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Rebalancing Your Hormones, Reclaiming Your Life: Dr. Erika Schwartz on Midlife Health, Energy, and Agency
In this refreshingly honest and deeply insightful episode of Passion Struck, Dr. Erika Schwartz explores what it really means to feel off—and why so many people silently suffer through symptoms that are dismissed, normalized, or misunderstood by mainstream healthcare. Known for her revolutionary approach to hormone therapy and preventative medicine, Dr. Erika walks us through how hormonal shifts impact everything from mood to metabolism, and how society’s fear-based model of care has left too many people feeling broken when they’re simply out of balance.
Far from offering a one-size-fits-all protocol, Dr. Erika shares a holistic framework rooted in personalized care, bioidentical hormone therapy, and lifestyle optimization. She also reflects on how midlife can be a powerful time of redefinition—not decline—when we stop following outdated rules and start listening to what our bodies are truly telling us.
Whether you’re a woman navigating menopause, a man feeling disconnected and low-energy, or someone simply ready to stop accepting “normal” as good enough, this episode is a masterclass in taking your power back and feeling like yourself again.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- Hormones aren’t optional — they’re foundational to energy, mental clarity, sleep, libido, and mood across all stages of life.
- Symptoms are signals — not problems to silence. Learning to listen to your body is the first step to real healing.
- Traditional labs can mislead — normal blood work doesn’t always equal optimal health. Dig deeper.
- You need a second perspective — not just a second opinion. Functional and preventative care can unlock what conventional medicine often misses.
- Peptides and bio-identical hormones — when used correctly, can radically improve how you age, perform, and feel.
- Being your own advocate — is essential in a system that’s often designed to treat the average, not the individual.
WHY IS THIS EPISODE A MUST-LISTEN?
Because chances are, you’ve been told “everything looks fine” while you continue to feel tired, unmotivated, or unlike yourself. Dr. Erika Schwartz doesn’t just challenge the conventional medical narrative—she replaces it with a roadmap grounded in science, personalization, and self-advocacy. This episode is a wake-up call to stop outsourcing your health, stop accepting mediocrity, and start becoming the expert of your own vitality.
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The Truth About Taking Control of Your Health (Before It’s Too Late)
Let’s face it—navigating today’s healthcare system can feel like playing a rigged game. You walk into an appointment expecting help and walk out with a prescription, a rushed diagnosis, or worse, no answers at all. That’s exactly what Dr. Erika Schwartz is sounding the alarm about.
In her bold and eye-opening book, Don’t Let Your Doctor Kill You, she lays out a truth that’s hard to swallow but impossible to ignore: if you don’t take charge of your health, someone else will—and they might not have your best interest in mind.
This isn’t about fearmongering. It’s about empowerment.
Dr. Erika has spent decades inside the system, and what she’s seen is a growing dependence on protocols, outdated education, and one-size-fits-all treatment plans. The problem? Those approaches treat you like a chart, not a person. And in many cases, they completely ignore the role of hormones, lifestyle, and prevention in how you actually feel day-to-day.
So what can you do about it?
Start asking questions. Get curious. Find a provider who listens instead of dismisses. If something feels off in your body—trust that. That quiet voice you keep pushing aside? That’s wisdom. Dr. Erika’s approach is all about helping you tune back in, take responsibility, and stop being a passive observer in your own life.
The truth is, we’re not broken. We’re just being told the wrong story. And the sooner we stop letting fear, bad science, or institutional arrogance dictate our well-being, the sooner we can start writing a new one—one where health is personalized, proactive, and on your terms.
Thanks, Dr. Erika Schwartz
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About Today’s Guest, Dr. Erika Schwartz
Dr. Erika Schwartz is a board-certified physician, bestselling author, and internationally recognized expert in hormone therapy, preventative medicine, and patient-centered care. As the founder of Evolved Science, a premier personalized medicine practice based in New York City, Dr. Erika has spent over four decades challenging outdated medical dogma and redefining what it means to thrive at every stage of life. A pioneer in the safe, science-backed use of bio-identical hormones, she’s helped thousands of patients—from high-performing executives to everyday individuals—regain their energy, clarity, and healthspan.
Dr. Erika is a passionate advocate for personal agency in healthcare and the author of eight books, including her upcoming re-release Don’t Let Your Doctor Kill You: How to Beat Physician Arrogance, Corporate Greed and a Broken System. She’s been featured on The View, Good Morning America, and The Today Show, and her insights have appeared in outlets like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and Town & Country. Through her work, Dr. Erika empowers people to stop outsourcing their wellness and start living in alignment with their most vital selves.
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