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.
In this powerful episode of Hormones and Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija speaks with cardiologist and longevity medicine specialist Dr. Khadija Siddiqui about how to not just live longer, but live better.
They discuss:
✅ Can you have normal cholesterol and still get heart disease?
✅ What are the best tests for heart health and longevity?
✅ What is VO₂ max?
✅ How does exercise protect your heart?
✅ Is aging decline inevitable, or can it be prevented?
From understanding why “normal” lab results can still hide disease, to learning the secret power of VO₂ max and muscle mass as indicators of longevity, Dr. Siddiqui breaks down the intersection of precision medicine, metabolic health, and lifestyle optimization.
Whether you’re in your 30s looking to prevent midlife decline or in your 50s determined to reclaim your energy and vitality, this episode offers both scientific insight and practical steps you can start applying today.
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https://unifiedendocrinecare.com/
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