Podcasts about Metagenics

If you are on hormone replacement therapy and still dealing with vaginal dryness, pain with sex, or recurring UTIs — you are not failing your treatment. Your tissue is telling you it needs something more.In this episode, Dr. Durst and Farideh, break down exactly why hormones alone sometimes aren't enough to restore vaginal tissue health — and what local regenerative treatments can do that systemic estrogen simply cannot. If you have been told there are no solutions, this episode will change that

If you are on hormone replacement therapy and still dealing with vaginal dryness, pain with sex, or recurring UTIs — you are not failing your treatment. Your tissue is telling you it needs something more.In this episode, Dr. Durst and Farideh, break down exactly why hormones alone sometimes aren't enough to restore vaginal tissue health — and what local regenerative treatments can do that systemic estrogen simply cannot. If you have been told there are no solutions, this episode will change that

After six years and two shows, we've made a big decision.Both podcasts are officially merging into one — The SexMD. One show, one home, one place where all the conversations about feeling better, looking better, and having better sex live together.Nothing you loved is going away. It's just cleaner, easier to find, and better than ever.Whether you've been with us from the beginning or you're discovering us for the first time — welcome. You picked a great time to join.

After six years and two shows, we've made a big decision.Both podcasts are officially merging into one — The SexMD. One show, one home, one place where all the conversations about feeling better, looking better, and having better sex live together.Nothing you loved is going away. It's just cleaner, easier to find, and better than ever.Whether you've been with us from the beginning or you're discovering us for the first time — welcome. You picked a great time to join.

Hi, it's Heather and I'm so glad you're here! Welcome to the newly renamed Health, Harmony and Heather podcast! This space is dedicated to exploring social phenomena, the human condition, and how we can better connect with ourselves, each other, and the planet. In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back my personal clinician and friend, Lauren Rosenberg. Lauren is a highly experienced physician associate, internal medicine expert, and the founder of Vent Health, a practice dedicated to shifting the medical focus from disease treatment to true preventative care and health optimization. Today, we are stripping away the stigma and diving deep into the raw science, truth, and real solutions for perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. The days of women suffering in silence are over. The "One Day" Truth: Why menopause is actually just one single day in your life, and what it means for your timeline. The Hormone Rollercoaster: A breakdown of how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone behave during your cycle—and what happens when they plummet. Symptoms Beyond Hot Flashes: From brain fog, joint pain, and "frozen shoulder" to anxiety, weight gain, and urinary changes. The WHI Study Debunked: The real story behind the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study that scared a generation away from life-saving hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The Power of Peptides: How cutting-edge tools like GLP-1s, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide, and cellular repair peptides can be paired with HRT for total vitality. At-Home Longevity Habits: The non-negotiable lifestyle habits—including grip strength, Zone 2 training, lifting weights, protein intake, and specific magnesium variations—to help you thrive. Connect with Lauren Rosenberg: Learn more at myventhealth.com or follow her on Instagram @MyVentHealth. Virtual Menopause Care: Check out Midi Health (joinmidi.com) for accessible, insurance-based virtual menopause care. Trusted Supplement Brands: Designs for Health, Pure Encapsulations, Thorne, and Metagenics. AirDoctor.  Head to www.AirDoctorPro.com  and use promo code HEATHER to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Plus, you'll receive a free 3 year warranty, an $84 value, and AirDoctor's 30-day money back guarantee. This is an exclusive podcast only offer, available now! Don't forget to LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Let's live the last third of our lives with vitality, strength, and harmony! #Menopause #Perimenopause #HormoneReplacementTherapy #HealthyAging #Peptides #Longevity #WomensHealth #HealthHarmonyAndHeather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have ever felt like traditional medicine had nothing real to offer you when it came to hormones, aging, or your sex life — this episode is going to change the way you think about what is actually possible. Dr. Debra Durst sits down with Dr. Amy Killen, a former acute care physician turned regenerative medicine and longevity specialist, to talk about the massive gap in women's healthcare and exactly what evidence-based tools are available right now to fill it. From bioidentical hormone therapy and the recent lifting of FDA black box warnings, to full body stem cell makeovers and the concept of the Queen Phase — this is the conversation midlife women have been waiting for.

