Everything Hormones

April is Stress Awareness Month… but what if stress isn’t just about your schedule, your job, or your responsibilities? In this solo episode of Everything Hormones, Dr. Ramsey breaks down the real root of stress and how hormones play a major role in how your body handles it. From anxiety and poor sleep to burnout, inflammation, and even negative thought patterns… stress shows up in more ways than most people realize. You’ll learn: - The 3 main sources of stress and how they affect your body - Which hormones can help regulate stress (and which ones won’t) - Why cortisol rises when other hormones decline - The connection between sleep, blood sugar, and stress - Hidden stressors most people overlook - Simple ways to support your body and restore balance The goal isn’t to eliminate stress completely… it’s to bring your body back into balance so you can handle it better. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not like yourself, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Everything Hormones, Dr. Ramsey sits down with longtime patient and close friend Craig Smith for a powerful, real conversation about faith, health, and what it truly means to live well. Craig shares his journey from skepticism about traditional medicine to embracing a more proactive, purpose-driven approach to his health. At 72, he’s running nearly 10 miles a day, prioritizing his spiritual life, and experiencing a level of energy and freedom that most people don’t think is possible. This episode goes beyond hormones. It’s about mindset, discipline, faith, and the daily choices that shape your quality of life. If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible when you take ownership of your health and align body, mind, and spirit… this conversation is for you. Listen now and see what living fully can really look like.

In Episode 4 of Everything Hormones, Dr. Theresa Ramsey responds to questions and concerns that came in after the recent podcast episodes with Dr. Neal Rouzier and Revitalize provider Dr. Angela Colpaert, FNP-C. Dr. Ramsey addresses some of the most common fears and misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy, including concerns about estrogen in men, testosterone therapy, and long-standing beliefs about cancer risk. Topics discussed in this episode include: - Why estradiol is sometimes prescribed for men - The role of estrogen in protecting the brain, heart, bones, and prostate - Common myths about “estrogen blockers” in men - Misunderstandings around testosterone injections vs. oral testosterone - The difference between bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones - Why outdated studies created lasting fear around hormone therapy - How recent FDA changes have influenced public perception of hormones Dr. Ramsey also shares patient experiences, explains how confirmation bias influences medical decision-making, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormone therapy. This episode continues the conversation from the previous episodes and provides additional clarity for patients seeking reliable information about hormone health and long-term wellness. Buy Hormones 101: Treatments Your Doctor Wasn’t Trained to Provide: https://a.co/d/0dYMiiYv

In Episode 3 of Everything Hormones, Dr. Theresa Ramsey sits down with Dr. Angela Colpaert, family nurse practitioner at Revitalize, to share her journey from conventional hospital-based medicine to functional and hormone-focused care. Dr. Colpaert discusses her early training in traditional healthcare, working through COVID, navigating nurse practitioner school while becoming a mother, and the pivotal shift that occurred when she began learning functional medicine and bioidentical hormone therapy. Together, they explore: - The gap in hormone education in conventional training - Confirmation bias in medicine and how it shapes treatment decisions - Estrogen after breast cancer - Testosterone and prostate cancer - Why estrogen is critical for men - The importance of not blocking estrogen - Treating couples for long-term vitality - Why hormones are foundational, not optional This conversation offers an inside look at how a new generation of providers is being trained differently — and why understanding hormone optimization changes the way medicine is practiced. If you’ve ever wondered how clinicians make the shift from symptom suppression to root-cause care, this episode provides an honest and thoughtful perspective.

In Episode 2 of Everything Hormones, Dr. Theresa Ramsey sits down with her longtime mentor and hormone educator, Dr. Neal Rouzier, for an in-depth discussion on the science, controversy, and clinical realities of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Rouzier has spent decades studying and teaching the medical literature on hormone optimization. In this wide-ranging conversation, he and Dr. Ramsey address some of the most debated topics in modern medicine, including: - The FDA’s removal of black box warnings on estrogen and testosterone - The difference between synthetic hormones and bioidentical estradiol and progesterone - Misconceptions surrounding estrogen and breast cancer - Progesterone versus progestins - Testosterone and prostate cancer - Hormones and cardiovascular disease prevention - The role of estradiol and testosterone in protecting brain health and reducing Alzheimer’s risk - Why “normal” lab ranges may not mean optimal health They also discuss medical education gaps, the influence of outdated training, and the importance of understanding the difference between hormone replacement and hormone optimization. This episode is a candid, research-driven conversation between two clinicians who have spent decades working directly with patients and the medical literature. For patients, practitioners, and anyone seeking clarity in the hormone space, this discussion provides context, evidence, and perspective on topics that are often misunderstood.

Welcome to the first episode of Everything Hormones with Dr. Theresa Ramsey, functional medicine practitioner and hormone specialist. In this introductory episode, Dr. Ramsey shares her background as a registered nurse, her transition into functional and hormone-based medicine, and why hormones have become the foundation of her clinical work over the past three decades. She explains why many patients are told their lab work is “normal” despite ongoing symptoms, how hormone imbalance often plays a central role, and why hormone optimization should be viewed as essential to long-term health rather than optional or risky. Dr. Ramsey also introduces the structure of the podcast, including future episodes featuring educators, physicians, patient experiences, and listener-submitted questions. She discusses what led her to write Hormones 101: Treatments Your Doctor Wasn’t Trained to Provide and the importance of making hormone education accessible and evidence-based. This episode sets the foundation for future conversations focused on education, prevention, and clarity around hormone health.