EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 36 MIN
Iron & Ferritin: Why You're Exhausted Even When Your Bloodwork Is "Normal" — with Dr. Michal Waldfogel
from Get Obsessed | Natalie Kakon · host Natalie Kakon
You're exhausted, but every doctor says your blood work is "normal."Naturopathic doctor Dr. Michal Waldfogel explains the ferritin gap — covering iron deficiency without anemia, low ferritin, fatigue, B12 and folate, MTHFR, and methylation.It's a conversation about energy, hormones, and learning to read what your body has been telling you all along.This episode is for any woman who's tired all the time, been dismissed, and wants to understand what her bloodwork actually missed.In this episode:– Why a "normal" blood test can still hide iron deficiency– Ferritin vs hemoglobin — and the reading to ask your doctor for– Why iron deficiency is a leading hidden cause of fatigue in menstruating women– How methylation and the MTHFR variation affect B12 and folate– The exact blood markers worth requesting at your next appointment– Why the cycling years are practice for perimenopauseConnect with Dr. Michal Waldfogel → phillynaturopathic.comFull show notes & transcript → nataliekakon.com/podcast/iron-ferritin-methylation-hormones-michal-waldfogel
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