If you have ever felt like traditional medicine had nothing real to offer you when it came to hormones, aging, or your sex life — this episode is going to change the way you think about what is actually possible. Dr. Debra Durst sits down with Dr. Amy Killen, a former acute care physician turned regenerative medicine and longevity specialist, to talk about the massive gap in women's healthcare and exactly what evidence-based tools are available right now to fill it. From bioidentical hormone therapy and the recent lifting of FDA black box warnings, to full body stem cell makeovers and the concept of the Queen Phase — this is the conversation midlife women have been waiting for.

What if your sex life didn't have to decline with age — but could actually get better? Susan Bratton, intimacy expert and educator to over 1.5 million people worldwide, joins Dr. Debra Durst for one of the most wide-ranging, honest, and genuinely life-changing conversations about sexual health ever recorded on this channel. From fighting for your erectile function in your 30s to unlocking the female pleasure system most doctors completely ignore — this episode covers everything you didn't know you needed to know about having the best sex of your life right now, at any age.

What if your sex life didn't have to decline with age — but could actually get better? Susan Bratton, intimacy expert and educator to over 1.5 million people worldwide, joins Dr. Debra Durst for one of the most wide-ranging, honest, and genuinely life-changing conversations about sexual health ever recorded on this channel. From fighting for your erectile function in your 30s to unlocking the female pleasure system most doctors completely ignore — this episode covers everything you didn't know you needed to know about having the best sex of your life right now, at any age.

On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are honored to feature Dr. Jeffrey Bland, internationally recognized scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Institute for Functional Medicine and Metagenics. Widely regarded as the "father of functional medicine," Dr. Bland has spent decades reshaping the future of healthcare through a more personalized, root-cause approach to chronic illness.   In this episode, Dr. Bland reflects on the early questions that sparked his lifelong pursuit to better understand why people become chronically ill. At a time when little research existed around the biology of chronic disease, he became determined to uncover answers that could transform medicine into a more proactive, health-focused model of care.   Dr. Bland also shares how these ideas ultimately led to the formation of the Institute for Functional Medicine in the early 1990s, built on the belief that chronic illness could be addressed through lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental interventions - not just pharmaceuticals. His work helped pioneer a teachable framework that continues to influence the evolution of integrative and longevity medicine today.   Don't miss this inspiring conversation as Dr. Bland explores the origins of functional medicine, the future of personalized healthcare, and why shifting from disease-focused medicine to health-focused care may be one of the most important transformations in modern medicine.

“Painful sex, bladder leaks, low libido, and vaginal changes are NOT something women should just ‘accept with age.'”In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Castillo of Swan Intimate Wellness reveals the truth about menopause, hormone therapy, vaginal rejuvenation, pelvic floor dysfunction, libido, PT-141, and regenerative treatments that are helping women restore confidence, intimacy, and quality of life.If you've ever been told “it's just aging,” this interview may change the way you think about women's health forever.

Send us Fan Mail“Painful sex, bladder leaks, low libido, and vaginal changes are NOT something women should just ‘accept with age.'”In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Castillo of Swan Intimate Wellness reveals the truth about menopause, hormone therapy, vaginal rejuvenation, pelvic floor dysfunction, libido, PT-141, and regenerative treatments that are helping women restore confidence, intimacy, and quality of life.If you've ever been told “it's just aging,” this interview may change the way you think about women's health forever.

“Painful sex, bladder leaks, low libido, and vaginal changes are NOT something women should just ‘accept with age.'”In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Castillo of Swan Intimate Wellness reveals the truth about menopause, hormone therapy, vaginal rejuvenation, pelvic floor dysfunction, libido, PT-141, and regenerative treatments that are helping women restore confidence, intimacy, and quality of life.If you've ever been told “it's just aging,” this interview may change the way you think about women's health forever.

If you've ever left your doctor's office with unanswered questions about your body, your pain, your leakage, or your sex life — you are not alone, and it is not okay. In this episode, Dr. Debra Durst sits down with Dr. Troy Hailparn, cosmetic plastic gynecologist, at the International Society of Cosmetic Gynecology conference to have the conversation most women never get to have with their doctor. From labiaplasty and vaginoplasty to PRP, radiofrequency, and the truth about estrogen — this episode is packed with the education, advocacy, and real answers that women have been searching for.

