Many women struggling with hormonal issues are told to just “take birth control” or “it’s all in your head” - but the reality? They’re missing a critical first step - addressing the foundational principles of health. In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Austin Lake who revealed that bio-identical hormones work initially, but often fail later if the foundational pieces (like, issues on sleep circadian rhythm, gut health & microbiome, and stomach acid) aren’t addressed first. The modern approach has completely ignored these basics while pushing pharmaceutical solutions. Fix the foundation first, then consider targeted hormone therapies if needed. Watch the full podcast episode to learn Dr. Austin Lake’s protocol for women’s health optimization! “Robert F. Kennedy: A Spiritual Biography” by Konstantin Sidorenko: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Kennedy-Spiritual-Biography-Legacies/dp/0824523555 Join the Ultimate Human VIP community and gain exclusive access to Gary Brecka's proven wellness protocols today!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Listen to "The MAHA Podcast" on all your favorite platforms! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4iqo9vs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DdEVik Connect with Dr. Austin Lake: Get Dr. Austin Lake’s book, “Wholly Health” here: https://bit.ly/4hnlYI9 Connect with Dr. Austin Lake: Website: https://bit.ly/41GoynV YouTube:https://bit.ly/4h8lS75 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4ieLXlM TikTok:https://bit.ly/4h4Ioxt Facebook: https://bit.ly/4bsdvlf LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3QJjDfB Thank you to our partners: H2TABS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - USE CODE "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT - THE ULTIMATE HUMAN: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl COLD LIFE - THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP - GET 1 FREE MONTH WHEN YOU JOIN!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y VANDY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/49Qr7WE PARKER PASTURES - PREMIUM GRASS-FED MEATS: https://bit.ly/4hHcbhc AION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD HAPBEE - FEEL BETTER & PERFORM AT YOUR BEST: https://bit.ly/4a6glfo CARAWAY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:51 Parabolic Rise on Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, Autism 08:12 Control over Fertility 10:32 Why Focus on Women’s Health and Functional Medicine? 15:37 Caregiver Syndrome 19:27 History of Birth Control 23:37 Depression Anxiety from Birth Control 25:39 Sex and Birth Control Conversations for Young Women 33:46 The Active Life Program on Women’s Hormonal Imbalance 38:22 Lifestyle Changes for Self-Correcting Hormonal Imbalance 46:11 Clinical Deficiency, Nicotine, and COVID Deaths 50:15 Healing Powers from Alkaloid 52:20 Healing from Metal Toxicity 56:05 Hormone Therapies for Women 1:00:46 Supplementation for Women 1:05:20 Common Misconceptions on Hormone Therapy 1:09:00 Role of Faith and Belief in a Higher Power 1:16:37 Connect with Dr. Austin Lake 1:17:43 Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?” Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature.