Best Steve Hoffart Podcasts (2025)

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The Hidden Causes of Rashes, Breakouts & Redness (It’s Not Your Skin) 21:34

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What if your rash, redness, wrinkles, and breakouts have nothing to do with your skin? Eczema, acne, psoriasis, and rosacea are common skin conditions that are treated topically with creams, steroids, and antibiotics. And yes, they often clear up… but only for a while. If your skin issues keep coming back, the real trigger is deeper. Your skin isn’…

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Why Your Antidepressants Aren’t Working (And What to Do Instead) w/ Everest Goldstein 44:39

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When people come into the pharmacy with mood issues like anxiety and depression, they are surprised to hear that there might be a physiological root cause. Traditional medicine doesn’t bother to dig into that. Most people are prescribed SSRIs and told they have drug-resistant depression when they don’t work. But what if those symptoms are actually …

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The Hidden Force Quietly Reshaping The Entire Drug System w/ Douglas Hoey 49:37

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Prescription drug prices in the U.S. haven’t just crept up, they’ve spiraled into a full-blown crisis. The reason isn’t just Big Pharma or bloated insurance plans. The real culprits are PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers), corporate middlemen so deeply embedded in the system that they now control which drugs are covered, how much patients pay, and whe…

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Your Gut Can Make GLP-1, Here’s How to Turn It Back On w/ Christina O'Connor 41:06

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You’ve probably heard the hype around GLP-1s, Ozempic, Wegovy, and semaglutide. They’re the “miracle drugs” that promise appetite control, blood sugar balance, and effortless weight loss. But what if the real problem isn’t a lack of synthetic GLP-1s… but a lack of your own? According to clinical dietitian Christina O’Connor, the problem might not b…

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This Free Habit Might Fix Stress, Sleep, and Stubborn Fat w/ Dr. Sachin Patel 48:18

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Breathwork isn’t just a wellness buzzword. It’s the single most overlooked health game changer of our time. The way you breathe affects far more than your mood. It shapes your nervous system, brain function, immune health, sleep, and even how much weight you lose. The problem is, most of us are walking around with breathing dysfunction, and it’s af…

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Thyroid Dysfunction: Why Tests and Meds Aren’t Helping You Get Better 29:50

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Far too many people visit their doctors with low thyroid symptoms, get tested, and the test results say their levels are normal. Or they’re already on thyroid medication, but are still symptomatic. Or their doctor keeps upping their thyroid numbers, but they still feel cruddy. This sums up all the things conventional medicine gets wrong about diagn…

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What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Fixing Your Thyroid w/ Dr. Sarah Zielsdorf 56:36

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Conventional thyroid care is broken. Most patients are handed a TSH test, put on Synthroid, and told they’re fine, even when they’re clearly not. Board-certified internist and functional medicine expert Dr. Sarah Zielsdorf knows this firsthand. She spent years battling Hashimoto’s with little help from mainstream medicine until she discovered that …

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PCOS Isn’t Just a Hormone Problem: Here’s What’s Really Going On w/ Dr. Sakina Davis 33:11

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PCOS is often treated like a hormone issue: “take some birth control, and come back when you want kids”. But board-certified physician and functional medicine expert Dr. Sakina Davis knows that approach is dangerously outdated, not just because she treats hundreds of women with PCOS, but because she’s lived it herself. After years of misdiagnosis, …

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The Real Reason Why You Can’t Overcome Disease (It’s Not Your Body) w/ Dr. Jill Carnahan 41:23

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There’s no shortage of strategies for building a healthier body. But if you don’t feel safe in your body, none of them will work. Dr. Jill Carnahan learned this the hard way. As a high-achieving physician who battled both Crohn’s disease and aggressive breast cancer, she realized the key to healing wasn’t just in protocols, it was in feeling safe e…

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Under Construction: Life, Podcast, and All 2:33

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Episode Summary: In this special behind-the-scenes update, Rosemarie shares what’s really been going on since wrapping Season One of Second Opinion. From buying a new home (yay!) to navigating contractor chaos and creative timelines, this honest check-in is all about embracing imperfection, staying in motion, and showing up anyway. You’ll hear how …

