Hormones & Hope with Dr. Chhaya
Welcome to Hormones and Hope, the podcast where we bridge science and wellness for every listener.
I’m Dr. Chhaya Makhija, a triple board-certified endocrinologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and educator/speaker practicing in California. After nearly two decades of helping patients decode their health, I created this podcast to give you trusted, evidence-based insights—delivered with clarity, compassion, and real-life relevance. Let's experience the intersection of clinical endocrinology & lifestyle empowerment.
Hormones & Hope with Dr. Chhaya
Latest Episodes
The Biggest Myth About Perimenopause: Why Blood Tests Don't Tell the Whole Story
If you've been told that weight gain, anxiety, hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, or irregular periods are simply a part of aging, this episode is for you.In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Chhaya Makhija shares two powerful stories—o...
5 Foods I Recommend to Almost Every Patient
Could five simple foods help improve your blood sugar, gut health, hormones, and even how you age?In this episode of Hormones & Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija shares the five everyday foods she recommends to nearly every patient for bette...
Vaping, Marijuana & Air Pollution: What They're Really Doing to Your Lungs
In this episode of Hormones & Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija welcomes pulmonologist Dr. Vijay Balasubramanian for an in-depth discussion about respiratory health, environmental exposures, and the everyday habits that shape our lung function over ...
IBS, Anxiety & Depression: The Link Between Hormone Imbalance and Gut Microbiome
In this episode of Hormones & Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with Dr. Melissa Mondala, Family & Integrative Medicine Specialist, for a powerful conversation about the connection between lifestyle, gut health, and emoti...
Statins, Calcium Score & Cholesterol: What You Need to Know About Preventing Heart Disease
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with preventive cardiologist Dr. Sourbha S. Dani to discuss how we can identify and prevent heart disease before it becomes a life-changing event.Together, they break ...