{"podcast":{"title":"Health and Hormones","slug":"health-and-hormones-6824083","podcast_index_feed_id":6824083,"rss_url":"https://healthandhormones.org/feed/podcast/health-and-hormones/","website_url":"https://healthandhormones.org/podcasts/health-and-hormones/","image_url":null,"author":"Rita Johnson","episode_count":10,"summary":"Welcome to Health and Hormones! A conversation about holistic health care centered on women's health (and hormones). Join us as we unpack the many facets that impact our health, hormones, and how we can support our optimal health. My goal is for you to walk away inspired, empowered, and refocused on how you can support your own health!Medical disclaimer: The information presented in Health & Hormones Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T22:21:08.027123+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-and-hormones-6824083"},"episode":{"title":"Why Treating Symptoms Isn’t Enough","slug":"why-treating-symptoms-isn-t-enough","published_at":"2026-02-20T19:37:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-and-hormones-6824083/why-treating-symptoms-isn-t-enough","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-and-hormones-6824083","url":"https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-treating-symptoms-isnt-enough/","audio_url":"https://healthandhormones.org/podcast-download/4298/why-treating-symptoms-isnt-enough.mp3","summary":"Ever been told your labs look “fine” but you still don’t feel right? In this episode, Rita Johnson, NTP and owner of Health and Hormones, breaks down why your symptoms are actually a roadmap — not a problem to silence. Using her fire alarm analogy, Rita explains why eliminating symptoms without addressing root causes can lead to bigger health issues down the road. In this episode you’ll learn: Why getting rid of symptoms isn’t the same as solving the problem How digestive issues like alternating constipation and diarrhea point to deeper imbalances The role digestive secretions (stomach acid, enzymes, bile) play in everything from energy to hormone balance Why eating “clean” and exercising consistently still might not be enough How addressing root causes now can set women up for a smoother perimenopausal transition When it’s time to stop waiting and get support For more about Rita and her practice go here: https://healthandhormones.org/about/ To schedule a free discovery call today go to: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/appointment/27841554/calendar/3368299?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=27841554The post Why Treating Symptoms Isn’t Enough first appeared on Health and Hormones.","meta_description":"Ever been told your labs look “fine” but you still don’t feel right? In this episode, Rita Johnson, NTP and owner of Health and Hormones…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":470,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/health-and-hormones-6824083/episodes/why-treating-symptoms-isn-t-enough/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-and-hormones-6824083/why-treating-symptoms-isn-t-enough.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}