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Hey there, Rockstar — I'm so glad you're here.
I'm Dr. Lisa O, a chiropractor, naturopath/ functional medicine practitioner who's spent the last 20+ years helping women and men in midlife figure out what's actually happening in their bodies — and what to do about it.
If you've been told your labs are "fine" but you know something is off — the brain fog, the exhaustion, the weight that won't move, the libido that disappeared, the rage you don't recognize — this show is for you. We go deep on hormones, the DUTCH test, bioidentical therapy, and the real root causes that conventional medicine often misses.
No dismissal. No wellness hype. Just honest medicine from a doctor who's been in practice long enough to know the difference.
Welcome back. The best chapter is still ahead.
With love and real results,
Dr. Lisa O
I'm Dr. Lisa O, a chiropractor, naturopath/ functional medicine practitioner who's spent the last 20+ years helping women and men in midlife figure out what's actually happening in their bodies — and what to do about it.
If you've been told your labs are "fine" but you know something is off — the brain fog, the exhaustion, the weight that won't move, the libido that disappeared, the rage you don't recognize — this show is for you. We go deep on hormones, the DUTCH test, bioidentical therapy, and the real root causes that conventional medicine often misses.
No dismissal. No wellness hype. Just honest medicine from a doctor who's been in practice long enough to know the difference.
Welcome back. The best chapter is still ahead.
With love and real results,
Dr. Lisa O
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Originally released as Episode 155. Fresh 2026 intro from Dr. Lisa O.The chiropractic story Dr. Lisa promised in Episode 160.Chiropractic is where Dr. Lisa started. Twenty-three-plus years of hands-on work with patients. Upper cervical care. NUCCA. The nervous system foundation that quietly affects every hormone in your body.The reason Dr. Lisa's hormone healthcare works the way it does — the reason she can spot patterns other functional medicine practitioners miss — is because she spent two decades before this watching what happens when you take pressure off the nervous system. The body knows how to heal. Her job has always been to remove what's in the way.What we cover:Real patient stories from over two decades of practiceUpper cervical care and how it affects hormonesNUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association) methodThe nervous system as the foundation of every other systemHow chiropractic led into functional medicine and hormone workWhy the body heals itself when you remove the interference🎁 Free download:The 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss — drlisao.com/redflags🔥 Free download — The Wellness Industry Lies:The 10 things the wellness industry sells you that don't work, don't deliver, or actively make things worse. Written by a real doctor. healthylivingsimple.com🧪 Ready to see what your hormones are actually doing?The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — currently $625 (compared to $1,200) — healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutch👩⚕️ Work with Dr. Lisa directly:Book a consultation, DUTCH review, or holistic naturopathic care at links.drlisao.com/widget/service-menus/drlisao-main-menu✨ Join my inner circle — the Elite Vitality Circle (EVC):Monthly live group coaching with Dr. Lisa. Live sessions the second Thursday of every month at noon Eastern, plus ongoing community and Q&A. drlisao.com/evcConnect with Dr. Lisa O:Website: drlisao.com · Shop: healthylivingsimple.com · Instagram: @drlisaolszewski @healthylivingsimpleMentioned in this episode:Healthy Living Simple🌿 Berberine & ALA Blood Sugar Support Healthy Living Simple🌿 Berberine & ALA Blood Sugar Support
Berberine ALA — the evidence-backed metabolic supplement I mentioned in this episode. Berberine paired with alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) for improved absorption and stronger effect on insulin sensitivity. Studies show berberine performing similarly to metformin for improving insulin sensitivity and lowering fasting glucose.
👉 Shop: https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/dr-lisa-os-balance-blood-sugar-support-copy
If you're on diabetes medication or blood-thinning medication, talk to your doctor first — this one is powerful enough that your prescriptions may need adjusting.
Nourish Balance Thrive Supplements🧪 The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — $625 (normally $1,200)🧪 The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — $625 (normally $1,200)
The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — the at-home test I mentioned in this episode. Maps 35 hormones and their metabolites over 24 hours from Precision Analytical Labs. No needles, no lab visit. Currently $625 (normally $1,200).
