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
Quick Hits: Why You Need Iodine for Hormones, Thyroid and More with Dr. David Brownstein
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the …
Unpacking Breast Pain: From Iodine to HRT to Caffeine—The Hidden Culprits and Surprising Solutions
I’m sharing my personal journey in this episode through the challenging landscape of breast pain, swelling, and cysts. We’ll discuss the complexities of breast pain, from cyclical and fibrocystic di…
Quick Hits: Parasitic Infections and Hypothyroidism with Dr. Todd Watts
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the …
The EMF Threat: Protecting Your Hormones and Your Family from Everyday Radiation with Daniel DeBaun
Daniel DeBaun is an internationally recognized expert in EMF radiation, EMF shielding, and EMF-related health issues with special focus on the effect of exposure from mobile devices such as laptops,…
Quick Hits: Heavy Metals, Fasting & Diet Variation with Dr. Pompa
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the…
The Hidden Influence of Sunlight and Circadian Rhythm on Blood Sugar & Metabolism with Danielle Hamilton
Danielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in using a unique, holistic approach to optimizing metabolic health. Her jour…
Quick Hits: From Trauma to Triumph: How I lost 100 Pounds and Reclaimed My Life with Stacey Robbins
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the …
Timing is Everything: The Ultimate Guide to Starting HRT for Long-Term Health
Today’s discussion breaks down the critical importance of starting HRT at the optimal time to manage the four phases of hormonal loss from age 35 and beyond. We explore how factors like hysterectomy…
Age Defying Secrets: Targeting Cellular Health for Youthful Skin, Strong Bones, & Ovarian Health with Dr. Gregory Kelly
Gregory Kelly is the VP of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective, a naturopathic physician, and the author of the insightful book "Shape Shift." With a rich background, including being the e…
Ben Greenfield Unfiltered: Insights on Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Biohacking
Today we’re welcoming Ben Greenfield, the renowned author of Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging, to uncover the secrets behind achieving superhero-like performance and ho…
Quick Hits: Leptin: The Key to Unlocking Weight Loss and Controlling Hunger
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the …
Winning the Health War: Focus on What Matters Most
Today I’m discussing the balance between maintaining stringent health habits and living a stress-free lifestyle. Through my own personal experiences, I explain how obsessing over every detail of our…
Quick Hits: Find Your Super Woman with Joseph Oniwor
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the …
PART 2 Q&A: DHEA, Nipple & Breast Pain, Estrogen for The Face, Progesterone Dosing, HRT After 70, Hormone Testing Frequency
Today I’m getting back to answering your questions, after discovering some Instagram messages that I didn’t address in the last Q&A episode. We’ll uncover the pivotal role of DHEA as a hormone suppl…
Quick Hits: How to Master the Art of Losing Weight with an Immune Centric Approach with Joel Greene
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the …
The Great Estrogen Debate with Dr. Felice Gersh, Dr. Daved Rosensweet, Dr. Lindsey Berkson, Dr. Julie Taguchi & Karen Martel
Dr. Felice Gersh, Dr. Daved Rosensweet, Dr. Lindsey Berkson, and Dr. Julie Taguchi join us in this episode. Today, we’re going deep into the complex world of HRT for women with these four leading ex…
Quick Hits: How to Optimize Your Metabolic Health with Josh and Jeanne Rubin
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the …
Q&A with Karen: Blood Clots & HRT, Mirena IUD, Loose Skin Post Weight Loss, Ovarian Failure, Amenorrhea, Weight Gain from HRT and MORE!
It’s time for another Q&A episode. I’m answering listener questions about bioidentical HRT, the risks associated with oral estrogens, and so much more. Additionally, we'll discuss the Mirena IUD's i…
Transforming Metabolic Health and Detoxification with Sulforaphane and Berberine with David Roberts
David Roberts holds a MPH from Johns Hopkins, a Masters in BME from the UVA, and a Bachelors in EE and BME from Duke. David has more than 20 years of public health experience on three continents. In…
The Women's Hormone Masterclass with Dr. Kyle Gillett: A Deep Dive Into Testosterone, Dutasteride, SHBG, & Menopause Weight Gain
Dr. Kyle Gillett enjoys providing holistic individualized care to his patients. His practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obstetrics and inferti…