
Welcome! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. Through successful case after successful case, Dr. McCarthy has been dedicated to hormone balance, healthy metabolism, and the best quality of life. Dr. McCarthy’s hallmark is his unorthodo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 191 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationAlternative Health | |||

In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in hormone replacement therapy: estradiol.
Not all estrogen is the same—and how estradiol is delivered can dramatically affect hormone balance, inflammation, clot... more
After 16 episodes exploring food, metabolism, cravings, and health, Dr. Brendan McCarthy shares the most important lesson of all:
Your body is not broken.
Too often, health conversations focus on calories, diets, lab results, and willpower. But las... more
This episode is about more than food.
It's about understanding why we reach for certain foods, creating a realistic off-ramp from ultra-processed eating, and giving your body a chance to reset.
If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right... more
Most diets fail because they never address what the food was doing for you emotionally.
In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy explains the stress-craving loop behind emotional eating, why ultra-processed foods feel impossible to resist, and how sham... more
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I absolutely love these podcasts. And while I don’t live in AZ I have referred several of my friends to Dr. M’s office. As a woman who has suffered massively during my journey from peri to meno, due to incompetent doctors it is a breath of fresh air tolerance the deep reasons why these things are happening to my body. Dr. M has a soothing voice and these podcasts are absolute 💎 gems! A must listen 🎧 💛
Doc knows his stuff. Content is great. I like the topics of lifestyle, nutrition, and hormones the best so far.
Im not sure how exactly it was worded in podcast- but I do like the idea of “dumbing down the medical words” so that i understand better. ☺️
I support that, haha
Very informative review about hormone replacement therapy - valuable touch points for the most modern standard of care
Very informative review about hormone replacement therapy - valuable touch points for the most modern standard of care
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The show centers on hormone balance, metabolism, and evidence-based approaches to weight management, often critiquing ultra-processed foods and the role of stress, trauma, and hormonal changes in eating and health. Across episodes, practical frameworks emerge for managing cravings, improving sleep and lifestyle, and empowering listeners with compassionate, science-backed strategies rather than quick fixes. A standout aspect is the host's consistent emphasis on personalized medicine, patient education, and avoiding shame in discussing female health, perimenopause, and autoimmune considerations. Listeners can expect a straight-talking, clinically informed perspective that blends neuroscience, endocrinology, and real-world guidance for familie... more
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