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Your Blood Doesn’t Lie: How to Predict Disease Before It Happens w/ Jim LaValle 48:24

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Most people wait until they’re sick to take their health seriously. But by then, it’s often too late to reverse the damage. According to pharmacist and integrative health expert Jim LaValle, your blood holds the answers long before symptoms show up or a diagnosis is made. It’s a fortune-teller for what’s coming next, if you know what to look for. H…

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Shocking Lessons from 30 Years as a Pharmacist 15:57

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As a pharmacist who has filled hundreds of thousands of prescriptions, spoken with countless patients, and had a front-row seat to the sick care system, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when health goes wrong. We live in a society that normalizes feeling lousy, accepting being sick, exhausted, anxious, inflamed, and over-medicated as the norm. Here…

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Not All Omega-3s Are Created Equal: How to Find One That Works 29:22

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Omega-3s don’t get nearly the attention they deserve, but they should. This essential fat is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory tools you can add to your wellness routine. Your supplement stack could be missing a key component without it. From brain fog and mood swings to joint pain and cardiovascular health, omega-3s support nearly every m…

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The Hidden Toxin Crisis and the Protocol That Actually Works w/ Paul Savage 45:32

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Most people are toxic, and they don’t even know it. Their bodies are carrying a hidden load of chemicals, heavy metals, and environmental toxins picked up over years of daily life. In our modern society, no one’s safe from this. According to Dr. Paul Savage, a functional medicine expert and founder of one of the nation’s leading longevity clinics, …

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The Magnesium Deep Dive You Didn’t Know You Needed 27:49

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IMPORTANT CORRECTION: I mentioned that Magnesium impacts 3000 enzymatic processes. I meant to say 300 (which is a big difference). The correct answer is that Magnesium impacts 300 enzymatic processes. The truth is important, and when we make a mistake, we own it. Magnesium is having a moment right now, and it’s easy to understand why. This gentle a…

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Perimenopause: The Overlooked Phase Every Woman Needs to Understand w/ Dr. Dian Ginsberg 42:23

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Perimenopause is the beginning of profound changes in your body that can go unnoticed until it’s too late. Many women don’t realize that perimenopause (the stage leading up to menopause) is when the hormonal rollercoaster truly begins. But by the time you start having symptoms like mood swings, irregular periods, or sleep disturbances, the imbalanc…

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Rethinking Treatment: Why It’s Not One Drug for One Disease Anymore w/ Sebastian Denison 44:54

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If you think pharmacy is still a “one drug for one disease” model, think again. People don’t get sick in a single silo, so why would we treat them that way? That’s why pharmacists today are unleashing the power of repurposing a drug at a lower dosage to get a benefit. Sebastian Denison, a compounding pharmacist on the frontlines of this shift, is t…

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Insulin Resistance 101: The Hidden Roadblock to Weight Loss & Energy 26:18

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If you’re struggling with belly fat, stubborn weight gain, and food cravings that won’t go away, you might be dealing with insulin resistance. Maybe you eat healthy, exercise, and try to make all the "right" choices. But despite your best efforts, the scale won't budge, your cravings rage on, and your energy tanks halfway through the day. You’re no…

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Season One Wrap-Up: Why This Show Exists (And What’s Coming Next) 4:53

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Season One is officially a wrap—and it’s been real. In this honest and energizing solo episode, Rosemarie Beltz reflects on the journey that inspired Second Opinion, the lessons she’s learned behind the mic, and what’s coming next for this growing midlife community. You'll hear about: Why midlife isn’t a crisis—but a recalibration Highlights from S…

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Autoimmune Disease Doesn’t Just “Happen”—Here’s What Triggers It 24:34

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Ever feel like your body is working against you—like you’re doing everything “right,” but you’re still exhausted, inflamed, or dealing with weird symptoms no one can explain? You might be dealing with an autoimmune disease, something that affects more Americans than cancer and heart disease combined. And yet, autoimmune diseases are often misunders…

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The Life-Saving Power of a Second Opinion: Medical Errors, Misdiagnosis & Taking Control of Your Health 53:25

