Hormone Heroines Podcast

About Hormone Heroines Podcast

Hormones shouldn’t feel confusing. On Hormone Heroines, Dr. Serena Russum and Dr. Heidi Codino share real stories, expert insights, and simple tools to help you understand your body and feel supported through every stage—PMS, fertility, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond. If you’re ready for clarity, confidence, and conversations that finally make you feel seen, follow Hormone Heroines wherever you get your podcasts.

Publisher

Hormone Heroines

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Nov 2025

Latest episode

29 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Why Women with PCOS Have 3x More Gum Disease (And What It Means for Your Hormones)

   In this episode of Hormone Heroines, we sit down with Christine Horton — women's health coach, dental hygienist, and Programs and Advocacy Co-Director for the PCOS Awareness Association — to explore the surprising link between oral health and hormone balance. Christine, who was diagnosed with PCOS at 17 and later navigated insulin resistance and a difficult perimenopause, walks us through the recent renaming of PCOS to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) — a shift meant to capture the condition's true whole-body, lifelong nature rather than framing it as a fertility issue alone. We dive into the oral-systemic connection: how inflammation in the mouth can enter the bloodstream and influence conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and pregnancy outcomes. Christine explains the difference between reversible gingivitis and irreversible periodontitis, and why this relationship is bi-directional — oral care can improve A1C, while hormonal shifts can inflame the gums even without any change in habits. Women with PMOS, Christine notes, face roughly 3x the rate of periodontal disease due to elevated androgens, insulin, and baseline inflammation. The conversation closes with practical, hopeful guidance: get a baseline check with your doctor and dentist, protect one non-negotiable source of daily joy, and take a closer look at the personal care products you use every day. Christine Horton is a women's health coach, dental hygienist, and founder of Fusion Health Coaching, where she bridges medical, dental, and lifestyle care for a true whole-person approach. She serves as Programs and Advocacy Co-Director for the PCOS Awareness Association and lives with PCOS/PMOS herself, bringing personal insight to her work supporting women through diagnosis, insulin resistance, and perimenopause. - - - - - The Hormone Heroines Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hormone_heroines/⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/hormone_heroines/) Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3Suq9AdUp9Aq10PyuCfVtb⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Suq9AdUp9Aq10PyuCfVtb) Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-heroines-podcast/id1851547060⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-heroines-podcast/id1851547060) iHeart Radio: ⁠https://iheart.com/podcast/305165609/⁠ (https://iheart.com/podcast/305165609/) Shop Supplements: ⁠https://partnerships.timeline.com/BLOSSOMINGLONGEVITY⁠ (https://partnerships.timeline.com/BLOSSOMINGLONGEVITY) - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ (https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/)

2. 

   22 Jul 2026

   The Gut Bacteria Secretly Controlling Your Estrogen

   In this episode of Hormone Heroines, we sit down with Lisa Smith, host of the Pretty Well podcast, to unpack the deep connection between gut health and hormone balance. Lisa breaks down gut dysbiosis using a simple "good army vs. bad army" analogy, then dives into the estrobolome — the group of gut bacteria that determine how much estrogen recirculates in the body. She explains how the enzyme beta-glucuronidase can knock already-discarded estrogen back into circulation, contributing to PMS and perimenopause symptoms. We also explore leaky gut, how it differs from dysbiosis, and how it fuels inflammation that raises cortisol. Lisa walks through the "pregnenolone steal," how elevated cortisol can blunt hormone receptor sensitivity, and why insulin resistance may explain why some women don't feel results from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) despite normal lab values. The conversation closes on a hopeful note, with Lisa sharing accessible, low-cost strategies — targeted probiotics, prebiotic foods, cleaning up inflammatory triggers, prioritizing sleep before midnight, and stress management — that can begin shifting gut health in just a few days and support hormone balance long-term. - - - - - About the Guest: Lisa Smith helps women restore energy, balance hormones, and slow aging through a root-cause approach to gut and hormone health. She is the host of the Pretty Well podcast, where she explores the drivers behind gut health, hormone balance, and holistic beauty, translating complex physiology into practical, everyday strategies for women navigating perimenopause and beyond. - - - - - The Hormone Heroines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormone_heroines/ (https://www.instagram.com/hormone_heroines/) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Suq9AdUp9Aq10PyuCfVtb (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Suq9AdUp9Aq10PyuCfVtb) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-heroines-podcast/id1851547060 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-heroines-podcast/id1851547060) iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/305165609/ (https://iheart.com/podcast/305165609/) Shop Supplements: https://partnerships.timeline.com/BLOSSOMINGLONGEVITY (https://partnerships.timeline.com/BLOSSOMINGLONGEVITY) - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ (https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/)

3. 

   15 Jul 2026

   The Natural GLP-1 Alternative

   In this episode of Hormone Heroines, we sit down with Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, to explore the science behind natural GLP-1 activation and appetite regulation. Sarah explains how our bodies naturally produce GLP-1 and other appetite-regulating hormones after eating, why these signals can become less effective with age and modern eating habits, and how prescription GLP-1 medications differ from the body's normal physiology. We discuss how Calocurb was developed through more than 16 years of New Zealand government-funded research and uses a proprietary bitter hop extract to stimulate bitter taste receptors in the intestines, encouraging the body's own release of GLP-1, CCK, and PYY. Sarah reviews the early clinical research showing increased appetite-regulating hormone release and reduced calorie intake, as well as an upcoming larger clinical trial evaluating weight loss and body composition that had not yet been published at the time of this interview. The conversation also explores how clinicians are using Calocurb for individuals seeking a natural option, those unable to tolerate GLP-1 medications, and patients transitioning off prescription GLP-1 therapy. Throughout the episode, Sarah and the hosts emphasize that appetite support works best when combined with healthy nutrition, regular movement, and sustainable lifestyle changes. - - - - - About the Guest: Sarah Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a New Zealand company focused on developing evidence-based, plant-derived solutions for appetite regulation and weight management. Working alongside research supported by the New Zealand government, Sarah has helped commercialize Calocurb after more than 16 years of scientific development. She is passionate about translating nutritional science into practical tools that support healthy weight management through the body's natural appetite-regulating mechanisms. - - - - - 10% off discount code: BLOSS10 https://www.calocurb.com/BlossLong (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.calocurb.com/BlossLong&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1784066120116374&usg=AOvVaw0zQKKiR5PP5BrJ43bBY-_9) Calocurb is a clinically proven, plant-based nutraceutical that reduces hunger by 30%, cravings by 40% and calorie intake by 18%. All natural, Calocurb contains no stimulants, nothing synthetic and is caffeine-free, vegan and certified non-GMO. The active ingredient in Calocurb is a unique extract from the hops flower developed and clinically tested by leading New Zealand scientists from Plant & Food Research over 14 years and with $30m investment. Calocurb gets to work in just one hour so you can feel full faster. - - - - - The Hormone Heroines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormone_heroines/ (https://www.instagram.com/hormone_heroines/) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Suq9AdUp9Aq10PyuCfVtb (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Suq9AdUp9Aq10PyuCfVtb) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-heroines-podcast/id1851547060 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-heroines-podcast/id1851547060) iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/305165609/ (https://iheart.com/podcast/305165609/) Shop Supplements: https://partnerships.timeline.com/BLOSSOMINGLONGEVITY (https://partnerships.timeline.com/BLOSSOMINGLONGEVITY) - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ (https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/)

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5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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