The Curious Cardiologist
The Curious Cardiologist
Podcast Description
Rethinking heart health, one question at a time.
I’m Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj—interventional cardiologist, functional medicine expert, and lifelong student of what really keeps us well. In this podcast, we go beyond prescriptions and procedures to explore the deeper drivers of health, disease, and healing.
From inflammation to intuition, cholesterol to consciousness, I sit down with doctors, researchers, and changemakers who are reshaping how we think about the heart—and the whole human behind it.
Whether you're a fellow clinician, a health seeker, or someone navigating your own transformation, this show will challenge what you thought you knew—and invite you to stay curious.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to heart health, including the intersection of autoimmune conditions and cardiovascular disease, the role of inflammation, and the impact of lifestyle choices on wellness. Notable episodes include discussions on coronary artery disease, the significance of the glycocalyx in understanding heart health, and the influence of environmental toxins on the body's immune response.
Rethinking heart health, one question at a time.
I’m Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj—interventional cardiologist, functional medicine expert, and lifelong student of what really keeps us well. In this podcast, we go beyond prescriptions and procedures to explore the deeper drivers of health, disease, and healing.
From inflammation to intuition, cholesterol to consciousness, I sit down with doctors, researchers, and changemakers who are reshaping how we think about the heart—and the whole human behind it.
Whether you’re a fellow clinician, a health seeker, or someone navigating your own transformation, this show will challenge what you thought you knew—and invite you to stay curious.
Millions of people struggle with fatigue, weight gain, thyroid issues, insulin resistance, menopause symptoms, and hormone imbalance—but are we treating the symptoms instead of the root cause?
In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with functional endocrinologist Dr. Saadia Mian to explore why conventional medicine often overlooks the deeper causes of hormone dysfunction and metabolic disease.
Together they discuss:
- Why insulin resistance starts years before diabetes
- The connection between gut health and hormones
- Hashimoto’s disease and thyroid dysfunction
- PCOS and metabolic health
- Menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy
- Stress, cortisol and the hidden drivers of chronic illness
- Functional medicine versus conventional medicine
- Practical lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve hormone health
Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, stubborn weight gain, thyroid disease, menopause symptoms, or simply want to optimize your long-term health, this conversation provides a science-backed roadmap to understanding your body.
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Why Both Doctors Left Conventional Medicine
04:10 Dr. Saadia’s Functional Medicine Journey
05:15 What Is Functional Endocrinology?
07:00 Hashimoto’s & Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
09:00 Treating Root Causes Instead of Symptoms
10:45 Insulin Resistance & PCOS
13:15 Gut Health and Hormones
15:10 Functional Hormone Testing
18:25 Menopause & Hormone Replacement Therapy
22:45 Why Endocrinologists Aren’t Trained in HRT
25:20 Hormone Therapy Safety
26:00 GLP-1 Medications Explained
30:00 Should Everyone Take Ozempic?
33:00 Trauma, Stress & Weight Gain
37:00 Functional Medicine vs Conventional Medicine
40:15 The Earliest Signs of Insulin Resistance
42:30 Three Lifestyle Changes That Improve Hormones
47:45 Artificial Sweeteners vs Sugar
51:00 Finding a Functional Endocrinologist
53:00 Why Insulin Resistance Is the Root Cause
54:30 Early Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
57:30 Rapid Fire Questions
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.