Podcast Episode 157: Hormonal Imbalance, Pain, and Fatigue: A Testosterone Testimonial

What if low testosterone wasn’t the root problem—but a symptom of something deeper?

In this podcast episode, Dr. Holly Carling shares a powerful patient story that reveals how hormone replacement therapy can mask deeper health issues. After a decade on synthetic testosterone, one man found real healing not through more meds—but by addressing the root causes of his symptoms.

From fatigue and joint pain to sleep issues and mood swings, Dr. Carling explains how restoring nutrient levels, reducing inflammation, and supporting the body’s natural healing process made all the difference.

Let’s dive in!

  • What’s in this episode:
    Why testosterone therapy isn’t a cure-all—and the risks you may not be told
  • How hormone replacement can cause mood swings, prostate issues, and infertility
  • What “bioidentical” really means (and why it’s often misleading)
  • The crucial difference between symptom management and root-cause healing
  • How nutrient deficiencies, poor digestion, and toxic exposure affect hormone levels
  • Why saturated fats (not seed oils) are essential to hormone production
  • The importance of weaning off hormones slowly—and safely
  • How one patient’s recovery transformed his mood, energy, and even his work life
    And so much more!
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Dr. Holly Carling

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with nearly four decades of experience. Dr. Carling is a “Health Detective,” she looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. Dr. Carling considers herself a “professional student” – she has attended more than 600 post-secondary education courses related to health and healing. Dr. Carling gives lectures here in the U.S. and internationally and has been noted as the “Doctor’s Doctor”. When other healthcare practitioners hit a roadblock when treating their patients nutritionally, Dr. Carling is who they call. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic.

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