H.O.W. MD - Your Hormone Optimizing Warrior

H.O.W. MD - Your Hormone Optimizing Warrior

Dr. Mirela Cernaianu - Hormone Specialist

Episodes 141
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (18)
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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82%
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About This Podcast

The Hormone Optimizing Warrior MD (The H.O.W. MD) Podcast is your trusted guide to hormone therapy for menopause, postmenopause, and beyond. Hosted by Dr. Mirela Cernaianu, a passionate women's health advocate and practicing physician, this show delivers clear, evidence-based insights on optimizing hormones to reclaim vitality, strength, mental clarity, and confidence in the second half of life. Discover how hormone therapy, peptide therapy, and the latest regenerative approaches can help you thrive after menopause. Each episode cuts through the myths and dogma, providing actionable strategies so you can work with your provider to achieve true hormone optimization (not just symptom management). Whether you're in your 30s–40s preparing for the change, navigating menopause now, or thriving in your 60s, 70s, and beyond, you'll gain practical tools for heart health, beauty, longevity, and whole-body balance.

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140 - The Explosive Truth About Testosterone and Women's Longevity

Jun 05, 2026 26m

We've been told to think about testosterone mostly through sex drive, but I take us into a much bigger story in this episode. I'm opening the door to a bigger conversation that almost never gets the…

139 - Tracking Heart Health Post Menopause: Valuable Survival Tips

May 29, 2026 25m

In this episode, we push past the cholesterol conversation and dig into why calcium scoring may change the way we look at heart risk. I take us inside two cases that make one thing clear: a simple…

138 - The Balance of Cholesterol and Hormones: Is Menopause Accelerating Biological Aging?

May 22, 2026 25m

Today we're continuing our discussion about heart health and cardiovascular surveillance, and we're specifically focusing on what's true about cholesterol and what to monitor as a woman ages. When it…

137 - Too Much Cholesterol...or Not Enough? What You Need to Know About Plaque Formation in Menopause

May 15, 2026 25m

Recently, I've been speaking about how estrogen and FSH levels are valuable indicators for a woman's cardiovascular health. While not all medical professionals are well-versed in this, it's a topic…

136 - Is Our Estrogen Hormone the Key to a Healthy Heart?

May 08, 2026 20m

Estrogen plays many significant roles in a woman's body, but on this episode of HOW MD, we're talking about why estrogen is so important for heart health. In 2002, women and doctors were told…

135 - Introducing the Hormone Optimizing Warrior: Your Guide for Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond

May 01, 2026 21m

When I started this podcast, I focused largely on overall wellness and even beauty. After looking back on the last three years of my journey, I came to realize it was time for a change. I'm…

134 - Rethinking Breast Cancer Screening on Hormone Therapy: A Fresh Perspective, Part 4

Apr 24, 2026 24m

In this episode we're concluding our conversation about breast cancer screening. This part discusses the importance of breast exams and what an ideal breast surveillance process could look like…

133 - Rethinking Breast Cancer Screening on Hormone Therapy: A Fresh Perspective, Part 3

Apr 17, 2026 28m

We're moving on to part 3 of our conversation about breast cancer screening in this episode. Previously, we've covered breast health surveillance in general. Today, we're going to dive into breast…

132 - Rethinking Breast Cancer Screening on Hormone Therapy: A Fresh Perspective, Part 2

Apr 10, 2026 23m

In today's episode we're continuing our conversation about breast cancer surveillance, focusing on the risks of getting a regular mammogram. Last week, we discussed the cumulative risk of radiation…

131 - Rethinking Breast Cancer Screening on Hormone Therapy: A Fresh Perspective, Part 1

Apr 03, 2026 24m

Today we're beginning our conversation about breast cancer screening when on hormone therapy. There are biological markers and overall wellness indicators that need to be assessed every time a woman…

130 - The Future of Aging: Embracing Hormone Optimization, Part 3

Mar 20, 2026 30m

In this episode I'm concluding our conversation about hormone optimization. Previously, we've discussed the difference between hormone therapy and hormone optimization, as well as the myths and…

129 - The Future of Aging: Embracing Hormone Optimization, Part 2

Mar 13, 2026 26m

Last week, I introduced the concept of what hormone optimization is and how it differs from hormone therapy. In this episode, let's focus on exploring the myths about using hormones and how you can…

128 - The Future of Aging: Embracing Hormone Optimization, Part 1

Mar 06, 2026 22m

Hormone optimization is a new and complicated topic, and we're going to begin covering it in today's episode. As women enter menopause and seek hormone replacement therapy as a solution, it's…

127 - Prolapse Warning: The Unspoken Role of Estrogen in Female Health, Part 3

Feb 27, 2026 27m

On today's episode we're concluding our conversation about prolapse, specifically focusing on pelvic prolapse. These pelvic floor muscles are a small yet crucial aspect of your overall muscle…

126 - Prolapse Warning: The Unspoken Role of Estrogen in Female Health, Part 2

Feb 13, 2026 28m

Let's continue on with our conversation about prolapse. A great number of women experience prolapse after childbirth trauma, but this can also come up many years after menopause when the loss of…

125 - Prolapse Warning: The Unspoken Role of Estrogen in Female Health, Part 1

Feb 06, 2026 27m

In this episode we're talking about something I haven't yet approached on this show: prolapse, specifically as it relates to a very specific female condition. Many women aren't aware of the vital…

124 - Managing Your Health Expenses: Beyond the Monthly Insurance Premiums

Jan 30, 2026 30m

Today we're continuing our conversation about health insurance, health expenses, and what to consider when you're budgeting for your health. We often forget that health insurance is a business. And…

123 - The Real Cost of Staying Healthy (Beyond Having an Insurance Plan)

Jan 23, 2026 25m

In this episode we're diving deeper into health expenses to help you gain insight into where your money is best allocated. In the last episode, we explored how your health insurance is designed to…

122 - 2026 Health Outlook: The Intersection of Insurance and Self-Care

Jan 16, 2026 24m

Let's talk about your health goals for this year and beyond. The truth is that basic self-care practices don't always restore us to the level we desire. That's where seeking additional support comes…

121 - Why Self-Care is the Key to Achieving Your Health Goals in 2026

Jan 09, 2026 25m

How you can achieve your health goals in 2026 and in all the years to come? Life can (and does) get busy, and time can move by quickly. Self-care doesn't always feel easy, but prioritizing self-care…

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