EP 249: Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones? What Your Conventional Doctor is Missing ft. Dr. Cassie Smith
From Strong + Unfiltered: Perimenopause, Hormones, Gut Health + Hormone Optimization by Danielle Kepics
April 27, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 1 · Episode 249
About this episode
Danielle and Dr. Cassie Smith discuss the connection between gut health and hormones, highlighting overlooked factors affecting women's health.
In this episode, Danielle sits down with Dr. Cassie Smith, author of Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones , to break down the real connection between gut health, hormones, and why so many women still feel off despite "doing all the right things." They dive into the labs most conventional doctors are missing, why looking at symptoms and your full story matters just as much as your lab results, and how things like poor sleep, chronic stress, and over-scheduling are quietly wrecking your health. If you've been bouncing between gut protocols, hormone fixes, and still don't feel like yourself, this episode will help you connect the dots and understand what's actually missing. Learn more about working with me Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appointments) Follow me on IG Follow Empowered Mind + Body on IG Get Dr. Cassie Smith's book here Follow Dr. Cassie on IG
People in this episode
Host: Danielle Kepics
Guest: Dr. Cassie Smith
Topics covered
- gut health
- hormones
- women's health
- chronic stress
- sleep
- health optimization
Keywords
- gut health
- hormones
- chronic stress
- sleep
- women's health
- health optimization
- lab results
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones
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