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16 Decoding Women’s Sleep: The Brain, Hormones, and Health Impact

Episode 16

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 43:27

Are you like Erin, who needs at least eight solid hours of sleep to function? Or are you like Gillian, who secretly wishes humans didn’t have to sleep at all? In this episode of The Savvy Patient, hosts Dr. Gillian Goddard and Erin Stein take a deep dive into one of our body's most crucial daily functions: sleep. We talk all things rest, snooze, and sleep routines—and how two best friends can have totally opposite sleep habits. We discuss the science of what happens in our brains when we turn off the lights, from circadian rhythms and natural sleep preferences to the sneaky ways hormones disrupt women’s rest. Plus, we dive into the dark side of sleep deprivation, its impact on long-term health, and what’s really going on with insomnia and sleep apnea, and the simple sleep hygiene habits that can help you wake up feeling rested.

We take a moment to remind you that while this is a medical discussion, it is not providing a diagnosis or treatment or any medical advice. The only way to get a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice for your particular condition is through a discussion with your doctor.

Please subscribe savvypatient.substack.com

Visit www.thesavvypatient.com/podcast for episode transcripts.

Watch full podcast episodes @TheSavvyPatient on Youtube.com.

Get your copy of The Hormone Loop by Dr. Gillian Goddard wherever books are sold.

This episode was produced and edited by Erin Stein. Music: “All We Live For (instrumental)” by Wolfclub licensed through Audiio.com. Intro and outro edited, and video created, by Ian Mayer. The Savvy Patient logo by Amanda Spielman.

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15 How to Be a Savvy Patient: Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Visits

Episode 15

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 01:10:48

In this episode of The Savvy Patient, hosts Erin Stein and Dr. Gillian Goddard tackle what it really takes to navigate healthcare as a patient. We dispel the myth of the single "best doctor," emphasizing instead the importance of finding a provider whose style fits your personal health philosophy. We break down how to prepare for your appointments to get the best outcomes and cover how to frame your health goals, collect concrete data on your symptoms, and use reputable medical sources for research rather than falling down the rabbit hole of search engine horrors or extreme Reddit threads. We also address the inescapable reality of navigating health insurance, explaining why understanding your own coverage beforehand is essential. We teach you how to get savvy!

Resources:

Dr. Gillian Goddard mentioned mayoclinic.org/symptoms and mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements for research. She also mentioned beyondtype1.org/ as a resource for those living with Type 1 diabetes.

Please subscribe savvypatient.substack.com

Visit www.thesavvypatient.com/podcast for episode transcripts.

Watch full podcast episodes @TheSavvyPatient on Youtube.com.

Get your copy of The Hormone Loop by Dr. Gillian Goddard wherever books are sold.

This episode was produced and edited by Erin Stein. Music: “All We Live For (instrumental)” by Wolfclub licensed through Audiio.com. Intro and outro edited, and video created, by Ian Mayer. The Savvy Patient logo by Amanda Spielman.

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06 Breast Cancer (Erin's Version) Part 1

Episode 6

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 • Duration 52:54

Last year, co-host Erin Stein went through diagnosis and treatment for pre-menopausal breast cancer. She intimately details her patient experience from mammogram to MRI, from cancer surgery and breast reconstruction to Tamoxifen. Erin shares insights from her journey with her boobs so other women will know what to expect.

We take a moment to remind you that while this is a medical discussion, it is not providing a diagnosis or treatment or any medical advice. The only way to get a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice for your particular condition is through a discussion with your doctor.

Please subscribe savvypatient.substack.com

Visit www.thesavvypatient.com/podcast for episode transcripts.

Watch full podcast episodes @TheSavvyPatient on Youtube.com.

Get your copy of The Hormone Loop by Dr. Gillian Goddard wherever books are sold.

This episode was produced and edited by Erin Stein. Music: “All We Live For (instrumental)” by Wolfclub licensed through Audiio.com. Intro and outro edited, and video created, by Ian Mayer. The Savvy Patient logo by Amanda Spielman.

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05 PCOS Basics: This Syndrome is More Common Than You Think

Episode 5

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • Duration 41:26

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (now PMOS) is a wildly common endocrine condition among women. We explain why, and cover PCOS symptoms, diagnosis, its impact on ovulation and fertility, and break down the process of getting treatment.

