

The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel
Karen Martel Hormone Specialist
The Hormone Solutions Podcast with Karen Martel is your ultimate guide to understanding the complexities of hormone health, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and optimizing your health in midlife. Hosted by Karen Martel, known as the “Hormone Whisperer,” this podcast taps into her deep understanding of hormones—something that sets her apart from most practitioners. As a Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, speaker, podcaster, and passionate advocate for women’s health, Karen brings a unique perspective that combines scientific expertise with a compassionate, holistic approach to hormone balance.
In each episode, Karen dives into the science behind hormonal imbalances, the truth about hormone replacement therapy, and how hormones impact everything from metabolism to mood. The Hormone Solutions Podcast provides science-backed solutions, actionable insights, and empowering strategies for women navigating peri-menopause, menopause, and beyond. Whether you're considering HRT or looking for natural ways to optimize your health, Karen offers the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and thrive through every stage of life.
Tune in to hear from a trusted expert in the field and get the tools you need to reclaim your health and live your best life!
New episodes released every Saturday and Tuesday, and don’t forget to start your journey today with Karen’s free hormone quiz at https://karenmartel.com. Together, we’ll explore the tools and options to help you feel your best at every stage of life.
In each episode, Karen dives into the science behind hormonal imbalances, the truth about hormone replacement therapy, and how hormones impact everything from metabolism to mood. The Hormone Solutions Podcast provides science-backed solutions, actionable insights, and empowering strategies for women navigating peri-menopause, menopause, and beyond. Whether you're considering HRT or looking for natural ways to optimize your health, Karen offers the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and thrive through every stage of life.
Tune in to hear from a trusted expert in the field and get the tools you need to reclaim your health and live your best life!
New episodes released every Saturday and Tuesday, and don’t forget to start your journey today with Karen’s free hormone quiz at https://karenmartel.com. Together, we’ll explore the tools and options to help you feel your best at every stage of life.
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Aug 20, 2019 • 1h 3min
Lyme's Disease, Chronic Infections and Hypothyroidism with Dr. Jay Davidson
The Advanced Thyroid Series Dr. Jay Davidson focuses on functional, natural medicine. He is a husband and a father. He is also a prominent speaker and a two-time #1 international best-selling author. Dr. Jay has been a speaker on a wide range of summits and docuseries, along with hosting seven of his own. Dr. Jay Davidson is admired for his ability to bridge the gap between the scientific health community and the layperson. Dr. Jay Davidson is an ambitious researcher and clinician in the health world. In this episode What is Lymes disease and why we are seeing such a surge in cases right now? Downfalls in the medical treatment of Lyme's The four things we are looking for when it comes to underlying causes of hypothyroidism. Diet, mindset and dealing with emotional traumas as a foundation to treatment. Viruses that directly affect the thyroid. How you can treat these infections Case studies of patients with hypothyroidism and what Dr. Jay does to help them. What to look for in your labs. Why you don't want to ignore and mask with medication a high reverse T3. What you can do so you do not have to take thyroid and adrenal medication forever. Dr. Jay's steps to healing your thyroid. The importance of drainage before we detox. Watch the interview on YouTube Dr. Jay Davidson Microbe Formulas Watch the episode on our YouTube channel! Order your hormone kit today! Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Your first meal plan is FREE! Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/

Aug 19, 2019 • 1h 18min
Identifying and Properly Treating Reverse T3 with Elle Russ
Elle is the author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution, a bestselling book on Amazon and a leading voice in the Paleo, Primal, Ancestral Health Movement. She is also a TV/Film writer and popular host of The Primal Blueprint Podcast, a top-ranked health show created by New York Times Bestselling author, Mark Sisson. In this episode; The importance of diet when it comes to treating hypothyroidism What you can do about thyroid antibodies and bring them down Thyroid difference between thyroid medications How often you should be getting tested when you are finding the right dose What is reverse T3 How to identify high reverse T3 How to treat Reverse T3 Elle Russ Watch the episode on our YouTube channel! Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Comes with a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 15, 2019 • 50min
How to Beat Hormonal Insomnia
If you find that you have troubles falling asleep or wake up in the early morning hours and can't fall asleep you will want to listen to this episode. You may be suffering from one or more of the three types hormonal insomnia. In this episode What are the three types of hormonal insomnia Why getting to the root of the problem is key to sleeping well What lifestyle, supplement and diet changes can help cure your hormonal insomnia Order your hormone test kit TODAY! No doctors referral necessary. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 13, 2019 • 1h 18min
Our Failed Medical System & Alternative Treatments for Hypothyroidism with Dr. Gary Foresman
