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Strong + Unfiltered: Perimenopause, Hormones, Gut Health + Metabolic Optimization
by Danielle Kepics PA-C
Strong + Unfiltered is the women's health podcast for anyone tired of being told "everything's normal" when you feel like shit.Hosted by Danielle Kepics, PA-C—board-certified physician assistant and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner—this show cuts through the BS of conventional medicine and wellness culture to give you real, evidence-based answers about your health.Each week, Danielle interviews credentialed experts (no weekend-certified wellness gurus here) about hormones, perimenopause, HRT, gut health, SIBO, metabolic wellness, PCOS, thyroid issues, insulin resistance, and everything your doctor isn't telling you.Perfect for women ages 30-50 who are fed up with medical gaslighting and ready for root-cause solutions.New episodes every Monday. Because you deserve better than "just live with it."Be the CEO of your own health.
Episodes
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EP 266: I Thought I Was Healthy. I Was Actually Underfed: The Signs of Under-Eating + Over-Exercising
What if the things you're doing in the name of being "healthy"—eating less, training harder, tracking everything, staying lean—are actually making you less healthy? In this solo episode, I'm sharing my own experience with under-eating, over-exercising, orthorexia, and what it took for me to…
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EP 265: Why Your Workouts Aren't Working Anymore: Overtraining, Under-Eating & Midlife Fitness
What if your workouts aren't working anymore because you're doing too much—not too little? In this episode, I'm joined by strength coach Gini Grimsley for an unfiltered conversation about overtraining, under-fueling, recovery, strength training, and the former-athlete mentality that keeps...
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EP264: The HRT Myth-Busting Masterclass: Perimenopause, Birth Control, & Hormonal Truths ft. Alise Greenfield
In this episode, we dive deep into the messy reality of women's midlife healthcare and tear down the wall of misinformation surrounding perimenopause, birth control, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Danielle + is joined by Alise Greenfield licensed nurse practitioner of over a decade and...
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EP 263: It's Not Your Fault, But It Is Your Responsibility: The Truth About Fat Loss, Perimenopause & Your Health
What if the reason you're not getting results isn't because your hormones are broken, your metabolism is damaged, or you haven't found the right supplement yet? In this episode, Danielle sits down with nutrition coach and founder of 4 Weeks to the Beach, Aram Grigorian, for a brutally honest...
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EP. 262: You're Optimizing the Wrong Things: 5 Wellness Trends Giving You a False Sense of Health
Somewhere along the way, wellness became more about buying things than building health. In this episode, Danielle challenges five of today's most popular wellness trends and explains why doing something that's marketed as "healthy" doesn't automatically mean it's improving your health. This isn't...
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EP 261: Peptides, Biohacking & Big Daddy Healthcare: A Completely Unhinged Health Rant
Ever feel like we've completely lost the plot when it comes to health? Same. In this episode, Danielle is joined by her bestie and business manager, Jess Wallace, for one of their most unfiltered conversations yet. What starts as a discussion about hormone therapy quickly spirals into…
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EP. 260: 7 Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer Every Woman Should Know
Most women know the warning signs of breast cancer. Far fewer know what ovarian cancer can actually look like—and that's a problem. In this episode, Danielle shares the seven early signs of ovarian cancer every woman should know, why they're so often mistaken for everyday health issues, and how…
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EP 259: What Your Financial Advisor Isn't Telling You About Retirement, Taxes & Investing
Money is a lot like your health—everyone has an opinion, the internet is full of questionable advice, and bad guidance can cost you years. In this episode, Danielle sits down with financial advisor Marcus Corvino to break down the financial myths, red flags, and costly mistakes that keep people...
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EP. 258: Your Doctor Says It's Normal... But It's Not | 5 Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore
Danielle is breaking down five of the biggest things women are told are "normal" that deserve a much closer look. She dives into chronic fatigue, perimenopause, thyroid health, IBS, gut health, painful sex, pelvic floor dysfunction, and why so many women continue struggling despite being told…
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Ep 257: Your Pediatrician Says It's Normal... But Is It? | Mouth Breathing, Tongue Ties, Speech Delays & Childhood Red Flags
Your child snores, breathes through their mouth, gets constant ear infections, wets the bed, struggles with speech, or everyone keeps telling you they'll "grow out of it." What if those aren't random childhood quirks at all? In this episode, I sit down with speech-language pathologist and...
