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Josh Dech sits down with Dr. Cassie Smith, a dual board-certified endocrinologist and founder of Modern Endocrine, to unpack why testosterone matters in women and why hormone health cannot always be separated from gut health, stress, sleep, metabolism, and the microbiome.
The conversation challenges the common perception that testosterone is primarily a "male hormone." Dr. Smith explains that women produce testosterone through the ovaries and adrenal glands and discusses the broad role she sees it playing in mood, libido, muscle mass, recovery, fertility, thyroid function and overall wellbeing.
From there, the conversation moves into what Dr. Smith sees as a major root-cause issue: chronic stress. Rather than defining stress purely as emotional distress, she describes the cumulative effects of poor sleep, excessive workloads, lack of sunlight and movement, late-night light exposure, social media, and modern "go-go-go" lifestyles. She connects these factors to gut dysfunction and discusses dysbiosis, gut permeability, immune activation, insulin, cortisol and downstream hormone changes.
Sleep becomes another major focus, including circadian rhythm, morning sunlight, consistent bedtimes and how couples might divide nighttime responsibilities after having children.
The episode also examines the gut microbiome from infancy, including birth, antibiotics, nutrition and other early-life factors, before turning toward solutions. Dr. Smith explains how Modern Endocrine approaches complex cases through detailed history-taking, laboratory testing, gut testing, lifestyle interventions, coaching and, where appropriate, hormone or other therapeutic support.
Ultimately, the episode delivers a simple message: don't just chase symptoms—look for the root causes, start with the fundamentals, and make sustainable changes one step at a time.
 
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Testosterone In Women: Importance, Decline And Symptoms
Chronic Stress And Its Effects On Gut And Hormones
Gut Health, Dysbiosis, Leaky Gut And The Microbiome
Sleep, Circadian Rhythm And Hormone Recovery
Female Fertility, Reproductive Hormones And Metabolism
Postpartum Sleep, Breastfeeding And Parent/Partner Roles
Root-Cause Clinical Assessment And Modern Endocrine's Approach
Lifestyle Fundamentals: Food, Movement, Sunlight And Stress Reduction
Environmental Toxins And Overall Toxic Burden
Gut Recovery, Therapeutic Interventions And Long-Term Health Maintenance
 
More from Dr. Cassie Smith:
Website: modern-endocrine.com Instagram: @modernendocrine_
TikTok: Modernendocrine
Facebook: Modern Endocrine
Youtube: Modern Endocrine
 
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We're facing a serious bowel disease epidemic that's icnreased by 50,000% in 70 years, and will affect 1 in 100 people. This is everything you need to know...
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
5 things driving this epidemic
Why Canada, US, UK, New Zealand and Australia are hit the hardest
Why most doctors still call it "unknown"
 
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Josh sits down with Steven, founder of Masa Chips, to explore how products like cottonseed oil, Crisco, and modern vegetable oils entered the food supply, and why many processed foods bear little resemblance to the foods humans historically consumed. Together they examine how industrial agriculture, food processing, pesticides, and modern manufacturing practices may influence gut health, inflammation, and overall wellness from a root-cause perspective.
Steven also shares his personal journey through chronic digestive issues, immune challenges, and pancreatitis as a child—an experience that ultimately led him to study nutrition and build a company focused on producing snacks using traditional preparation methods rather than modern shortcuts.
The discussion explores topics including organic farming, regenerative agriculture, sourdough fermentation, nixtamalization, gluten, GMOs, glyphosate, beef tallow, ancestral diets, and why food quality often depends more on processing methods than individual ingredients alone. Rather than simply debating whether grains are "good" or "bad," the conversation focuses on how traditional cultures prepared foods to improve digestibility and nutrient availability.
 
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
History And Origins Of Seed Oils
Traditional Food Preparation (Nixtamalization & Sourdough)
Modern Food Processing & Industrial Agriculture
Organic Farming, Pesticides & GMOs
Ancient Vs. Modern Diets
Building Ancient Crunch / Masa Chips
Consumer Responsibility & Voting With Your Dollar
 
More from Steven Rofrano:
Website: masachips.com Instagram: @reallytanman
X: @reallytanman
Potato Chips: vandycrisps.com
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Science is always evolving, which means we're always learning. Today, we're talking about 5 organic you didn't know you had, and one is brand new that was just discovered in 2016!
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
5 organs in your gut you didn't know you had
a new organ that was just disocovered in 2016
What they do and how they work
 
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In this thought-provoking episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with Dr. John Demartini to explore the connection between personal values, chronic stress, nervous system regulation, and long-term health. Drawing from more than five decades of teaching and research, Dr. Demartini explains why many people remain exhausted, overwhelmed, and chronically inflamed despite doing "all the right things" for their health.
The discussion explores his framework of the seven areas of life mastery, why living according to your highest values can dramatically change your physiology, and how prioritization may influence everything from energy levels to emotional resilience. The conversation also dives into neuroscience, the role of the prefrontal cortex, decision-making, delegation, and why constantly operating from obligation rather than inspiration may contribute to ongoing stress.
Josh brings the discussion back to the world of functional medicine and root-cause healing, connecting these concepts to the everyday struggles faced by people dealing with digestive disorders, autoimmune disease, fatigue, and persistent inflammation. Together they challenge conventional thinking around productivity, burnout, and success while offering practical strategies for building a life that supports both physical and emotional well-being.
Whether you're searching for answers to chronic gut issues, trying to reduce inflammation naturally, or simply looking for a more sustainable approach to health and performance, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how mindset, purpose, and daily priorities may influence the body's ability to heal.
 
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Living According to Your Highest Values & Priorities
Delegation, Time Leverage & Productivity
The Seven Areas of Life Mastery
Authenticity vs. Living by Other People's Expectations
Stress, Brain Function & Health (Mind-Body Connection)
Financial Independence & Wealth Building
Purpose, Motivation & Human Potential
 
More from Dr. John Demartini:
Website: drdemartini.com Instagram: @drjohndemartini
Facebook: Dr John Demartini
Youtube: @DrDemartini
Listen Dr. Demaritini's Podcast: The Demaritini Show
 
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