Medicine or Marketing? The Truth About HRT, GLP-1s, and Peptides with Dr. Robin Berzin
March 12, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
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A functional medicine doctor explains which trending health protocols are worth it and which are just noise.
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In this episode
- How to tell if you are actually a good candidate for GLP-1 medications
- What current research says about HRT and testosterone for women in perimenopause
- Which biometric tools like CGMs and microbiome tests have real clinical value
- How to find trustworthy care for psychedelic and ketamine therapy
About this episode
Which health protocols are actually worth your time vs. what's just trending?
In this episode, Dr. Robin Berzin, founder of Parsley Health and a leading voice in functional medicine, offers a clear framework for navigating today's overwhelming wellness landscape. From GLP-1s and HRT to peptides and psychedelic therapy, they cut through the noise to answer one question: Is this right for me?
- Who's actually a good candidate for GLP-1s (and the DEXA scan step most people skip)
- HRT and testosterone for women in perimenopause: what the latest research says
- Peptides, CGMs, and microbiome tests (clinical utility vs. hype)
- Psychedelic therapy and ketamine: how to find trustworthy care
- Cold therapy, fasting, and biohacking protocols through a female lens
Check out Dr. Robin Berzin's upcoming Body Lab: A Female Healthspan Immersion Retreat.
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