👉 Order yours: https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutch
Stop guessing. Start knowing.Nourish Balance Thrive Supplements💊 Nourish Magnesium💊 Nourish Magnesium
Nourish Magnesium — the foundational supplement I mentioned in this episode. Three highly-absorbable forms of magnesium (three separate absorption pathways so more of it actually reaches your cells). Third-party tested, no fillers. Supports sleep, cortisol regulation, blood sugar, muscle relaxation, and mood.
👉 Shop: https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/nourish-magnesium
If you have kidney disease, please talk to your doctor before supplementing magnesium.Nourish Balance Thrive SupplementsHealthy Living Simple🌿 Berberine & ALA Blood Sugar Support Healthy Living Simple🌿 Berberine & ALA Blood Sugar Support
Berberine ALA — the evidence-backed metabolic supplement I mentioned in this episode. Berberine paired with alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) for improved absorption and stronger effect on insulin sensitivity. Studies show berberine performing similarly to metformin for improving insulin sensitivity and lowering fasting glucose.
👉 Shop: https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/dr-lisa-os-balance-blood-sugar-support-copy
If you're on diabetes medication or blood-thinning medication, talk to your doctor first — this one is powerful enough that your prescriptions may need adjusting.
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If your periods are heavier than they used to be, your PMS is worse than it should be, you're gaining weight around the middle for no reason you can name — this episode is for you.And gentlemen — if you're softer than you used to be, growing tissue where you didn't used to, exhausted more than you should be, and quietly wondering if something's off — this episode is also for you.Estrogen dominance isn't a female problem. It's a modern problem.What we cover:• What estrogen dominance actually means (it's not just "too much estrogen")• Why your body's estrogen metabolism pathways matter more than the raw number• The symptoms in women — and why "normal bloodwork" misses them• The symptoms in men• Environmental estrogens hiding in your daily life• Why your liver is the key organ nobody talks about• Foods that support estrogen clearance• When testing is the right next step🧪 Ready to see what your estrogen is actually doing?The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test maps how your body METABOLIZES estrogen across all three key pathways. Currently $625 (normally $1,200) — healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutch💊 Mentioned in this episode:Nourish Liver 2.0, Mito Thrive, Nourish Omega Brain & Body, Total Gut Reset Next Gen Fiber — shop at healthylivingsimple.com🎁 Free download:The 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss — drlisao.com/redflags🔥 Free download — The Wellness Industry Lies:The 10 things the wellness industry sells you that don't work, don't deliver, or actively make things worse. Written by a real doctor. healthylivingsimple.com🧪 Ready to see what your hormones are actually doing?The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — currently $625 (compared to $1,200) — healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutch👩⚕️ Work with Dr. Lisa directly:Book a consultation, DUTCH review, or holistic naturopathic care at links.drlisao.com/widget/service-menus/drlisao-main-menu✨ Join my inner circle — the Elite Vitality Circle (EVC):Monthly live group coaching with Dr. Lisa. Live sessions the second Thursday of every month at noon Eastern, plus ongoing community and Q&A. drlisao.com/evcConnect with Dr. Lisa O:Website: drlisao.com · Shop: healthylivingsimple.com · Instagram: @drlisaolszewski @healthylivingsimpleMentioned in this episode:💊 Nourish Magnesium💊 Nourish Magnesium
Nourish Magnesium — the foundational supplement I mentioned in this episode. Three highly-absorbable forms of magnesium (three separate absorption pathways so more of it actually reaches your cells). Third-party tested, no fillers. Supports sleep, cortisol regulation, blood sugar, muscle relaxation, and mood.
👉 Shop: https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/nourish-magnesium
If you have kidney disease, please talk to your doctor before supplementing magnesium.Nourish Balance Thrive SupplementsThe 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss and The Wellness Industry Lies🎁 FREE Downloads from Dr. Lisa O
The 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss
The doctor-built checklist I now have my own patients fill out before their first appointment with me. The seven symptoms most doctors dismiss as "just getting older" — and what to actually do about each one. Print it, check what's true for you, and take it to your next doctor's visit armed.
👉 Free download: drlisao.com/redflags
The Wellness Industry Lies
The honest read on what your favorite wellness influencers are selling you that isn't true — the hyped supplements that don't work, the "detoxes" that damage your organs, the tests that are marketing dressed up as medicine. If you've been burned by wellness bullshit and you want the truth, this is for you. Grab it from the pop-up when you visit healthylivingsimple.com.
