Why Reproductive Health May Be the Most Important Biomarker for Women's Longevity | Dr. Natalie Crawford

Why Reproductive Health May Be the Most Important Biomarker for Women's Longevity | Dr. Natalie Crawford

Most health issues don't appear overnight. Long before a diagnosis is made, the body often provides subtle clues that something needs closer attention. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I talk with double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford about her new book, The Fertility Formula [https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book], and why fertility and hormone health can reveal far more about your health than many people realize. We discuss: * Why the menstrual cycle may be one of the clearest indicators of overall health * How sleep, stress, and insulin resistance may be affecting your hormones * The overlooked symptoms that may signal deeper dysfunction * What many women get wrong about PCOS and hormone health * Practical strategies to support fertility, reduce inflammation, and improve long-term health Health challenges don't begin when symptoms become impossible to ignore. They often start years earlier. Being able to recognize those signals is one of the most effective ways to take a proactive approach to your health. Looking for a place to start? My 10-Day Detox [https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2026-06-24&utm_content=textlink] is designed to help reduce inflammation, reset your metabolism, and build a stronger foundation for long-term health. View Show Notes From This Episode [https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep1153] Sign up for Dr. Hyman’s Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health [https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link] - https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link [https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link] Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman [https://drhyman.com/picks/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=shownotes] https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast [https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast] Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal [https://drhyman.com/longevity/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=shownotes] https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast [https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast] Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health [https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox] https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox [https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox] Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results [https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive] https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive [https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive] This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers, Paleovalley, Perfect Amino, Rho, Sunlighten, and Pique. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman [http://bioptimizers.com/hyman] and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman [http://paleovalley.com/hyman] to save 15% off your first order today. Go to bodyhealth.com [http://bodyhealth.com/] and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Head over to rhonutrition.com [http://rhonutrition.com/] and use code HYMAN to get 20% off their entire product line. Visit sunlighten.com [http://sunlighten.com/] and use code HYMAN to save up to $1600 today. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman [http://piquelife.com/hyman] (0:00) Infertility and fertility as indicators of overall health (3:10) Welcome Natalie Crawford and reframing fertility as health optimization (5:21) Access to fertility data, proactive health, and reproductive well-being (7:25) Menstrual cycle, hormonal communication, and ovulatory dysfunction (14:39) Inflammation's role in reproductive health (19:11) Reproductive health relevance beyond fertility and early warning signs (21:13) Medical training, coping mechanisms, and personal journey with celiac disease (23:48) Self-advocacy and higher infertility rates among female physicians (25:03) Personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss (27:09) Inflammation, genetics, family history, and patient-centric care (35:38) Reducing inflammation, mitochondrial health, and top health recommendations (38:28) Sleep, stress, and their effects on fertility (47:25) Insulin resistance, diet optimization, and fertility (55:37) Environmental toxins, plastics, and hormone health (1:00:09) Unscented vs. fragrance-free products and toxin reduction (1:01:18) Fertility, aging, ovarian health, and AMH testing (1:07:38) Male fertility, sperm health, and testosterone (1:09:10) Resources for reproductive health and personalized care (1:10:16) Outro and sponsor acknowledgment

