The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel

Karen Martel has earned the nickname "The Hormone Whisperer" over the course of 485 episodes, and honestly, it fits. She is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach who has built one of the largest independent podcasts focused specifically on women's hormonal health. The show drops new episodes on both Saturdays and Tuesdays, which means you are never waiting long for fresh content. With a 4.7-star rating from 311 reviews, the show has a loyal following of women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between. What you get here is very specific, science-backed guidance on hormone replacement therapy, bioidentical hormones, and the metabolic changes that come with midlife. Karen does not dance around controversial topics -- she will talk openly about estrogen dominance versus deficiency, the role of oxytocin in midlife wellness, and why your doctor might have your progesterone dosing wrong. The show mixes solo episodes where Karen breaks down a single topic with guest interviews featuring functional medicine doctors and researchers. She also runs regular Ask Me Anything episodes where she answers listener questions directly, which gives the show a community feel that bigger productions lack. If you have ever felt confused about whether you need HRT, what type to ask for, or why your energy crashed after 40, this is an incredibly practical resource.