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 Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with preventive cardiologist Dr. Sourbha S. Dani to discuss how we can identify and prevent heart disease before it becomes a life-changing event.
Together, they break down the screening tests, lab markers, and imaging studies that can help uncover cardiovascular risk years before symptoms develop.
From ApoB and Lipoprotein(a) to coronary calcium scores, insulin resistance, statins, and lifestyle interventions, this episode provides a practical roadmap for anyone looking to take a proactive approach to heart health.
Dr. Chhaya also shares her perspective as a preventive endocrinologist, highlighting the metabolic factors that often drive cardiovascular disease and why early intervention matters.
If you have a family history of heart disease, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, or simply want to optimize your long-term health, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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https://physicians.lahey.org/details/4012
Dr. Dani is a non-invasive cardiologist with a special focus on prevention and premature heart disease at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. He serves as the Program Director for the Cardiovascular Fellowship, Director of Inpatient Cardiac Services, Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, and Co-Director of the region's first South Asian Metabolic Program.
He is also an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Tufts University. In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Dani is a cardiovascular outcomes and healthcare economics researcher, collaborating with the Smith Center for Outcomes Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and the Center for Cardiovascular Research (CVER) at Tufts University.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It’s not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
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