<p>In this <em>Ask Me Anything</em> episode, Dr. Will Cole dives deep into listener questions around hormone replacement therapy (HRT), mental health, trauma processing, and more. He breaks down the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, explains how to interpret “normal” labs that don’t reflect how you actually feel, and explores whether we’ve swung too far into over-labeling and over-therapizing emotional pain. Plus, he shares how functional medicine views hot flashes, low libido, PCOS, and stress-induced hormone dysregulation. Whether you’re struggling with burnout or just trying to feel like yourself again, this episode offers empowering insights and real solutions. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit<a href="http://www.drwillcole.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.drwillcole.com/podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.</em></p><p><em>Sponsors:</em></p><ul><li>Access Orchid’s exclusive offer for Art of Being Well Listeners at <a href="http://orchidhealth.com/beingwell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">orchidhealth.com/beingwell</a> to sign up for an intro call with one of their experts and learn more about if Orchid’s embryo reports are right for you. Art of Being Well Listeners will get access to pre- and post-test genetic counseling at no cost.</li><li>Go to <a href="http://quince.com/willcole" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quince.com/willcole</a> for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order.</li><li>You can find Kettle & Fire in almost every grocery store, nation wide. But if you want the hookup, you can save 20% if you go to <a href="http://kettleandfire.com/willcole" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kettleandfire.com/willcole</a> and use code WILLCOLE.</li><li>Visit toupsandco.com and use code DRWILLCOLE at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.</li><li>Timeline is offering 10% off your order of Mitopure. Go to <a href="http://timeline.com/WILLCOLE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">timeline.com/WILLCOLE</a>.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Produced by <a href="https://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media.</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>