What if the problem isn’t your body but the system you’ve been trusting?
In this inaugural episode of Rebellion Health, we reintroduce who we are, why we exist, and why the old “feel-good” health conversation isn’t enough anymore. After years inside hormone optimization and longevity medicine, we’ve learned real change doesn’t come from motivation alone it comes from clarity, ownership, and the courage to question what you’ve been told.
We unpack why so many people feel stuck despite “doing everything right”.
Jenny Goforth Hickerson is a third degree black belt, world champion, and lifelong fitness pro. So when her body fell apart with 30+ symptoms and "normal" bloodwork, no one could explain it. In this episode she shares her two and a half year search for the root cause, the moment it finally clicked, and the Glow Up method she now uses to help women reset, rebuild, and radiate. Learn more at goforthwellness.com or @goforthwellness.
28 Jul 2026
The Blood Work Analyst
Andrea Mangrum was sick for years and no one could tell her why. Her labs came back "normal" while she felt anything but. So she went and found the answers herself, and it became her calling.
Josh sits down in person with Andrea, founder of The Blood Work Analyst and a board certified Natural Wellness Practitioner who specializes in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis. The two grew up together, and this conversation moves between the science and the story: what conventional labs miss, how a simple CBC with differential reveals what's happening under the surface, mold illness, Lyme, homeopathy versus supplements, and why the wellness world's obsession with more products is making people worse, not better.
Andrea also shares the deeper side of her journey. Purpose out of pain, the way unhealed trauma shows up in the body, and how her faith shapes the way she helps people find both answers and freedom.
Learn more about Andrea at thebloodworkanalyst.com or on Instagram @thebloodworkanalyst.
9 Jul 2026
The Real Reason You Reach for the Snack with Jeb Stuart Johnston
What if the reason you can't stop reaching for the snack, the drink, or the thing you swore you'd quit isn't weakness? Jeb Stuart Johnston is a board-certified health coach, researcher, BJJ brown belt, and founder of Food on the Mind, and he joins us to talk nervous system intelligence, food obsession, and the surprisingly simple shift that changes everything.
30 Jun 2026
What does your doctor actually know about hormones, and what did they get wrong?
Josh sits down with Nico Misleh, Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of HRT University, for a straight-talk deep dive into hormone replacement therapy. Nico has spent over a decade in functional and integrative medicine, and he's not holding back.
In this episode: why progesterone isn't just for the uterus, the truth about estradiol and blood clots, how to actually read your hormone labs, testosterone in women (and why the reference ranges are outdated), the polycythemia myth in men on TRT, and how to cut through the noise of social media "hormone gurus."
Whether you've been dismissed by your doctor or you're a provider looking to go deeper, this one's for you.
Find Nico at HRT University.
1 Apr 2026
Why Sleep Matters More Than Diet & Exercise
Most people focus on diet and exercise but ignore the one thing that impacts everything: sleep.
When you don’t sleep enough, your body doesn’t just feel tired; it shifts into a state that makes progress harder.
You don’t need perfection.Even improving your sleep by 1–2 hours can create massive long-term results.If you’re stuck, burned out, or not seeing results…This might be the missing piece.
3 Mar 2026
Predicting Menopause Before It Happens
Is the biological clock really fixed?
In this episode of the Rebellion Health Podcast, Laura Chastain speaks with Kiran Kumar, Founder & CEO of Timeless Biotech, about MenoTime™, the first ovarian age clock and time-to-menopause predictor designed to estimate reproductive lifespan using routine clinical biomarkers.
We discuss:
✔ What ovarian age actually means
✔ How menopause prediction may become more measurable
✔ The role of AMH, FSH, and estradiol in ovarian reserve
✔ Why the ovary may be a key indicator of long-term health
✔ Reproductive longevity and healthspan
✔ Emerging interventions to support ovarian health
Ovarian aging impacts far more than fertility. It influences cardiovascular risk, bone density, cognition, and overall longevity. If we can measure ovarian age earlier, we may be able to support women more proactively, shifting from reactive menopause care to predictive health management.
16 Feb 2026
TSH Isn’t the Answer: The Truth About Thyroid Optimization
Thyroid health is one of the most misunderstood areas of hormone optimization. In this episode, Josh Porter interviews thyroid and TRT expert Dave Lee to uncover what truly impacts thyroid function and why so many people struggle despite “normal” lab results.They discuss how the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis controls hormone production, why TSH alone is not a reliable marker, and the importance of active T3 levels. Dave also explains the critical role vitamin D plays in thyroid receptor function, why nutritional foundations matter, and how stress can interfere with thyroid conversion.This conversation is essential for anyone dealing with fatigue, brain fog, weight struggles, or hormonal imbalance, and for those seeking a deeper understanding of thyroid optimization and hormone health.Topics covered:• Thyroid optimization explained• TSH vs T3 testing• Vitamin D and thyroid function• Nutrition for hormone health• TRT and thyroid balance• Why thyroid treatments failIf you want to understand your thyroid beyond basic lab numbers, this episode is for you.
16 Feb 2026
Hormone Therapy, Heart Disease & Breast Cancer: When Medical Data Was Wrong
In this episode of the Rebellion Health Podcast, we examine how COVID-19 shifted public trust in healthcare, and why more patients began questioning medical guidelines, insurance-driven medicine, and traditional reactive sick-care models.Josh Porter and Mandy Livingston are joined by Jerry Smith and Scott Howell for an in-depth discussion on:• The difference between correlation and causation in medical research• Why study design and data quality matter• How outdated hormone guidelines shaped fear around estrogen and breast cancer• Why cardiovascular disease — not breast cancer — remains the leading cause of death in women• The difference between symptom relief and true preventative care• Estradiol’s critical role in bone, brain, and heart health• Concierge medicine vs insurance-based careThis episode challenges common narratives around hormone therapy, menopause, and preventative medicine, while emphasizing the importance of high-quality evidence and informed decision-making.If you care about women’s health, hormone therapy, cardiovascular prevention, and understanding what the research actually shows, this conversation is for you.This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medical decisions.
15 Jan 2026
Why We're Changing the Conversation
What if the problem isn’t your body, but the system you’ve been trusting?
In this inaugural episode of Rebellion Health, the team reintroduces who we are, why we’re here, and why the old “feel-good” health conversation is no longer enough. After years inside hormone optimization and longevity medicine, we’ve learned that real change doesn’t come from motivation alone. It comes from clarity, ownership, and the courage to question what you’ve been told.
We talk about: Why people feel overwhelmed, confused, and stuck despite “doing everything right”.How big pharma, big food, and broken incentives shape the health narrative.The difference between information and truth.Why unlearning is often more important than learning.What Rebellion Health actually means and where we’re going next.
This episode lays the foundation for everything that follows: honest conversations, practical roadmaps, and a return to personal responsibility in a world that profits from confusion. You’re not broken. You’re not weak. And you’re not wrong for asking better questions.
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