“It’s Hormones, Actually.” GLP-1s, Hashimoto’s & Holistic Endocrinology with Dr. Caroline Messer

Mic'd and Medicated: Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert · Feb 19, 2026 · 38m

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Are your hormones actually the problem?

In this episode of Mic’d and Medicated, we sit down with double board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Caroline Messer to break down what’s really going on with hormones, metabolism, weight, mood, and longevity.

We talk about:

• Hashimoto’s and why it often overlaps with celiac disease

• Lactose intolerance vs. dairy allergy

• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — what’s safe and what’s outdated fear

• GLP-1 medications and whether they’re just weight-loss drugs or something bigger

• The stigma around mental health medication

• Sugar…