👉 Available at healthylivingsimple.com🧪 The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — $625 (normally $1,200)🧪 The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — $625 (normally $1,200)
The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — the at-home test I mentioned in this episode. Maps 35 hormones and their metabolites over 24 hours from Precision Analytical Labs. No needles, no lab visit. Currently $625 (normally $1,200).
👉 Order yours: https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutch
Stop guessing. Start knowing.Nourish Balance Thrive Supplements
Originally released as Episode 138. Fresh 2026 intro from Dr. Lisa O.The first Flashback Friday of the relaunch. The philosophy episode that runs underneath everything Dr. Lisa does in her practice.Prevention isn't sexy. It doesn't sell like miracle protocols. But it works, it's cheaper, and it's the difference between spending your 60s and 70s vital and engaged with your life or spending them managing conditions.If you're new here — this is how Dr. Lisa actually thinks about health.If you've been with the show for years — hear it with fresh ears now that you know where the whole practice is going.🎁 Free download:The 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss — drlisao.com/redflags🧪 Ready to see what your hormones are actually doing?The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — currently $625 (normally $1,200) — healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutchComing up:Episode 163 (Tuesday): Estrogen Dominance — The Hidden Epidemic in Men AND WomenEpisode 164 (Friday): Flashback Friday — Chiropractic Miracles (originally Ep 155)✨ Ready to go deeper?Join the Elite Vitality Circle — drlisao.com/evcConnect with Dr. Lisa O:Website: drlisao.com · Shop: healthylivingsimple.com · Instagram: @drlisaolszewskiEducational purposes. Not medical advice.🎁 FREE Downloads from Dr. Lisa OThe 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors MissThe doctor-built checklist I now have my own patients fill out before their first appointment with me. The seven symptoms most doctors dismiss as "just getting older" — and what to actually do about each one. Print it, check what's true for you, and take it to your next doctor's visit armed.👉 Free download: drlisao.com/redflagsThe Wellness Industry LiesThe honest read on what your favorite wellness influencers are selling you that isn't true — the hyped supplements that don't work, the "detoxes" that damage your organs, the tests that are marketing dressed up as medicine. If you've been burned by wellness bull**it and you want the truth, this is for you. Grab it from the pop-up when you visit healthylivingsimple.com.👉 Available at healthylivingsimple.comMentioned in this episode:🧪 The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — $625 (normally $1,200)🧪 The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — $625 (normally $1,200)
The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — the at-home test I mentioned in this episode. Maps 35 hormones and their metabolites over 24 hours from Precision Analytical Labs. No needles, no lab visit. Currently $625 (normally $1,200).
👉 Order yours: https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutch
Stop guessing. Start knowing.Nourish Balance Thrive SupplementsThe 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss and The Wellness Industry Lies🎁 FREE Downloads from Dr. Lisa O
The 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss
The doctor-built checklist I now have my own patients fill out before their first appointment with me. The seven symptoms most doctors dismiss as "just getting older" — and what to actually do about each one. Print it, check what's true for you, and take it to your next doctor's visit armed.
👉 Free download: drlisao.com/redflags
The Wellness Industry Lies
The honest read on what your favorite wellness influencers are selling you that isn't true — the hyped supplements that don't work, the "detoxes" that damage your organs, the tests that are marketing dressed up as medicine. If you've been burned by wellness bullshit and you want the truth, this is for you. Grab it from the pop-up when you visit healthylivingsimple.com.
