Optimizing Hormones: Testosterone, HRT, Hair Loss and Obesity with Dr. Kyle Gillett, MD

Episode 300…we made it! Thank you to all the Betty’s for listening and making the Better! show what it is, we wouldn’t be here without YOU, our dedicated audience. Today we’re joined by Dr. Kyle Gillett, a holistic care doctor who’s practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization and many other crucial avenues. We discuss the intricacies of hormones and dive deep into the science of androgens and testosterone, while also touching on Dr. Gillett’s “6 Pillars of Health”.Links for This Episode:Kyle’s InstagramKyle’s WebsiteGillett Health PodcastGillett Health YouTubeGillett Health InstagramGorilla MindEpisode Overview:0:00:00 - Intro0:09:00 - Interview Begins0:09:41 - Myths around testosterone0:11:57 - Baseline hormone lab measurements0:14:45 - The 6 Pillars of Health0:20:27 - Considerations when designing a diet0:26:27 - What are androgens & what do they do0:34:45 - Consequences of producing DHT0:37:51 - Optimizing DHT in the body0:40:18 - Extending your fertile window0:47:31 - Supplements: L-Carnitine & Boron0:58:30 - Controversy around TRT for women1:01:16 - Contributing factors to hair loss1:10:13 - How to improve sleep1:16:10 - Alternative obesity treatments1:25:40 - Simple tips to improve your diet1:32:45 - The thermal effect of food1:27:01 - Leptin’s role in the body1:44:09 - Why some people don’t become obese1:50:36 - Why you can’t overeat meat1:55:51 - Outro We’d like to thank our sponsors:Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer hereFourSigmatic Use code DRSTEPHANIE for 10% offOrion Red Light Therapy - Use the code STEPHANIE10 for 10% offSchinouusa - Use code DR.ESTIMA10 for 10% offBIOOPTIMIZERS - receive 10% off your order with Promo Code "ESTIMA"The DNA  Company - $50 discount using code "DRSTEPHANIE" at checkout.HVMN Ketones - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE”ILIA BeautyLiving Libations - Use code BETTER for 15% offLMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack!PRIMEADINE - get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10” Follow Me On InstagramWatch Better! on YouTubeGet yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty BodyJoin the Hello Betty Community hereSign up for my FREE MASTERCLASS: HEALTHY OFFERS - for health practitioners looking for strategies to earn more moneyAre you A Healthcare Practitioner? Join The Estima Certification Program Here ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.