Hormones Happen

About Hormones Happen

Most people spend their whole lives outsourcing the three things that matter most: their health, their money, and their relationships. They trust the system, follow the script, and wonder why they still feel stuck. Not here. The Optimized NP is where a double board-certified nurse practitioner and serial entrepreneur sits down with the people who've figured it out: physicians, business owners, athletes, and high performers who refuse to settle for average in any area of their life. We talk about what actually works: optimizing your hormones, building real wealth, running a business that doesn't run you, and showing up fully in every relationship that matters. No fluff. No gatekeeping. No watered-down advice designed to keep you dependent on a broken system. Just clarity, the kind they never wanted you to have. If you're a medical professional tired of playing small, an entrepreneur who takes their biology as seriously as their bottom line, or someone who simply refuses to let their health, finances, or relationships run on autopilot, this is your show. Rebel? Maybe. But you'll leave every episode sharper than you came. Hosted by Jeremiah Velasquez, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC. Full credentials & provider info: https://steelcity-trt.com/jeremiah-velasquez (https://steelcity-trt.com/jeremiah-velasquez)

Publisher

Jeremiah Velasquez FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Dec 2024

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   The Shocking Truth About Healthcare Costs No One Tells You

   In this episode, Tiffany Smith shares an eye-opening journey from healthcare professional to advocate for meaningful change in American healthcare. Her candid revelations about systemic flaws, patient advocacy, and caregiver support offer vital perspectives for anyone navigating or working within the system. 📞 Book a consult: https://steelcity-trt.com/ (https://steelcity-trt.com/) | 719-669-4223 🎁 Free creatine guide from Velasco Supplements: https://velascosupps.com/pages/creatine (https://velascosupps.com/pages/creatine) Connect with Tiffany! Brokenandbrave.org (http://Brokenandbrave.org) Facebook: broken and Brave health TikTok: @brokenandbravehealth IG: brokennbravehealth Book: on Amazon: Broken and Brave-The Fight to Heal American Healthcare 🌐 Steel City HRT & Weight Loss: https://steelcity-trt.com/ (https://steelcity-trt.com/) 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOptimized_NP (https://www.youtube.com/@TheOptimized_NP) 🔗 All links and socials: https://t.mtrbio.com/steel-city-hrt-and-weight-loss (https://t.mtrbio.com/steel-city-hrt-and-weight-loss) Jeremiah Velasquez, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, lived through his own hormone crash before realizing "normal" and "optimized" are not the same thing. Now, as founder and provider at Steel City HRT & Weight Loss, he brings that same directness to The Optimized NP, real talk on testosterone, hormone optimization, and weight loss from someone who has been on both sides of the exam table. Educational purposes only. Not individualized medical advice. Velasco Supplements is owned by the host. Dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Optimize Your Hormones, Transform Your Life

   In this first episode of The Optimized NP, Jeremiah sits down with fitness coach and trainer Reese Weatherford to discuss the deeper connections among training, hormones, and mental health. Reese shares how exercise became a lifestyle for him, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how learning to meet people where they are changed the way he trains others How to reach Reece for personal training! Instagram: reeceweatherford15 Jeremiah Velasquez, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, lived through his own hormone crash before realizing "normal" and "optimized" are not the same thing. Now, as founder and provider at Steel City HRT & Weight Loss, he brings that same directness to The Optimized NP — real talk on testosterone, hormone optimization, and weight loss from someone who has been on both sides of the exam table. 🎧 Listen: Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0m1DcHmFgvVDxpVBSXs5qH (http://open.spotify.com/show/0m1DcHmFgvVDxpVBSXs5qH) | Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-optimized-np/id1896811667 (http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-optimized-np/id1896811667) Connect with Jeremiah Velasquez, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC / Steel City: 🔗 All links: https://t.mtrbio.com/steel-city-hrt-and-weight-loss (https://t.mtrbio.com/steel-city-hrt-and-weight-loss) 🎙️ Podcast YouTube: youtube.com/@the_optimized_np (http://youtube.com/@the_optimized_np) 📱 TikTok: @the_optimized_np 📸 Instagram: @steel_city_hrt 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/steelcityhrt (http://facebook.com/steelcityhrt) 📌 Pinterest: pinterest.com/SteelCityHRT (http://pinterest.com/SteelCityHRT) ✉️ Email: theoptimized_np@steelcity-trt.com (mailto:theoptimized_np@steelcity-trt.com) 🌐 Steel City HRT & Weight Loss: steelcity-trt.com (http://steelcity-trt.com) 👤 Provider Page: steelcity-trt.com/jeremiah-velasquez (http://steelcity-trt.com/jeremiah-velasquez) 💊 Velasco Supplements: velascosupps.com (http://velascosupps.com) 📞 Book a consult: 719-669-4223

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   How a Shift from Traditional Medicine Led to a Holistic Approach to Wellness

   In this episode, Jennifer Parker, a nurse practitioner and founder of You First Health and Wellness, breaks down the evolving landscape of personalized medicine, especially through direct primary care (DPC) and hormone therapies. She offers practical insights on how innovative approaches can enhance preventive care, optimize wellness, and reshape how we view aging and health. Key insights: The limitations of traditional primary care: short visits, insurance constraints, and missing root causes. The core concept of DPC: membership-based, unlimited access, kind of concierge medicine that prioritizes prevention. How lengthening patient interactions to an hour for new patients transforms care quality. The broad spectrum of services beyond primary care, including weight management, hormone therapy, allergy testing, and IV vitamins. The importance of hormone health in women, including perimenopause and menopause, emphasizing bioidentical hormones. The misconception that testosterone is solely for men and its benefits for women’s energy, libido, and mood. Jeremiah Velasquez, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, lived through his own hormone crash before realizing "normal" and "optimized" are not the same thing. Now, as founder and provider at Steel City HRT & Weight Loss, he brings that same directness to The Optimized NP — real talk on testosterone, hormone optimization, and weight loss from someone who has been on both sides of the exam table. 🎧 Listen: Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0m1DcHmFgvVDxpVBSXs5qH (http://open.spotify.com/show/0m1DcHmFgvVDxpVBSXs5qH) | Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-optimized-np/id1896811667 (http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-optimized-np/id1896811667) Connect with Jeremiah Velasquez, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC / Steel City: 🔗 All links: https://t.mtrbio.com/steel-city-hrt-and-weight-loss (https://t.mtrbio.com/steel-city-hrt-and-weight-loss) 🎙️ Podcast YouTube: youtube.com/@the_optimized_np (http://youtube.com/@the_optimized_np) 📱 TikTok: @the_optimized_np 📸 Instagram: @steel_city_hrt 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/steelcityhrt (http://facebook.com/steelcityhrt) 📌 Pinterest: pinterest.com/SteelCityHRT (http://pinterest.com/SteelCityHRT) ✉️ Email: theoptimized_np@steelcity-trt.com (mailto:theoptimized_np@steelcity-trt.com) 🌐 Steel City HRT & Weight Loss: steelcity-trt.com (http://steelcity-trt.com) 👤 Provider Page: steelcity-trt.com/jeremiah-velasquez (http://steelcity-trt.com/jeremiah-velasquez) 💊 Velasco Supplements: velascosupps.com (http://velascosupps.com) 📞 Book a consult: 719-669-4223 How to get in touch with Jennifer Parker at You First Health Website: www.youfirsthealth.net (http://www.youfirsthealth.net) Facebook: Facebook.com/youfirsthealth (http://Facebook.com/youfirsthealth) Instagram: @youfirsthealthandwellness TikTok: @you.first.health (http://you.first.health)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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