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What if the first diagnosis… isn’t the right one? In this episode, Rosemarie sits down with Dr. Paula Sauer—a physical therapist, breath coach, and global educator—to explore the life-saving potential of asking more questions and trusting your gut. From preventable medical errors to unnecessary surgeries and cultural norms that silence patients, th…

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The Chronic Inflammation Crisis and How to Reverse It 26:35

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Inflammation may be the body’s own protective process that helps us heal, but it’s something we don’t want too much of. In the right amount, it’s essential. It helps us recover from a broken bone, fight off infections, and calm down irritated skin. In excess, inflammation can actually trigger the very diseases it was meant to protect us from. We’re…

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Hungry for More: GLP-1s, Midlife Metabolism, and the Deeper Meaning of Hunger, with Dr. Adrienne Youdim 52:08

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What if your cravings had nothing to do with willpower—and everything to do with what you’re truly hungry for? In the season one finale, Rosemarie sits down with Dr. Adrienne Youdim, triple board-certified internist, obesity medicine specialist, and author of Hungry for More. Together, they dive deep into the emotional and biological roots of hunge…

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Menopause Isn’t the End: How to Harness Hormones and Stay Healthy 28:55

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Thanks to the shortcomings of traditional healthcare, women have been led to believe that menopause is a time when their bodies fall apart, and there's nothing they can do about it. The sleepless nights, stubborn weight gain, mood swings, and discomfort? That’s just a “natural” part of aging, they’re told. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Menopa…

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What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Heart Health, with Dr. Ian Riddock 1:03:10

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Think you know your numbers? Think again. Rosemarie sits down with board-certified cardiologist and lipidology expert Dr. Ian Riddock to crack open the truth about cholesterol, statins, and what’s really driving heart disease. We go way beyond “good” vs. “bad” cholesterol—diving into the world of lipoproteins, triglycerides, Apolipoprotein B, and L…

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Why Menopause Care Should Be as Unique as You Are w/ Dr. Pamela Smith 29:36

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Aging is inevitable, and every woman goes through menopause. But your hormonal journey and how your body responds? That’s unique to you. The problem is, a lot of what we’ve been told about menopause— even in clinics, pharmacies, and doctor’s offices—just isn’t accurate. Traditional healthcare often treats menopause like a one-size-fits-all situatio…

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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Personalized Wellness From Cell Health to Peptides, with Steve Hoffart 56:18

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If you’ve ever stared at your supplement shelf and thought, “Why do I still feel like garbage?”—this episode is for you. Steve Hoffart, a pharmacist, compounding specialist, and certified expert in anti-aging medicine, joins Rosemarie for a deep dive into personalized health that actually works. From why your mitochondria might be tanking your ener…

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GLP-1 Medications: How They Work and How to Make Them Work for You 28:06

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GLP-1 medications have quickly taken the world by storm—and for good reason. Just last year, over 90 million prescriptions for these medications were filled, and that number is only growing. Here’s why. In my years as a pharmacist, I’ve never seen a drug like this. Medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro have revolutionized weight loss treatments, of…

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Midlife Money Moves: Ditch the Shame, Build Wealth, and Sip That Latte with Billy Zerillo 54:47

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Think financial freedom means cutting out your daily latte? Think again. In this episode, Rosemarie's getting real about money with financial advisor Billy Zerillo, aka The Money Talk Advisor. Billy’s got the inside scoop on why women are often sold budgeting tips while men get investing advice — and how to flip that script. From tackling financial…

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What Your Blood Work Should Be Revealing About Your Health—Beyond Illness 24:24

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In the realm of getting your blood work done, there are two categories of tests. The ones that are designed to identify illness, and the ones that help you proactively prevent inflammation and maintain wellness. Unfortunately, the typical panels most people get fall into the former category. They don’t give you in-depth data about your true health …

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Introducing The Trusted Pharmacist Podcast: The Truth About What’s Keeping You Sick 17:10

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A quick glance at today's healthcare landscape reveals one undeniable truth. The system isn’t just a little off-track - it’s in a full-blown crisis. From the way doctors are trained to the ingredients in everything we eat, drink and use, the current system isn’t built for wellness. In fact, in some cases, it only serves to make us sicker. Our food …