👉 Available at healthylivingsimple.com
Episode 161: The 5 Hormone Red Flags Everyone Over 35 Should KnowIf your bloodwork looks "normal" but you feel anything but fine — this is the episode.Dr. Lisa O walks through the five hormone red flags she sees every single week in her practice — the ones most doctors miss, the ones that mean you need to stop accepting "you're just getting older" as an answer, and the ones that are almost always fixable when you actually address the root cause.This one is for anyone (yes — women AND men) who's been told they're fine when they know they're not. Print the free checklist that goes with this episode, take it to your next doctor's visit, and refuse to be dismissed.What we cover:• Red Flag #1: The weight that won't budge (and why it's not a calorie problem)• Red Flag #2: The 3 AM wake-up and the sleep that isn't restoring you• Red Flag #3: The rage, anxiety, and crying at commercials — you are not "just hormonal"• Red Flag #4: The libido that disappeared (and the intimacy that's suffering because of it)• Red Flag #5: The brain fog that's making you afraid you're losing your mind• Why "normal bloodwork" is one of the biggest lies in modern medicine• The story of Jen — 46, dismissed by her doctor, and what actually turned it around• What to do THIS WEEK based on your score🎁 Grab the free checklist that goes with this episode:The 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss — drlisao.com/redflags🧪 Ready to actually know what's happening in your body?The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — currently $625 (normally $1,200) — healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutch💊 Mentioned in this episode:Nourish Magnesium — the foundational supplement Dr. Lisa mentions for sleep, cortisol, and hormone support. Three highly absorbable forms, third-party tested. https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/nourish-magnesium*If you have kidney disease, please talk to your doctor before supplementing magnesium.*Nourish Brain and Body - what Dr. Lisa mentions for good physician grade fish oil. https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/nourish-brain-body-omegaRelated episodes coming up:• Episode 162 (next week): Estrogen Dominance — The Hidden Epidemic in Men AND Women• Episode 163: Cortisol — Why You're Wired But TiredConnect with Dr. Lisa O:Website: https://drlisao.comShop: https://healthylivingsimple.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/drlisaolszewskiBook with Dr. Lisa O: https://links.drlisao.com/widget/service-menus/drlisao-main-menuLoved this episode?Please follow the show and leave a review — reviews are how new listeners find us. And if this episode hit home for you, share it with one woman or man in your life who needs to see it.✨ Elite Vitality Circle (EVC)The Elite Vitality Circle is my group coaching membership for women who are ready to stop doing this alone. Monthly live sessions with me (second Thursday at noon Eastern). Ongoing support. A real community of women in midlife doing the hormone work together.If you love this podcast but you're ready for more — this is that.👉 Enrollment: drlisao.com/evc🎁 FREE Downloads from Dr. Lisa OThe 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors MissThe doctor-built checklist I now have my own patients fill out before their first appointment with me. The seven symptoms most doctors dismiss as "just getting older" — and what to actually do about each one. Print it, check what's true for you, and take it to your next doctor's visit armed.👉 Free download: drlisao.com/redflagsThe Wellness Industry LiesThe honest read on what your favorite wellness influencers are selling you that isn't true — the hyped supplements that don't work, the "detoxes" that damage your organs, the tests that are marketing dressed up as medicine. If you've been burned by wellness bull**it and you want the truth, this is for you. Grab it from the pop-up when you visit healthylivingsimple.com.👉 Available at healthylivingsimple.comEpisode 115: Women's Health — Keto, Periods, OMAD, Intermittent Fasting, Hormone Testing, and MoreA wide-ranging conversation covering how women's bodies respond differently to keto and intermittent fasting than the mainstream advice acknowledges — plus why hormone testing matters, why cycle timing matters, and why the "burn sugar or burn fat" framing is more nuanced for women than most influencers tell you. Foundational listening for anyone confused about how the popular diet advice actually applies to the female body.Episode 129: Hormones Explained — Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and MoreA doctor-explains-it primer on the major hormones running your body. What each one does, what happens when they're out of balance, how they work together, and why understanding this framework is the difference between guessing at your symptoms and knowing what's actually going on. If you've listened to Episode 161 and want the deeper foundational context, start here.This podcast is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health protocol. If you or someone you love is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.Mentioned in this episode:💊 Nourish Magnesium💊 Nourish Magnesium
Nourish Magnesium — the foundational supplement I mentioned in this episode. Three highly-absorbable forms of magnesium (three separate absorption pathways so more of it actually reaches your cells). Third-party tested, no fillers. Supports sleep, cortisol regulation, blood sugar, muscle relaxation, and mood.
👉 Shop: https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/nourish-magnesium
If you have kidney disease, please talk to your doctor before supplementing magnesium.Nourish Balance Thrive SupplementsThe 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss and The Wellness Industry Lies🎁 FREE Downloads from Dr. Lisa O
The 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss
The doctor-built checklist I now have my own patients fill out before their first appointment with me. The seven symptoms most doctors dismiss as "just getting older" — and what to actually do about each one. Print it, check what's true for you, and take it to your next doctor's visit armed.
