BEE #145: Hormone Health Decoded: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Peter Castillo

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In this must-listen episode, I sit down with my own hormone replacement therapy doctor, Dr. Peter Castillo, to uncover the truth about hormone changes and how they impact women’s health—starting as early as our 30s.

Dr. Castillo is a board-certified urogynecologist and founder of Swan Medical, with practices in Danville and Los Gatos, CA. After years of treating pelvic floor issues, he realized that many of his patients’ symptoms stemmed from hormone insufficiencies—and that sparked his mission to educate and empower women to reclaim their vitality.

We talk candidly about:

• Why hormone shifts often begin in your 30s—not just at menopause
• The silent suffering many women endure due to lack of education and support
• How hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can transform energy, mood, cognition, sleep, and libido
• Common misconceptions about menopause and aging
• The importance of comprehensive lab testing and personalized treatment
• The barriers women face—like medical gaslighting and insurance limitations—and how to advocate for yourself
• Why hormone optimization is about more than symptom relief—it's about your brain, heart, and quality of life

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, depleted, or in the dark about your hormone health, this episode will arm you with clarity, confidence, and actionable steps.

🎧 Tune in now and start advocating for you.

Resources on sexual health recommended by Dr. Castillo:

App: Rosy App Women’s Sexual Health
Book: Come As You Are by Emily Nagosky
Podcast and book: Shameless Sex Podcast and Book by Amy Baldwin and April Lampert
Menopause and HRT:
Estrogen Matters by Avrum Blooming
How to Menopause by Tamsen Fadal
Longevity:
Outlive by Peter Attia
Swan Medical
Instagram: @swanmed
Website: https://swanmd.com/

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Emotional Eating (00:00:00)

2. Kristen's Personal Hormone Journey (00:00:59)

3. Meeting Dr. Peter Castillo (00:04:46)

4. Understanding Hormone Insufficiency (00:06:27)

5. The Misconception About Menopause Age (00:13:44)

6. Testosterone's Role in Performance (00:24:16)

7. Fitness, Nutrition and Hormones (00:30:25)

8. Medical Insurance and FDA Challenges (00:38:13)

9. Finding the Right Hormone Practitioner (00:45:02)

10. Final Advice on Self-Advocacy (00:47:48)