Episode 233- Gut, Hormones & Microdosing GLP‑1 with Dr. Cassie Smith, MD
Optimal Metabolism17 Juni 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 ✅ 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.
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