

899: What Most Doctors Miss About Women’s Energy, Weight, and Mood
12 snips Jul 28, 2025
Join Katy Whalen, founder of Joi+Blokes and hormone health advocate, as she dives into the often-overlooked aspects of women’s health. Katy challenges the notion that fatigue and weight changes are just part of aging. Discover the three key health markers every woman should know and learn how to take proactive steps for better wellness. She shares personal experiences navigating hormonal changes, the importance of individualized health care, and simple lifestyle strategies for enhancing well-being. Empowerment starts with understanding your body!
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Normal vs Optimal Lab Values
- Normal lab values often miss hormone imbalances because they're based on averages that include many unwell people.
- Katy Whalen emphasizes the importance of viewing labs through an "optimal" health lens rather than just "normal."
Test Full Thyroid Panel
- Don't rely solely on TSH for thyroid health; get a full thyroid panel including T3, T4, and antibodies.
- Many women with thyroid disorders remain undiagnosed because standard tests miss autoimmune thyroid issues like Hashimoto's.
Testosterone's Broad Role in Women
- Testosterone is essential for women beyond libido, impacting brain fog, inflammation, motivation, and strength.
- Modern stress and medications like birth control can permanently lower women's testosterone levels.