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Welcome to Hormones and Hope , the podcast where we bridge science and wellness for every listener. I’m Dr. Chhaya Makhija , a triple board-certified endocrinologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and educator/speaker practicing in California. After nearly two decades of helping patients decode their health, I created this podcast to give you trusted, evidence-based insights—delivered with clarity, compassion, and real-life relevance. Let's experience the intersection of clinical endocrinology & lifestyle empowerment.
Chhaya Makhija, MD hosts Hormones & Hope with Dr. Chhaya, a health show with 61 episodes published.
Getting prescribed a GLP-1 medication is often the easy part. Getting it covered by your insurance is where many people run into roadblocks. In this episode, endocrinologist Dr. Chhaya Makhija answers five of the most co
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have become one of the biggest trends in health and wellness—but are they actually useful if you don't have diabetes? In this episode of Hormones and Hope , board-certified endocrinolog
Perimenopause, menopause, low libido, painful sex, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, recurrent UTIs, pelvic floor dysfunction, hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—these are common concerns, but they should never be di
If you've been told that weight gain, anxiety, hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, or irregular periods are simply a part of aging, this episode is for you. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Chhaya Makhija shares two
Could five simple foods help improve your blood sugar, gut health, hormones, and even how you age? In this episode of Hormones & Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija shares the five everyday foods she recommends to nearly every pati
In this episode of Hormones & Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija welcomes pulmonologist Dr. Vijay Balasubramanian for an in-depth discussion about respiratory health, environmental exposures, and the everyday habits that shape our
In this episode of Hormones & Hope , Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with Dr. Melissa Mondala, Family & Integrative Medicine Specialist , for a powerful conversation about the connection between lifestyle, gut health, and e
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with preventive cardiologist Dr. Sourbha S. Dani to discuss how we can identify and prevent heart disease before it becomes a life-changing event. Tog
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with preventive cardiologist Dr. Sourbha Dani to discuss the growing epidemic of premature heart disease in South Asian communities around the world. Dr. Da
In this episode of Hormones and Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija breaks down one of the most rapidly evolving areas of modern medicine: GLP-1 receptor agonists. With new medications, expanding FDA approvals, and growing conversa
Starting a GLP-1 medication can feel overwhelming, especially with so much misinformation online about dosing, side effects, and “maximum” doses. In this episode, Dr. Chhaya Makhija explains how GLP-1 dose titration actu
In this episode of Hormones and Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with physical therapist and Onero-certified specialist Dr. Robert Pauline to discuss one of the most common concerns among women and aging adults: low bo
In this episode, Dr. Chhaya Makhija reflects on an energizing week in San Francisco and the Bay Area, where she spoke at the Live Long Women’s Health Summit and participated in a Women’s Wellness Lab. Surrounded by exper
What if you could experience the powerful benefits of GLP-1 medications—without needles, injections, or weekly shots? In this episode, Dr. Chhaya Makhija takes you through one of the most exciting developments in metabol
What does it actually take to turn around 12 years of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes? Not a new medication. Not a dramatic diet overhaul. Not willpower alone. In this powerful solo episode of Hormones & Hope, Dr. Makhija s
What if eating disorders don’t look the way you think they do? In this episode of Hormones and Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija interviews adolescent medicine specialist Dr. Lauren Hartman to explore the rising prevalence and co
What if living longer wasn’t about genetics or luck, but about the choices you make every single day? In this episode of Hormones and Hope, Dr. Chhaya sits down with Dr. Ali Zaidi, a longevity expert, to explore what tru
In this powerful episode of Hormones and Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with quadruple board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Micah Yu to explore a topic many patients are curious (and confused) about: Can autoimmune dis
In this episode of Hormones and Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with Surgeon and Foregut Surgeon Dr. Tejal Pandya to discuss one of the most common yet misunderstood conditions—GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
In part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Chhaya Makhija continues her discussion with urologist and men’s health expert Dr. Justin Dubin, shifting the focus from diagnosing low testosterone to what treatment actually looks li
Dr. Lauren Hartman
double board-certified specialist in Adolescent Medicine and Pediatrics
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Ali Zaidi
Head of Real Assets & Alternatives · Computer Science
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Justin Dubin
urologist and men's health specialist · Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
2 appearances on this show
Dr. Michelle Quirk
board-certified pediatrician and certified run coach · Mindful Marathon
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Susan Zink
board-certified psychiatrist · Elemental Integrative Psychiatry
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Chhaya Makhija
Unified Endocrine
3 appearances on this show
Dr. Makhija
Unified Endocrine
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Cynthia
Unified Endocrine & Diabetes Care
1 appearance on this show
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