Optimal Metabolism17 Kesä 2025

Episode 233- Gut, Hormones & Microdosing GLP‑1 with Dr. Cassie Smith, MD

Join Shana Hussin, RDN for an in-depth conversation with board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith of Modern Endocrine. We dive into:

How gut health drives hormone balance, metabolic function, and cortisol regulation
Practical strategies for reducing stress, improving circadian rhythm, and restoring foundations of health
The lowdown on microdosing GLP‑1 medications—safe, effective, and who may benefit
Testing guidance: what labs to run for insulin resistance, cortisol, gut markers, thyroid, and circadian balance

Dr. Smith brings a unique blend of conventional endocrinology and functional medicine to help listeners understand testing, define root causes, and create sustainable solutions for metabolic and hormonal wellness.

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

Dr. Cassie Smith – Modern Endocrine
Instagram @modernendocrine_
Low Insulin Academy
Cortisol Calm
Cortisol Crisis – How Did We Get Here and How to Overcome It
Shana's Favorite Product Recommendations with discount codes

✅ Key Topics Covered

Role of gut-health in modulating hormones, inflammation, and cortisol levels
Microdosing GLP‑1s: protocols, effectiveness, and reducing side effects
Strategies for supporting circadian health: sleep patterns, light exposure, cortisol rhythm
Lab testing essentials: insulin, HgbA1c, cortisol panels, microbiome/gut intestinal permeability, thyroid
Practical, foundational interventions for stress and metabolic optimization

➡️ If you're ready to take control of blood sugar, adrenal health, and hormone balance, check out the Low Insulin Academy and Cortisol Calm program—designed to support healing from the inside out.
➡️ Don't forget to grab your free e-book Cortisol Crisis – How Did We Get Here and How to Overcome It and take the first step toward lasting clarity and calm.
➡️ Subscribe to Optimal Metabolism, leave a review, and share with someone who needs this episode!

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