We take a moment to remind you that while this is a medical discussion, it is not providing a diagnosis or treatment or any medical advice. The only way to get a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice for your particular condition is through a discussion with your doctor.

Please subscribe savvypatient.substack.com

Visit www.thesavvypatient.com/podcast for episode transcripts.

Watch full podcast episodes @TheSavvyPatient on Youtube.com.

Get your copy of The Hormone Loop by Dr. Gillian Goddard wherever books are sold.

This episode was produced and edited by Erin Stein. Music: “All We Live For (instrumental)” by Wolfclub licensed through Audiio.com. Intro and outro edited, and video created, by Ian Mayer. The Savvy Patient logo by Amanda Spielman.

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04 Lady Cycles

Episode 4

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 50:14

Cut through the confusion over Perimenopause and Menopause. We talk through all the stages of the female reproductive Hormone Loop--and there are way more than we've been told. A true understanding of women's health starts here!

We take a moment to remind you that while this is a medical discussion, it is not providing a diagnosis or treatment or any medical advice. The only way to get a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice for your particular condition is through a discussion with your doctor.

Please subscribe savvypatient.substack.com

Visit www.thesavvypatient.com/podcast for episode transcripts.

Watch full podcast episodes @TheSavvyPatient on Youtube.com.

Get your copy of The Hormone Loop by Dr. Gillian Goddard wherever books are sold.

This episode was produced and edited by Erin Stein. Music: “All We Live For (instrumental)” by Wolfclub licensed through Audiio.com. Intro and outro edited, and video created, by Ian Mayer. The Savvy Patient logo by Amanda Spielman.

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03 Hormones 101

Episode 3

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • Duration 38:02

In this episode we lay down all the basics of what hormones are and what they do. Co-host and endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddard walks us through the different feedback loops in our bodies, and how hormones are the instruction manuals for all our major systems. This episode includes fun facts about organs and glands, the placenta, your brain, how Tamoxifen works, diabetes, perimenopause, and the myth of the hormonal imbalance!

For a lot more on your hormones and women’s hormonal health from birth to menopause, check out Gillian’s forthcoming book, The Hormone Loop! www.thesavvypatient.com/book

We take a moment to remind you that while this is a medical discussion, it is not providing a diagnosis or treatment or any medical advice. The only way to get a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice for your particular condition is through a discussion with your doctor.

Please subscribe savvypatient.substack.com

Visit www.thesavvypatient.com/podcast for episode transcripts.

Watch full podcast episodes @TheSavvyPatient on Youtube.com.

Get your copy of The Hormone Loop by Dr. Gillian Goddard wherever books are sold.

This episode was produced and edited by Erin Stein. Music: “All We Live For (instrumental)” by Wolfclub licensed through Audiio.com. Intro and outro edited, and video created, by Ian Mayer. The Savvy Patient logo by Amanda Spielman.

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02 (Pilot) Is Masturbation a Menopause Hack?

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Thursday, April 23, 2026 • Duration 18:13

Recent headlines suggested the totally free home treatment known as masturbation could alleviate menopause symptoms. We examine and discuss the study that sparked all the excitement.

We take a moment to remind you that while this is a medical discussion, it is not providing a diagnosis or treatment or any medical advice. The only way to get a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice for your particular condition is through a discussion with your doctor.

Please subscribe savvypatient.substack.com

Visit www.thesavvypatient.com/podcast for episode transcripts.

Watch full podcast episodes @TheSavvyPatient on Youtube.com.

Get your copy of The Hormone Loop by Dr. Gillian Goddard wherever books are sold.

This episode was produced and edited by Erin Stein. Music: “All We Live For (instrumental)” by Wolfclub licensed through Audiio.com. Intro and outro edited, and video created, by Ian Mayer. The Savvy Patient logo by Amanda Spielman.

References:

Lehmiller, Justin J. PhD; Graham, Cynthia A. PhD; Ferrall, Louise BS; Mendelson, Emily A. MA; Prine, Merissa S. MS. The role of masturbation in relieving symptoms associated with menopause. Menopause 33(4):p 384-394, April 2026. DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002675 https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/fulltext/2026/04000/the_role_of_masturbation_in_relieving_symptoms.4.aspx

Heinemann K, Ruebig A, Potthoff P, Schneider HP, Strelow F, Heinemann LA, Do MT. The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) scale: a methodological review. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2004 Sep 2;2:45. DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-2-45. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC516787/

01 An Introduction to The Savvy Patient

Season 1

Monday, April 20, 2026 • Duration 08:55

Dr. Gillian Goddard and Erin Stein introduce themselves and explain what this podcast will be all about.

