Best Shawn Tassone MD PhD Podcasts (2024)

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94: THE NUN: Low Testosterone - What When Why 26:42

8d ago26:42

26:42

Today’s episode focuses on the topic of testosterone deficiency in women, which is the number one hormone imbalance across all age groups. Dr. Tassone discusses the impact of birth control pills on testosterone levels and explains the difference between total testosterone and free testosterone. He also discusses commonly overlooked symptoms of low …

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93: Perimenopause – The Power and The Peril 29:44

16d ago29:44

29:44

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses perimenopause and the symptoms associated with it. He highlights the issue of marketing and selling products related to perimenopause by celebrities and predatory companies. Dr. Tassone explains that perimenopause is not a disease but a time period around menopause, and it is characterized by a range of …

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92: The Hormone Bill of Rights 19:33

22d ago19:33

19:33

Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the patient's bill of rights and what patients should expect from their healthcare providers. He covers topics such as confidentiality, informed consent, access to medical records, pain treatment, and the right to refuse medical treatments. Dr. Tassone emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy and empowerment in heal…

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91: Does Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer? 42:32

1M ago42:32

42:32

How are we at a point where women are terrified of a hormone they've had in their bodies most of their lives? Many of us have heard horrible things about estrogen and its connection to breast cancer. A lot of this public aversion stems from a study that came out in the early 2000s called the Women's Health Initiative (WHI). The WHI was a landmark s…

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90: Metformin, Berberine, Dihydroberberine: Which One Is Best? 25:27

1M ago25:27

25:27

In this episode Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the use of metformin, berberine, and dihydroberberine for weight loss in women, particularly those in perimenopause and menopause. He explains that while GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Monjaro are effective for weight loss, some women may prefer to try metformin, berberine, or dihydroberberine due to …

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89: Mammograms, Thermograms and USPSTF Recommendations 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the recent recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) regarding mammography guidelines. The USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 40 to 74, with a B recommendation. Dr. Tassone explains the incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer, parti…

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88: Progesterone and Progesterone Scams: What You Need To Know 40:04

2M ago40:04

40:04

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the misleading claims and false information surrounding hormone creams, specifically wild yam cream. He highlights the lack of regulation in the cosmetic industry and the dangers of using products that are not FDA-approved. Dr. Tassone also emphasizes the importance of reading labels and avoiding product…

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87: Bioidentical vs Synthetic Hormones: What, How and Why 31:14

2M ago31:14

31:14

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones. He explains that bioidentical hormones are structurally similar to the body's hormones, while synthetic hormones are structurally different. He also delves into the history of hormone replacement therapy, including the use of pregnant mare's uri…

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86: Estradiol After 65 - Decreases Cancer and Dementia Prolongs Life 31:55

2M ago31:55

31:55

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses a recent study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society that challenges the previous negative views on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women over the age of 65. The study found that HRT, specifically estrogen therapy, beyond the age of 65 is associated with significant risk …

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85: Hormone Pellets and Injections - The Injuring of Women for Money 37:11

3M ago37:11

37:11

Confession: "Hormone injections and hormone pellets are horrible. Anybody putting them in, in my opinion, is committing malpractice." - Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD In this episode Dr. T discusses the dangers and drawbacks of hormone pellets and injections, particularly testosterone, and why he believes that using these methods is committing malpractice.…

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84: Washington Post and the Misogynistic Politicization of Birth Control 37:10

3M ago37:10

37:10

“Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion.” - a very problematic article in the Washington Post last week. Written by two people with no medical background, the article is highly politicized, filled with anecdotal evidence, and dismissive of women’s lived experiences with birth control. Once I saw it, I had to address it he…

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83: North American Menopause Society (NAMS) - Are You Listening????? 49:08

3M ago49:08

49:08

“If you’re already a board-certified OBGYN, why would you pay to become NAMS certified?” Many physicians turn to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) for guidance on menopause-related issues. Every few years, they release a position statement outlining their stance on relevant treatment options, and lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questio…

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82: How You Can Work With Me - The Appointment Process 18:37

4M ago18:37

18:37

Finding the right doctor can be daunting, especially if you've been dismissed or mistreated in the past. One of the questions I get asked weekly on my Saturday Instagram Q&A is how we can work together and what that process looks like. For today’s episode, I wanted to share the entire process with you, from setting an appointment to blood testing, …

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81: Celebrity Women Selling You Stuff: Beware the Celebrity Trap 44:37

4M ago44:37

44:37

If you see a celebrity partnering with a celebrity physician for a product, I'm here to tell you it won't help. It's a money grab. Menopause is getting a makeover, and menopausal women are spending a lot of money. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry, and celebrities in their mid to late 40s and 50s are leveraging their menopause experiences into c…