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Tapas, Taboo & the Truth About Midlife Sex: A Conversation with Sexologist Emily Power Smith 57:55

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Think your best sex is behind you? Think again. In this refreshingly honest episode, Rosemarie sits down with internationally trained sexologist and therapist Emily Power Smith to break down the myths, shame, and silence around sexuality—especially in midlife. From understanding the difference between sexuality and sensuality (hint: it’s not just s…

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The Trusted Pharmacist Podcast Trailer 0:48

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The Trusted Pharmacist Podcast pulls back the curtain on the healthcare industry, exposing the flaws in the system and empowering listeners to take control of their health. Hosted by pharmacist Steve Hoffart, this show delivers science-backed insights, debunks medical myths, and highlights natural and medical solutions that truly work. Through cand…

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Parenting, Perfectionism & Perimenopause: The Mental Load of Modern Women with Cliona Cosgrove 49:24

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Women are having children later, working harder, and carrying more responsibilities than ever before. In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of motherhood, career, and mental health with Dr. Cliona Cosgrove, a clinical psychologist, mediator, and meditation teacher. Dr. Cosgrove shares her journey from aspiring artist to mental health e…

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Mastering the Art of Handling Bullies & Toxic People with Dan O’Connor 54:11

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Ever had to deal with a toxic boss, a workplace bully, or a narcissistic coworker? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you. Rosemarie's talking with communication expert, best-selling author, and "Wizard of Words" Dan O’Connor to unpack the art of shutting down toxic people with confidence and clarity. Dan shares game-changing strategies for r…

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From Breaking News to Breaking Barriers: Embracing Agelessness with Amanda Lamb 52:27

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After 35 years as a powerhouse journalist covering crime on TV, Amanda Lamb took a bold leap—leaving the newsroom grind to step into the world of podcasting, authorship, and empowering women in midlife. In this episode of Second Opinion, host Rosemarie Beltz sits down with Amanda to discuss her evolution from hard-hitting news reporter to the creat…

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The Hidden Heart Risks of Midlife & Menopause with Dr. Kimberly Skelding 42:52

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Heart disease is the #1 killer of women—but why aren’t we talking about it? In this eye-opening episode of Second Opinion, Rosemarie sits down with trailblazing interventional cardiologist Dr. Kimberly Skelding to uncover the often-overlooked connection between menopause and heart health. We dive into the real reasons why heart attacks in women are…

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The Midlife Sleep Struggle: Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, and How to Rest Better with Dr. Daniel Barone 38:13

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Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone! Dive into the science of sleep with Dr. Daniel Barone, Associate Medical Director at the Weill Cornell Center for Sleep Medicine and author of Let’s Talk About Sleep and The Story of Sleep: From A to Zzzz. We explore why sleep becomes more challenging in midlife—especially during menopause—a…

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Reclaiming Your Power: Midlife Reinvention, Boundaries, and Awakening Your Feminine Soul with Tara Marino 54:02

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Is midlife the end—or just the beginning? Rosemarie sits down with Tara Marino, founder of Elegant Femme, to discuss how women can embrace midlife as a time of reinvention, renewal, and empowerment. Tara shares her deeply personal journey of loss and transformation, revealing how she turned her pain into purpose. Together, they explore how to awake…

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The Science of Aging and How to Reverse It—A Deep Dive with Dr. Kash 52:38

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Can we really slow down aging? Are aesthetics just for the young? And what’s the future of regenerative medicine? Aging isn’t just about getting older—it’s about how we age. In the first episode of Second Opinion, host Rosemarie Beltz sits down with Dr. Kaveh Kashani (Dr. Kash) to uncover the latest in aesthetic and regenerative medicine. From horm…

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Your Fresh Take on Health Starts Here! 1:35

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What would you do? As a healthcare provider and TV reporter, Rosemarie Beltz has been asked that question countless times. Now, she’s bringing her expertise and curiosity to Second Opinion, a podcast that dives deep into the hottest topics in health and wellness. In this exciting new show, Rosemarie sits down with leading experts, innovative thinke…