every woman needs to hear. We discuss the three lab tests every woman in her 40s should get, why sleep is the ultimate foundation of…

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Should We Delay Menopause? What Extending Ovarian Life Means for How We Age - Lizellen LaFollete 1:00:13

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Did you know that your ovaries are so much more than just for making babies? They don’t just die after menopause and today we are going to learn so much more about their function, HRT and so much more with California OB-GYN Dr. Lizellen LaFollette We cover: How she treated her patients after the WHI came down with the headlines that estrogen causes…

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BONUS: Muscle Matters: Transforming Metabolic Health for Weight Control with Bronson Dant 1:04:33

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I am happy to connect with Coach Bronson Dant today. He has spent over a decade guiding and training people in health and fitness. He discovered the benefits of a whole-food, animal-based ketogenic diet for optimizing metabolic health and performance, and wrote The Ultimate Ketogenic Fitness Book. In our discussion today, we dive into the powerful …

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Ep. 496 We Got Brain Health All Wrong – The Shocking Link Between Inflammation, Stress & Aging with Dr. Austin Perlmutter 58:19

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Today, I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a board-certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, researcher, educator, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He is on a mission to help people get their brains unstuck for better mental and cognitive health. In our conversation today, we explore brain inflammation a…

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From Patches to Pills: A Guide To Understanding Your HRT (Hormone Therapy) Choices - Zora Benhamou 52:54

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What does HRT mean and how do I choose the formula that’s right for me? In this solo episode, I’m unpacking one of the most confusing parts of hormone therapy: the different delivery methods. From patches to pills to creams, I’ll walk you through what’s bioidentical, what isn’t, and what you really need to know to make informed choices. We cover: W…

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495: Are You At Risk for Dementia? The Most Overlooked Cholesterol Marker You Need to Know with Dr. Thomas Dayspring 1:00:19

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We have the second episode in a series of conversations with Dr. Thomas Dayspring today. The esteemed Dr. Dayspring is an expert on internal medicine and clinical lipidology. In this episode, we continue with our last conversation, diving into Lp(a) and the influences of gender, race, and menopause. We explain how estrogen is a PCSK9 inhibitor and …

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Who Gets the Best Care? Dr. Utibe Essien on Health Disparities, Equity, and Revolutionizing Care 1:10:15

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Even though we all operate under the same medical system in The United States, not all of us receive the same quality of care. Why do racial and economic disparities still dictate who gets access to life-saving medications? Dr. Utibe Essien joins Treated to explore what true equity in medicine looks like and how we can build a system where everyone…

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7 Supplements A Hormone Expert Would Never Recommend (Here’s Why) 27:12

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So, you’re staring at your supplement shelf — that little lineup of good intentions — thinking: “Is any of this even doing anything?” You’ve got fish oil that smells a little... suspicious. A multivitamin that could double as a paperweight. Some magnesium that sends you running to the bathroom. And let’s not forget the $12 herbs you grabbed at chec…

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Midlife Metabolism Myths That Keep You Stuck (and How to Fix Them) - Philip Pape 1:00:44

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Does your metabolism feel so slow it needs a motivational speech just to burn a single calorie? Then this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by fitness and nutrition coach Philip Pape, who breaks down the science (and myths) around metabolism and shows us how to take back control of our energy, strength, and body composition in midlife. You’ll le…

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BONUS: Think You’re Getting Enough Protein? – The Shocking Truth About Amino Acids & Aging with Angelo Keely 1:03:02

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We have another episode in our series of sponsored podcasts today, with brands I like, know, and trust. I am delighted to reconnect with Angelo Keely, the founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement company that focuses on helping people look good, feel young, and be strong. In our discussion today, Angelo explains essential aminos, highlighting their im…

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494: We Got Cholesterol All Wrong–The Most Shocking Truth About Heart Disease Risk You’ve Never Heard with Dr. Thomas Dayspring 1:00:29

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I am deeply honored to reconnect with Dr. Thomas Dayspring, who joined me in 2024 for an immensely popular five-part series. Dr. Dayspring is certified in internal medicine and clinical lipidology. He is a distinguished fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the National Lipid Association. Today, we have the first episode in a new se…

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Do This Before Joint Surgery: Longevity Tips from a Famous Orthopedic Surgeon - Dr. Vonda Wright 1:04:36

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Have you ever heard of the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause and wondered what it really means? If so, this episode is for you. Today I sit down with one of the most recognized orthopedic surgeons in the menopause space, a true advocate who’s fighting tooth and nail to keep women strong, mobile, and independent as we age. Here’s what we cover i…