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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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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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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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Integrative cancer treatment options can offer vital support and new pathways for patients navigating complex or advanced diagnoses.

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Martin Hopkins speaks with Rusty Roberts, a cancer patient advocate and former founder of an integrative oncology clinic, to explore how integrative cancer treatment strategies can support patients facing complex diagnoses.

Rusty shares the remarkable personal story that led him into advocacy, detailing how a deeper understanding of immune response and metabolic pathways changed his family's perspective on medicine.

Together, they walk through practical ways patients can become empowered advocates, evaluate specialized clinics, and combine supportive integrative methods with conventional oncology.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How personal health challenges led to a career in integrative oncology advocacy
• The biological principles behind Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT) and metabolic targeting
• Why high-dose IV Vitamin C requires intravenous delivery to reach therapeutic levels
• The role of hyperthermia and EBOO therapy in reducing toxic burden and targeting damaged cells
• How targeted IV therapies like Artemisinin and Curcumin are used alongside standard protocols
• Why taking unexpected breaks mid-treatment can lead to clinical setbacks
• Practical guidelines for gathering second opinions and bringing a patient advocate to appointments
• How destination integrative clinics structure individualized care plans

Whether you are looking for complementary methods to enhance standard care, evaluating destination clinics, or seeking a second opinion, this episode breaks down complex oncology options into simple, actionable steps.

This episode is for patients experiencing advanced health challenges or stage 3/4 cancer diagnoses, family members and caregivers researching integrative treatment paths, and healthcare practitioners, functional medicine clinicians, and health coaches seeking clinical perspectives on supportive IV therapies and integrative patient advocacy.

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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

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Hormones are not just about hot flashes, libido, or aging, they can shape your energy, mood, recovery, brain fog, and how well you perform in everyday life.

Dr. Kelly Hopkins speaks with Dr. Janette Gray, an internal medicine physician, hormone and longevity expert, author, and founder of Perfect Balance Health. They cover how hormone balance, lifestyle, and prevention fit together, plus how Dr. Gray applies the same principles in her own life through pickleball, peptides, and a practical wellness framework.In this episode, Dr. Gray shares why she moved beyond a purely traditional medical model, how her background shaped her patient care, and what she sees as the real foundation for healthy aging.

She also explains her own hormone regimen, preferred peptide strategies, and the eight-part wellness wheel from her book, The Truth About Sex Hormones.

Together, Dr. Kelly and Dr. Gray break down:

• Why testosterone matters for women and men far beyond sex drive, including confidence, focus, muscle, and bone health
• The peptide stack Dr. Gray uses for recovery, skin, hair, and energy, including GHK copper and BPC-157
• How her “tests don’t guess” approach uncovers root causes like thyroid issues, anemia, and metabolic imbalance
• The wellness wheel she uses to connect hormones, sleep, exercise, mental health, nutrition, and chemical exposure
• Why strength training, protein, and better sleep are foundational for healthy aging, not optional extras

Dr. Gray exemplifies the power of combining traditional medicine with integrative practices. Her insights into hormone balance and holistic health are invaluable for those seeking to enhance their quality of life.

If you’re curious about how to optimize your own health journey, consider exploring the full episode for deeper insights and personal stories from Dr. Gray.

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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

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Are you constantly exhausted, struggling with stubborn weight gain, or dealing with brain fog, only for your doctor to tell you that your lab results are completely "normal"? If you know deep down that something is wrong but feel completely dismissed by traditional medicine, you are not alone and it is not in your head.

In this episode of the Hormone Heroes Podcast, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Dr. Nancy Beliveau, functional medicine specialist and founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute.

Dr. Nancy shares her incredible personal journey of overcoming an aggressive cervical cancer diagnosis at just 21 years old, as well as severe autoimmune symptoms, by walking away from symptom-masking medications and turning to holistic, root-cause medicine.

Dr. Nancy also breaks down her signature 5-Step Root Cause Reset Method, a comprehensive system designed to uncover the hidden toxicities, hormonal imbalances, and gut issues that standard insurance-based labs completely miss.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The 5-Step Root Cause Reset. A deep dive into how systematic evaluation, gentle detoxification, targeted nutrition, bio-individual fitness, and expert support work together to restore vibrant health.
• The Reality of Gentle Detoxification. Why going from 12 cups of coffee to zero backfires, and how to safely eliminate environmental toxins like glyphosate and heavy metals without crashing your system.
• The 80/20 Lifestyle Rule. How to build a sustainable wellness routine that leaves room for life (yes, even organic french fries and real Italian gelato) without falling into a restrictive "food prison".
• Why Your Gut Controls Your Sleep. How bacterial imbalances like SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) trigger severe bloating from healthy foods like broccoli and directly disrupt your sleep cycle.
• Unlocking Your Methylation Pathways. What it actually means to be a "hypomethylator" and how to bypass genetic roadblocks like MTHFR to naturally flush out toxic hormone mimics.
• The Power of Toxins on Your Skin. Why what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it, and how everyday fragrances and plastics mimic estrogen and wreck your hormonal balance.

Stop chasing individual symptoms with random supplements you found online. Learn how physician-grade, third-party tested supplementation and precise lab timing can finally give you the data-driven answers you deserve.

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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

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Can artery plaque, inflammation, and pre-diabetes be addressed naturally before they become life-threatening?

In this episode of Hormone Heroes, Dr. Kelly Hopkins sits down with Dr. Melanie Icard, a naturopathic doctor specializing in regenerative and holistic medicine to explore functional medicine approaches to heart health, cardiovascular inflammation, insulin resistance, regenerative medicine, and root-cause healing.

Dr. Icard explains why many traditional cardiovascular screenings fail to detect early dysfunction and why inflammation, metabolic health, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and toxicity may play a larger role in heart disease than many people realize.

The conversation explores advanced cardiovascular testing, including carotid artery imaging, AI heart scans, inflammatory markers, insulin testing, and metabolic assessments designed to identify hidden cardiovascular risks before symptoms become severe.

Dr. Kelly and Dr. Icard discuss artery plaque, pre-diabetes, chronic inflammation, heavy metal toxicity, calcium balance, ozone therapy, IV therapies, detoxification, regenerative medicine, metabolic dysfunction, and personalized wellness protocols focused on prevention and longevity.

Key Topics Covered:

• The hidden root causes of heart disease and artery plaque
• Insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction
• Inflammation and oxidative stress in cardiovascular disease
• Functional medicine approaches to heart health
• Advanced heart scans, carotid imaging, and inflammatory testing
• Calcium balance and arterial health
• Heavy metal detoxification and cardiovascular wellness
• Ozone therapy, IV therapy, and regenerative medicine
• Biohacking strategies for longevity and prevention
• Why symptoms are signals, not problems to suppress

This episode is a powerful conversation about cardiovascular health, prevention, regenerative medicine, metabolic healing and the future of personalized healthcare.

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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

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