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
Starting GLP-1 Medications: How to Dose, Up-Titrate & Reduce Side Effects of GLP-1
Starting a GLP-1 medication can feel overwhelming, especially with so much misinformation online about dosing, side effects, and “maximum” doses.In this episode, Dr. Chhaya Makhija explains how GLP-1 dose titration actually works and why...
Walking Isn’t Enough: The Best Exercises to Increase Bone Density
In this episode of Hormones and Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija sits down with physical therapist and Onero-certified specialist Dr. Robert Pauline to discuss one of the most common concerns among women and aging adults: low bone density.From o...
3 Key Lessons on Hormones, Muscle & Metabolic Health From a Women’s Health Summit
In this episode, Dr. Chhaya Makhija reflects on an energizing week in San Francisco and the Bay Area, where she spoke at the Live Long Women’s Health Summit and participated in a Women’s Wellness Lab. Surrounded by experts in bone h...
New in 2026: Oral GLP-1 Medications — Wegovy vs Foundayo, What They Mean for You
What if you could experience the powerful benefits of GLP-1 medications—without needles, injections, or weekly shots?In this episode, Dr. Chhaya Makhija takes you through one of the most exciting developments in metabolic health and weig...
Stop Trying to Do Everything—Focus on These 5 Shifts Instead that Work for Great Health - by Endocrinologist Dr. Chhaya Makhija
What does it actually take to turn around 12 years of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes? Not a new medication. Not a dramatic diet overhaul. Not willpower alone.In this powerful solo episode of Hormones & Hope, Dr. Makhija shares...