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.
Getting prescribed a GLP-1 medication is often the easy part. Getting it covered by your insurance is where many people run into roadblocks.
In this episode, endocrinologist Dr. Chhaya Makhija answers five of the most common questions she hears about GLP-1 insurance coverage, including prior authorizations, prescription denials, appeals, and what your options are if your medication isn't approved.
She also shares what happens behind the scenes in a physician's office and why the insurance process can be so frustrating for both patients and doctors.
Whether you're considering Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or another FDA-approved GLP-1 medication for obesity, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease (MASLD), or other metabolic conditions, this episode will help you better understand your coverage, know what questions to ask, and feel more prepared for your next appointment.
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