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80: Synthetic vs Bioidentical HRT - We Have to Differentiate 36:56

5M ago36:56

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Did you know there are only four bioidentical hormones? The amount of misinformation and confusion surrounding hormone replacement options - especially estradiol and micronized progesterone - is staggering. Many doctors act like synthetic hormones, and bioidenticals are the same thing when in reality, it’s like comparing apples to cars. Today, I’m …

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79: Semaglutide & Weight Loss - The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful 39:20

5M ago39:20

39:20

Semaglutide is a fantastic medication when used the right way. Anybody with a passing interest in weight loss has probably heard about semaglutide. Whether it’s Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus, these antidiabetic medications have skyrocketed in popularity for the incredible weight loss results they can bring. There have even been shortages for the pas…

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78: Does Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer? 42:32

5M ago42:32

42:32

How are we at a point where women are terrified of a hormone they've had in their bodies most of their lives? Many of us have heard horrible things about estrogen and its connection to breast cancer. A lot of this public aversion stems from a study that came out in the early 2000s called the Women's Health Initiative (WHI). The WHI was a landmark s…

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77: Hormone Testing 101 30:57

5M ago30:57

30:57

Confession: You are being lied to about hormone testing, and, in many cases, you’re either not being tested enough or being tested way too much. There are many “hormone experts” out there, and the information they share is often wildly contradictory. From providers who say hormone imbalance doesn’t exist to those who only want to see results from a…

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76: Estriol Face Creams: The New Scams and Old False Claims 34:31

5M ago34:31

34:31

“I think it's scammy. I think it's dangerous. And I'm saddened that many women are being lied to about these products.” Have you seen those ads on social media for menopause or perimenopause supplements and creams that claim that they will fix all your woes? None of these products have a shred of proof behind their dramatic claims, and many of them…

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75: MY KIDS: Third Child Angelo - Covid, Finance, and the Myth of Sisyphus 46:17

6M ago46:17

46:17

Welcome back to the final installment of my special series of interviews with my kids. So far, you’ve heard from my firstborn, Hannah, my eldest son, Hunter, and my youngest, Anthony. Today, I’m chatting with my thirdborn, Angelo. Angelo and I share very similar birthdays - only four days apart - and he’s the one who’s most like me emotionally. He …

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74: Youngest Child - Navigating Gen Z with a Positive Attitude 41:07

6M ago41:07

41:07

Welcome back to part three of my special series of interviews with my kids. So far, you’ve heard from my firstborn, Hannah, and my eldest son, Hunter, and today we’re jumping to my youngest, Anthony. Anthony was born via C-section on November 22 in Tucson, Arizona. Named after his great-great-grandfather, Antonio, his name is in many middle names a…

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73: Hormone Pellets for Women - Misogyny and Malpractice in Women's Health 41:21

6M ago41:21

41:21

I can't bring myself emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, or physically to use hormone pellets with my patients. Hormone pellets are tiny pellets containing hormones and medications inserted under your skin and replaced every three to six months. In my clinic, many unhappy patients come to me with complications from pellets. Outside of my cli…

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72: MY KIDS: Second Born Hunter: Adaptation, Persistence and Medical School 42:45

7M ago42:45

42:45

We’re back for part two of this special series of interviews with my kids. Last week, you heard from my oldest- and only daughter - Hannah, and today, I’m talking to my oldest son, Hunter. Hunter is 28, and the only one of my children who decided to go into medicine, and he’s currently in medical school. Hunter was born in Oklahoma City during the …

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71: MY KIDS: First Born Hannah - Divorce, Abortion, and Weight Loss 55:32

7M ago55:32

55:32

This month, I’m doing something different. I have four special guests, my kids, and I’ll share their interviews with you each week. To start things off, today’s guest is my firstborn child, Hannah, who will be turning 30 this month! Hannah was born in Papillion, Nebraska, on December 10, 1993, in my third year of medical school. Later, we moved to …

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70: Hormone Harmony for Younger Women – Balancing Hormones Without Taking Hormones 43:59

7M ago43:59

43:59

“Hormone balance is the catchphrase for younger women.” - James Frame When you're looking at perimenopause and post-menopause, the goal is to stop the hormone fluctuations or to replace hormones that have been lost. For younger women, the focus is reinvigorating the biofeedback mechanism to balance and regulate their hormone production. Unfortunate…

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69: MASTERCLASS: Fitness and Hormonal Harmony with Lacey Dunn 38:21

