Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution

Cognitive Benefits of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) with Bryana Burken, PharmD, RPh

What if one of the most effective tools for brain fog, inflammation, and immune balance isn’t a new drug at all, but a repurposed one used in a completely different way? In this episode, Bryana Burken explains how low-dose naltrexone (LDN) works differently at lower doses to support the body’s natural healing processes.

LDN helps regulate the immune system and has shown benefits for individuals dealing with brain fog, long COVID symptoms, autoimmune conditions, and chronic inflammation. LDN signals the body to produce more of its own natural pain-relieving and mood-balancing compounds, helping improve clarity, energy, and overall function over time.

This episode also highlights what to expect when starting LDN, including dosing, timelines for improvement, and how consistency plays a key role in success. While it is not a quick fix, LDN can be a powerful tool when used alongside a comprehensive approach to restoring balance and addressing root causes of health concerns.

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Osteopathic Medicine PA-C, Gabrielle Foppe, joins Hotze Health & Wellness Center

What happens when a provider is trained to look beyond symptoms and focus on the whole person? In this episode, Dr. Don Ellsworth introduces Gabrielle Foppe, PA-C, the newest provider at the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, and explores the perspective she brings to patient care. With a background rooted in osteopathic principles, Gabrielle shares how her education emphasized mind, body, and spirit, along with the importance of communication, connection, and truly listening to each guest’s story.

Gabrielle also opens up about the personal health experiences that shaped her passion for functional medicine, from overcoming her own serious health challenges to seeing firsthand how lifestyle changes can succeed where conventional approaches often fall short. Together, they discuss the difference between chasing diagnoses and promoting true health, why individualized care matters, and how building trust with guests can become the first step toward healing. This conversation offers an encouraging look at a more personal, root-cause approach to wellness and what guests can expect from Gabrielle as part of the team.

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Medication Dosage & Delivery Mechanisms Dos and Don’ts with Bryana Gregory, PharmD, RPh

What is the best dosage form for your hormones or compounded medications? In this episode, Bryana Gregory breaks down one of the most common questions patients ask at Physicians Preference Pharmacy: how do you know whether a capsule, cream, sublingual tablet, scalp solution, or vaginal applicator is the right choice for you? She explains that there is no one-size-fits-all answer, because the best dosage form depends on what is being treated, where the medication needs to go, how well your body absorbs it, and how likely you are to stay consistent with it.

Bryana walks through the key terms every patient should understand. She explains why some medications are better swallowed, why others should dissolve under the tongue, and why certain formulations work best when applied directly to the skin, scalp, or vaginal tissue. She also shares practical examples of how compounded medications are designed to improve absorption, reduce side effects, and create a more personalized treatment plan. This episode is a helpful guide for anyone who wants to better understand how compounded medications work and why the right dosage form can make a meaningful difference in treatment success.

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Natural Hormone Solutions for Young Women with Mandy and Macy O’Hara

What happens when a young woman is told her labs are normal, yet she feels exhausted, emotionally flat, and too sick to function? In this episode, Dr. Hotze shares the remarkable stories of sisters Mandy and Macy O’Hara, two young women from Washington state whose lives were deeply impacted by hormonal imbalances, fatigue, food sensitivities, brain fog, joint pain, and depression. After being passed from doctor to doctor and offered medications that never addressed the root cause, both sisters eventually made their way to the Hotze Health & Wellness Center for answers.

Dr. Hotze explains how hormone imbalances can affect young women just as powerfully as women in midlife, especially during puberty and the early reproductive years. Through natural support, nutritional guidance, and a more comprehensive approach to health, both Mandy and Macy experienced dramatic improvements. Today, Mandy has completed nursing school and is continuing her education, while Macy is thriving in college and pursuing a teaching degree. Their stories are a powerful reminder that when the real cause of health problems is addressed, young women can regain their energy, confidence, and joy for life.

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Brain Health – A Roadmap to Improve Brain Function with Dr. Donald Ellsworth

Is cognitive decline inevitable, or is there something you can do to protect your brain as you age? In this episode, Dr. Ellsworth breaks down the key drivers of brain health and explains why issues like memory loss, brain fog, and cognitive decline are often rooted in whole-body imbalances rather than isolated brain conditions. He highlights how several factors can significantly impact brain function over time. By addressing these foundational issues, you can begin to support your brain naturally and proactively.

Dr. Ellsworth shares practical, actionable steps you can take to improve and maintain brain health. He also emphasizes the importance of engaging your brain through learning, problem-solving, and sensory input, which can help strengthen cognitive function. Additionally, he discusses overlooked tools that play a vital role in maintaining mental clarity, focus, and long-term brain health.

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FDA Removes Warning Label for Hormone Replacement Therapy

Has the conversation around hormone replacement therapy finally shifted in the right direction?

In this episode, Dr. Steve Hotze discusses major news from the FDA regarding the removal of black box warning labels on female hormone therapy. For decades, the 2001–2002 Women’s Health Initiative created widespread fear about hormone replacement after evaluating synthetic hormones such as horse-derived estrogen and counterfeit progesterone. Dr. Hotze explains how those findings were based on non-bioidentical hormones and how the recent reevaluation acknowledges that hormone therapy can be safe and effective in relieving menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, bone loss, and cognitive decline.

