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: The Estrogen Fix with Mache Seibel
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 …
Everything You've Ever Wondered About Women's Sexual Health: Frequency, Evolution, Societal Pressures and Midlife Drive
Today’s I’m getting into the often overlooked and misunderstood topic of midlife sexuality, particularly focusing on our libido and sexual function. I explore the hormonal changes that impact sex dr…
Quick Hits: Female Phase Training for Weight Loss with Dr. Jade Teta
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 Ultimate Female Biohacks for Stress, Heavy Metals, Sleep, Jet Lag and More with The Biohacker Babes Lauren Sambataro & Renee Belz
Lauren Sambataro and Renee Belz grew up in a health-driven family that prioritized the fundamentals of wellness and self-care (don’t worry, there was lots of mac n’ cheese and peanut butter and jell…
Quick Hits: How to Detect Possible Health Issues Through Basic Blood Work with Dr. Kylie Burton
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 …
Metals & Menopause: The Impact of Heavy Metals on Your Sex Hormones, Thyroid, and Energy, and How to Properly Detox Them with Dr. Chris Shade
Christopher Shade, PhD, founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, continues to be the driving force of development and innovation. Dr. Shade’s vast depth and breadth of knowledge, passion for heali…
Quick Hits: Hormone Imbalances That Can Cause Sugar Addiction
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, she'll w…
Can Hormone Replacement Therapy Make You Gain Weight?
Today, let’s talk about the correlation between hormone replacement therapy and weight gain, partially inspired by my own unexpected weight gain after starting testosterone therapy. We’ll examine th…
Quick Hits: Beyond The Pill with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, she'll w…
The Testosterone Replacement for Women Conundrum: Libido Highs and Hair Loss Lows with James O’Hara
James O'Hara is a family nurse practitioner who utilizes a utilizes an integrative approach to health which combines lifestyle interventions, appropriate supplementation, and medications when indica…
Sweat It Out: Reduce Stress, Chelate Heavy Metals, Lower Inflammation, Build Collagen and MORE Through Infrared Sauna with Vic Riffel
Back in 2019, I made a startling discovery—I was filled with heavy metals. This prompted me on a relentless quest to find the safest and most effective way to detoxify my body. After extensive resear…
Navigating Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Today I present to you a special replay of myself appearing as a guest on The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Pelz as we chat about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. We discuss the misconcep…
Quick Hits: Healing Through the Art of Orgasm with Betsy Blankenbaker
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll w…
Decoding Belly Fat & Discovering the Best Diet for You with Ann Maria Tom & Anoop Asok
Ann and Anoop Asok are dedicated professionals with a background in nursing and a passion for holistic health. Ann had her struggles with hormonal imbalances and emotional eating, she discovered the…
Quick Hits: How to Hack Your Blood Sugar with Dr. Molly Maloof
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll w…
MythBusters: Separating Fact from Fiction on the Efficacy of Progesterone Cream
Today I’m examining the debate surrounding progesterone cream and its effectiveness in hormone replacement therapy. I’ll challenge popular misconceptions and fearmongering about its inability to pro…
Quick Hits: End Suffering & Transform Your Life with Byron Katie
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll w…
Estrogen Has Been Vindicated! Estrogen HRT & Its Crucial Role in Breast Cancer Prevention with Dr. Lindsey Berkson
Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson is a thought leader in functional medicine, with an emphasis on hormones, nutrition, digestion, and intimacy.
Berkson was a distinguished hormone scholar at a world-ren…
Quick Hits: Alcohol...Is It Worth It?
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past where Karen dives into the treasure trove of her podcast archives to bring you bite-sized gems from some of her best episodes. In just 15 minutes, She'll w…
How to Do Weight Loss Peptides THE RIGHT WAY: Build Muscle, Lower Inflammation, & Lose Weight!
Jessica Brennan, started in the fitness industry 10 years ago as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, realized early on that achieving health goals went beyond physical activity. This realizat…