7M ago38:21

38:21

“A majority of people are overfed but undernourished - eating a lot of calories but not consuming essential nutrients.” - Lacey Dunn When it comes to hormones, diet, and lifestyle are huge contributing factors that are often downplayed in conventional medicine. The chronic stress and inadequate nutrition many of us experience create signals in our …

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68: Fertility and the SHINES Protocol - The Info You NEEDED 46:44

8M ago46:44

46:44

Infertility is defined as 12 months of trying regularly without conception occurring. Although it’s not common, it happens to many couples, and it can be completely devastating when it does. With no known causes of infertility, the conception rate is about 85%, which means about 15% of couples fall within that definition. Over my career, I’ve sat w…

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67: Breast Implant Illness With Anthony Youn, MD 48:34

8M ago48:34

48:34

Traditional plastic surgery training taught Dr. Anthony Youn that the bigger the operation, the better. This idea was reinforced throughout medical school and residency and stayed with Tony as he built his practice. As he grew, he built up a long waiting list of patients across the country and felt like he had hit the pinnacle of success. Now known…

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66: The Hormone Balance Bible and The SHINES Protocol 46:16

8M ago46:16

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“Your normal is different than everybody else’s.” There’s so much misinformation out there about hormones. The misunderstanding of the Women’s Health Initiative findings did massive damage to women’s health. It basically ruined an entire generation of physicians who now buy into the false narrative on the dangers of hormone replacement. Today I’m d…

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65: Breasts and Iodine: Violet Daily and Beautiful Breasts 42:17

8M ago42:17

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The first step to good breast health is having an intimate relationship with your breasts. Since the person themself catches most breast abnormalities, you are in a powerful position to protect them. In my practice, I see a lot of women with breast pain for various reasons, from hormone replacement to premenstrual syndrome. It can range from mild d…

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64: Menopause and Natural Solutions – How does each work and which are the best? 54:48

8M ago54:48

54:48

There's so much information out there about perimenopause and menopause that it can get difficult to distill down into actionable advice. Not to mention the difficulty distinguishing between what's fact and fiction. Today, I’m joined by James Frame and Dr. Deanna Minich from Symphony Natural Health. They use a maca product that I'm a big fan of, an…

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63: Breast Cancer Facts and Prevention with Dr V 38:37

8M ago38:37

38:37

One in eight women will get a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and most don’t have a family history. Despite the billions of dollars pumped into research, the rates continue to increase. I know it sounds scary, but I want women to understand that a diagnosis is not a death sentence. There are things you can do and conventional and alterna…

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62: The Mysterious Menopause: HRT, Cancer, Cycling, and How to Thrive 38:54

9M ago38:54

38:54

Menopause is not something to suffer from; it’s a natural state. By definition, a menopause diagnosis requires you to go 12 months without a period. However, that doesn’t mean you have to wait 12 months before you can seek out solutions for your symptoms. If you’re having symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, irritability, and not having your per…

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61: Game Changers with Jessica Cording 43:09

9M ago43:09

43:09

We have a lot of responsibility as healthcare providers showing up in the media space. People look to us for information and expect that they can trust what we say. Unfortunately, many people in the health space position themselves as experts without having the relevant qualifications or experience, and the misinformation they share can be very dam…

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60: MASTERCLASS - Jenn Reed on Fit in your 50s and Beyond 43:34

9M ago43:34

43:34

“Building muscle is key. It's the organ of longevity; we need it.” - Jenn Reed As a midlife woman going through menopause, Jenn Reed faced the same challenges many women have to navigate and lost her sense of self. In trying to figure out what she wanted to do with the next phase of her life, she found her passion for fitness and started sharing he…

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59: PCOS PRIMER: Options and Treatment Plans 37:43

10M ago37:43

37:43

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a relatively common condition that affects many women of reproductive age. Despite that, we still lack clear diagnostic criteria, resulting in many women receiving an incorrect diagnosis of PCOS or having PCOS and remaining undiagnosed. September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month, and in honor of that,…

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58: Supplement Quality and Efficacy Unveiled: Wisdom from Industry Insiders 57:06

10M ago57:06

57:06

“The most expensive supplement is the one that doesn't work.” Whenever I go on Instagram, I’m inundated with ads from supplement companies. They all make crazy claims about what they can fix, and I’m skeptical. The regulation of the supplement industry is complex, and consumers are faced with labels filled with acronyms and terms that are more conf…

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57: America is Failing Women's Health 34:22

10M ago34:22

34:22

Culture, politics, medical practices, and scientific understandings of the female body all influence our knowledge of women's health. In today’s episode, I’m doing something different and talking about how the medical field is failing women in the United States. The reality of women’s health in this country leaves much to be desired, from exclusion…

