Clearly Hormonal
Have you ever wondered why your body feels like it's falling apart just as you're hitting your stride in other areas of your life? Join Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia as she explores women’s metabolic health changes that start in perimenopause. The episodes center around educating and empowering women to have open dialogue with their doctors so that they can achieve their best metabolic health. Dr. Patil-Sisodia is board certified in Endocrinology, Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine. She is also a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Any medical discussion on this podcast is purely for educational purposes and is not individualized medical advice. Please consult with your doctor to discuss any health concerns you may have.
Episodes
53 episodes
Type 2 Diabetes Isn't a Moral Failing: Genetics, Hormones, Stigma, and the Truth About Insulin
Type 2 Diabetes Isn't a Moral Failing: Genetics, Hormones, Stigma, and the Truth About InsulinIf you've ever been told — or told yourself — that your type 2 diabetes is something you caused and something you could fix if you j...
Thyroid Myth Busting (Part 2): What Actually Helps and What Doesn't
Getting diagnosed with Hashimoto's can feel overwhelming, especially after spending five minutes online. Suddenly you're told to eliminate gluten, avoid broccoli, stop eating soy, buy expensive supplements, and ask your doctor for desiccated th...
Think It's Your Thyroid? Midlife Fatigue, Weight Gain, and the Myths Behind "Normal" Labs
One in four women will have some degree of thyroid dysfunction after menopause — so it's not unreasonable to test it. But Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia says the real problem isn't whether we test, it's what we do (or don't do) after the results come ...
Spit Happens: The Truth About Cortisol Testing
Picture three women. One is spitting into four little tubes throughout the day, mailing them off to a lab, hoping to finally get answers about her "adrenal fatigue." Another has been on a steroid inhaler for years, or just got a cortisone shot ...
6 Adrenal Myths: Why “Adrenal Fatigue” Isn’t Real and What Actually Matters
“My adrenals are shot.” If you’ve said some version of that sentence this year, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia believes that you feel terrible—she just wants you to know that adrenal fatigue isn’t a real diagnosis, a lab value, or something your adren...
When the Room Goes Quiet: Scientific Integrity, Political Pressure, & What Was Lost at the ADA Conference
Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia records live from her hotel room on the final night of the ADA 86th Annual Scientific Sessions in New Orleans — still processing what she witnessed earlier that week. The NIH director didn't show up to his own keynote. A...
PCOS is Now PMOS: What the Name Change Means for Every Era of Your Hormonal Life
On May 12, 2026, The Lancet published the results of a 14-year global effort: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). For over 170 million women worldwide — most of whom ha...
Decoding the Risk: What New Cholesterol Guidelines Mean for Women with Dr. Harpreet Tsui
The number-one cause of death in women is still heart disease — and perimenopause is where your cardiovascular risk starts to quietly climb. This week, Dr. Komal sits down with Dr. Harpreet Tsui, an internist, obesity medicine specialist, and f...
Why Women’s Heart Disease Gets Missed with Dr. Ambreen Mohamed
Heart disease has long been framed as a “man’s disease” – but women are being missed, misdiagnosed, and overlooked in ways that can be life-threatening, especially within South Asian communities where cardiovascular risk often develops earlier ...
Dismissed & Confused: Why Women Stop Trusting Their Bodies
Between trackers, lab tests, supplements, hormone experts, social media, and podcasts, women have more access to health information than ever before. However, despite (and sometimes because) of these resources, many women end up feelin...
Are You Ready For It? The Eras Tour of a Woman's Life
When it comes to hormonal health, women just aren’t set up for success. Unexpected physical symptoms and psychological side effects – combined with a lack of medical clarity and resources – can lead to overwhelming confusion and self-doubt.&nbs...
From Reset to Clarity: Why “Clearly Hormonal” Was Born
Do you ever feel like you’re not getting straight answers about your hormones, your cycle, or your health? You’re not alone. Women’s health has historically been under researched, undervalued, and under resourced, leaving many women stuck navig...
Ep 41: Pregnancy to Perimenopause with Dr. Emmie Strassberg
In this episode of Reset Recharge, host Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia delves into the complexities of women's reproductive health with guest Dr. Emmie Strassberg, a maternal fetal medicine specialist. They discuss the challenges women face during pre...
Ep 40: When Menopause Sends You to the ER with Dr. Jessica Yearwood
In this episode of 'Reset Recharge,' host Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a triple board certified endocrinologist, interviews Dr. Jessica Yearwood, a Menopause Society certified practitioner, about the deep impacts of perimenopause and menopause on w...
Ep 39: Midlife in the Middle: Caregiving & Burnout
In this episode of Reset Recharge, host Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia discusses her personal experiences and insights into managing medical crises for loved ones while emphasizing the importance of self-care. She shares practical strategies for organ...
Ep 38: Mother Nature Is a Feminist
In this episode of 'Reset Recharge,' host Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a triple board-certified endocrinologist and women's health expert, discusses the transformative journey of women's lives through various stages like puberty, reproductive years...
Ep 37: Midlife & Menopause: The 2025 Report
In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia highlights the transformative year of 2025 in women's health, focusing on menopause care. Key topics include the FDA's rewording of black box warnings on hormone therapy, breakthrough n...
Ep 36: Presence Over Perfection: A Midlife Anti-Burnout Strategy
In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia shares her personal experiences with burnout and emphasizes the importance of being present and pausing. She discusses how striving for perfection can lead to deep mental and physical e...
Ep 35: Understanding Progestogens in Menopause Hormone Therapy
In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a triple board-certified endocrinologist and women's health expert, delves into the complexities of progestogens, a crucial hormone in menopause hormone therapy (MHT). Dr. Patil-Sisodi...
Ep 34: Understanding Estrogen: Facts vs. Myths
In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a triple board certified endocrinologist and women's health expert, explores the complexities of estrogen therapy. She breaks down bioidentical and synthetic estrogen, compares their s...
Ep 33: Midlife Skincare with Dr. Sarah Stierman
In this episode of Reset Recharge, host Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia invites Dr. Sarah Stierman, a board certified dermatologist, to discuss essential skincare strategies for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. The conversation co...
Ep 32: Mastering Your Sleep with Irina Macare
In this episode of Reset Recharge, host Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a triple board certified endocrinologist, discusses with special guest Irina Macare, a sleep coach. Irina shares her personal journey from an IT engineer to a sleep expert after b...
Ep 31: Breast Cancer Screening with Dr. Sasmita Misra
In this episode of Reset Recharge, host Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia is joined by Dr. Sasmita Misra, a fellowship-trained breast radiologist. Dr. Misra shares insights into the importance of breast cancer screening, common misconceptions, and risk f...
Ep 30: Becoming the Doctor My Mother Needed
This episode is a special one. In honor of Menopause Awareness Month, I wanted to take a pause and share the story that started it all — my journey to becoming the doctor my mother needed.From watching my mom struggle to get answe...
Ep 29: Metabolic Health & Breast Cancer
In this episode of Reset Recharge, hosted by Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a triple board-certified endocrinologist, the focus is on the relationship between metabolic health and breast cancer. Dr. Komal explains how factors like obesity, insulin re...