Steven F. Hotze, M.D., is the founder and CEO of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Physician's Preference and Hotze Pharmacy. His 8-Point Treatment Regimen has helped thousands of individuals to get on a path of health and wellness and enjoy a better quality of life in an environment of extraordinary hospitality and guest experiences.
The Book That Restored Her Health with Guest Sarah Shah
What happens when you stop accepting symptoms as something you simply have to live with and start taking a more active role in your health? In this episode, Dr. Hotze sits down with Sarah Shaw, who shares how reading Hormones, Health, and Happiness nearly 20 years ago changed the way she approached her health. At the time, Sarah was struggling with severe fatigue, brain fog, itching, recurring fungal infections, and intense sugar cravings. After recognizing her symptoms in Dr. Hotze’s book, she began following a yeast-free eating program focused on eliminating sugar and simple carbohydrates. She says her symptoms began improving within the first 30 days.
Sarah explains how that experience encouraged her to become what Dr. Hotze calls her own “health contractor.” Over the years, she experimented with different approaches to determine what worked best for her body, including eliminating foods she felt were contributing to her symptoms and using tools such as a continuous glucose monitor to understand her response to certain foods better. She also shares how removing gluten and pasteurized dairy from her diet helped her address significant joint discomfort and regain the ability to stay active.
Dr. Hotze and Sarah also discuss the importance of continually educating yourself about your health. Sarah’s message is simple: you do not have to change everything at once. Start somewhere, pay attention to how your body responds, and continue making choices that move you toward better health.
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26 Aug 2026
How to Cure Candida – Medication and Lifestyle Changes that Work with Bryana Burken, PharmD, RPh
Could yeast overgrowth be contributing to symptoms like brain fog, bloating, fatigue, or persistent sugar cravings? In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, explains the purpose behind the yeast-free eating program and why addressing gut health is an important part of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center's approach to wellness. She discusses how Candida naturally exists throughout the body but may become problematic when it overgrows, potentially contributing to digestive issues, recurrent yeast infections, oral thrush, skin concerns, headaches, fatigue, and brain fog.
Bryana explores factors that may contribute to yeast overgrowth and discusses the relationship between gut health and food sensitivities. It is important to repair the gut before moving forward with other therapies. The yeast-free eating program focuses on temporarily eliminating foods that contain or feed yeast, while emphasizing whole foods.
The episode also explains how dietary changes may be combined with prescription antifungal therapy. Bryana emphasizes that the program is intended to address yeast overgrowth in a structured way rather than serve as a permanently restrictive diet. After completing the program, guests gradually reintroduce foods while continuing to support a healthier gut environment. The goal is to reduce symptoms such as bloating and brain fog, support energy and immune function, and create a healthier foundation for the body's response to other wellness therapies.
Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com.
To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.
19 Aug 2026
Hormone Therapy for Men – More Than Testosterone with Gabrielle Foppe, PA
It’s not just about testosterone! Low testosterone isn’t the only hormone men should be concerned about. In this episode, Elaina Mango, Vice President of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, is joined by Physician Assistant Gabrielle Foppe to discuss why optimal men's health requires much more than simply treating testosterone levels. They explain how symptoms are often dismissed as normal aging when they may actually be signs of underlying hormone imbalances. They emphasize that thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones, and overall metabolic health all play important roles in a man's energy, mental clarity, and long-term wellness.
The conversation also explores why many men delay seeking help due to social stigma and the belief that they should "push through" their symptoms. Elaina and Gabrielle explain the difference between gradual hormone decline in men, often referred to as andropause, and menopause in women. The episode also addresses concerns surrounding low testosterone clinics, highlighting the importance of physician oversight and avoiding excessive testosterone use that may lead to unwanted side effects.
Finally, Elaina and Gabrielle encourage both men and their spouses to recognize the signs of hormone imbalance early and seek a personalized approach to restoring long-term health and wellness. For a free wellness consultation, call us at 281-698-8698.
Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com.
To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.
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