Episodes

  • Methylene Blue: What Is It Really?

    Methylene Blue: What Is It Really?
    Jun 21 2025
    Karen unpacks the hype surrounding methylene blue, a vivid cobalt dye that's gained popularity as a trendy wellness supplement. From its historical use as a textile dye and medical treatment to modern claims about boosting brain power, energy, and longevity, Karen breaks down what the science actually says—and what it doesn’t. With potential risks ranging from drug interactions to serotonin toxicity, she urges listeners to think twice before adding this unregulated supplement to their daily routine.

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    20 mins
  • Face Taping: Karen's Mom is Loving This!

    Face Taping: Karen's Mom is Loving This!
    Jun 7 2025
    Karen breaks down the growing trend of face taping as a non-invasive approach to reducing wrinkles and lifting sagging skin. She explains the difference between aesthetic taping for red carpet-ready lift and overnight wrinkle patches like Frownies that aim to retrain facial muscles. Karen walks listeners through product options, techniques, and safety tips—while sharing her own experiences (and her mom’s timeless advice) about fighting the dreaded “11s.”

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    16 mins
  • Presto Chango: Hormone Precursors

    Presto Chango: Hormone Precursors
    May 24 2025
    Karen breaks down the benefits of precursor hormones—specifically pregnenolone and DHEA—for those who struggle with traditional hormone replacement therapy. She explains how these naturally occurring compounds support the production of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and how they may offer relief from symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and low libido.

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    18 mins
  • Cancer in Young Adults: What in the World is Happening?

    Cancer in Young Adults: What in the World is Happening?
    May 10 2025
    Karen addresses the troubling rise in early-onset cancers among adults under 50, particularly women. Drawing on the latest research, she discusses contributing factors—from delayed screenings and family history to gut health, environmental exposures, and systemic inflammation. Karen also highlights how current healthcare gaps, lifestyle factors, and even prenatal influences may be playing a role in this growing health crisis.

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    20 mins
  • The Hormone Makeover with Donna White

    The Hormone Makeover with Donna White
    Apr 26 2025
    Karen welcomes Donna White, a leading expert in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) with over 30 years of experience. They discuss the myths and truths about hormone therapy, the critical role of proper testing and individualized treatment plans, and how BHRT can drastically improve quality of life for women in menopause and beyond. Donna shares her personal journey with hormonal imbalance, her mission to train providers across the country, and practical advice for finding a knowledgeable, well-trained BHRT provider.

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    41 mins
  • Hormones and High Notes

    Hormones and High Notes
    Apr 12 2025
    Karen unpacks the surprising connection between hormones and the human voice—especially for singers. Drawing from her dual background in opera and medicine, she explains how hormonal shifts throughout the menstrual cycle can impact vocal quality, flexibility, and range.

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    31 mins
  • Scalp Cooling to Spare Your Hair During Chemotherapy

    Scalp Cooling to Spare Your Hair During Chemotherapy
    Mar 30 2025
    Karen shares how a friend's breast cancer diagnosis became a powerful example of self-advocacy in action. From discovering she didn’t need chemotherapy after requesting additional testing, to researching scalp cooling treatments and skin protection during radiation, this story highlights how knowledge and persistence can lead to better care.

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    19 mins
  • The Best Health Advocate is YOU!

    The Best Health Advocate is YOU!
    Mar 15 2025
    Karen shares a powerful listener story about self-advocacy in healthcare and how trusting your instincts can be lifesaving. After experiencing persistent symptoms that were initially dismissed by a doctor, this listener took charge of her health, sought a second opinion, and ultimately discovered a serious diagnosis.

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    21 mins