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205 — The Hormone - Mental Health Connection: What Doctors Aren’t Telling You with Dr. Erika Schwartz

Apr 21, 2025

Dr. Erika Schwartz, a physician and founder of Evolved Science, is a trailblazer in hormone health. In this enlightening discussion, she emphasizes the profound impact of hormones on mental well-being. Dr. Schwartz reveals how imbalances can lead to mental health issues and shares insights on self-advocacy in healthcare. She discusses the importance of thyroid health, debunks myths about hormone therapy, and highlights lifestyle changes that can enhance hormone balance. Listeners will gain powerful strategies for reclaiming their vitality and mental strength.

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Quick takeaways

Hormonal imbalances can significantly affect mental health, leading to anxiety and depression, thus requiring proactive management efforts.

Building a strong patient-doctor relationship is essential for effective hormonal treatment and overall health, ensuring personalized care and attention.

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The Importance of Hormone Health

Hormone health is crucial for overall well-being, affecting various aspects of physical and mental health. Hormones play a significant role in energy levels, sleep quality, mood regulation, and even weight management. An imbalance in hormones can lead to a myriad of symptoms, including fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and weight gain. Recognizing these signs early can empower individuals to take proactive steps towards achieving and maintaining hormonal balance.

Intro

2min

The Journey into Hormone Health and Bioidentical Therapies

4min

Empowering Health: The Role of Hormones and Self-Advocacy

11min

Enhancing Health and Wellness

7min

The Hormone-Mental Health Connection

8min

Understanding Hormonal Health Through Blood Testing

3min

Hormone Therapy Unraveled

17min

Empowering Health Advocacy and Hormonal Balance

4min

What if the key to unlocking your best mental and physical health lies in a part of your self-care routine that’s been overlooked? Your hormones impact everything from your mood and energy to your brain health and longevity.

Today’s guest, Dr. Erika Schwartz, is a pioneer in hormone health and the founder of Evolved Science. With over 30 years of experience advocating for preventative medicine, she’s dedicated to empowering people to reclaim their vitality and mental strength by understanding and addressing hormone imbalances. Some of the things we discuss are:

The surprising ways hormone imbalances could be at the root of your mental health struggles
How to recognize when your doctor might not have all the answers you need (and what to do next)
The overlooked role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen in mental fitness
What everyone should know about their thyroid
Lifestyle changes that can improve hormone health, including what to avoid and what to prioritize
Common myths about hormone therapy, including the truth about its safety and long-term benefits
Why early intervention and personalized care are key to balancing your hormones and building resilience