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A parasite cleanse and understanding hidden root causes like worms, mold exposure, and Lyme disease can completely change your health trajectory if you are struggling with chronic illness.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins sits down with Kim Rogers, widely known online as the "Worm Queen" to discuss her extraordinary journey from severe health challenges and 13 surgeries to building a multi-million-dollar wellness apothecary.

Kim shares how a viral video changed her life overnight, sparking a massive movement around self-advocacy, gut health, and overlooked environmental factors. Dr. Hopkins and Kim explore why traditional stool testing often misses parasites, how heavy metals and biofilms protect pathogens, and why symptoms like severe insomnia, teeth grinding, skin issues, and chronic bloating are so frequently misunderstood by modern Western medicine.

They also examine practical steps for opening drainage pathways (peeing, pooping, and perspiring) and utilizing targeted herbal kits safely.

In this episode, you will discover:

• The surprising signs of parasite overgrowth that many people mistakenly dismiss as normal
• Why standard medical testing frequently fails to detect worms, mold, or Lyme disease
• How biofilms and heavy metals trap toxins and protect parasites inside the body
• The critical importance of supporting drainage pathways before beginning an herbal cleanse
• How functional herbs like wormwood, Oregon grape root, and adaptogenic mushrooms support gut health

Who this episode is for:

• Patients experiencing chronic, mysterious symptoms like fatigue, brain fog and digestive distress
• Individuals curious about natural health practices, herbal cleanses, and functional medicine
• Healthcare providers and practitioners interested in alternative perspectives on chronic illness and environmental toxins

Subscribe to Hormone Heroes for more open conversations about hormone health, metabolic health, gut health, healthy aging and integrative medicine.

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Hormone Heroes with Dr. Kelly Hopkins brings inspiring patient stories and expert conversations about hormone health. Each week, Dr. Hopkins, a functional medicine practitioner and hormonal wellness specialist interviews men and women whose lives have changed after bio-identical hormone therapy, along with leading functional medicine practitioners

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Graves disease and chronic thyroid symptoms are often treated as isolated organ issues, but the root cause may lie within your central nervous system.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins sits down with nervous system-focused chiropractor and author Dr. Matt Delgado to discuss how severe stress, chronic burnout, and nervous system dysregulation can trigger autoimmune conditions like Graves disease and what patients and healthcare providers can do about it.

Many patients suffering from fatigue, hair loss, sleep disturbances, and gut pain are told their thyroid labs are "normal" because standard testing often relies solely on basic TSH levels.

Dr. Delgado shares his personal story of being diagnosed with Graves’ disease at age 27 after working 75-hour weeks, and how comprehensive testing, including thyroid antibodies and Reverse T3, revealed the true picture of his health.

He breaks down why conventional options like surgery or radioactive iodine aren't the only conversation, and how focusing on nervous system regulation allowed his condition to go into remission.

Together, Dr. Kelly and Dr. Delgado explore the four foundational levers of nervous system recovery: optimizing sleep biology, managing physiological stress, incorporating daily foundational movement, and minimizing internal and external toxic exposures.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why standard TSH testing frequently misses underlying autoimmune thyroid conditions
• How thyroid antibodies and Reverse T3 offer a clearer picture of thyroid function
• The link between 75-hour work weeks, burnout, and autoimmune triggers
• Why the central nervous system acts as the command center for hormone behavior
• The 4 core pillars of recovery: sleep, stress management, movement, and reducing exposures
• How continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) reveal hidden blood sugar stress and inflammation
• Why walking and micro-movements build essential sleep pressure to calm the body
• How reducing central nervous system stress can improve downstream symptoms like hot flashes

This episode is essential viewing for patients navigating Graves’ disease, Hashimoto's, hyperthyroidism, or unexplained burnout who are looking for clear explanations behind their symptoms.

It is equally valuable for integrative clinicians, functional medicine practitioners, chiropractors, and health coaches seeking practical ways to evaluate the relationship between physiological stress, blood sugar regulation, and endocrine function.

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Pre-order Dr. Matt’s book: Stepping Out of the Grave: How to Heal When You're Tired of Trying (Available on January 2027)

About the Podcast:

Hormone Heroes with Dr. Kelly Hopkins brings inspiring patient stories and expert conversations about hormone health. Each week, Dr. Hopkins, a functional medicine practitioner and hormonal wellness specialist interviews men and women whose lives have changed after bio-identical hormone therapy, along with leading functional medicine practitioners

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Are you constantly running on fumes, relying on extra caffeine, and struggling with fatigue that no amount of sleep seems to fix?

If you are a driven individual, high-performer, or female entrepreneur pushing through high stress, your body might be signaling a deeper overload. True recovery requires addressing both the mental and physical roots of exhaustion, from internal subconscious stress to underlying hormonal imbalances.

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with eight-figure founder, neuroscience-based health entrepreneur, and creator of the Rewire Method, Lina Viner. After building an internationally recognized empire, Lina faced severe burnout, chronic physical exhaustion, and hormonal disruption. Her experience led her to discover that lasting vitality requires a dual approach: rewiring the subconscious mind while optimizing physical biology.

Through her work with Dream Life Academy and Telezen MD, Lina now helps individuals break out of high-stress burnout cycles, reset their nervous systems, and reclaim peak energy.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why constant effort and chronic stress keep your nervous system in survival mode.
• How targeted estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone optimization can eliminate fatigue, brain fog, and perimenopausal symptoms.
• How subconscious programming dictates up to 95% of daily stress responses and health habits.
• How self-assessment tools help pinpoint hidden subconscious beliefs that contribute to physical strain.
• Why combining physical medical protocols (like GLP-1s and hormone support) with mental rewiring creates sustainable health outcomes.

If you are ready to break free from chronic exhaustion, restore your hormone balance, and rebuild your energy from the inside out, this conversation offers a comprehensive blueprint for recovery.

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CONNECT WITH LINA!!

Website: https://linaviner.com/

https://telezenmd.com/

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About the Podcast:

Hormone Heroes with Dr. Kelly Hopkins brings inspiring patient stories and expert conversations about hormone health. Each week, Dr. Hopkins, a functional medicine practitioner and hormonal wellness specialist interviews men and women whose lives have changed after bio-identical hormone therapy, along with leading functional medicine practitioners

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider.

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