Dr. Hotze also emphasizes the difference between synthetic hormones and natural bioidentical hormones, which are chemically identical to those the body produces. Drawing from decades of clinical experience treating thousands of women and men, he explains how properly balanced bioidentical hormone replacement can support cardiovascular health, brain function, muscle tone, energy, and overall vitality. Rather than accepting fatigue, mood changes, and decline as inevitable, this episode encourages listeners to restore balance naturally and regain energy, vitality, and enthusiasm for life.

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The Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy & Menopause with Guest Liz Collins

What happens when you’re told your labs are “normal,” but your body is clearly telling you something is wrong?

In today’s episode, Dr. Hotze introduces longtime Hotze Health & Wellness Center guest Liz Collins, who shares her powerful story of reclaiming her health after years of debilitating symptoms that were repeatedly dismissed by conventional doctors. Liz explains how her energy and quality of life steadily declined after menopause, to the point where she could only stay awake a few hours a day and struggled to function at work or at home, despite being told for years that her thyroid tests were fine.

After coming to the Hotze Health & Wellness Center and receiving personalized care, based on clinical symptoms, Liz describes a rapid and dramatic turnaround. Her story is a reminder that it may be common to feel exhausted, foggy, and run down as we age, but it is not normal, and addressing root causes can restore energy, clarity, and vitality for the long term.

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Methylated B Vitamins with Bryana Gregory, PharmD, RPh

Are you exhausted even though your lab work looks “normal”? Or are you taking B vitamins but not actually feeling the benefits?

Bryana Gregory, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, breaks down the powerful role of methylated B vitamins and why the form you take truly matters. B vitamins are essential for energy production, brain function, mood balance, detoxification, and proper nervous system support. However, not all B vitamins are created equal. Genetics, gut health, medication use, stress, and environmental toxicity can all impact your ability to properly absorb and utilize standard or synthetic forms like folic acid or cyanocobalamin. When the body cannot properly methylate (or activate) these vitamins, symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, headaches, neuropathy, mood changes, and poor focus may persist.

Join Bryana today as she explains how methylated B vitamins provide a more bioavailable, active form that supports detoxification, cellular energy, and healthy gene function. She also highlights the advantages of sublingual delivery, which allows for improved absorption and lower dosing by bypassing the digestive tract. If you struggle with low energy, poor concentration, high stress, neurological symptoms, or known B12 or folate deficiencies, this episode will help you understand whether methylated B vitamins may be right for you.

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The Truth About GLP-1 for Weight loss & Why We Don’t Recommend

Why are most Americans struggling with weight gain, obesity, and the serious health problems that follow? Dr. Hotze explains how being overweight has become one of the most widespread health issues in the United States, contributing to diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, and more. He explores why these numbers have risen so dramatically over the past several decades and why this trend is largely unique to America.

Dr. Hotze discusses two major drivers behind weight gain: a slowed metabolism due to impaired thyroid function and the overconsumption of processed, high-carbohydrate foods. He explains how fluoride exposure can interfere with thyroid hormone activation, reducing metabolism and energy production, while excess sugar and simple carbohydrates drive insulin resistance and fat storage. The conversation also addresses the growing use of GLP-1 medications, such as Semaglutide, outlining how they work, why they produce rapid weight loss, and the potential risks associated with muscle loss, digestive complications, and long-term health consequences.

This episode emphasizes that lasting weight loss is not achieved through quick fixes or expensive medications, but through sustainable lifestyle changes. Dr. Hotze shares real-life success stories and explains how adopting a clean, whole-food eating plan, restoring metabolic balance, and committing to long-term habits can lead to profound improvements in health, energy, and vitality. The message is clear: taking charge of your health naturally can transform not only your weight, but your overall quality of life.

For more information about the Body Reboot Program, visit BodyRebootChallenge.com.

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A Decade of Wellness with Guest Bekki Andrews

What does it really look like to take charge of your health and sustain it for an entire decade? In this episode, Dr. Hotze sits down with Bekki Andrews to reflect on her 10-year health journey after first coming to the Hotze Health and Wellness Center. Bekki shares what led her to seek help, how her health challenges were affecting not only her body but also her mindset and professional life, and why she ultimately chose a long-term solution over temporary fixes.

Bekki explains how committing to a structured, natural health program transformed her life. Through disciplined eating, lifestyle changes, and addressing underlying hormonal and metabolic imbalances, she experienced significant and lasting weight loss, renewed energy, and improved confidence. She emphasizes that this was not a short-term diet, but a complete lifestyle shift rooted in consistency, accountability, and personal responsibility. Over time, these changes allowed her to regain control of her health, sharpen her focus, and continue thriving in her demanding career well into her 70s.

This conversation highlights that sustainable health is achieved through informed choices, commitment, and a willingness to change habits for the long term. Bekki’s story serves as a powerful reminder that when physical health improves, emotional clarity, productivity, and purpose often follow. True wellness is not about quick fixes, but about embracing a path that supports lasting vitality, independence, and enthusiasm for life.

For more information about the Body Reboot Program, go to BodyRebootChallenge.com.

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