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever left your doctor's office with unanswered questions about your body, your pain, your leakage, or your sex life — you are not alone, and it is not okay. In this episode, Dr. Debra Durst sits down with Dr. Troy Hailparn, cosmetic plastic gynecologist, at the International Society of Cosmetic Gynecology conference to have the conversation most women never get to have with their doctor. From labiaplasty and vaginoplasty to PRP, radiofrequency, and the truth about estrogen — this episode is packed with the education, advocacy, and real answers that women have been searching for.

If you've ever left your doctor's office with unanswered questions about your body, your pain, your leakage, or your sex life — you are not alone, and it is not okay. In this episode, Dr. Debra Durst sits down with Dr. Troy Hailparn, cosmetic plastic gynecologist, at the International Society of Cosmetic Gynecology conference to have the conversation most women never get to have with their doctor. From labiaplasty and vaginoplasty to PRP, radiofrequency, and the truth about estrogen — this episode is packed with the education, advocacy, and real answers that women have been searching for.

Your sex life does not have to change as you get older — and your body doesn't have to stay the way it is after childbirth, hormonal shifts, or the natural aging process. In this episode, Dr. Debra Durst and laser expert Marissa Statenn break down the 4V, RevitalyzeMD's trademarked non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation procedure — a facelift for the vagina with no pain, no cutting, and zero downtime. From external tightening and lifting to clitoral stimulation and improved arousal, this episode covers everything women are searching for but not finding answers to.

Send us Fan MailYour sex life does not have to change as you get older — and your body doesn't have to stay the way it is after childbirth, hormonal shifts, or the natural aging process. In this episode, Dr. Debra Durst and laser expert Marissa Statenn break down the 4V, RevitalyzeMD's trademarked non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation procedure — a facelift for the vagina with no pain, no cutting, and zero downtime. From external tightening and lifting to clitoral stimulation and improved arousal, this episode covers everything women are searching for but not finding answers to.

Your sex life does not have to change as you get older — and your body doesn't have to stay the way it is after childbirth, hormonal shifts, or the natural aging process. In this episode, Dr. Debra Durst and laser expert Marissa Statenn break down the 4V, RevitalyzeMD's trademarked non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation procedure — a facelift for the vagina with no pain, no cutting, and zero downtime. From external tightening and lifting to clitoral stimulation and improved arousal, this episode covers everything women are searching for but not finding answers to.

If you've ever left your doctor's office with unanswered questions about your body, your pain, your leakage, or your sex life — you are not alone, and it is not okay. In this episode, Dr. Debra Durst sits down with Dr. Troy Hailparn, cosmetic plastic gynecologist, at the International Society of Cosmetic Gynecology conference to have the conversation most women never get to have with their doctor. From labiaplasty and vaginoplasty to PRP, radiofrequency, and the truth about estrogen — this episode is packed with the education, advocacy, and real answers that women have been searching for.

If you've ever left your doctor's office with unanswered questions about your body, your pain, your leakage, or your sex life — you are not alone, and it is not okay. In this episode, Dr. Debra Durst sits down with Dr. Troy Hailparn, cosmetic plastic gynecologist, at the International Society of Cosmetic Gynecology conference to have the conversation most women never get to have with their doctor. From labiaplasty and vaginoplasty to PRP, radiofrequency, and the truth about estrogen — this episode is packed with the education, advocacy, and real answers that women have been searching for.

Did you know up to 80% of women say they cannot orgasm without clitoral stimulation — yet the clitoris wasn't even fully mapped until 1998? If your sensitivity, arousal, or orgasmic response has changed with age, hormonal shifts, or childbirth, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Dr. Debra Durst and Marissa  break down everything you were never taught about clitoral anatomy, why hormones and blood flow matter more than most women realize, and how a 4-minute Fotona laser treatment called ClitStim is giving women stronger arousal, better orgasms, and a completely transformed sex life.

What if erectile dysfunction could be treated without surgery or lifelong medication?In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kendrick Heywood to discuss the future of regenerative treatments for erectile dysfunction and sexual wellness. We break down how therapies like acoustic shockwave therapy, the P-Shot (PRP), exosomes, and hormone optimization help restore blood flow, repair tissue, and improve sexual performance. Today, we also explore emerging innovations like focused shockwave therapy, RF treatments, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and how regenerative medicine is bridging the gap between ED medications and surgical implants.Dr. Heywood specializes in functional medicine, regenerative therapies, and age management. A University of Florida College of Medicine graduate, he completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and now focuses on optimizing longevity, performance, and sexual health through advanced regenerative therapies. He is also a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).

