{"podcast":{"title":"The Dr. Hyman Show","slug":"the-dr-hyman-show-559349","podcast_index_feed_id":559349,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/thedoctorsfarmacy","website_url":"http://drhyman.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/023e032e-c763-11ee-be4f-27c14bd0edec/image/58c2298b146908e4a11905da65fac830.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Dr. Mark Hyman","episode_count":1146,"summary":"Welcome to The Dr. Hyman Show, the podcast helping you take ownership of your health and reimagine what’s possible. Hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman—physician, bestselling author, and pioneer in functional medicine—this show explores the most pressing issues of our time: chronic disease, nutrition, mental health, food policy, prevention, and longevity. In a world where our food system fuels disease and conventional healthcare often overlooks root causes, Dr. Hyman delivers evidence-based insights and expert conversations that empower you to become the CEO of your own health. The Dr. Hyman Show goes beyond the headlines to envision a future where our food and healthcare systems support vitality, reduce chronic disease, and protect the environment. Whether you’re looking for actionable protocols, deeper understanding, or meaningful conversations at the intersection of health, food, and policy, this podcast is your trusted guide. Tune in, take the lead, and transform your health one episode at a time.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T22:20:36.352346+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349"},"episode":{"title":"Is HRT Safe? 10 Questions Women Ask Most — Answered by a Functional MD","slug":"is-hrt-safe-10-questions-women-ask-most-answered-by-a-functional-md","published_at":"2026-05-25T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349/is-hrt-safe-10-questions-women-ask-most-answered-by-a-functional-md","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/441/traffic.megaphone.fm/HYMANDIGITALLLC5924581045.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/441/traffic.megaphone.fm/HYMANDIGITALLLC5924581045.mp3","summary":"Hormone replacement therapy is one of the most talked about—and misunderstood—topics in women’s health. For years, women were told HRT was dangerous. Now, the conversation is shifting, but many are still left confused about what’s actually safe, when to start, and whether hormones are even right for them. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Cindy Geyer from my clinic, The UltraWellness Center, to answer the most common questions we received from our audience about hormone replacement therapy, including: What the latest research actually says about the safety of HRT—including breast cancer and cardiovascular risk Why timing matters and the critical “window of opportunity” around perimenopause and menopause The difference between bioidentical hormones, synthetic hormones, compounded options, and patches vs. oral therapy How hormones impact sleep, brain fog, weight distribution, insulin resistance, libido, bone health, and healthy aging Natural strategies that can support hormone balance alongside—or without—HRT, including nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and targeted supplements How functional medicine personalizes hormone therapy through testing, estrogen metabolism, gut health, genetics, and lifestyle factors Menopause is not just a hormone issue—it’s a full-body metabolic transition. And hormone therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. The key is understanding your biology, your symptoms, and your long-term health goals so you can make informed decisions that support vitality, resilience, and healthy aging. Visit ⁠functionhealth.com for 160+ lab tests at just $365 a year. Want more on brain health? Sign up for the Brain Shaping Academy HERE. Have a question you’d love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here As a special thank you for our listeners, we’re offering $30…","meta_description":"Hormone replacement therapy is one of the most talked about—and misunderstood—topics in women’s health. For years, women were told HRT was dangerous. Now,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2773,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dr-hyman-show-559349/episodes/is-hrt-safe-10-questions-women-ask-most-answered-by-a-functional-md/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349/is-hrt-safe-10-questions-women-ask-most-answered-by-a-functional-md.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}