The Perfect Gut Healing Protocol: What to Eat, Avoid, and Do Every Day

Bloating, brain fog, fatigue, skin issues, food sensitivities, autoimmune symptoms—most people treat these as separate problems. But often, they can all trace back to the same place: the gut. And the surprising part is that you don't need digestive symptoms to have gut dysfunction. Because your gut isn't just responsible for digestion—it's deeply connected to your immune system, hormones, metabolism, brain health, and inflammation throughout the body. In today's episode, I dive into: * Why gut dysfunction can show up as fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, hormone imbalances, anxiety, and autoimmune symptoms—not just digestive problems * The biggest modern-day gut disruptors * The Functional Medicine 5R Framework for healing the gut * The simple daily habits that help build a healthier microbiome, reduce inflammation, strengthen digestion, and support long-term resilience Healing your gut isn't about perfection, restrictive diets, or endless supplements. It's about creating the conditions your body needs to repair itself. When you support your gut, you're often supporting your immune system, your brain, your hormones, your energy, and your overall health at the same time. Resources Mentioned: * Learn more about the 10-Day Detox: https://bit.ly/3PIUoxf [https://bit.ly/3PIUoxf] * Track your metabolic and cardiovascular health biomarkers: functionhealth.com/mark [http://functionhealth.com/mark] for 160+ lab tests at just $365/year. Use code MARK2026 for $50 off. Have a question you'd love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNF2y4lFWEOMLlzVNlFDpJ4xl7oOpH9NlImMoHr5mHggL_Ww/viewform?usp=header] (0:11) Introduction and overview of gut health (2:10) Understanding, healing, and factors disrupting gut health (7:45) Modern lifestyle's impact and the five r's of gut healing (17:06) Dietary diversity, mindful eating, sleep, and stress reduction (20:53) Supplements and Q&A on probiotics, diet, and leaky gut (23:06) Empowering listeners through functional medicine and community engagement (24:23) Dr. Hyman's platforms, disclaimer, and gratitude to sponsors

Could Diet Reverse the Course of MS? Dr. Terry Wahls' Remarkable Recovery

We’ve been taught to treat chronic diseases as isolated problems to be diagnosed and managed. But these conditions may have more in common than conventional medicine has traditionally recognized. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I’m joined by physician and researcher Dr. Terry Wahls, who transformed her understanding of disease after developing progressive multiple sclerosis. We discuss the emerging science behind mitochondria, inflammation, nutrition, the microbiome, and why creating health may be just as important as treating disease itself. We explore: * What Dr. Wahls discovered about cellular health while searching for answers beyond conventional treatment * Why mitochondria may play a central role in conditions like MS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, and chronic fatigue * How food, sleep, movement, and stress directly influence inflammation, energy production, and brain health * Why focusing only on symptom suppression may overlook the deeper biological dysfunction driving chronic disease * What “creating health” actually looks like in practice—and how small daily habits can influence how you feel and function over time What makes this conversation so compelling is that Dr. Wahls’ story challenges many of the assumptions we have about chronic disease and recovery. For me, it really highlights how profoundly nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress can shape the body’s ability to adapt and recover over time. 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(0:00) Dr. Terry Wahls’ illness journey, Dr. Mark Hyman’s intro, and sponsor mentions (2:54) Dr. Wahls and Dr. Hyman discuss their medical histories (4:00) Dr. Wahls’ experience with multiple sclerosis (7:08) Dietary changes and physical improvements (9:09) Environmental factors in autoimmune diseases (11:17) Resistance in the medical system to new approaches (12:26) Integrating basic science into clinical practice (15:32) Mitochondrial support supplements (20:24) Mitochondria’s role in energy-intensive tissues (22:11) Functional medicine and Dr. Wahls’ continued health journey (23:49) Nutrient-focused dietary approach and recovery (26:13) Development and application of the Wahls diet (27:35) Nutrient-rich food categories and health benefits (30:11) NIH funding and functional medicine research potential (34:00) Success stories from the therapeutic lifestyle clinic (39:28) Creating health versus treating disease (44:10) Expanding research to other chronic illnesses (45:40) Latest clinical trials and future research directions (47:49) Advances in chronic disease treatment science (49:05) Predicting diet effectiveness: microbiome and genetics (50:00) Microbiome research and multiple sclerosis (51:18) A new theory of human biology in medicine (53:01) Creating health through lifestyle changes (55:13) Need for multimodal interventions in research (58:20) Funding challenges and philanthropy’s role (59:08) Comprehensive approaches to complex diseases (1:01:05) Potential to reverse genetic diseases with lifestyle changes (1:07:24) Strategies for creating a healthy human (1:08:01) Upcoming research and initiatives by Dr. Wahls

