Confessions of a Male Gynecologist Podcast By Shawn Tassone MD PhD cover art

Confessions of a Male Gynecologist

Confessions of a Male Gynecologist

By: Shawn Tassone MD PhD
Listen for free

About this listen

A podcast by America's Holistic Gynecologist for women navigating reproductive and hormonal health concerns. From menstrual irregularities to menopausal symptoms, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, endometriosis, PCOS, and the variety of conditions routinely dismissed in clinical settings. Drawing from over 50,000 patient consultations, Dr. Tassone shares evidence-based solutions and patient success stories to optimize hormonal health and overall wellbeing.2022-2023 Shawn Tassone MD PHD Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • 131: Your Normal Is Different: Finding Your Hormonal Archetype
    Jun 5 2025

    “Your normal is different than everybody else’s.”

    There’s so much misinformation out there about hormones. The misunderstanding of the Women’s Health Initiative findings did massive damage to women’s health. It basically ruined an entire generation of physicians who now buy into the false narrative on the dangers of hormone replacement.

    Today I’m doing a review episode all about my book, The Hormone Balance Bible. I wrote the book not for you to read from cover to cover but so that you can look at the relevant sections as you go through certain stages of your life. In The Hormone Balance Bible, I break down the 12 hormonal archetypes and what to do to start the healing journey for each one.

    For this episode, I’m talking about how you can start figuring out which archetype you are, the characteristics of each type, symptoms you might be noticing, the kinds of women I see in my practice for each archetype, and more. Enjoy the episode!

    Highlights

    • The concept and creation of the Hormone Balance Bible
    • How I came up with the twelve hormonal archetypes
    • Why it was important to me to include processes with which women could heal themselves
    • Archetype #1: The Queen - Estrogen Dominance
    • Archetype #2: The Unbalanced Heroine - Progesterone Deficiency
    • Archetype #3: The Mother - High Estrogen, Low Progesterone
    • Archetype #4: The Wise Woman - Menopause
    • Archetype #5: The Workaholic - Excess Cortisol
    • Archetype #6: The Saboteur - Low Cortisol
    • Archetype #7: The Nun - Low Testosterone
    • Archetype #8: The Warrior - High Testosterone
    • Archetype #9: The Underdog - Hypothyroidism/Subclinical Hypothyroidism
    • Archetype #10: The Overachiever - Hyperthyroidism
    • Archetype #11: The Chairwoman - Estrogen Dominance + Excess Cortisol
    • Archetype #12: The Philosopher
    • The medical system's poor treatment of menopausal women

    Episode Resources:

    Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | https://www.drshawntassone.com

    Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible

    Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz

    Thank you to our sponsor, Purality Health!

    The question isn't which supplements to take—it's whether your body can absorb them. Most traditional supplements fall victim to stomach acid before delivering benefits.

    Purality Health's micelle liposomal technology creates a double-layer protective system that shields nutrients from stomach acid destruction while facilitating direct bloodstream absorption—making supplements up to 800% more effective.

    For perimenopausal and menopausal patients, I recommend their Vitamin D3 with K2 for bone density and mood regulation, and their exceptional magnesium formula for sleep and muscle tension.

    As a physician, I value their commitment to quality: cGMP-compliant facilities, purity testing, and organic, non-GMO ingredients without unnecessary fillers.

    Visit puralityhealth.com/drshawn and use code DRSHAWN for exclusive savings.

    Medical Disclaimer
    This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

    Show more Show less
    46 mins
  • 130: Pap Smears: The History, The Myths and The Misinformation
    May 29 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the importance of pap smears in women's health, addressing recent misinformation and the historical context of cervical cancer screening. He emphasizes the significance of regular screenings, the role of HPV, and the process of pap smears, while debunking myths propagated by health influencers. Dr. Tassone advocates for informed health choices and the necessity of understanding the medical procedures that can prevent cervical cancer.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Pap smears and cervical cancer prevention
    • Misinformation about pap smears
    • How cervical cancer rates have significantly decreased due to screening
    • The history of the pap smear
    • HPV and cervical health
    • Why regular screenings are important
    • The pap smear process
    • Understanding results from pap smears
    • Health influencers and the spread of dangerous misinformation

    Episode Resources:

    Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | https://www.drshawntassone.com

    Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible

    Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz

    Thank you to our sponsor, Purality Health!

    The question isn't which supplements to take—it's whether your body can absorb them. Most traditional supplements fall victim to stomach acid before delivering benefits.

    Purality Health's micelle liposomal technology creates a double-layer protective system that shields nutrients from stomach acid destruction while facilitating direct bloodstream absorption—making supplements up to 800% more effective.

    For perimenopausal and menopausal patients, I recommend their Vitamin D3 with K2 for bone density and mood regulation, and their exceptional magnesium formula for sleep and muscle tension.

    As a physician, I value their commitment to quality: cGMP-compliant facilities, purity testing, and organic, non-GMO ingredients without unnecessary fillers.

    Visit puralityhealth.com/drshawn and use code DRSHAWN for exclusive savings.

    Medical Disclaimer
    This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

    Show more Show less
    39 mins
  • 129: $HIT Shawn Says: Debunking Health Myths & The Truth About Trends
    May 22 2025

    In this episode Dr. Shawn Tassone and Maddie discuss various topics related to women's health, including the impact of AI on medical practices, the debunking of health myths, the rise of health tech, and the importance of understanding study validity. They also touch on the ethics of health influencers and the credibility of health products in the market.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Why AI is likely to replace certain medical specialties.
    • Why misinformation in women's health is a significant concern.
    • How health trends often lack scientific backing.
    • Continuous glucose monitor trend
    • How online claims about health products often outpace actual results.
    • Why it's essential to critically evaluate health studies and their methodologies.
    • Reasons consumers should be informed and skeptical of health claims.
    • Why fear-based marketing is prevalent in health products.
    • Not all health influencers are credible; many promote products for profit.
    • Why if a health claim sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

    Episode Resources:

    Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | https://www.drshawntassone.com

    Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible

    Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz

    Thank you to our sponsor, Purality Health!

    The question isn't which supplements to take—it's whether your body can absorb them. Most traditional supplements fall victim to stomach acid before delivering benefits.

    Purality Health's micelle liposomal technology creates a double-layer protective system that shields nutrients from stomach acid destruction while facilitating direct bloodstream absorption—making supplements up to 800% more effective.

    For perimenopausal and menopausal patients, I recommend their Vitamin D3 with K2 for bone density and mood regulation, and their exceptional magnesium formula for sleep and muscle tension.

    As a physician, I value their commitment to quality: cGMP-compliant facilities, purity testing, and organic, non-GMO ingredients without unnecessary fillers.

    Visit puralityhealth.com/drshawn and use code DRSHAWN for exclusive savings.

    Medical Disclaimer
    This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

    Show more Show less
    32 mins
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_T1_webcro805_stickypopup
All stars
Most relevant  
Very informative and easy to understand. Thanks for the info and making a podcast to share with the world.

Informative

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.