Find your model health!

This may be one of Dr. Platt’s final podcast conversations, and he’s dropping decades of hormone wisdom you don’t want to miss! 🌿
We talk about the real role of hormones and why we think the black label box warning was removed from estrogen, how to use estrogen safely, and how hormones drive anxiety, sleep issues, and stress. Dr. Platt also breaks down high cortisol and adrenaline, what they mean for your body over time, and how balancing your hormones can transform mood, resilience, and overall wellness.
Listen in to learn:
Why estrogen needs to be understood
Why not all estrogens are the same
Why progesterone should be a first line of action for most people
How hormone imbalances really affect anxiety, sleep issues and stress
The truth about high morning cortisol and what it says about your hormone health
Practical signs your hormones might need support
Dr. Platt’s final reflections on hormones, aging, and mental health
And lots more!

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, thyroid challenges, or anxiety, this episode gives you practical, science-backed insights you can use today.

My mentor and inspiration for getting into the world of hormones, Dr Michael Platt is back for another fantastic conversation. I really enjoyed this conversation, as you will see. This time we discussed bioidentical versus synthetic progesterone, progestin-only IUDs, estrogen issues, urinary incontinence, migraine, and lots more! I am grateful to have this kind of intelligent man support me on my learning journey so that I can help others more. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback in the comments. :)
If you would like to get Dr Platts books or access to his products, you can do so here;
‪‪@plattwellness‬
https://plattwellness.com/CHEMAINES15
"Adrenaline Dominance" book on Amazon - https://a.co/d/8YeTWfm

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Chemaine xo

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In this episode, Dr. Bryan Treacy shares his expert insights on hysterectomy, tubal ligation, fibroids, women’s reproductive health, and vasectomy for the men. We dive into what women are often not told before surgery, the very scary risks and long-term effects of hysterectomy, and alternative approaches that can prevent unnecessary procedures.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why hysterectomies are so common in Canada (≈35,000 per year)
The causes of heavy, painful, continuous bleeding, especially in perimenopause
The role of fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and IUDs in bleeding
Understanding microscopic endometriosis and why menopause “fixes” endometriosis
Preventable vs. necessary hysterectomies
Long-term side effects of hysterectomy: bladder issues, sexual changes, hormone impacts, and lifespan
Why tubal ligation may not be the best option and thoughts on vasectomy
Progesterone myths: why having no uterus doesn’t mean you don’t need progesterone!
The truth about Premarin and Provera - why they aren’t natural progesterone
The story of progesterone headaches and PMDD
And so much more!
💡 If you’re considering surgery, struggling with heavy bleeding, or just want to understand your options, this conversation will help you make informed decisions about your reproductive health.
Find this conversation on YouTube here; https://youtu.be/SE5j0Q6t3IU?si=9sA4LubbB9F9Em77

Dr BryanTreacy is an esteemed Ob/Gyn with over thirty years of experience, his mission is to empower individuals on their health journey. Dr. Treacy's transition from traditional medicine to health consulting and coaching has opened new avenues for personalized and intuitive healthcare. Dr Treacy has performed hundreds of hysterectomies and delivered just as many babies during his years of practice. His experience and expertise is invaluable to us all. Connect with Dr Treacy here;
YouTube - ‪@healthwithoutrisk‬
Website - https://www.healthwithoutrisk.com/about
LinkedIn - / bryantreacy
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthwithoutrisk

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Perimenopause has become one of the loudest and most confusing conversations in women’s health. Between fear-based messaging, outdated research, and oversimplified advice, many women are left unsure who to trust or what’s actually true. In this episode, I’m joined by Anne-Marie McQueen, health journalist and founder of Hotflash Inc., to unpack the narratives, myths, and truths around perimenopause and hormone therapy - and why nuance matters more than ever.

We explore how women’s health messaging has evolved, the lasting impact of the Women’s Health Initiative, and why estrogen is once again being discussed/pushed - including what the removal of the black box warning really means (and what it doesn’t).
We also discuss:
Some of the most damaging narratives still circulating in women’s health
Why these big name Drs are only focusing on estrogen
Why the conversation around progesterone remains overlooked or one might say "suppressed"
Anne-Marie’s personal perspective on hormone therapy
Why hormones alone are not a complete solution
Common perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and the often missed mental health side of things
How important lifestyle and nutrition are, and how they can really help
The biggest challenges women in midlife face today
Emotional changes in perimenopause and learning how to feel, process, and trust your emotions
And so much more.

This conversation is REAL, thoughtful, honest, and deeply validating - especially for women who feel caught between “just take hormones” and “you don’t need hormones at all.”
So if you’re navigating perimenopause, questioning the narratives you’re hearing, or looking for a more balanced, evidence-informed conversation about hormone therapy, this episode is for you.

