For women seeking holistic wellness through a deep understanding of their bodies. Join us on a journey to unlock the secrets of hormonal balancing, guiding you on how to naturally harmonize your body through the power of nutrition, herbs, and whole food supplements.
🌱 Dive into empowering expert advice from Dr. Annette Schippel about women's health, where we unravel the mysteries of hormones and provide practical insights into achieving balance.
🌿 Unearth the ancient wisdom of herbs and their profound effects on hormonal equilibrium. Learn how botanical allies can support your body's natural rhythms, enhancing overall well-being.
🍏 Navigate the world of whole food supplements with us, exploring their role in filling nutritional gaps and promoting hormonal vitality. Gain clarity on supplement choices that align with your unique needs.
Whether you're on a quest for hormonal balance, aiming to boost fertility, or simply seeking vibrant health, Hormone Hackers Podcast is your trusted companion. Our episodes are packed with actionable tips, expert education, and inspiring stories to guide you on your journey to holistic well-being.
Key Topics:
- Understanding Female Hormones
- Nutrition for Hormonal Harmony
- Herbal Remedies for Women's Wellness
- Integrating Whole Food Supplements
- Fertility, Menstrual Health, and Beyond
Tune in and empower yourself to thrive naturally. Subscribe now to embark on a transformative path toward balanced and blissful living.
Ep 14: The Four Horsemen of the Adrenal Apocalypse – Part 4: The Perception Pirate
Dr. Annette explains how your perception of stress profoundly impacts hormones and adrenal health, offering strategies to foster resilience and well-being.
11 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep 13: The Four Horsemen of the Adrenal Apocalypse - Part 3: The Inflammation Instigator
Dr. Annette explains how chronic inflammation, the "Inflammation Instigator," silently fuels adrenal stress and impacts gut, brain, and hormone health, offering insights for listeners experiencing fatigue and burnout.
13 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep 12: The Four Horsemen of the Adrenal Apocalypse – Part 2: The Blood Sugar Bandit
Dr. Annette explains the intricate link between blood sugar instability, cortisol, and hormone balance, offering insights into stress, digestion, and metabolic healing.
15 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep 11: The Four Horsemen of the Adrenal Apocalypse – Part 1: The Sleep Thief
Host Dr. Jolene Brighten explores how the "Sleep Thief" disrupts adrenal function and hormone balance, offering practical strategies for restorative rest and improved well-being in this interview.
8 Oct 2025
Ep 10: From Iodine to Adrenals — The Overlooked Side of Thyroid Health
Dr. Annette Schippel explores the overlooked roles of iodine and stress in thyroid health, revealing how to build resilience and restore hormonal balance.
30 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep 9: Thyroid Part 2 – Testing, Iodine, Autoimmune, and What Doctors Overlook
In 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 about autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’
Which nutrients and herbs support thyroid repair, including ashwagandha and bladderwrack
This episode is filled with practical guidance for women seeking a deeper understanding of their thyroid, whether they’ve been diagnosed or just suspect something is off.
This is Part 2 of a 3-part series. Stay tuned as we continue unpacking how to support your thyroid and overall hormone balance with a functional and holistic lens.
Listen in and become your own hormone hacker.
30 Jun 2025
Ep 8: Thyroid, Adrenals & Perimenopause — Plus the Lies Women Are Told
Dr. Annette Schippel reveals why women are misled about thyroid health, adrenal function, and perimenopause, offering holistic strategies to restore hormonal balance in this interview episode.
22 Feb 2025
Ep 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 can disrupt the body's natural regulation.
Stress management is essential for maintaining hormonal health.
Understanding the body's physiology is key to effective health management.
Natural solutions should be prioritized over synthetic hormones.
The relationship with healthcare practitioners should be collaborative.
Education is vital for making informed health decisions.
Lifestyle changes can significantly impact hormonal balance.
The journey to health is ongoing and requires patience and guidance.
8 Jan 2025
Ep 6: The Connection Between Hormones & Immunity
In 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 reach more people and help more become true "hormone hackers."
To learn more about Dr. Annette and her practice, visit her website at endocrinewellnessgroup.com (http://endocrinewellnessgroup.com)
2 Aug 2024
EP 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 person meeting, please visit https://endocrinewellnessgroup.com
20 May 2024
Ep 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 (https://a.co/d/c8H1zPW)
Ben Carpenter's TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@bdccarpenter)
"Next Level Metabolism" by Dr. Jade Teta (https://a.co/d/j7y6VhX)
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and if you like our show so far, please leave a review. Good reviews help boost our podcast visibility so we can reach more people so more can become "hormone hackers".
To learn more about Dr. Annette and her practice, visit her website at endocrinewellnessgroup.com (https://endocrinewellnessgroup.com/)
17 Apr 2024
Ep 3: Hormone Basics 101
It'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.
20 Mar 2024
Ep 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. Annette challenges the status quo and offers insights into reclaiming control over our health. It's time to question what we've accepted as "normal" and explore new possibilities.
Learn more about Dr. Annette and her practic at her website:
https://endocrinewellnessgroup.com/
21 Feb 2024
Welcome! Meet Dr. Annette Schippel
Hormone 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. Annette hopes to challenge existing beliefs, affirm certain practices, and most importantly, help even one person better understand their body from a holistic perspective.
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Ep 14: The Four Horsemen of the Adrenal Apocalypse – Part 4: The Perception Pirate
Published 15 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And the reason I think that that is so important is that what you think can affect your body physically. And I think that as I've been in practice now for well over 20 years, It's not that I didn't appreciate it before, but I think that it's relevance in someone's health journey, especially for, I think, for some of my patients that I feel get more stuck. A lot of times, it's because of what they're thinking about. And it's so hard. It's so hard to just sit around and change your thoughts. I get that. Just think a happy thought. Yeah. And some people are more inclined, see the bright side of things, and other people can be a little bit more negative. […]
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