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EP 256: Why You're Doing Everything Right and Still Not Getting Better
What if the reason you're not getting better isn't because you're missing the right supplement, hormone, or protocol—but because you're applying the right tool to the wrong physiology? In this episode, Danielle sits down with Dr. Eric Balcavage to discuss state-based medicine, resilient…
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EP 255: Why Your Thyroid Labs Are "Normal" But You Still Feel Like Sh*t | Dr. Amie Hornaman
If you've been told your thyroid is "normal" because your TSH came back in range, but you're still exhausted, gaining weight, losing hair, struggling with brain fog, or feeling like a completely different person... this episode is for you. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, better known…
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EP 254: Why Women Stop Trusting Their Bodies (And How to Rebuild That Trust) | Dr. Sonya Jensen
This week, I'm joined by naturopathic doctor and women's health expert Dr. Sonya Jensen for a conversation about the growing disconnect between women and their bodies, and what it's costing us. We dive into everything from medical gaslighting and birth control to nervous system regulation,...
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EP 253: Why Women Don't Trust Their Doctors: Hormones, Statins + Medical Gaslighting
If you've ever left a doctor's appointment thinking, "That answered exactly none of my questions," this episode is for you. This week, I'm joined by fellow physician assistant and functional medicine practitioner Shelly Satizabal for a candid conversation about perimenopause, hormone replacement...
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EP 252: Your Ovaries Left the Group Chat: Perimenopause, Overtraining + Why You Feel Like Shit
Welcome back to Strong + Unfiltered. This episode turned into a spicy little reality check about perimenopause, overtraining, body recomposition, endurance culture, nervous system overload, and the internet making women think they're doomed in midlife. We're talking about why your habits matter...
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EP 251: The Truth About HRT: Blood Clots, Cancer Risk, Pellets + Perimenopause Symptoms
Welcome back to Strong + Unfiltered. Today's episode is a solo Q&A all about hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause, progesterone, estrogen, blood clot myths, and the massive amount of misinformation women are still being fed about hormones. We're diving into the REAL differences between…
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EP 250: Doing Everything Right But Not Losing Weight? Here's Why
If you feel like you're doing everything right… eating "clean," working out constantly, tracking your macros… and still not losing weight, this episode is going to hit. Danielle is breaking down your biggest questions around weight loss resistance, metabolism, under eating, and overtraining, and...
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EP249: Are Your "Healthy Habits" a Red Flag? The Truth About Orthorexia + Endurance Training
Danielle sits down with Becca Murphy to unpack her personal experience with orthorexia, disordered eating, and how "doing all the right things" can quietly spiral into underfueling, overtraining, and hormonal imbalance. We're talking about the sneaky, socially acceptable behaviors that get…
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EP 249: Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones? What Your Conventional Doctor is Missing ft. Dr. Cassie Smith
In this episode, Danielle sits down with Dr. Cassie Smith, author of Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones, to break down the real connection between gut health, hormones, and why so many women still feel off despite "doing all the right things." They dive into the labs most conventional doctors are...
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EP 248: You're Not Weight Loss Resistant… You're Just Not Doing This
In this episode, Danielle breaks down one of the most overused phrases in women's health and weight loss: weight loss resistance. If you feel like you're doing everything right but not losing weight, or you're worried your metabolism or hormones are the problem, this episode is for you. Danielle...
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EP 247: Your Jaw Might Be Screwing Up Your Pelvis (Also… WTF Is a Hobonichi?)
This episode is a little different… and honestly, one of our favorites. It's part catching up with my friend Liz Rodriguiz, part going down random rabbit holes, and part accidentally dropping some really solid insights along the way. From airway health to alignment to planners and business… we…
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EP 246: Cycle Tracking, Ovulation, and Perimenopause: What Women Should Actually Know
Understanding your menstrual cycle is one of the most powerful ways to understand your health, yet many women were never taught how their cycle actually works. In this episode, Danielle sits down with a registered nurse and certified fertility educator to talk about fertility awareness, cycle...
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EP 245: Histamine, MCAS, and the Nervous System: Why Your Body Feels Stuck in Fight-or-Flight
Histamine intolerance and MCAS are being talked about everywhere right now, but most conversations focus on food lists, supplements, and restriction. In this episode, Danielle sits down with a certified functional nutrition practitioner to explore a different perspective, the role of the nervous...