Ann Marie McQueen is a Canadian writer who has lived in Abu Dhabi since 2008. She moved to the capital to serve on the launch team for The National, later becoming features editor. She is now the editorial director and podcast host for the only health and wellness platform for men and women in the Middle East, Livehealthy, and has her own platform serving women in their 40s and 50s, www.hotflashinc.com.
Social media; / hotflashinc
YouTube; ‪@hotflashinc8983‬
TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@hotflashinc

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In this in-depth conversation, I sit down with Dr. James O. Hill, one of the world’s leading researchers on energy balance, metabolism, weight loss, and weight regain, to unpack why losing weight and keeping it off are two very different biological processes and need different understandings. We explore what’s really driving obesity today, why weight regain happens so quickly, and how metabolism, behavior, mindset, and environment interact in ways most diet conversations completely miss. Dr Hill is an OG in the world of weight loss - this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear to help with your success this year!

This episode goes beyond calories-in vs calories-out and dives into:
How energy expenditure and energy balance actually work
Why we are worse off metabolically than ever before
The role of genetics, aging, and metabolic flexibility
Why every diet works — but not for the reasons you think
The difference between losing weight vs maintaining weight
The concept of the energy gap and why maintenance is so hard
Why the most obesity-inducing diet is high fat + high carbohydrate
The importance of mindset and behavioral state
What the National Weight Control Registry teaches us
Why people need time (often ~3 months) to establish weight loss habits
Exercise, step counts, and why pedometers are still gold
Small changes vs big changes — and which actually last
Tracking weight, progress, and sustainability
Eating out and socializing... does it make or break your results
Thyroid, adrenal concerns, and metabolic context
GLP-1s and where they fit into the bigger picture

This is a grounded, honest discussion about what actually works long-term and why weight regain is not a failure of willpower, but a predictable biological response unless the right attitude and systems are in place.

Dr. James Hill is one of the world’s foremost experts in obesity and weight management. He has devoted his 40+-year career to helping people lose weight and keep it off. Dr. Hill was a co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry, which has been the single best source of information about how to maintain weight loss. Dr. Hill is Director of the Nutrition Obesity Research Center and Professor of the Department of Nutrition Sciences in the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He served as President of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) in 2008–09 and as President of The Obesity Society (TOS) in 1997–98.
Find out more about Dr Hills work here;
https://internationalweightcontrolreg...
BOOK 1 - State of slim; https://a.co/d/2k0b7XL
New Book - Losing the weight loss meds; https://a.co/d/dAASjOh

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Chemaine xo

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Inflammation isn’t just part of aging... it drives it! In this second conversation with Joel Greene, we explore what aging really is, why chronic low-grade inflammation is so common, and how it impacts metabolism, gut health, immune function, weight gain, and long-term health. We discuss inflammaging, endotoxins (LPS), the body fat–gut lining axis, telomeres, muscle, fasting myths, yo-yo dieting, and the realities of modern weight-loss drugs including GLP-1s and SGLT2 inhibitors.
This episode is about restoring balance, protecting muscle, and reducing inflammation to support a healthier, more resilient body as we age.
🕒 Topics Covered:
What aging really is (and what it isn’t)
Inflammation as a root cause of aging
Immune cell changes and aging
Yo-yo dieting and rebound weight gain
“Old blood,” systemic inflammation, and health decline
Reducing blood-borne inflammation
Telomeres, glycans, and how to tell your true health age
The body fat–gut lining axis
Endotoxins (LPS) and their role in poor health including weight gain, mental health, and systemic inflammation
Practical inflammation-reduction strategies like apple skins and phenols
The “daisy cutter” concept
Why the body loves homeostasis and balance
Why fasting isn’t always the answer and can make things worse
Smart muscle movements as a key to longevity and stability
The Biggest Loser: what went wrong
GLP-1 drugs, SGLT2 inhibitors, and the future of weight loss
And lots more.

This episode is for those of you who love to learn and geek out. Enjoy!

Joel Greene is creator of the VEEP Nutrition System, the worlds first commercially available program based on targeting gut communities to positively effect metabolic outcomes and biomarkers. Joel is a featured author, speaker, and guest in top tier publications like Muscle and Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness Digital Magazine, CBS Online, Superhuman Radio. His system has also been featured on the Dr. Phil Show where it has delivered astounding life changing results. He is author of The Immunity Code and The Way - two books that are changing the way many of us approach weight loss forever. Find out more about Joel here;
https://www.veepnutrition.com/
Instagram - realjoelgreene
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