The Savvy Patient podcast makes medicine make sense, giving you simple, usable insights for smarter conversations with your doctor. Two best friends crack each other up as they bust medical myths and break down the latest research.

Dr. Gillian Goddard and Erin Stein performed high school theater together, and then one of them became a doctor. Gillian—endocrinologist, author of The Hormone Loop, and the popular newsletter The Savvy Patient—wants everyone to become a confident self advocate for their health. Erin asks the awkward questions, calls out jargon, and keeps it real. Together, they use fresh research and evidence to navigate the so-called “prime of their lives” and all the weird, wild shit no one warns you about.

We take a moment to remind you that while this is a medical discussion, it is not providing a diagnosis or treatment or any medical advice. The only way to get a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice for your particular condition is through a discussion with your doctor.

Please subscribe savvypatient.substack.com

Visit www.thesavvypatient.com/podcast for episode transcripts.

Watch full podcast episodes @TheSavvyPatient on Youtube.com.

Get your copy of The Hormone Loop by Dr. Gillian Goddard wherever books are sold.

This episode was produced and edited by Erin Stein. Music: “All We Live For (instrumental)” by Wolfclub licensed through Audiio.com. Intro and outro edited, and video created, by Ian Mayer. The Savvy Patient logo by Amanda Spielman.

14 Body Image and Healthy Misconceptions

Episode 14

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 42:34

Why is our relationship to our own physical appearance so complicated? In this episode of The Savvy Patient, co-hosts Erin Stein and Gillian Goddard dive into the multi-layered and deeply emotional topic of body image. We break down how societal expectations and objectification distort our relationship with our physical selves from a young age and challenge deep-seated misconceptions appearance. We unpack the true complexities of what it means to be a “healthy” body size versus chasing a manufactured illusion of physical perfection. The conversation addresses the modern pressures of social media and the frustrating realities of navigating weight bias and body image when dealing with medical professionals. Blending clinical insight with candid reflection, this episode provides listeners with a roadmap to understand, question, and ultimately heal their relationship with their bodies and mental health.

Resources:

If you are struggling with mental health, call or text 988 for free, confidential mental health and suicide prevention support.

For bullying help, text 741741 or visit www.crisistextline.org/topics/bullying/

For an eating disorders helpline call 1-888-375-7767 or visit anad.org

Notes:

Erin mentions the book I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, and the documentary film Super Size Me, directed by Morgan Spurlock.

She also recommends the journal review “Body Perceptions and Psychological Well-Being: A Review of the Impact of Social Media and Physical Measurements on Self-Esteem and Mental Health with a Focus on Body Image Satisfaction and Its Relationship with Cultural and Gender Factors” by Merino et al. (2024), published in Healthcare (Basel). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11276240/#sec11-healthcare-12-01396

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13 All About Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms, and What’s Not on TikTok

Episode 13

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 01:00:32

Perimenopause is trending on social media, but how do you separate the viral “hot takes” from clinical reality? This week on The Savvy Patient, co-hosts Dr. Gillian Goddard and Erin Stein deliver a fun, fluff-free masterclass on what is actually happening to your body. From the difference between perimenopause and menopause, to the metabolic shifts people rarely talk about. Plus, we dare to discuss the mood swings, brain fog, sex function and vaginal atrophy. This episode offers a no-nonsense guide to decoding your body and getting the right treatment. Hit play to skip the algorithm myths and get the medical truth.

Please subscribe savvypatient.substack.com

Visit www.thesavvypatient.com/podcast for episode transcripts.

Watch full podcast episodes @TheSavvyPatient on Youtube.com.

Get your copy of The Hormone Loop by Dr. Gillian Goddard wherever books are sold.

This episode was produced and edited by Erin Stein. Music: “All We Live For (instrumental)” by Wolfclub licensed through Audiio.com. Intro and outro edited, and video created, by Ian Mayer. The Savvy Patient logo by Amanda Spielman.

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