Hormones & Hope with Dr. Chhaya
Hormones & Hope with Dr. Chhaya
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Welcome to Hormones and Hope, the podcast where we bridge science and wellness for every listener.I’m Dr. Chhaya Makhija, a triple board-certified endocrinologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and educator/speaker practicing in California. After nearly two decades of helping patients decode their health, I created this podcast to give you trusted, evidence-based insights—delivered with clarity, compassion, and real-life relevance. Let's experience the intersection of clinical endocrinology & lifestyle empowerment.
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The podcast covers a wide range of health and wellness topics, particularly focusing on hormonal health, mental well-being, reproductive health, and lifestyle medicine. Specific episodes delve into the connections between anxiety and depression with hormonal health, the importance of fertility coaching, and the impact of fibroids on women's health, offering real-life applications and scientifically-backed advice.
Welcome to Hormones and Hope, the podcast where we bridge science and wellness for every listener.
I’m Dr. Chhaya Makhija, a triple board-certified endocrinologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and educator/speaker practicing in California. After nearly two decades of helping patients decode their health, I created this podcast to give you trusted, evidence-based insights—delivered with clarity, compassion, and real-life relevance. Let’s experience the intersection of clinical endocrinology & lifestyle empowerment.
If you’ve ever brushed off joint pain as “just getting older,” this episode will change how you think about your body.
In this episode of Hormones and Hope Podcast, Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with rheumatologist Dr. Brittany Panico — a joint health expert who’s treated everything from everyday osteoarthritis to rare autoimmune conditions. Together, they uncover why some people’s joints stay mobile for life while others develop pain early, how an old injury can quietly change the way you move, and why gout often hides in plain sight.
You’ll learn what really causes osteoarthritis (and why it’s not just wear and tear), how small lifestyle shifts can protect your knees, hips, and hands, and why women often notice changes around menopause.
From myth-busting “knuckle cracking causes arthritis” to breaking down the truth about supplements, exercise, injections, and joint replacements, Dr. Panico shares science-backed insights and real-life strategies to keep you moving for decades to come!
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https://www.instagram.com/chhayamakhijamd/
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https://unifiedendocrinecare.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@chhayamakhijamd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chhayamakhijamd/
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https://www.instagram.com/drbrittanypanico/?hl=en
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-panico-do-3a7b72219/
https://summitrheumatology.com/arizona/dr-brittany-panico/
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