Hopeful Hints

Hopeful Hints

Walking through women's health concerns and infertility often leaves us feeling lonely, confused, and overwhelmed. Join doctorate nurse practitioner and infertility warrior Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C weekly as she provides short hopeful hits on all things women's health and infertility with the occasional special guest. Each episode contains empowering information to help you better navigate your healthcare, take back control, and move forward with hope.

Episodes

From Dismissed to Diagnosed: Women's Hair Loss Testing, Personalized Treatment, and How to Finally Get Real Answers (Part 3)

June 21, 2026 • 16 mins
Hair loss in women is treatable but only what gets tested gets treated. And most women are tested for almost nothing. In this series finale, Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C covers the complete picture: the lab workup that should accompany a hair loss evaluation, why 'in range' is not the same as 'optimal,' every treatment option available for female hair loss, and how the most advanced personalized testing at Simply You Wellness is c...
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Every Root Cause of Hair Loss in Women: Hormones, Thyroid, Iron, GLP-1, and 10 More (Part 2)

June 10, 2026 • 25 mins
There are more than a dozen documented, treatable root causes of hair loss in women. Most women are evaluated for one or two of them and sent home with a biotin supplement. In this episode, Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C maps every single root cause of female hair loss in plain clinical language so that women and hairdressers understand not just what is causing hair loss, but why. Mechanism, not just name. This is the episode to sh...
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Hair Loss in Women: What Your Hairdresser Noticed Before Your Doctor Did (Part 1)

June 5, 2026 • 13 mins
If your hair is falling out and you have been told your labs are normal, this episode is for you. Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C opens the 'Why Is My Hair Falling Out?' series with the conversation that rarely happens in a doctor's office: why hair loss in women is one of the most dismissed symptoms in medicine, and why the person most likely to notice it first is your hairdresser. Women's hair loss including female pattern hair lo...
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POTS, Dysautonomia & Long COVID: The Syndrome Hidden Behind Brain Fog, Palpitations & Fatigue

May 21, 2026 • 16 mins
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions affecting women today. It doesn't show up on standard tests, it mimics anxiety, and it's dismissed constantly. But it's real, it's systemic, and it's treatable. In this episode, Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-c breaks down the four types of POTS, the diagnostic tools practitioners actually use, its connection to Long COVID and co-occurring co...
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Is It ADHD or Perimenopause? How Estrogen Steals Your Dopamine & What to Do About It

May 14, 2026 • 15 mins
If you've been feeling scattered, forgetful, emotionally raw, and completely unlike yourself and you're in your 40s or 50s, this episode will change how you understand what's happening in your brain. Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C explores the science behind the estrogen-dopamine connection and explains why perimenopause doesn't cause ADHD, but frequently unmasks it in women who spent decades building coping strategies that no longe...
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The Vascular Cause of Pelvic Pain No One Is Talking About | Dr. Brooke Spencer, MD, FSIR

May 6, 2026 • 57 mins
If you suffer from pelvic pain that no one can figure out and nothing has worked this episode might be the one that changes everything. Today's guest is Dr. Brooke Spencer is a board-certified interventional radiologist, Fellowship of the Society of Interventional Radiology honoree, and the Medical Director and CEO of Minimally Invasive Procedure Specialists (MIPS) in Denver, Colorado. With over 7,000 venous interventions under he...
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Your UTIs Aren't Bad Luck — They're Hormonal

May 2, 2026 • 13 mins
If you've been on antibiotics two, three, four times in the last year for recurrent UTIs and no one has ever asked about your hormone levels, this episode is the conversation you've been waiting for. Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C breaks down why recurrent UTIs are often a hormone problem, not a hygiene problem, and what the FDA's February 2026 removal of the black box warning from vaginal hormones means for every woman who was told...
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The Pain You Were Told Was Normal: The Truth About Endometriosis Your Doctor Missed

April 1, 2026 • 27 mins
If you’ve been told your pain is “normal” or your labs look fine  but you know something is wrong, this episode is for you. Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C breaks down the truth about endometriosis, why it takes 9–11 years to diagnose, and how it impacts your hormones, gut, brain, and fertility. This is not just a period problem, it’s a full-body condition that is often missed, dismissed, and ...
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Doctors Told Me It Was Anxiety. It Was Hormones.

March 10, 2026 • 17 mins
Have you been told your anxiety or depression is "all in your head" or strictly a psychiatric issue? You are not alone and you might have been misdiagnosed. In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding DNP, FNP-C reveals the hidden connection between your mental health and your hormones. We’re breaking down the 6 specific hormonal imbalances that silently mimic anxiety and depression, including hidden thyroid issues, e...
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Why Weight Loss Stops Working for Women After 30 (It's Not Calories)

February 27, 2026 • 14 mins
If you’re eating less, working out more, and the scale still won’t budge, this episode is for you. Weight gain after 30 isn’t about willpower or “calories in, calories out.” It’s about hormones. In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C breaks down why traditional weight loss advice fails women in their 30s and 40s. She explains how estrogen decline, progesterone imbalance, ...
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Your Labs Are Normal, But You're Not: What's Being Missed in Women's Healthcare

February 13, 2026 • 14 mins
Your doctor says your labs are normal. But your body is telling a very different story. In this powerful episode, Dr. Tara Harding DNP, FNP-C exposes the hidden gap between “normal” lab ranges and optimal health and why thousands of women are left suffering despite being told nothing is wrong. If you are experiencing fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, sleep disruption, PMS, infertility, or mood chang...
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My Gut Health Journey: What I’m Learning About Endometriosis, Infertility, and Women’s Health. Guest Episode with Dr. Shylah Schauer, NP

February 3, 2026 • 35 mins
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shylah Schauer NP, my gut health provider, for an honest conversation about gut health and why it plays such a critical role in women’s health. We share parts of my current gut health journey and break down how gut dysfunction can impact endometriosis, infertility, hormone balance, inflammation, and overall well-being. Gut health is often overlooked in women who are struggling with ch...
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The Parasite Cleanse Debate: Legit Root Cause or Overblown Trend?

December 11, 2025 • 24 mins
Parasites are more common than you think. On this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C is joined by gut health specialist and Simply You Wellness Clinic provider Cara Jahner, aka the “Parasite Queen,” to unpack the truth. From where parasites come from to why they’re often missed in conventional care, they break down symptoms, testing challenges, and when a parasite cleanse may actually matter. ...
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The Truth About Hypothyroidism + Hashimoto’s: What Labs to Ask For and Why

December 2, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C sits down with Cara Jahner, FNP-C and functional medicine provider at Simply You Wellness, to break down the real truth about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. They discuss the symptoms most women overlook, the labs you actually need, why so many cases are missed, and how thyroid dysfunction ties into so many overlooked symptoms you may be experiencing everyday. G...
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POTS and Hormones: The Overlooked Connection Every Woman Should Know

November 24, 2025 • 14 mins
Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or experiencing heart palpitations but being told it’s “just anxiety”? In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding uncovers the hidden link between POTS and women’s hormones. Learn how fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol can worsen symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, dizziness and discover practical steps to help your body find balance again. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let...
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Iron Deficiency: Beyond Hemoglobin Limits

October 1, 2025 • 14 mins
Have you ever been told your labs look “normal,” yet you’re still exhausted, dizzy, freezing, or even losing hair? In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara Harding uncovers why iron deficiency is one of the most overlooked health concerns for women and why it goes far beyond just checking hemoglobin. In this episode, you will learn: Why standard lab work often misses iron deficiency The role of ferriti...
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PCOS, Endometriosis, or Just Hormones? Decode Your Symptoms Fast

September 2, 2025 • 13 mins
Are your symptoms being brushed off as “normal”? In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara breaks down the common symptoms of PCOS, endometriosis, and hormone imbalance so you can finally get clarity on what your body is telling you. What you’ll learn: The most common (and overlooked) symptoms of PCOS & Endometriosis Why so many women go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed Which tests and next steps can he...
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What No One Tells You About Perimenopause (But Should!)

August 22, 2025 • 15 mins
Perimenopause can feel confusing and overwhelming, but understanding what’s happening inside your body can make all the difference. In this episode, Dr. Tara shares the most important things every woman should know about Perimenopause and how to take back control of your health. You’ll learn: How a gradual drop in progesterone sparks common symptoms Ways to naturally support your progesterone The role o...
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Hormone Imbalance Signs You’re Ignoring (And What to Do About Them)

August 15, 2025 • 15 mins
You’re eating clean, working out, and doing “all the right things” yet you still feel exhausted, anxious, moody, bloated, or stuck at the same weight. Sound familiar? In this episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara breaks down the sneaky signs of hormone imbalance that are often dismissed, why they happen, and practical steps you can take to start feeling like you again. From progesterone and estrogen shifts to thyro...
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Top 5 Labs Every Woman Should Ask For (Even If Your Doctor Says You’re Fine)

August 1, 2025 • 19 mins
Tired of being told “everything is normal” when deep down, something feels off? In this week’s episode of Hopeful Hints, Dr. Tara talks about the Top 5 lab tests every woman should advocate for, even when doctors say you’re fine. These tests go beyond the basics and dig into the most overlooked pieces of your health puzzle: Thyroid panel – not just TSH, but Free T3, F...
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