
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 | 177 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationAlternative Health | |||

Why do you crave dessert after dinner? Why are you hungry again an hour after eating? And why does weight sometimes seem to accelerate even when you're watching calories?
In Episode 3 of this series on ultra-processed and hyper-palatable foods, Dr. ... more
In this episode, we’re diving deep into ultra-processed foods — and why cravings in your 30s, 40s, and 50s are not a character flaw.
If you’ve ever:
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Felt compulsive around certain foods
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Wondered why you “used to have more willpower”
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Eate... more
If you're a woman in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s and you feel swollen, inflamed, stuck, exhausted, or like your body has completely turned against you — this series is for you.
Let’s be clear:
This is NOT a diet episode.
This is NOT food shaming.
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In this final episode of the Progesterone Promise series, Dr. Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center, breaks down one of the most misunderstood hormones in women’s health: progesterone.
Progesterone is not “good” or “bad.” ... more
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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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Medical-focused show led by a chief medical officer at Protea Medical Center that centers on hormonal health, women's health, and their links to mood, metabolism, and overall well-being. Discussions frequently explore how stress, hormones, and nutrition interact to affect weight, energy, and mental health, with an emphasis on personalized approaches rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Listeners can expect science-backed explanations, practical takeaways, and patient-centered perspectives, often challenging conventional narratives around hormone therapy and wellness. A notable strength is translating complex endocrine topics into accessible guidance, making it useful for professionals assessing hormone-related health concerns or individ... more
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