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EP 244: Sinus Infections, Tonsil Stones, and Steroids: What Your Conventional ENT Isn't Telling You
Dr. Jessica Lee is a double board-certified Otolaryngologist–Head and Neck Surgeon and Lifestyle Medicine physician. She completed her medical training at the University of Mississippi and her surgical residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Currently practicing with Charleston…
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EP 243: How Thumb Sucking + Pacifiers are Ruining Your Kids Health, Mouth Breathing + Health Issues Your Pediatrician Doesn't Even Know About.
Kate Kurzhal is a double graduate from Indiana University-Bloomington (Bachelors-2014; Masters-2018) - Go Hoosiers! with proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). She has been a Speech-Language Pathologist in the Michiana area for 8 years and has owned/ operated Ripple Effect Pediatric Therapy...
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EP 242: Is it Binge Eating…Or Are You Under Eating? Bigorexia, Diet Culture Lies + Gym Fears.
Alexa Larangeira is a Registered Dietitian with expertise in managing metabolic and gut health, and a personal goal of improving her patients' quality of life. She specializes in disorders of the gut-brain axis and insulin resistance, using a weight-neutral, evidence-based approach that…
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EP 241: Looking for HRT in Utah? Why Women Need Testosterone + What No One is Saying About Food Noise
Jess Wallace - adventure host, travel lover, online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life is back on the pod! She specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. Jess and Danielle host all women adventure trips to...
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EP 240: Is Sitting the New Smoking? Back Pain, Surgery Myths & What Actually Fixes It
Kira Roe is a chiropractor who graduated from Life Chiropractic College West in 2024. She currently practices in Florida, where she focuses on pregnancy and pediatric care and enjoys working with young athletes to help them stay healthy and active. Kira takes a whole-body approach to care,...
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EP 239: Under-Eating, GLP-1s, and the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT: The biggest breast cancer risk factor no one wants to say out loud How chronic under-eating and dieting impact hormones and long-term health Why breakfast actually matters for blood sugar, cortisol, and appetite regulation The real reason you're bingeing or overeating at…
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EP 238: Let's Talk Hormones, Anxiety, and the Messy State of Healthcare
Jess Wallace - adventure host, travel lover, online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life is back on the pod! She specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. Jess and Danielle host all women adventure trips to...
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EP 237: Histamine Intolerance, MCAS, Long COVID & Hormone Symptoms: What Women Are Missing
Megan Crozier is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Restorative Wellness Practitioner specializing in women's hormones, digestion, and metabolism. She helps health-conscious women who feel like they're "doing everything right" uncover the real why behind symptoms like...
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EP 236: Ozempic, Diet Culture & Strength Training: What Fitness Is Getting Very Wrong
Meet Caitlin Birnie! She was born and raised in Massachusetts, where she currently lives with her husband and 2 daughters (5 & 3) . She's a former athlete and marathon runner who fell in love with strength training. Now she's just trying to find the easiest way to balance training, running,...
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EP 235: Why you're anemic, cold plunging for women and gym bro grifters
Whitney Stuart MS RDN CDCES is a Certified Diabetes Educator and Dietitian focused on improving women's health through simple and sustainable inventions using blood sugar balance and food as medicine. Whitney has been voted best Dallas Dietitian since 2019 and has helped thousands of busy...
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EP 234: The problems with GLP1's, where to start for exercise and perimenopause
Briana Sidwell is a women's health and strength coach who helps women 30+ build real strength, confidence, and trust in their bodies — particularly as they navigate perimenopause, menopause, and the often-overlooked in-between years. Before entering the fitness industry, Briana spent years in...
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EP 233: Pogs, dungeons + dragons + big light hell
Jess Wallace - adventure host, travel lover, online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life is back on the pod! She specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. Jess and Danielle host all women adventure trips to...
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EP 232: Longevity, Healthspan + the importance of critical thinking
Emily is a mission-driven registered dietitian who specializes in individualized longevity strategy. She combines expert guidance with consistent accountability to help clients transform healthy choices into sustainable habits - all while having fun along the way. Her holistic approach addresses...
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EP 231: The XX body, find out what vagina butt is + some MFP rage
Jess Wallace - adventure host, travel lover, online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life is back on the pod! She specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. Jess and Danielle host all women adventure trips to...
