The number-one cause of death in women is still heart disease — and perimenopause is where your cardiovascular risk starts to quietly climb. This week, Dr. Komal sits down with Dr. Harpreet Tsui, an internist, obesity medicine specialist, and founder of Coronado Health (a direct primary care practice in Nevada), to break down the 2026 ACC/AHA Dyslipidemia Guidelines — the biggest update to cholesterol guidelines in years.

This is a personal episode. Both physicians are Southeast Asian women with significant family histories of heart disease. Both are managing their own cardiometabolic health in real time. And neither of them is willing to accept "your numbers look fine" as the end of the conversation.

They cover what's changed in the guidelines, which genetic cholesterol markers your doctor may not be ordering, why perimenopause can flip your lipid panel overnight, and the exact language to use at your next appointment to get the full picture.

Heart disease has long been framed as a “man’s disease” – but women are being missed, misdiagnosed, and overlooked in ways that can be life-threatening, especially within South Asian communities where cardiovascular risk often develops earlier and more aggressively.

In this episode, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia sits down with advanced imaging and preventative cardiologist, Dr. Ambreen Mohamed, to unpack the evolving science of women’s cardiovascular health, the hormonal shifts that impact risk throughout midlife, and why prevention needs to start far earlier than most people realize.

Together, they explore the subtle symptoms women experience that are too often dismissed, the intersection of menopause, PCOS, pregnancy complications, insulin resistance, and heart disease, and why traditional risk calculators frequently fail to capture the realities of South Asian patients. Most importantly, this conversation reframes prevention not as fear-based medicine, but as empowerment: understanding your risk factors early enough to change the trajectory of your health before disease develops.

Between trackers, lab tests, supplements, hormone experts, social media, and podcasts, women have more access to health information than ever before. However, despite (and sometimes because) of these resources, many women end up feeling confused and distrustful of their own bodies. 

In this episode, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia explores various factors contributing to the ambiguity, including long-standing systemic gaps in women’s healthcare. From “normal” lab results that don’t align with very real symptoms to a healthcare system built around specialties instead of whole-body care, women have been conditioned to push through pain and discomfort in order to adjust to everyone’s convenience but their own.

If you’ve struggled to find clear, conclusive answers about your health, this episode highlights why self-advocacy is essential in securing the individual care and comprehensive treatment you deserve.

Have you ever felt confused about your body – like you’re not getting clear answers about your hormones, your cycle, or your symptoms? Maybe you’ve been told everything looks “normal,” even when you don’t feel normal. Or you’ve found yourself piecing together information from different sources, trying to make sense of what’s actually going on.

There’s a reason for that. Women’s health has historically been under researched, undervalued, and under resourced. For decades, gaps in research and education have left both patients and providers without the tools needed to fully understand and address women’s health concerns.

The result? Confusion, misdiagnosis, and far too many women feeling dismissed or unheard. The good news is, this conversation is starting to change. With better awareness, more open dialogue, and a focus on asking the right questions, we can begin to close those gaps.

In this post, we’ll explore why Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia rebranded her podcast from Reset Recharge to Clearly Hormonal, the deeper issues within women’s healthcare that inspired this shift, and how her new mission is centered on cutting through the noise to bring women the clarity and knowledge they deserve.

Have you ever felt confused about your body – like you’re not getting clear answers about your hormones, your cycle, or your symptoms? Maybe you’ve been told everything looks “normal,” even when you don’t feel normal. Or you’ve found yourself piecing together information from different sources, trying to make sense of what’s actually going on.

There’s a reason for that. Women’s health has historically been under researched, undervalued, and under resourced. For decades, gaps in research and education have left both patients and providers without the tools needed to fully understand and address women’s health concerns.

The result? Confusion, misdiagnosis, and far too many women feeling dismissed or unheard. The good news is, this conversation is starting to change. With better awareness, more open dialogue, and a focus on asking the right questions, we can begin to close those gaps.

In this post, we’ll explore why Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia rebranded her podcast from Reset Recharge to Clearly Hormonal, the deeper issues within women’s healthcare that inspired this shift, and how her new mission is centered on cutting through the noise to bring women the clarity and knowledge they deserve.

Women’s reproductive health doesn’t happen in silos. Pregnancy, postpartum recovery, fertility struggles, and perimenopause are deeply connected—biologically, emotionally, and metabolically. In this powerful episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia sits down with Dr. Emmie Strassberg, a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist, to unpack what women truly need to know as they move from pregnancy planning through perimenopause, especially after pregnancy loss or complications.

This conversation is essential listening—and reading—for women in their 30s and 40s who feel confused, dismissed, or isolated in their reproductive health journey.

In this episode of 'Reset Recharge,' host Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a triple board certified endocrinologist, interviews Dr. Jessica Yearwood, a Menopause Society certified practitioner, about the deep impacts of perimenopause and menopause on women's health. The conversation covers a range of topics including cardiovascular health, urinary tract infections, osteoporosis, vasomotor symptoms, and abnormal bleeding.

Dr. Yearwood shares her insights and experiences as an emergency medical physician and provides valuable advice on managing these conditions. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and informed discussions with healthcare providers, aiming to empower women to take control of their health during the menopause transition. Dr. Yearwood also introduces her new menopause clinic in Gig Harbor, Washington, which offers consultative and direct care for women.

In this episode of Reset Recharge, host Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia discusses her personal experiences and insights into managing medical crises for loved ones while emphasizing the importance of self-care. She shares practical strategies for organizing care and maintaining emotional and physical well-being during stressful times, particularly for midlife women caught in the 'sandwich era'—balancing responsibilities between children and aging parents. This episode highlights the importance of delegation, setting boundaries, emotional rest, and modeling self-care for future generations.

