What does your doctor actually know about hormones, and what did they get wrong?

What does your doctor actually know about hormones, and what did they get wrong?

Josh sits down with Nico Miller, Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of HRT University, for a straight-talk deep dive into hormone replacement therapy. Nico has spent over a decade in functional and integrative medicine, and he's not holding back. In this episode: why progesterone isn't just for the uterus, the truth about estradiol and blood clots, how to actually read your hormone labs, testosterone in women (and why the reference ranges are outdated), the polycythemia myth in men on TRT, and how to cut through the noise of social media "hormone gurus." Whether you've been dismissed by your doctor or you're a provider looking to go deeper, this one's for you. Find Nico at HRT University.

Why Sleep Matters More Than Diet & Exercise

Most people focus on diet and exercise but ignore the one thing that impacts everything: sleep. When you don’t sleep enough, your body doesn’t just feel tired; it shifts into a state that makes progress harder. You don’t need perfection.Even improving your sleep by 1–2 hours can create massive long-term results.If you’re stuck, burned out, or not seeing results…This might be the missing piece.

Predicting Menopause Before It Happens

Is the biological clock really fixed? In this episode of the Rebellion Health Podcast, Laura Chastain speaks with Kiran Kumar, Founder & CEO of Timeless Biotech, about MenoTime™, the first ovarian age clock and time-to-menopause predictor designed to estimate reproductive lifespan using routine clinical biomarkers. We discuss: ✔ What ovarian age actually means ✔ How menopause prediction may become more measurable ✔ The role of AMH, FSH, and estradiol in ovarian reserve ✔ Why the ovary may be a key indicator of long-term health ✔ Reproductive longevity and healthspan ✔ Emerging interventions to support ovarian health Ovarian aging impacts far more than fertility. It influences cardiovascular risk, bone density, cognition, and overall longevity. If we can measure ovarian age earlier, we may be able to support women more proactively, shifting from reactive menopause care to predictive health management.

TSH Isn’t the Answer: The Truth About Thyroid Optimization

Thyroid health is one of the most misunderstood areas of hormone optimization. In this episode, Josh Porter interviews thyroid and TRT expert Dave Lee to uncover what truly impacts thyroid function and why so many people struggle despite “normal” lab results.They discuss how the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis controls hormone production, why TSH alone is not a reliable marker, and the importance of active T3 levels. Dave also explains the critical role vitamin D plays in thyroid receptor function, why nutritional foundations matter, and how stress can interfere with thyroid conversion.This conversation is essential for anyone dealing with fatigue, brain fog, weight struggles, or hormonal imbalance, and for those seeking a deeper understanding of thyroid optimization and hormone health.Topics covered:• Thyroid optimization explained• TSH vs T3 testing• Vitamin D and thyroid function• Nutrition for hormone health• TRT and thyroid balance• Why thyroid treatments failIf you want to understand your thyroid beyond basic lab numbers, this episode is for you.

Hormone Therapy, Heart Disease & Breast Cancer: When Medical Data Was Wrong

In this episode of the Rebellion Health Podcast, we examine how COVID-19 shifted public trust in healthcare, and why more patients began questioning medical guidelines, insurance-driven medicine, and traditional reactive sick-care models.Josh Porter and Mandy Livingston are joined by Jerry Smith and Scott Howell for an in-depth discussion on:• The difference between correlation and causation in medical research• Why study design and data quality matter• How outdated hormone guidelines shaped fear around estrogen and breast cancer• Why cardiovascular disease — not breast cancer — remains the leading cause of death in women• The difference between symptom relief and true preventative care• Estradiol’s critical role in bone, brain, and heart health• Concierge medicine vs insurance-based careThis episode challenges common narratives around hormone therapy, menopause, and preventative medicine, while emphasizing the importance of high-quality evidence and informed decision-making.If you care about women’s health, hormone therapy, cardiovascular prevention, and understanding what the research actually shows, this conversation is for you.This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medical decisions.