Hormones & Hope with Dr. Chhaya
Claim This Podcastby Chhaya Makhija, MD
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to Hormones and Hope, the podcast where we bridge science and wellness for every listener.</p><p>I’m <b>Dr. Chhaya Makhija</b>, a triple board-certified endocrinologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and educator/speaker practicing in California. After nearly two decades of helping patients decode their health, I created this podcast to give you trusted, evidence-based insights—delivered with clarity, compassion, and real-life relevance. Let's experience the intersection of clinical endocrinology & lifestyle empowerment.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
The Biggest Myth About Perimenopause: Why Blood Tests Don't Tell the Whole Story
If you've been told that weight gain, anxiety, hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, or irregular periods are simply a part of aging, this episode is for you. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Chhaya Makhija shares two powerful stories—one from her clinic and one from her own journey through perimenopause—to explain why symptoms matter just as much, if not more, than hormone lab values. She shares why many women are dismissed despite experiencing very real hormonal changes and how evid...
July 10, 2026
5 Foods I Recommend to Almost Every Patient
Could five simple foods help improve your blood sugar, gut health, hormones, and even how you age? In this episode of Hormones & Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija shares the five everyday foods she recommends to nearly every patient for better metabolic health. These affordable, science-backed staples can help support blood sugar regulation, nourish your gut microbiome, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy aging—without restrictive diets or expensive supplements. You'll also discover why fib...
July 2, 2026
Vaping, Marijuana & Air Pollution: What They're Really Doing to Your Lungs
In this episode of Hormones & Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija welcomes pulmonologist Dr. Vijay Balasubramanian for an in-depth discussion about respiratory health, environmental exposures, and the everyday habits that shape our lung function over a lifetime. We often focus on improving our heart health, lowering cholesterol, managing blood sugar, or losing weight, but healthy lungs are just as essential to living well. Every breath fuels our body with oxygen, making lung health a cornerstone of ...
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- What is Hormones & Hope with Dr. Chhaya?
<p>Welcome to Hormones and Hope, the podcast where we bridge science and wellness for every listener.</p><p>I’m <b>Dr. Chhaya Makhija</b>, a triple board-certified endocrinologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and educator/speaker practicing in California. After nearly two decades of helping patients decode their health, I created this podcast to give you trusted, evidence-based insights—delivered with clarity, compassion, and real-life relevance. Let's experience the intersection of clinical endocrinology & lifestyle empowerment.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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