In this episode of 'Reset Recharge,' host Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a triple board-certified endocrinologist and women's health expert, discusses the transformative journey of women's lives through various stages like puberty, reproductive years, and menopause. Revisiting the perspectives from a previous episode titled 'Mother Nature is Not a Feminist,' she now emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and the unique strengths women accumulate over time.

The episode explores the positive cultural attitudes toward aging women in different societies, challenges the modern pace of life that contradicts natural biological processes, and promotes rest as a form of strategic health maintenance rather than laziness. Dr. Patil-Sisodia advocates for a cultural shift to honor the full arc of women's lives, recognizing midlife changes as moments for intentional self-care rather than decline.

In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia highlights the transformative year of 2025 in women's health, focusing on menopause care. Key topics include the FDA's rewording of black box warnings on hormone therapy, breakthrough non-hormonal treatments, and the American Heart Association's new cardiovascular guidelines.

The podcast also covers advances in weight management, bone health, and preventive screenings, along with the elevation of lifestyle medicine and the growing field of fem tech.

In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia shares her personal experiences with burnout and emphasizes the importance of being present and pausing. She discusses how striving for perfection can lead to deep mental and physical exhaustion, especially for midlife women.

Dr. Patil-Sisodia dives into the concept of the burnout-inactivity trap, where chronic burnout reduces physical activity, further exacerbating physical decline. She outlines effective strategies for breaking this cycle, including consistent moderate physical activity and prioritizing quality sleep. The episode concludes with actionable tips on integrating more movement, connection, and genuine rest into daily life to combat burnout.

Menopause hormone therapy (MHT) can feel like a maze—especially when you start hearing terms like progesterone, progestin, and progestogen used interchangeably. If you’ve ever thought, “Wait… are these all the same thing?” you’re not alone.

In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia breaks down one of the most important—and most confusing—parts of menopause care: progestogens. By the end, you’ll know what these hormones do, why they’re essential for many women, and how different options fit different bodies and risk profiles.

Let’s reset the confusion and recharge your hormone literacy.

In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a triple board certified endocrinologist and women's health expert, explores the complexities of estrogen therapy. She breaks down bioidentical and synthetic estrogen, compares their safety and effectiveness, and provides evidence-based insights into cardiovascular and cancer risks.

This informative session aims to empower women with the knowledge to make informed decisions about hormone therapy. Dr. Patil-Sisodia emphasizes the importance of understanding individual risk factors and the critical distinctions between FDA-approved and compounded hormone products.

Tune in for a deep dive into estrogen therapy, and learn practical questions to bring to your next healthcare appointment.

If your skin suddenly feels drier, more sensitive, or just “not like it used to be,” you’re not imagining it. Perimenopause and menopause are a full-body hormonal shift—and your skin is absolutely part of that story.

In this episode of Reset Recharge, I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Stierman, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist, to break down what actually works for midlife skin, what’s overhyped, and where hormones and skincare meaningfully intersect.

As always, this blog and podcast are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Please talk to your own healthcare provider before starting or changing medications, hormones, or supplements.

Sleep isn’t just downtime — it’s an active, restorative process that directly impacts your hormonal balance, metabolism, mental health, and emotional resilience. For women in midlife, sleep can feel especially elusive. Hormonal fluctuations, stress, and lifestyle changes all intersect, often leading to insomnia, fatigue, and brain fog.

In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a triple board-certified endocrinologist and women’s health expert, sits down with sleep coach Irina Macare to uncover the science and psychology behind sleep—and how we can all get it back.

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide, with one in eight women in the U.S. developing the disease in their lifetime. Early detection is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve survival rates and reduce the need for aggressive treatment.

In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia speaks with Dr. Sasmita Misra, a fellowship-trained breast radiologist at the University of Chicago, to help women understand breast screening, risk factors, and new technologies that are changing the future of breast health.

This blog breaks down the science, clears up common misconceptions, and gives you a step-by-step guide to proactive breast cancer prevention.

This episode of Reset Recharge is different. In honor of Menopause Awareness Month, I wanted to slow down and share a story I’ve never fully told before — the story that shaped my purpose as a doctor, a daughter, and a woman.

It’s about my mom, her health journey, and the moment I realized that medicine could either make people feel invisible… or deeply seen. It’s also about how, decades later, her story became my own — and how that realization inspired me to build something new: a space where women can feel heard during one of the most transformative seasons of their lives — midlife and menopause.

In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia explores how metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia influence breast cancer risk — and how modern medications like statins, metformin, and GLP-1 receptor agonists fit into prevention and survivorship. Learn about metabolic health optimization, postmenopausal breast cancer risk, and evidence-based interventions for long-term wellness.

In this episode of Reset Recharge, Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia explores a groundbreaking study that reveals how menopause hormone therapy (MHT) may actually reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in perimenopausal women with prediabetes.

Dr. Komal unpacks the data from a major Diabetes and Metabolism study of over 6,500 women aged 46–60, showing that those who used hormone therapy were 30% less likely to develop diabetes. She explains the science behind how estrogen supports metabolic health — improving insulin sensitivity, lowering inflammation, reducing central fat gain, and supporting pancreatic function — and why timing, age, BMI, and ethnicity make all the difference.

If you’ve ever wondered how to honor your ambitions and your wellbeing, this episode is for you. Dr. Una—pediatrician, founder of EntreMD, and builder of multiple businesses—joined me to talk about motherhood, identity, and the practical systems that help women create time, joy, and wealth (in every sense of the word). Her story is a masterclass in learning new skills, delegating with intention, and aligning your roles so your life feels like one purpose instead of competing parts.