Fire Your Doctor With Dr. Danielle and Richard Lockwood

About Fire Your Doctor With Dr. Danielle and Richard Lockwood

Fire Your Doctor is a call to action for those who are fed up with what insurance-based medicine fails to do...heal. Dr. Danielle Smith Lockwood’s mission is to restore the heart and soul of healthcare. As a physician she integrates conventional ,naturopathic, and Chinese medicine. Together, they are passionate about breaking people out of insurance-based programs. Join the Lockwoods as they discuss God, relationships, raising kids and running small businesses, all while dismantling the lies from a broken medical system.

Publisher

Dr. Danielle Lockwood

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Mar 2025

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   EP 50 Hormone Purgatory, Part 3: What Actually Helps in Perimenopause

   Episode 50! We have officially matured as a podcast—which apparently means we are now eligible for a senior discount. In Part 3 of our Hormone Purgatory series, we finally get to the solutions. What actually helps during perimenopause? Do you need hormone replacement therapy? Can supplements and herbs make a meaningful difference? What if you do not want hormones? And where do GLP-1 medications and other peptides belong in this conversation? Perimenopause is not something you can prevent forever, but you can support your body so the transition feels more like a smooth landing than a plane losing a wheel on the runway. Dr. Dani and Richard discuss: • What a comprehensive perimenopause evaluation may include • Why hormones are only one piece of the picture • Bioidentical hormones versus synthetic hormones • Natural options for women who do not want hormone therapy • Which supplements may help—and why random supplement stacking can backfire • How stress, sleep, relationships, boundaries, and spiritual health affect hormones • Why blood-sugar stability becomes increasingly important in midlife • The benefits and risks of GLP-1 medications and other peptides • Why rapid weight loss without nutrition and strength training can create new problems • Protein, electrolytes, fiber, healthy fats, and nutrient repletion • The relationship between the gut, liver, detoxification, and estrogen metabolism • Why women need to build muscle before and during menopause • How to stop chasing isolated symptoms and begin supporting the whole system Bioidentical hormones, supplements, peptides, nutrition, and exercise can all be useful tools—but none of them can replace the foundations. Perimenopause is not the end of feeling like yourself. It is the beginning of needing a different strategy for the season you are entering. “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” — Proverbs 24:3–4 This episode is intended for education and conversation only and is not individualized medical advice. Always discuss medications, hormones, supplements, and significant health changes with a qualified healthcare professional.

2. 

   1 Jun 2026

   🎧 Episode 49: Hormone Purgatory (Part 2) What’s Actually Happening in Your Body

   You've been told it's "just hormones." But what if the real story is much bigger? In Part 2 of our Hormone Purgatory series, Dr. Dani Lockwood and Richard Lockwood break down what's actually happening inside the body during perimenopause—and why so many women feel like they're losing control of their sleep, mood, energy, memory, and metabolism. This episode goes beyond the simplistic "low estrogen" narrative and explores the complex interaction between progesterone, cortisol, insulin, thyroid function, inflammation, and the nervous system. If you've ever wondered: Why am I suddenly anxious? Why am I waking up at 3 a.m.? Why am I gaining weight around my middle? Why do my symptoms seem completely unpredictable? Why don't I feel like myself anymore? This episode is for you. ✔ Why perimenopause is a hormone fluctuation problem—not just a hormone deficiency problem ✔ The first hormone that often changes (and why nobody talks about it) ✔ The connection between progesterone, anxiety, and sleep ✔ How estrogen affects serotonin, dopamine, and mood ✔ Why stress hits differently in your 40s ✔ The hidden relationship between cortisol and weight gain ✔ How insulin resistance changes during midlife ✔ Why thyroid symptoms often show up during perimenopause ✔ The real reason your symptoms feel inconsistent and unpredictable Perimenopause isn't just about hormones. It's a whole-body transition involving your brain, metabolism, nervous system, stress response, and hormone signaling. Once you understand the physiology, the chaos starts making sense. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (AMP) "There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven." This season isn't a failure of your body.It's a transition that deserves understanding, wisdom, and support. 🎧 Learn more at:FireYourDr.com Perimenopause, Hormones, Women's Health, Menopause, Anxiety, Sleep Problems, Weight Gain, Brain Fog, Functional Medicine, Hormone Balance, Thyroid Health, Blood Sugar, Cortisol, Progesterone, Estrogen In This Episode:Key TakeawayScripture Reflection

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   18 May 2026

   🎧 Episode 48: Hormone Purgatory (Part 1) Is This Perimenopause — or Am I Losing My Mind?

   You’re waking up at 3 a.m. You’re exhausted but wired. Your patience is gone. Your weight is changing. Your brain feels foggy. And somehow… everyone keeps telling you your labs are “normal.” In this episode of Fire Your Doctor, Dr. Dani Lockwood and Richard Lockwood begin a brand-new 3-part series on perimenopause—the confusing “in-between” season that many women experience years before actual menopause. This conversation dives into the symptoms women are actually experiencing, why so many feel dismissed by the medical system, and how stress, sleep, hormones, blood sugar, and nervous system dysregulation all collide during this phase of life. 🔍 In this episode, we unpack: The earliest signs of perimenopause most doctors miss Why women often feel anxious, emotionally reactive, or unlike themselves The connection between cortisol, sleep disruption, and hormone imbalance Why waking up at 3–4 a.m. is so common Brain fog, forgetfulness, and the “I don’t recognize myself” feeling Why weight gain becomes more difficult in your late 30s and 40s How insulin resistance and stress worsen hormone symptoms Why modern women are hitting perimenopause earlier than previous generations The role of endocrine disruptors, environmental toxins, and chronic stress Why symptoms are often treated separately instead of seeing the full picture 🔗 Learn more or connect FireYourDr.com

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YouTube views

170

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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49

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

32