Endocrine Matters
Episodes
The Iodine Question: Are Americans Getting Enough Without Supplements?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in a time where supplements are often marketed as essential for “optimal health” especially when it comes to thyroid function.And io...
What Does Hormone Imbalance Really Mean?
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in a time where “hormone imbalance” is one of the most common diagnoses givento women —and one of the least helpful.It sounds medi...
Do You Need To Go Gluten-Free For Hypothyroidism? Evidence Based Answer
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in a time where thyroid advice is everywhere — and much of it is oversimplified, misleading, or just plain wrong.If you have Hashimoto...
Women’s Libido: Hormones, Stress, Relationships & Evidence-Based Ways to Improve Desire (with Dr. Anu Sdu)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Women’s libido is one of the most misunderstood topics in medicine.For decades, low libido in women has been oversimplified into a hormone problem, ...
Women Are Not Being Dismissed in Healthcare by Accident — It Is Structural
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Women are not being dismissed in healthcare by accident — it is structural.One of the most universal transitions in a woman’s life, menopause, rem...
Metformin Is One Of The Most Prescribed — And Most Misunderstood — Medications In Modern Medicine.
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite decades of research and real-world evidence, Metformin is constantly criticized online by influencers, wellness personalities, and people who ...
How to Find Trustworthy Health Information Online (and Spot Misinformation)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in the golden age of health information — and the dark age of discernment.Today, anyone can post medical advice online. Some of it com...
Menopause & Heart Disease Risk: The Lipid Changes Doctors Miss (LDL, Triglycerides, ApoB, Lp(a) + What To Do)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Travel as Medicine: Co-Regulation, Connection, and Family Health
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Type 1 Diabetes Explained - How Insulin Really Works (Basal, Bolus, CGMs & Pumps)
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Oral Semaglutide for Weight Loss | New NEJM Study Explained
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Exposing the Realities of U.S. Healthcare: A Conversation with Chris Deacon, Author of The Great American Healthcare Heist
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Endocrine Matters with Dr. Arti Thangudu! In this compelling episode, Dr. Arti dives into the complexities of the U.S. healthcare syst...
Alcohol - and Why We Are Getting Over It
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Endocrine Matters, Dr. Arti Thangudu delves into the cultural and personal aspects of alcohol consumption, discussing how abstainin...
Understanding and Empowering South Asian Women's Health in Midlife
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Endocrine Matters podcast, we delve deep into the unique health challenges faced by South Asian women, particularly concerning ...
Perimenopause Unveiled: Navigating Your Health Journey
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Endocrine Matters, Dr. Arti Thangudu addresses the alarming rise in health insurance premiums following the rollback of Affordable ...
When Your Premium Jumps 500%- Why Insurance Is Exploding — and the Alternatives No One Is Telling You About
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Endocrine Matters! I'm Dr. Arti Thanguduu, and in this episode, we tackle the alarming surge in health insurance premiums as the enhan...
My Journey, The System, The Mission By: Dr. Arti Thangudu
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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GLP-1 Price Cuts: What Lower Costs, Transparent Pricing, and Big Pharma Deals Mean for Patients
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Dr. Arti Thangudu breaks down the sweeping changes in GLP-1 medication pricing—and what these shifts truly mean for patients, ...
Protecting Your Future Brain: Alzheimer’s Prevention for Women in Midlife
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Endocrine Matters, the show where we tell the truth about hormonal health, call out the broken systems that keep women from getting th...
Compassionate Thyroid Care
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs): Who Should Use Them and When to Be Careful | Dr. Arti Thangudu
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎥 About this episode:Have you ever seen someone wearing a little sensor on their arm and wondered — should I be using a continuous glucose monito...
Direct Care vs Concierge Medicine: The Future of Personalized Diabetes & Hormone Care | Dr. Arti Thangudu
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎥 About this episode:What’s the difference between Direct Care and Concierge Medicine — and how can these models completely transform your heal...
Managing Post-Acute Hyperglycemia: Insights from Leading Endocrinologists
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Everything You Know About Diabetes and Diet Is Wrong
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Endocrine Matters, Dr. Arti Thangudu sits down with Dr. Adrian Chavez, PhD in Nutrition — a leading nutrition scientist, educator...
Modern Marriage & Medicine: Redefining Success as a High-Achieving Woman with Sydney Ashland - Part 2
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Arti Thangudu sits down with intuitive consultant Sydney Ashland to explore the emotional, relationa...
Modern Marriage & Medicine: Redefining Success as a High-Achieving Woman with Sydney Ashland - Part 1
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Arti Thangudu sits down with intuitive consultant Sydney Ashland to explore the emotional, relationa...
Telemedicine’s Impact on Endocrinology and Physicians with Dr. Munira Mehta - Part 2
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Telemedicine isn’t just changing the way patients receive care—it’s reshaping the way physicians practice medicine, especially for women in endo...
Telemedicine’s Impact on Endocrinology and Physicians with Dr. Munira Mehta - Part 1
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Telemedicine isn’t just changing the way patients receive care—it’s reshaping the way physicians practice medicine, especially for women in endo...
The Feminization of Endocrinology with Dr. Francine Kaufman - Part 2
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Francine Kaufman joins the podcast to share her wealth of experience in endocrinology, offering a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the fie...
The Feminization of Endocrinology with Dr. Francine Kaufman - Part 1
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Francine Kaufman joins the podcast to share her wealth of experience in endocrinology, offering a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the fie...
Why Physician Moms Are Leaving Medicine with Dr. Alia Hussain - Part 2
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The journey of new motherhood is challenging enough, but for physician moms, the demands of medical training and clinical work can make it even harder...
Why Physician Moms Are Leaving Medicine with Dr. Alia Hussain - Part 1
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The journey of new motherhood is challenging enough, but for physician moms, the demands of medical training and clinical work can make it even harder...
The Hidden Costs of Healthcare with Dr. Eric Bricker - Part 2
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eric Bricker started his career as a physician, but over time, he found himself drawn into the world of healthcare finance—unpacking the complex...
The Hidden Costs of Healthcare with Dr. Eric Bricker - Part 1
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eric Bricker started his career as a physician, but over time, he found himself drawn into the world of healthcare finance—unpacking the complex...
The Hidden Incentives Shaping Healthcare with Brian Klepper
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arti sits down with Brian Klepper, a nationally recognized healthcare analyst, strategist, and entrepreneur, to discuss the deep-root...
Revolutionizing Thyroid Care with Dr. Ruchi Gaba
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ruchi Gaba, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, renowned thyroid expert, and thyroid cancer survivo...
Transforming Diabetes Care with Dr. Sandra Indacochea-Sobel
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Dr. Sandra Sobel, a board-certified endocrinologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and obesity expert based in Pittsburgh. With...
Moral Injury in Healthcare with Dr. Wendy Dean
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of Endocrine Matters, we are joined by the insightful and compassionate Dr. Wendy Dean to explore the concept of mor...
The Power of the Physician-Patient Relationship in Diabetes Care
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Endocrine Matters, we delve into the transformative impact of empathy and collaboration in diabetes care. Dr. Vidhya Illuri, an end...
Endocrine Matters Podcast Coming February 5!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the all new season of the Endocrine Matters Podcast beginning February 5th.Endocrine matters empowers women physicians to challenge conven...