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Strong + Unfiltered: Perimenopause, Hormones, Gut Health + Metabolic Optimization

Strong + Unfiltered: Perimenopause, Hormones, Gut Health + Metabolic Optimization

Danielle Kepics PA-C 261 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Strong + Unfiltered is a women's health podcast hosted by Danielle Kepics, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. It challenges conventional medicine and wellness culture with evidence-based discussions on perimenopause, hormones, HRT, gut health, SIBO, metabolic wellness, PCOS, thyroid issues, and insulin resistance. Each week Danielle interviews credentialed experts to offer root-cause answers for women who feel dismissed by standard care. Aimed at women ages 30 to 50, the show publishes new episodes every Monday.

Episodes

EP 265: Why Your Workouts Aren't Working Anymore: Overtraining, Under-Eating & Midlife Fitness
EP 265: Why Your Workouts Aren't Working Anymore: Overtraining, Under-Eating & Midlife Fitness Oct 12, 2026 01:14:47 What if your workouts aren't working anymore because you're doing too much—not too little? In this episode, I'm joined by strength coach Gini Grimsley for an unfiltered conversation about overtraining, under-fueling, recovery, strength training, and the former-athlete mentality that keeps high-achieving women pushing harder when their bodies are begging them to back the fuck off. We talk about why
EP264: The HRT Myth-Busting Masterclass: Perimenopause, Birth Control, & Hormonal Truths ft. Alise Greenfield
EP264: The HRT Myth-Busting Masterclass: Perimenopause, Birth Control, & Hormonal Truths ft. Alise Greenfield Oct 5, 2026 01:14:15 In this episode, we dive deep into the messy reality of women's midlife healthcare and tear down the wall of misinformation surrounding perimenopause, birth control, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Danielle + is joined by Alise Greenfield licensed nurse practitioner of over a decade and together they break down how conventional medicine fails women by pushing antidepressants and birth contr
EP 263: It's Not Your Fault, But It Is Your Responsibility: The Truth About Fat Loss, Perimenopause & Your Health
EP 263: It's Not Your Fault, But It Is Your Responsibility: The Truth About Fat Loss, Perimenopause & Your Health Aug 17, 2026 01:29:08 What if the reason you're not getting results isn't because your hormones are broken, your metabolism is damaged, or you haven't found the right supplement yet? In this episode, Danielle sits down with nutrition coach and founder of 4 Weeks to the Beach, Aram Grigorian, for a brutally honest conversation about fat loss, GLP-1 medications, perimenopause, body image, chronic dieting, strength train
EP. 262: You're Optimizing the Wrong Things: 5 Wellness Trends Giving You a False Sense of Health
EP. 262: You're Optimizing the Wrong Things: 5 Wellness Trends Giving You a False Sense of Health Aug 10, 2026 28:12 Somewhere along the way, wellness became more about buying things than building health. In this episode, Danielle challenges five of today's most popular wellness trends and explains why doing something that's marketed as "healthy" doesn't automatically mean it's improving your health. This isn't about bashing wellness or saying these tools never have a place. It's about learning how to think crit
EP 261: Peptides, Biohacking & Big Daddy Healthcare: A Completely Unhinged Health Rant
EP 261: Peptides, Biohacking & Big Daddy Healthcare: A Completely Unhinged Health Rant Aug 3, 2026 01:11:35 Ever feel like we've completely lost the plot when it comes to health? Same. In this episode, Danielle is joined by her bestie and business manager, Jess Wallace, for one of their most unfiltered conversations yet. What starts as a discussion about hormone therapy quickly spirals into infertility, medical gaslighting, women's healthcare, peptides, biohacking, training, recovery, social media, par
EP. 260: 7 Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer Every Woman Should Know
EP. 260: 7 Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer Every Woman Should Know Jul 27, 2026 25:25 Most women know the warning signs of breast cancer. Far fewer know what ovarian cancer can actually look like—and that's a problem. In this episode, Danielle shares the seven early signs of ovarian cancer every woman should know, why they're so often mistaken for everyday health issues, and how to recognize when a symptom deserves more than a quick explanation or reassurance. She also discusses wh
EP 259: What Your Financial Advisor Isn't Telling You About Retirement, Taxes & Investing
EP 259: What Your Financial Advisor Isn't Telling You About Retirement, Taxes & Investing Jul 20, 2026 01:31:12 Money is a lot like your health—everyone has an opinion, the internet is full of questionable advice, and bad guidance can cost you years. In this episode, Danielle sits down with financial advisor Marcus Corvino to break down the financial myths, red flags, and costly mistakes that keep people from building real wealth. Together they unpack what actually makes a trustworthy financial advisor, wh
EP. 258: Your Doctor Says It's Normal... But It's Not | 5 Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore
EP. 258: Your Doctor Says It's Normal... But It's Not | 5 Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore Jul 13, 2026 28:06 Danielle is breaking down five of the biggest things women are told are "normal" that deserve a much closer look. She dives into chronic fatigue, perimenopause, thyroid health, IBS, gut health, painful sex, pelvic floor dysfunction, and why so many women continue struggling despite being told that everything looks fine.   We dive into why a "normal" ferritin, vitamin D, B12, or thyroid result does
Ep 257:  Your Pediatrician Says It's Normal... But Is It? | Mouth Breathing, Tongue Ties, Speech Delays & Childhood Red Flags
Ep 257: Your Pediatrician Says It's Normal... But Is It? | Mouth Breathing, Tongue Ties, Speech Delays & Childhood Red Flags Jul 6, 2026 01:17:29 Your child snores, breathes through their mouth, gets constant ear infections, wets the bed, struggles with speech, or everyone keeps telling you they'll "grow out of it." What if those aren't random childhood quirks at all? In this episode, I sit down with speech-language pathologist and myofunctional therapist Kate Kurzhal SLP, myofunctional therapist and Passionate AF Mom to unpack the signs o
EP 256: Why You're Doing Everything Right and Still Not Getting Better
EP 256: Why You're Doing Everything Right and Still Not Getting Better Jun 29, 2026 01:37:59 What if the reason you're not getting better isn't because you're missing the right supplement, hormone, or protocol—but because you're applying the right tool to the wrong physiology? In this episode, Danielle sits down with Dr. Eric Balcavage to discuss state-based medicine, resilient physiology, and why so many people are stuck despite "doing all the right things." Together they unpack the dif
EP 255: Why Your Thyroid Labs Are "Normal" But You Still Feel Like Sh*t | Dr. Amie Hornaman
EP 255: Why Your Thyroid Labs Are "Normal" But You Still Feel Like Sh*t | Dr. Amie Hornaman Jun 22, 2026 01:15:30 If you've been told your thyroid is "normal" because your TSH came back in range, but you're still exhausted, gaining weight, losing hair, struggling with brain fog, or feeling like a completely different person... this episode is for you. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, better known as "The Thyroid Fixer," for an unfiltered conversation about everything conventional medicine often ge
EP 254: Why Women Stop Trusting Their Bodies (And How to Rebuild That Trust) | Dr. Sonya Jensen
EP 254: Why Women Stop Trusting Their Bodies (And How to Rebuild That Trust) | Dr. Sonya Jensen Jun 15, 2026 01:08:02 This week, I'm joined by naturopathic doctor and women's health expert Dr. Sonya Jensen for a conversation about the growing disconnect between women and their bodies, and what it's costing us. We dive into everything from medical gaslighting and birth control to nervous system regulation, intergenerational trauma, intuition, and why so many women have lost trust in themselves. We discuss how our

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