Dr. Erika Schwartz is a pioneer in the use of bio-identical hormones for preventing illness and their direct link to overall wellness, as well as their interconnection with diet, sleep, and stress management. She joins the show to discuss the world of hormones: what’s lifestyle-driven, what’s hormone-based, and how to know the difference. She breaks down the powerful role of estrogen (including topical use) to the balancing effects of progesterone, the impact of testosterone, thyroid, and adrenal health, in addition to each of these players’ effects on energy, mood, metabolism, and longevity. We also cover PCOS, when it may be time to start HRT, and the best timing for blood work to get accurate results. Whether you’re curious about optimizing hormones for the first time or deep in research, this conversation brings clarity to a confusing space—merging science with real-life application.

Turning 40 hits different—and in this solo episode, I’m sharing everything from the beauty products I actually finish to the wellness rituals that don’t make it on vacation. I’m talking flight skincare, high-maintenance hacks that make life low-effort, guilty pleasures, travel highlights, and the one habit that’s quietly leveling up my life. I also get into owning and designing a home, my opinion on living alcohol-free, my current form of self-sabotage, and a few skincare opinions that you might disagree with!