The conversation with formulator Matt Legge pulls back the curtain on the supplement industry, framing it as a metaphysical struggle between genuine intent and the corporate Machine. Matt's journey is a hero's exile from structures like Metagenics, which prioritize efficiency over the soul of the product. This machine churns out soulless, AI-generated formulas that chase "white space," utterly neglecting the deep clinical insight of Root Cause Analysis—a meditation of the pulse. The founder's sacrifice creates the Pearl of Reciprocity, the organizational soul. The primary struggle is protecting this soul from "middle management" by constantly acting as the Chief Reminding Officer (CRO). The ultimate takeaway is a profound choice: to ethically play the regulatory puzzle with a full-spectrum approach and prioritize being the most respected—the "early bird gets the worm"—over merely being the biggest.   CORE INSIGHTS: [1:00-1:50] The Formulator's "Exile" and the Call to Invent: Deemed "unemployable" by a major practitioner brand due to his excess of innovative ideas, Matt Legge was effectively pushed to start his own supplement brand. [2:30-3:30] Critique of Claim-Driven Formulation: The core problem in the supplement industry is formulating for claims using single, trademarked extracts, disregarding the natural synergy of multi-ingredient or whole-herb formulations. [5:30-6:30] The Threat of AI-Generated Formulas: New brands often use AI or agencies to formulate identical, "soulless" products (e.g., Ashwagandha, B6, Magnesium Glycinate) based on market "white space," which sidesteps genuine root cause analysis. [9:30-10:30] Root Cause as Clinical "Meditation": Identifying the true root cause is subjective, requiring deep clinical insight—like a "meditation" of the pulse—that goes beyond generic university diagnoses. [11:30-13:00] The Limitations of RCTs in Natural Medicine: The parachute analogy to argue that natural medicine, with thousands of years of traditional use, does not always require modern RCTs that often exclude the sick people the medicine is meant to help. [14:00-15:30] The "Pearl of Reciprocity" and Organizational Soul: Mason views a founder's genuine intent and sacrifice as creating the "Pearl of Reciprocity"—a metaphysical, organizational soul that guides the company toward its purpose of "health and harmony." [29:00-30:00] The Chief Reminding Officer (CRO): To combat high staff turnover ("The Wiggles Theory"), the founder must act as the "Chief Reminding Officer" (CRO), perpetually repeating the brand's foundational ethos and "campfire stories" to maintain its core cultural spirit. [35:30-36:30] Innovation Stifled by Middle Management: Middle management, lacking the company's ethos, stifled innovation by rejecting Matt's inventions because a market segment for the original ideas did not yet exist. [54:30-56:00] The Ethical Full-Spectrum Formulation Approach: Modern ethical formulation uses a nuanced approach: combining standardized extracts (for regulatory claims) with full-spectrum whole herbs to ensure nature's full synergy. RESOURCE: Instagram: leggylegge. LINKEDIN: Matt Legge

Midlife is a time for all women to write their own unique script. Elaine showed us her power moves and inspires us all to live boldly. Societal scripts of winding down are just that --outdated scripts. Live your dreams, put yourself out there and rewrite the narrative. Just know that we have all the tricks for redefining what is possible at any age. 

The landscape of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and other medications is constantly evolving. Recently, the black box warning on HRT was removed, highlighting the importance of context when evaluating drug safety. From post-finasteride syndrome to FDA approval nuances, and the safety of compounding pharmacies, this guide explains what patients and providers need to know to make informed choices about hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.What You'll Learn in This Video1️⃣ HRT Black Box Update – Why the warning was removed and what it means for patients.2️⃣ Post-Finasteride Syndrome – Risks, neurological and sexual side effects, and global regulatory responses.3️⃣ FDA Approval vs. Safety – Why FDA approval doesn't always mean a product is risk-free.4️⃣ Compounding Pharmacy Regulation – How compounding works, safety standards, and legal customization of therapies.5️⃣ Non-Hormonal Options – Combining ingredients like DHEA, vitamins, and hyaluronic acid for safe, tailored alternatives.

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