Listen "205 — The Hormone - Mental Health Connection: What Doctors Aren’t Telling You with Dr. Erika Schwartz"
Episode Synopsis
What if the key to unlocking your best mental and physical health lies in a part of your self-care routine that’s been overlooked? Your hormones impact everything from your mood and energy to your brain health and longevity.
Today’s guest, Dr. Erika Schwartz, is a pioneer in hormone health and the founder of Evolved Science. With over 30 years of experience advocating for preventative medicine, she’s dedicated to empowering people to reclaim their vitality and mental strength by understanding and addressing hormone imbalances. Some of the things we discuss are:
The surprising ways hormone imbalances could be at the root of your mental health struggles
How to recognize when your doctor might not have all the answers you need (and what to do next)
The overlooked role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen in mental fitness
What everyone should know about their thyroid
Lifestyle changes that can improve hormone health, including what to avoid and what to prioritize
Common myths about hormone therapy, including the truth about its safety and long-term benefits
Why early intervention and personalized care are key to balancing your hormones and building resilience
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Links & Resources
DrErika.com
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Today’s guest, Dr. Erika Schwartz, is a pioneer in hormone health and the founder of Evolved Science. With over 30 years of experience advocating for preventative medicine, she’s dedicated to empowering people to reclaim their vitality and mental strength by understanding and addressing hormone imbalances. Some of the things we discuss are:
The surprising ways hormone imbalances could be at the root of your mental health struggles
How to recognize when your doctor might not have all the answers you need (and what to do next)
The overlooked role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen in mental fitness
What everyone should know about their thyroid
Lifestyle changes that can improve hormone health, including what to avoid and what to prioritize
Common myths about hormone therapy, including the truth about its safety and long-term benefits
Why early intervention and personalized care are key to balancing your hormones and building resilience
Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger.
Links & Resources
DrErika.com
Instagram — @DrErikaSchwartz
Connect with the Show
Buy Amy's books on mental strength
Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor
Sponsors
OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod
Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER
ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/STRONGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!
AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today!
Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger
Branch Basics — Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code STRONGER15 at https://branchbasics.com/STRONGER15 #branchbasicspod
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