Are you tired of wading through health and fitness advice that’s more hype than help? I’m Elena, and welcome to The Dump Your Diet Podcast, where I serve up real talk on health, fitness, hormones, and gut health—cutting through the noise to give you the straight answers you need.
As a certified personal trainer, hormone specialist, and functional nutrition coach, I’m here to be your go-to resource for no-nonsense insights into optimizing your health. Whether you’re struggling with hormonal imbalances, frustrated by stubborn fat, battling afternoon energy crashes, or trying to heal your gut, each episode delivers actionable strategies and real-life success stories to empower our journey.
I don’t sugarcoat the truth or subscribe to toxic positivity—here, it’s all about finding what actually works for your body and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to take control of your health, boost your fitness, or even enhance your coaching skills, the Dump our Diet Podcast is here to provide the expert advice, evidence-based tips, and genuine support you need to achieve lasting results.
Ready to take charge of your health? Tune in, and let’s get started.
Are you tired of wading through health and fitness advice that’s more hype than help? I’m Elena, and welcome to The Dump Your Diet Podcast, where I serve up real talk on health, fitness, hormones, and gut health—cutting through the noise to give you the straight answers you need.
As a certified personal trainer, hormone specialist, and functional nutrition coach, I’m here to be your go-to resource for no-nonsense insights into optimizing your health. Whether you’re struggling with hormonal imbalances, frustrated by stubborn fat, battling afternoon energy crashes, or trying to heal your gut, each episode delivers actionable strategies and real-life success stories to empower our journey.
I don’t sugarcoat the truth or subscribe to toxic positivity—here, it’s all about finding what actually works for your body and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to take control of your health, boost your fitness, or even enhance your coaching skills, the Dump our Diet Podcast is here to provide the expert advice, evidence-based tips, and genuine support you need to achieve lasting results.
Ready to take charge of your health? Tune in, and let’s get started.

This week, I bring on Dr. Katie Schneller of Inclusive Natural Medicine in Tempe, AZ to discuss hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in this episode of the Dump Your Diet podcast. We dive into the benefits, misconceptions, and different methods of HRT. Dr. Schneller shares insights on addressing root causes, evaluating comprehensive lab panels, and personalized care strategies. You'll learn actionable steps about how to tackle hormone imbalances and improve overall health through evidence-based strategies.
Find Dr. Katie Here: https://inclusivenaturalmedicine.com/
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclusive_natural_medicine/
00:00 Introduction to the Dump Your Diet Podcast
00:49 Meet Dr. Katie Schneller: Naturopathic Medicine Explained
01:30 The Philosophy and Practice of Naturopathic Medicine
03:10 Challenges and Misconceptions in Healthcare
05:27 Diving into Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
11:30 Forms and Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy
22:51 Candidates and Considerations for HRT
28:00 Optimizing Hormone Replacement Therapy
28:53 Understanding Hormonal Decline
29:43 Thyroid and Hormonal Health
30:35 Case Study: Addressing Thyroid and Adrenal Health
31:46 The Root Cause Approach
36:33 Comprehensive Lab Panels for HRT
39:49 When to Consider HRT
46:11 Preventative Medicine and Hormonal Health
47:29 Seasonal Hormonal Needs
49:05 Final Thoughts and Resources
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