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EP 230: Vitamin D, Fat Bear Week + the cure for your headaches
Dr. Gominak grew up and attended college in California, moved to Houston for medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, where she received an MD degree in 1983. Her Neurology residency was done at the Harvard affiliated, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She practiced Neurology in the...
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EP 229: Psychological flexibility, burnout and sitting the f*ck down
Dr. Samantha Turetsky is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in treating eating disorders, perfectionism, and overcontrol. She loves helping high achievers who have it all together on paper but feel unfulfilled and disconnected move from rigidity to...
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EP 228: Vivid dreams, palate expanders and palmetto bugs
Jess Wallace - adventure host, travel lover, online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life is back on the pod! She specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. Jess and Danielle host all women adventure trips to...
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EP 227: How to ACTUALLY train for the physique you want + signs you're over training
Allie brings over a decade of experience in the health and fitness industry, blending high-level coaching with a deeply personal, client-centered approach. Before founding Mainstay Performance, she worked across a wide range of fitness settings—including commercial gyms, collegiate facilities…
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EP 226: Pelvic floor health, living in reality and actually FEELING stress.
Dr. Melany Bates has walked many paths of healing, and each one has deepened her understanding of the body's innate intelligence. Chiropractic gives her the opportunity to weave together ancient wisdom and modern science — offering guidance, education, and powerful hands-on care to those seeking…
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EP 225: Skin stuff, food restriction and the stress-skin connection
Christa Biegler is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women overcome eczema, food sensitivities and fatigue without unnecessary restriction, endless testing and supplements. She…
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EP 224: Thumb sucking, pacifiers and other controversial things parents need to know about
Dr. Julia is the founder of Oris Wellness, a consulting company dedicated to empowering parents with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their child's oral and airway health. Through one-on-one sessions, she provides objective guidance on treatment options and helps...
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EP 223: Pelvic exams, Brenda and should as a dirty word
Jess is back on the podcast! Jess Wallace is an adventure host, travel lover, online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life. Jess specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. She also hosts adventure trips to...
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EP 222: Toxic jobs, fertility and why moving your body can't be your only coping mechanism
Carli Davis is a functional sports dietitian who helps active women fuel smarter, prevent burnout (aka REDs), and support hormone health—without fad diets or pseudoscience. A lifelong runner and former collegiate athlete, she's especially passionate about working with endurance athletes, but…
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EP 221: Find out why "team" is a dirty word and why we wanna yeet ourselves off a mountain
Jess is back on the podcast! Jess Wallace is an adventure host, travel lover, online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life. Jess specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. She also hosts adventure trips to...
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EP 220: Kids, autism, screen time and sugar intake
Kaitlyn Franken is a Board Certified Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist with a Master's in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and a Bachelor's in Health Education and Behavior. What truly sets her apart is her personal experience. She understands how…
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EP 219: The healthy amount of alcohol and things we can't unsee after we learned them
Laura Grubb is a functional health practitioner who helps women heal their gut, balance their hormones, and finally get to the root of stubborn symptoms like bloating, fatigue, acne, and irregular periods. After working as a nurse practitioner, Laura turned to functional medicine to make a bigger...
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EP218 Postpartum depletion and why you need to be obsessed with preparing yourbody for pregnancy
Lindsay Farmer, RD is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in maternal wellness from preconception through postpartum. With a passion for helping women nourish their bodies, she offers a holistic, evidence-based approach that goes beyond the basics. As a mom herself, Lindsay understands…
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Strong + Unfiltered is the women's health podcast for anyone tired of being told "everything's normal" when you feel like shit.Hosted by Danielle Kepics, PA-C—board-certified physician assistant and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner—this show cuts through the BS of conventional medicine and wellness culture to give you real, evidence-based answers about your health.Each week, Danielle interviews credentialed experts (no weekend-certified wellness gurus here) about hormones, perimenopause, HRT, gut health, SIBO, metabolic wellness, PCOS, thyroid issues, insulin resistance, and everything your doctor isn't telling you.Perfect for women ages 30-50 who are fed up with medical gaslighting and ready for root-cause solutions.New episodes every Monday. Because you deserve better than "just live with it."Be the CEO of your own health.
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Danielle Kepics PA-C
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