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56: MASTERCLASS with SILVY KHOUCASIAN - Attachment Types and Relationships 44:58

10M ago44:58

44:58

According to attachment theory, there are four different attachment styles: secure, anxious, fearful-avoidant, and dismissive-avoidant. These are shaped by a child’s early interactions with their primary caregiver and, as adults, they tend to show up most clearly in romantic relationships. Today, I’m joined by relationship coach and writer Silvy Kh…

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55: MASTERCLASS: NLP - You are what you say with Brandon and Deb Yager 44:45

11M ago44:45

44:45

“If we believe we will we, will we. If we believe we won't, we won't.” When my mom died 20 years ago, I went on a spiritual journey, leading to massive growth over several years. Eventually, that growth slowed, and I feel like I’ve stagnated over the last seven years. I knew I needed something but couldn’t figure out what it was. After trying maste…

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54: MASTERCLASS with UDO ERASMUS - Godfather of Fats 56:03

11M ago56:03

56:03

“A supplement is not a substitute for a good foundation; it's an add-on.” - Udo Erasmus In the early 90s, I found a book that changed my life and career. It was Udo Erasmus’ Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, and it was a groundbreaking read that blew my mind. Udo’s perspective on oils and fats went against all the mainstream recommendations for low-f…

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53: Current Topics in Women's Health: Vaginal Secretions as a Perfume? 20:21

11M ago20:21

20:21

Welcome to Dr. Tassone’s tips and tricks for the news cycle of the day! Today, I’m doing things differently and talking about the women’s health topics that are doing the rounds on the news and social media. I’ll be sharing what you need to know about these topics, separating the truth from the fiction, and empowering you to be the best advocate fo…

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52: RANT - Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Dementia 20:01

11M ago20:01

20:01

The thing with research is that new studies tend to get passed around on social media, sensationalized, and spread like wildfire. In many cases, it’s probably not something you need to be overly worried about. Today, I’m breaking down a new study that came out earlier this year, reported in the New York Times. It was about menopausal hormone therap…

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51: Fibroids 101: Great Balls of Fire with A Little Brimstone 41:51

12M ago41:51

41:51

Fibroids are a topic I’m constantly asked about in my office, on Instagram, and whenever I do my Saturday Q&As. They are nasty little tumors that grow on and in the uterus, and around 80% of women will have developed fibroids by the time they reach 60 years old. While they’re super common, most women don’t have symptoms and can leave them without t…

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50: Stress, Paps, and Pineapples with Dr Doni Wilson 42:37

12M ago42:37

42:37

“A lot of times what the body needs is gentleness.” - Dr. Doni Wilson In a world where we’re told to do more and push through the pain, it’s a hard lesson to learn that sometimes less is more when it comes to our health. Whether that means listening to your body and doing a 15-minute low-impact workout or scaling back in your work, it’s not all or …

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49: Must-Have Supplements for Women: What You Need to Know 48:21

1y ago48:21

48:21

Which supplements do you recommend? Do they really work? How do you identify which brands are good quality? With so many supplement options available, it can be hard to sift through the noise and find the ones that make sense for you. Plus, just because something is natural doesn’t automatically mean it’s safe. For over ten years, I’ve worked to ho…

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48: PCOS Nutrition: Eating to Win Against PCOS with Cory Ruth 37:26

1y ago37:26

37:26

“PCOS is something we have to continuously work on managing, so whatever we choose in terms of diet has to be sustainable.” - Cory Ruth Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common conditions I encounter in my practice, yet it’s surrounded by misinformation. Without a cure, a lot of the information online focuses on restrictive approa…

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47: Birth Control Pills: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 29:15

1y ago29:15

29:15

Birth control pills have been around for decades, and most of that time, they were viewed as a net positive. Nowadays, you can’t say “birth control pills” without being bombarded with their evils. The truth is, they’re not evil. If you need the pill for birth control, they're empowering and allow you to be in control of your reproductive health. Bu…

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46: Snake Oil, Semmelweis, and the Sanity of Evolved Medicine 32:42

1y ago32:42

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There’s room in the world for all the different ideas. Unfortunately, many of my colleagues would disagree. I’ve been on Facebook a lot lately, and I’ve noticed that many doctors who don’t share my opinion on alternative medicine jump straight to name-calling. Instead of respectful disagreement or sharing of ideas, culturally, we’ve gotten to a pla…

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45: Hysterectomy 101: What, Why, and How Removing the Uterus 34:33

1y ago34:33

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Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly performed and probably overutilized surgeries worldwide. In most circumstances, a hysterectomy is not done in a life-or-death situation but as a final course of action after other options have been exhausted. Unfortunately, there's still a lot of misinformation and a big gap between how medical professionals…

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