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.
What if you could experience the powerful benefits of GLP-1 medications—without needles, injections, or weekly shots?
In this episode, Dr. Chhaya Makhija takes you through one of the most exciting developments in metabolic health and weight management: oral GLP-1 medications.
She walks you through two key options: Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) and Foundayo, a newer non-peptide GLP-1. These new pill-based options are reshaping how we think about treating obesity, insulin resistance, and long-term weight maintenance.
This episode also explores why these medications aren’t a quick fix, the continued importance of lifestyle, and how oral GLP-1s are being used in clinical practice—especially for transitioning off injectables or maintaining results.
If you’ve been curious about GLP-1 medications, hesitant about injections, or wondering what newer options exist, this episode is a clear, practical starting point.
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