The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel
The Hormone Solutions Podcast with Karen Martel is your ultimate guide to understanding the complexities of hormone health, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and optimizing your health in midlife. Hosted by Karen Martel, known as the “Hormone Whisperer,” this podcast taps into her deep understanding of hormones—something that sets her apart from most practitioners. As a Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, speaker, podcaster, and passionate advocate for women’s health, Karen brings a unique perspective that combines scientific expertise with a compassionate, holistic approach to hormone balance.
In each episode, Karen dives into the science behind hormonal imbalances, the truth about hormone replacement therapy, and how hormones impact everything from metabolism to mood. The Hormone Solutions Podcast provides science-backed solutions, actionable insights, and empowering strategies for women navigating peri-menopause, menopause, and beyond. Whether you're considering HRT or looking for natural ways to optimize your health, Karen offers the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and thrive through every stage of life.
Tune in to hear from a trusted expert in the field and get the tools you need to reclaim your health and live your best life!
New episodes released every Saturday and Tuesday, and don’t forget to start your journey today with Karen’s free hormone quiz at https://karenmartel.com. Together, we’ll explore the tools and options to help you feel your best at every stage of life.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 455
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Power of Your Genes and What They Can Tell You About Your Health, Ability to Lose Weight, Detox and More!
Dr. Samuel Shay, DC, IFMCP helps busy, health-conscious entrepreneurs & Mom-preneurs attain and sustain high performance, so that they can create more freedom for themselves and others. He has dedica…
Deep Dive into Estrogen Dominance and Why You Need to Be Careful Taking DIM
In this episode, I set the record straight about estrogen dominance and what it really is.
It is important to understand the many different types of estrogen dominance. How to test for it and how to…
Stealth Infections That Could Be Driving Your Weight Gain & Health Issues
Dr. Jessica Peatross has a passion for uncovering the mystery behind chronic illness, whether that be stealth infections, heavy metals, stress, trauma, or other environmental toxicities.
She is visio…
Non Scale Victories with Pam and Karen
When it comes to a weight-loss journey it’s oh-so-satisfying to see those numbers go down. BUT your weight is not the only thing you should be tracking. It is so important to your success to watch fo…
The Best Hacks to Beat Insomnia with Sleep Expert Mollie McGlocklin
A Special Mothers Day Interview with My Mom
In this episode, I interview my mom! We have a candid conversation about our eating disorders. How we grew up with no money and what my mom did to survive and raise her 3 daughters. How she found the…
What your genes can tell you about your hormones & success with hormone replacement Dr. Seema Kanwal
Dr. Seema Kanwal, Naturopathic doctor and speaker, was voted one of Vancouver’s top 10 Naturopathic doctors on Rate MD Dr. Kanwal has been a practicing naturopathic doctor in Vancouver since 2006 and…
The Root Causes to Heavy Periods and Side Effects of Hysterectomies
One of the most common things to happen in perimenopause is changes to your periods and normal period cycle, including heavier bleeding or irregular periods, which can begin happening as early as you…
Master Your Blood Sugar with Danielle Hamilton
Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issu…
Q&A with Karen hunger control in menopause, chronic UTI's, low morning Cortisol
In this episode, I answer listeners' questions.
- "I had a hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy in 2020 due to a large cyst. I was put on the estradiol patch. I also use OTC progesterone cream. It…
Compounding Pharmacist Shawn Needham speaks out about bioidentical hormones weight loss our failing medical system and how to best use compounded hormones to optimize your health
In this interview, I speak with compounding pharmacist Shawn Needham.
- Shawn's personal weight loss success story
- How he lost over 50 pounds in 6 months
- Why doctors are not being educated in hormone …
Drop the Excuses...Tough Love Weight Loss Advice
How to Heal Your Relationship with Dieting with Toni Marinucci
Toni Marinucci, is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Nutrition and the author of "Once Upon a Diet". She's made it her mission to help people heal their toxic relationship with food, g…
Testosterone Replacement for Women and the biased medical community why we need it for our libido, breasts, muscles, brain, bones, weight loss and more!
In women, testosterone can begin to decrease around the age of 40 to half of what she produced in her 20's. This is one of the first triggers for aging that is more often then not overlooked in the m…
The Benefits of Biohacking for Hormone Imbalances, Mental Illness, Insomnia with Angela Foster
"One of the fastest ways to improve your health and longevity is to master the art and science of "biohacking" - the unique skill that enables you to work with your unique genetic makeup and bio indi…
How I Finally Lost Weight and Got in Shape
In this episode I share with you my own personal health journey through the last 3 years.
After experiencing what I call a thyroid storm that left me overweight, depressed, itchy and miserable I wen…
Prescription Medication and Dealing with Past Traumas to Help You Lose Weight with Liz Dickinson and Shannon Shearn
LIZ DICKINSON AND SHANNON SHEARN, are the co-founders of RELISH LIFE. Relish Life takes a 360-degree approach to weight loss by tackling the root causes of unhealthy eating habits.
Their unique appro…
The Scary Truth About The Long Term Side Effects of Birth Control
The first birth control pill was approved in 1960 and it has provided nearly 60 years of reproductive freedom for tens of millions of women.
Although birth control pills may be referred to as hormon…
Ditch the Toxins Look Great and Feel Freaking Amazing with Dr. Wendy Trubow
Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Cel…