112. Fuelling like an athlete, preventing and treating HA, what HRT actually does and dispelling health misinformation with endocrinologist Dr. Izzy Smith

<p class="p1">Dr Izzy Smith is an Australian based Endocrinology Doctor with a passion for sharing health advice that is easy to digest.</p> <p class="p1">Through her work and <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/doctorizzyksmith/?hl=en">instagram</a> she regularly promotes evidenced-based advice on exercise, nutrition and medicine whilst busting silly health myths by calling out some of the dangerous fads in the wellness and weight loss industry.</p> <p class="p1">Izzy is a passionate advocate for mental health which includes her role as an ambassador and keynote speaker for the <a href="http://www.movember.com/"><span class= "s1">Movember </span></a>and <a href= "https://puka-up.myshopify.com/"><span class="s1">Puka Up</span><span class="s2"> organisations.</span></a></p> <p class="p1">She is also a strong advocate for the physical and mental health benefits of exercise and is also the co-host of the mental health podcast <a href= "https://www.foxsports.com.au/podcasts/behind-the-uniform?nk=acbb21420a3c0fa556680c81c23f341e-1601785555"> <span class="s1">Behind the Uniform Podcast</span></a> .</p> <p class="p1">Her authentic approach to health and wellbeing has lead to a growing presence on social media and influence in the space and I couldn’t be more excited for you guys to listen to our chat today.</p> <p class="p1">In this episode Izzy and I discuss:</p> <ul> <li class="p1">Her passion for fitness and specifically running</li> <li class="p1">What an endocrinologist does, what conditions they treat and why you might go see one</li> <li class="p1">How endocrinologists diagnose and treat hypothalamic amenorrhea</li> <li class="p1">What HRT actually is and how it helps protect bone health</li> <li class="p1">Busting misinformation in the health and fitness space</li> <li class="p1">How to advocate for yourself when seeing a doctor and so much more</li> </ul> <p>You can follow Dr. Izzy on Instagram at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/doctorizzyksmith/?hl=en">@doctorizzyksmith</a> or check out her <a href= "https