Could Mold Be Making You Sick? Symptoms, Testing, and Recovery

Mold is one of the most misunderstood topics in health. Some people are told it’s not a real problem. Others are led to believe it’s the cause of every symptom they have. The truth lies somewhere in the middle. While not everyone exposed to mold gets sick, chronic exposure to water-damaged environments can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, sinus issues, immune dysfunction, hormone imbalances, and a wide range of symptoms that often go unexplained for years. In today’s episode, we explore what mold-related illness actually is, who’s most vulnerable, and how to tell when your environment may be affecting your health. Here's what we cover: * The critical difference between mold exposure, mold allergies, and chronic biotoxin illness * Why some people develop severe symptoms while others in the same environment feel completely fine * The most common signs of mold-related illness—from brain fog and fatigue to anxiety, hormone disruption, and immune dysfunction * How to investigate mold safely and effectively, including environmental testing, biomarkers, and practical next steps for recovery Mold illness is real—but so is the fear and misinformation surrounding it. The goal isn’t to panic or assume mold is the answer to every health problem. It’s to understand how your environment influences your biology, identify whether mold is truly part of the picture, and create the conditions your body needs to heal. Resources Mentioned: * Learn more about the PK Protocol: https://bit.ly/49KS933 [https://bit.ly/49KS933] * Track your metabolic and cardiovascular health biomarkers: functionhealth.com/mark [http://functionhealth.com/mark] for 160+ lab tests at just $365/year. Use code MARK2026 for $50 off. Have a question you'd love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNF2y4lFWEOMLlzVNlFDpJ4xl7oOpH9NlImMoHr5mHggL_Ww/viewform?usp=header]

Is It Burnout Or Something Deeper? The High-Functioning Trap | Dr. Judith Joseph

If we're wired for joy, why do so many successful people feel exhausted, disconnected, or emotionally flat? On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with psychiatrist, researcher, and author Dr. Judith Joseph, whose team conducted the first peer-reviewed clinical study on high-functioning depression. We talk about why feeling "fine" on the outside doesn't always reflect what's happening beneath the surface—and why so many people struggle to feel fully alive. You’ll learn: * Why achievement and productivity don't always lead to fulfillment * How to tell whether you're burned out—or struggling with high-functioning depression * The surprising connection between unresolved trauma, people-pleasing, and chronic stress * What your phone, social media habits, and screen time may be doing to your mood * How to start reclaiming joy when life feels flat, exhausting, or unfulfilling Like many people, I've spent periods of my life focused on achievement and productivity, believing fulfillment would follow. I've learned that the most important work isn't always doing more—it's understanding what's keeping us from fully experiencing joy in the first place. Want to explore this further? Dr. Judith Joseph offers several self-assessments under the "Quiz" tab on her website [https://drjudithjoseph.com/], including tools for anhedonia, high-functioning depression, and trauma. 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(0:00) High functioning depression, burnout, and Dr. Hyman's personal experience (2:37) Introduction Dr. Judith Joseph (5:13) Depression among medical professionals and defining anhedonia (7:04) Joy as part of our DNA and identifying high functioning depression (13:23) Biological causes, biomarkers, and differences between burnout and high functioning depression (18:18) Avoiding trauma processing by staying busy; hedonism and anhedonia (22:14) Identifying roots of trauma, childhood patterns, and using transitional objects (25:51) Finding points of joy amidst depression and people pleasing in high-functioning individuals (30:39) Neurological shifts, lack of joy, and the biopsychosocial model of depression (36:56) Digital depression, reducing screen time, and healthy tech relationships (49:09) Women's hormones, midlife shifts, and distinguishing hormonal from psychiatric conditions (58:30) Reclaiming joy, the five v's, and processing emotions (1:01:21) The significance of venting, emotional boundaries, and healthy outlets (1:05:28) Defining values, mind-body connection, and social relationships (1:09:05) Planning and scheduling future joy and connection (1:13:22) The evolution of psychiatry, spirituality, and Gen Z's spiritual study (1:18:03) Finding meaning, purpose, and learning more about high functioning depression