The Advanced Thyroid Series Dr. Foresman ranked among the top in the nation on his Internal Medicine Board Exams. He has the best and most comprehensive Internal Medicine training to be found, including serving as a Clinical Professor who has trained other physicians at a University Medical Center. In this episode: A deep dive into why our medical system is not treating hypothyroidism correctly. What your doctor needs to be testing for. How proper thyroid treatment is actually science based and yet being ignored. How often Dr. Foresman treats an underactive thyroid in women that are over weight. What tests Dr. Forseman runs with his thyroid panel. Diet and hypothyroidism. Zeno estrogens and our thyroid Treatments for hypothyroidism The power of low dose naltrexone Middle Path Medicine Watch the episode on our YouTube channel! Order you thyroid test kit TODAY! No doctors referral necessary. Blood spot kit that can be used in the comforts of your own home. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Your first meal plan is FREE! Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 12, 2019 • 1h
The Truth Behind Thyroid Labs and Perfecting Treatment with McCall McPherson
The Advanced Thyroid Series McCall McPherson is the founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas, the now owner and Chief-Thyroid-Hope-Giver of Thyroid Nation. She is a physician assistant, recent TEDx speaker. In this episode: The connection between depression and hypothyroidism. The prevalence and function of reverse T3. The importance of getting to the root cause of your hypothyroidism and not just masking it with medication. Why T4 medication (Synthroid, Levothyroxine) is NOT the right medication for MOST women to be on. How T4 with T3 combination works inside the body. What are the best labs to get and how to understand them. Why when your labs look great you may still be hypothyroid. Tuning into how you feel rather then your lab results for knowing when you are on the right medication. Timing of your healing journey. http://www.mccallmcpherson.com/ Order you thyroid test kit TODAY! No doctors referral necessary. Blood spot kit that can be used in the comforts of your own home. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 8, 2019 • 41min
Your Body is Telling You Something....LISTEN with Patty Alfonso
Patty Alfonso is a Master Facilitator, Renowned Coach, Bestselling Author and Founder of the Pole Dancing For Consciousness™. Patty is a sought-after motivational speaker, writer and teacher who has notably changed the lives of thousands. She is the author of the #1 Best-Selling books: Your Body as the Creation of Consciousness and Dancing as the Body of Consciousness. Patty hosts the TV show Orgasmic Living where she helps listeners unlock the innate wisdom in their bodies so they can live orgasmically! In this episode: Pole dancing for healing How to tune into your body and get to know what your body loves. The body and how it gives you information about money, health, diet, relationships and more! Tools you can use TODAY to learn how to tune into your body to discover what you need in your life. Patty Alfonso Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Comes with a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 6, 2019 • 51min
The Six Pillars to Healing Hashimotos with Marni Wasserman
The Advanced Thyroid Series In this episode I interview Marni Wasserman about her journey to healing her own Hashimotos and what she believes are the absolute must 6 interventions to healing your Hashimotos. Marni's personal story and what she learned from going from vegetarian to a paleo based diet. Parasites and Hashimotos connection The importance of healing your gut The stress connection The down fall of cardio Your environment and autoimmune conditions Sleep and movement to help heal The best foods to eat https://marniwasserman.com/ Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Comes with a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 5, 2019 • 54min
Parasitic Infections and Hypothyroidism with Dr. Todd Watts
The Advanced Thyroid Series Dr. Todd Watts is a national board certified Chiropractic Physician, a Functional Wellness Practitioner and is licensed with the Pastoral Medical Association. Many know him as the "Parasite Guy", but he also has extensive knowledge in Functional Blood Chemistry, Biochemistry, and in helping those with chronic illness overcome their struggles to restore their health. In this episode Why parasitic infections are now so prevalent in our society Herpes virus and the effects on hypothyroidism Parasites and our immunity The importance of treating parasites and virus at the same time The different causes of Hashimotos Heavy metals and how parasites can hide them The importance of drainage in any healing regime Different thyroid labs and how they can indicate parasitic infection How to test properly for infections The power of Mimosa Pudica Todd is also the cofounder of Microbe Formulas and CellCore Biosciences and loves to research to formulate products which will change the world. Dr. Watts was the first to bring Mimosa Pudica seed to the general health market in the US. He has an amazing health journey which has led him to be able to help others. Dr. Todd Watts Watch the episode on our YouTube channel! Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Comes with a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 5, 2019 • 6min
Intro to the Advanced Thyroid Series
Introductory to The Advanced Thyroid Series In The Advanced Thyroid Series, you’ll learn the underlying causes and advanced treatment protocols for Hypothyroidism. Interviews with top thyroid experts: - Underlying infections like parasites that contribute to hypothyroidism - Identifying and properly treating reverse T3 - Circadian T3 method and pituitary dysfunction - Six pillars to addressing Hashimotos disease - How to lose weight with hypothyroidism and much MORE! Check out My Primal Plan meal planning membership! Your choice of Paleo, Ketogenic and Autoimmune-Paleo meal plans get started for as low as $8 a month use coupon code "podcast" and get 30% off the life of your membership! Comes wth a FREE Introductory course and meal plan to the carnivore diet! Your first meal plan is FREE! Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Aug 1, 2019 • 47min
Are Your Thoughts Keeping You Fat and Sick?
Are your thoughts and limiting beliefs stopping you from losing weight? In this episode, I explore the effects of your limiting beliefs on your weight and health. In this episode; What are limiting beliefs Typical beliefs that can get in the way of weight loss or recovering from a health problem How you can self-sabotage your efforts to reach your goals How to recognize your own limiting beliefs What you can do about it Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram