In this powerful series finale, Dr. Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center, shares a personal story about the humble beginnings of his practice—and then dives deep into a critical but often overlooked topic in medicine: self-silencing in women and how it profoundly impacts health.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How emotional suppression and chronic stress affect weight gain, fertility, autoimmunity, and thyroid function
Why simply telling women to “eat less” or “relax” is not real medicine—and what actually works
The role of intermittent fasting, hormonal support, and therapy in restoring health
How to identify self-silencing behaviors and start healing from the inside out
A discussion of GLP-1s, LDN, cold plunges, testosterone, thyroid labs, and more
A call for modern medicine to return to true, whole-person care
Whether you're a patient, physician, or just curious about the future of compassionate medicine—this one’s for you.
Citations: https://academic.oup.com/mend/article/15/11/1864/2747880 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/genetics/articles/10.3389/fgene.2012.00177/full
Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He’s also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you’re ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start.
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📘 Read Dr. McCarthy’s Book: Jump Off the Mood Swing – A Sane Woman’s Guide to Her Crazy Hormones https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Off-Mood-Swing-Hormones/dp/0999649604
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Website: www.protealife.com
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