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Hormone Hackers PodcastEp 9: Thyroid Part 2 – Testing, Iodine, Autoimmune, and What Doctors OverlookIn Part 2 of our thyroid health series, Dr. Annette Schippel explores the most overlooked aspects of thyroid function—what the labs really mean, how stress alters hormone conversion, and why iodine still matters. You’ll learn: Why relying on TSH alone can lead to misdiagnosis or missed patterns How T4, T3, and reverse T3 interact—and what conversion issues really mean The role of iodine in thyroid health, and how environmental toxins can displace it How to identify early thyroid dysfunction by looking at cholesterol patterns The truth...2025-07-3027 minHormone Hackers PodcastEp 8: Thyroid, Adrenals & Perimenopause — Plus the Lies Women Are ToldHave you been told your thyroid is “fine” or that feeling exhausted, gaining weight, or battling mood swings is just part of getting older? In this episode of Hormone Hackers, Dr. Annette Schippel reveals why so many women are misled about their hormones—and what’s really happening beneath the surface. You’ll learn: ✅ Why TSH doesn’t equal thyroid health. ✅ How your adrenals and thyroid are always working together (or against each other). ✅ The surprising role of stress and prolactin in perimenopause symptoms. ✅ Why so many women are labeled “perimenopausal” in their 30s—and what’s actually go...2025-07-0129 minHormone Hackers PodcastEp 7: Hormonal Harmony: Understanding Your Endocrine System In this episode of Hormone Hackers, Dr. Annette revisits the topic of hormones, providing an endocrine refresher and discussing the complexities of hormonal regulation through the hypothalamus-pituitary axis. She emphasizes the importance of understanding how hormones interact and the potential dangers of bioidentical hormones. Dr. Annette advocates for managing stress and maintaining hormonal balance through natural methods rather than relying on synthetic hormones. The episode concludes with a promise to delve into thyroid health in future episodes. takeaways The hypothalamus and pituitary gland play crucial roles in hormone regulation. Hormonal balance is maintained through a negative feedback loop. Bioidentical hormones...2025-02-2235 min
Hormone Hackers PodcastEp 6: The Connection Between Hormones & ImmunityIn this enlightening episode of Hormone Hackers with Dr. Annette Schippel, we explore the intricate relationship between hormones and your immune system. Learn how hormonal imbalances can impact immunity, why stress plays a critical role, and practical steps to restore balance in your body. We’ll also discuss nutritional support and Dr. Annette’s favorite herbs to strengthen immune health, giving you actionable strategies to stay resilient and thrive. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast, and if you’re enjoying the show so far, please leave a review! Good reviews help boost our podcast visibility so we can...2025-01-0837 min
The Chiropractor's A-GameS2 : EP 2 - Hormones & Healthy Aging with Dr. Annette SchippelWelcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of The Chiropractor's A-Game Podcast.In this episode, I have Dr. Annette Schippel and we focus on the importance of Hormones & Healthy Aging and why it’s important to take care of your body in a way where you can perform at optimum levels in both your professional and personal life and practical tips to help you with healthy aging.I hope you find this episode helpful.Schedule Complimentary Consultation call with Dr. Besudenhttps://thehealthfactor.net/coaching-for-practitioners/Host's Pe...2024-10-0336 min
Hormone Hackers PodcastEP 5: Hormones Are Stronger Than Any Diet. Part 2: "Metabolism, Stress and the Role of Nutrition"Dr. Annette Schippel is back for part two. We're talking about weight loss and all the challenges that can come with rapid weight loss - especially weight loss that comes from fad diets, and new diet pills. Can it actually cause more harm than good? And what do hormones, metabolism, stress and nutrition have to play in it all? Listen to hear more about the impact of stress and hormonal imbalances on weight and how to prioritize health and seek support. To learn more about Dr. Annette and her practice, or to schedule a virtual or in p...2024-08-0227 min
Hormone Hackers PodcastEp 4: Hormones Are Stronger Than Any Diet. Part 1: "Why We Struggle To Lose Weight."I'm going there! We're diving in and talking about blood sugar, metabolism, weight loss, and hormones in today's episode. What solutions do we have that do not involve pricey drugs with a significant side-effects? How far are we willing to go to achieve our desired weight, and what costs are we truly paying beyond just money? Mentioned in today's episode: "Everything Fat Loss" by Ben Carpenter Ben Carpenter's TikTok "Next Level Metabolism" by Dr. Jade Teta Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and if you like our s...2024-05-2018 min
Hormone Hackers PodcastEp 3: Hormone Basics 101It's time you knew the basics about your hormones! You need to understand how they are made, regulated and cleared by the body. When we view hormones as a family that interacts and influences each other, it is easier to see how broad of an influence they have in our body. Hormones are complicated and they should be. Hormones can influence our digestion, immune system, mood, inflammation, blood sugar, metabolism, cardiovascular, circulation....the list goes on! It is a tightly controlled system that deserves our respect.2024-04-1725 min
Hormone Hackers PodcastEp 2: When did abnormal become normal?Join Dr. Annette Schippel as she delves into the intriguing notion that what we often perceive as mere "normal" symptoms may actually signify deeper imbalances in our bodies. In this episode, she questions the societal acceptance of these symptoms as commonplace and explores the implications of this normalization. Dr. Annette elucidates how prolonged hormonal imbalances can perpetuate ongoing symptoms, gradually convincing us that they're an inevitable part of life. When conventional medical solutions like birth control, antidepressants, or even bio-identicals fall short, she challenges us to consider alternative paths to healing. Tune in as Dr...2024-03-2034 min
Hormone Hackers PodcastWelcome! Meet Dr. Annette SchippelHormone Hackers Podcast Episode 1 - Introduction and Journey in Functional Endocrinology with Dr. Annette Schippel Meet Dr. Annette Schippel as she introduces her new podcast 'Hormone Hackers', sharing her journey in functional endocrinology. With over 20 years of experience, extensive postgraduate training, and multinational teaching in her field, Dr. Annette discusses her epiphany that a 'root cause' in health is more like a 'root system', making each person’s health situation unique. She shares her goal of educating listeners to understand their bodies and ask the right questions of their healthcare practitioners, with a particular focus on hormonal balance and interactions. Dr...2024-02-2128 min
Advance Your HealthAdvance Your Health-Dr. Annette Kutz SchippelOn this episode of AYH Dr. Bailey sits down with Dr. Annette Kutz Schippel. They discuss our responses to stress through diet; we can’t keep blaming genetics because it’s all about lifestyle changes, it’s not health insurance it’s sick insurance, how prescription drugs can affect your lifespan and when will breast cancer awareness become breast cancer solutions?
2019-10-0849 min