👉 Free download: drlisao.com/redflags
The Wellness Industry Lies
The honest read on what your favorite wellness influencers are selling you that isn't true — the hyped supplements that don't work, the "detoxes" that damage your organs, the tests that are marketing dressed up as medicine. If you've been burned by wellness bullshit and you want the truth, this is for you. Grab it from the pop-up when you visit healthylivingsimple.com.
👉 Available at healthylivingsimple.comHealthy Living Simple🌿 Berberine & ALA Blood Sugar Support Healthy Living Simple🌿 Berberine & ALA Blood Sugar Support
Berberine ALA — the evidence-backed metabolic supplement I mentioned in this episode. Berberine paired with alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) for improved absorption and stronger effect on insulin sensitivity. Studies show berberine performing similarly to metformin for improving insulin sensitivity and lowering fasting glucose.
👉 Shop: https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/dr-lisa-os-balance-blood-sugar-support-copy
If you're on diabetes medication or blood-thinning medication, talk to your doctor first — this one is powerful enough that your prescriptions may need adjusting.
Nourish Balance Thrive Supplements🧪 The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — $625 (normally $1,200)🧪 The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — $625 (normally $1,200)
The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — the at-home test I mentioned in this episode. Maps 35 hormones and their metabolites over 24 hours from Precision Analytical Labs. No needles, no lab visit. Currently $625 (normally $1,200).
👉 Order yours: https://healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutch
Stop guessing. Start knowing.Nourish Balance Thrive Supplements
After three and a half years off the air, Dr. Lisa O is back. In this episode, she tells you exactly where she went, what she's been doing while she was quiet, and what you can expect from the show going forward.The short version: she fell in love in her late 40s (yes, really), got married to the person she'd stopped expecting, and spent the last two years going deep on hormone health care after watching too many patients get dismissed by their doctors with some version of "you're just getting older."This is the trust-deposit episode. If you're a longtime listener wondering where she went — this is the answer. If you're brand new — this is the introduction. Either way, welcome.What we cover:Where Dr. Lisa went for the last three and a half yearsThe love story she didn't see coming (and why it matters for you)Why she came back — and what changed her mind about the podcastWhat's different about this season: new name, solo format, honest medicineWhat's coming next — the hormone red flags most doctors miss, and the DUTCH test that changed how she practicesWhy "midlife is the wind-down" is the most expensive lie our culture sells womenThe best chapter is still ahead. I promise.🎁 Free Download — The 7 Hormone Red Flags ChecklistThe 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss — my free doctor-built checklist. The same one I now have my own patients fill out before their first appointment with me. Print it, check what's true for you, and take it to your next doctor's visit armed.👉 Free download: drlisao.com/redflagsThe Wellness Industry LiesThe honest read on what your favorite wellness influencers are selling you that isn't true — the hyped supplements that don't work, the "detoxes" that damage your organs, the tests that are marketing dressed up as medicine. If you've been burned by wellness bulls**t and you want the truth, this is for you. Grab it from the pop-up when you visit healthylivingsimple.com.👉 Available at healthylivingsimple.comConnect with Dr. Lisa OWebsite: drlisao.comShop: healthylivingsimple.comInstagram: @drlisaolszewskiPodcast: search "Healthy Living Simple with Dr. Lisa O" wherever you listen✨ Ready to go deeper? Join the Elite Vitality Circle.The Elite Vitality Circle (EVC) is my group coaching membership for women who are done Googling their symptoms and ready to actually feel like themselves again. Live monthly sessions with me — second Thursday of every month at noon Eastern. Real conversations. Real coaching. A community of women doing this work alongside you.This isn't a course you take alone. It's an ongoing relationship with me and a community that gets it.👉 Join us: drlisao.com/evcLoved this episode? Please follow the show and leave a review — it's the single biggest way new listeners find us. Reviews are how this podcast reaches the next exhausted, foggy "I don't recognize myself anymore" woman who needs to hear it.Coming next week: The 5 Hormone Red Flags Everyone Over 35 Should Know. You won't want to miss it.This podcast is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health protocol. If you or someone you love is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.








