In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin connects with Patricia Hernandez, a hormone and metabolism coach dedicated to helping women over 40 stop "doing all the right things" without seeing results. Patricia shares her personal journey from fitness competitor to feeling "betrayed" by her body at 42, leading her to uncover the truth about estrogen dominance, gut health, and the science of muscle.

Patricia breaks down why the "eat less, move more" mantra backfires in perimenopause and how to work with your biology to reclaim your energy, body composition, and confidence.

During this episode you will learn about:

• Why the "eat less, move more" mantra fails in midlife and how decreasing hormones and muscle mass change your metabolic requirements.

• The importance of a balanced plate featuring 25–30g of protein per meal, fiber-rich carbs, and healthy fats to stabilize blood sugar.

• How your microbiome and liver health dictate how you metabolize estrogen and why "eating clean" is only part of the puzzle.

• Insights into why some women feel worse on Hormone Replacement Therapy and how to optimize your body to actually utilize the hormones you take.

• Why tracking macros is like a "financial audit" for your health, providing the necessary data to break through stubborn plateaus.

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In this episode, Dr. Erin Ellis, Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Hope Natural Health, shifts from reflection into education for the new year of 2026.

Dr. Ellis addresses a common pattern seen in the new year: women feeling motivated yet discouraged after trying "extreme resets" that fail to yield results. She explains that symptoms like fatigue, weight resistance, and mood shifts are not problems to be eliminated, but rather physiological feedback from the body.

Through a clinical lens, Dr. Ellis breaks down why common symptoms such as blood sugar instability, cortisol dysregulation, and hormonal imbalances—require a supportive approach rather than more stress. This episode is a call to move away from "starting over" and toward understanding the unique context of your own physiology.

00:00 Welcome to the Hope Natural Health Podcast

00:33 The Pattern of New Year "Resets"

01:00 Symptoms as Physiological Feedback

01:50 Why "Starting Over" Can Add More Stress

02:48 Understanding Hormones as Adaptive Messengers

03:52 Transitioning in your 30s and 40s (Perimenopause)

04:13 The Importance of Root Drivers and Lab Data

04:29 Join The Hope Circle Community

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As the Year Ends, Dr. Erin Ellis, Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Hope Natural Health, returns to the Hope Natural Health Podcast after a brief hiatus.

In this reflective episode, Dr. Ellis discusses the importance of honoring pauses in our lives, particularly as the year comes to a close.

She challenges the conventional notions of consistency and momentum, highlighting the body's need for rest and introspection. Through her work with women, she has observed cycles of action and listening that mirror natural rhythms.

Dr. Ellis encourages listeners to approach reflections with curiosity rather than judgment, emphasizing that healing is a journey of self-awareness and attunement to the body's needs.

As the new year approaches, she advocates for realigning with oneself rather than forcing change.

The episode closes with a message of grace, self-care, and the promise of more educational content and conversations in the future.

00:00 Welcome to the Hope Natural Health Podcast

00:33 Reflecting on the Pause

01:00 Understanding Your Body's Signals

01:50 Inviting Reflection and Curiosity

02:48 Realigning with Yourself in the New Year

03:52 Closing the Year with Grace

04:13 Thank You and Stay Connected

04:29 Stay Tuned and Stay Hopeful

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In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin chats w/guests Brandi Garden and Dr. Desiree from Eversio Wellness about understanding the benefits and qualities of adaptogens.

Brandi Garden is a retired school teacher and the co-founder of Eversio Wellness. Eversio is a family-owned and operated Canadian mushroom wellness company with the mission to change lives through fungi. The fungi kingdom found Brandi after she "broke up" with a pharmaceutical she'd been prescribed for over a decade. She created Eversio with her husband and has become a passionate advocate for the daily use of medicinal mushrooms as natural preventative medicine. Her motto is: MORE FUNGI, LESS PHARMA!

Dr. Desiree Caruso, ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor and ND Advisor for Eversio Wellness. She was first introduced to functional mushrooms after a mild traumatic brain injury and believes every challenging moment in life has served as wisdom to enrich our lives. Her passion for health and wellbeing, evidence-based medicine, and living a life of integrity are driving forces in her mission to help others achieve the health they desire.

During this episode you will learn about:

• What exactly functional mushrooms are
• The biggest misconceptions about functional mushrooms
• Whether adaptogens are beneficial for supporting a healthy gut microbiome, managing stress, or balancing hormones

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In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin chats about understanding detox and your body's drainage pathways.

During this episode you will learn about:

• Reframing what a detox is
• Signs your drainage pathways may be clogged
• Foundational habits to support detox

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