<![CDATA[This is NOT Normal!]]>41474436-f3c9-5103-b2cc-111582d95030Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:36:00 +0000Captivate.fmDr Talkshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/f277f56d-ea52-41ba-b746-bf2e553cd7b7/Untitled-design-4.pngThis is NOT Normal!Dr TalksDr TalksYou've been told your symptoms are "normal." But you know your body better than anyone. On This is NOT Normal!, Dr. Deb Matthew and Nicole Bentivegna help women understand why they don't feel like themselves anymore. Through honest conversations about hormones, metabolism, gut health, sleep, stress, and whole-person wellness, they uncover what's often overlooked and help you take the next step toward loving the way you feel again.https://this-is-not-normal.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastWhy Is It So Hard to Lose Weight After 40?Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight After 40?Why does weight loss get so much harder after 40? We break down how estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, cortisol, and insulin can affect metabolism, belly fat, and your ability to lose weight.

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About the Host:

Dr. Deb Matthew, MD, often called “America’s Happy Hormones Doctor,” is a functional and integrative medicine physician, author, and founder of Signature Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work helps women better understand hormone changes, metabolic health, and the root causes of symptoms too often dismissed as “normal.”

Nicole Bentivegna, NP-C, IFMCP, FAAMM, ABAAHP, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and integrative functional medicine. At Signature Wellness, she helps women understand how hormones, stress, metabolism, and other whole-body factors can influence how they feel every day.

Together on This is NOT Normal!, we have honest conversations about the symptoms women are often expected to accept and explore what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://drdeborahmatthew.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebmatthew

Signature Wellness: https://signaturewellness.org

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]]>Why does weight loss get so much harder after 40? We break down how estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, cortisol, and insulin can affect metabolism, belly fat, and your ability to lose weight.

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About the Host:

Dr. Deb Matthew, MD, often called “America’s Happy Hormones Doctor,” is a functional and integrative medicine physician, author, and founder of Signature Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work helps women better understand hormone changes, metabolic health, and the root causes of symptoms too often dismissed as “normal.”

Nicole Bentivegna, NP-C, IFMCP, FAAMM, ABAAHP, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and integrative functional medicine. At Signature Wellness, she helps women understand how hormones, stress, metabolism, and other whole-body factors can influence how they feel every day.

Together on This is NOT Normal!, we have honest conversations about the symptoms women are often expected to accept and explore what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://drdeborahmatthew.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebmatthew

Signature Wellness: https://signaturewellness.org

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PODCAST

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This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com

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]]>32388e6e-ae36-434d-b518-f81f57829bf8Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:00:00 -080014:53falsefull1441What Women Need to Know About GLP-1 MedicationsWhat Women Need to Know About GLP-1 MedicationsGLP-1 medications can be powerful tools for weight loss, but they are not a complete solution. We explain how they work, who may benefit, common side effects, and why protecting muscle and building healthy habits still matter.

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About the Host:

Dr. Deb Matthew, MD, often called “America’s Happy Hormones Doctor,” is a functional and integrative medicine physician, author, and founder of Signature Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work focuses on helping women better understand hormone changes, metabolic health, and the root causes behind symptoms that are too often dismissed as “normal.”

Nicole Bentivegna, NP-C, IFMCP, FAAMM, ABAAHP, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and integrative functional medicine. At Signature Wellness, she helps women understand how hormones, stress, metabolism, and other whole-body factors can influence how they feel every day.

Together on This is NOT Normal!, we have honest conversations about the symptoms women are often expected to accept and explore what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://drdeborahmatthew.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebmatthew

Signature Wellness: https://signaturewellness.org

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]]>GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools for weight loss, but they are not a complete solution. We explain how they work, who may benefit, common side effects, and why protecting muscle and building healthy habits still matter.

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About the Host:

Dr. Deb Matthew, MD, often called “America’s Happy Hormones Doctor,” is a functional and integrative medicine physician, author, and founder of Signature Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work focuses on helping women better understand hormone changes, metabolic health, and the root causes behind symptoms that are too often dismissed as “normal.”

Nicole Bentivegna, NP-C, IFMCP, FAAMM, ABAAHP, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and integrative functional medicine. At Signature Wellness, she helps women understand how hormones, stress, metabolism, and other whole-body factors can influence how they feel every day.

Together on This is NOT Normal!, we have honest conversations about the symptoms women are often expected to accept and explore what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://drdeborahmatthew.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebmatthew

Signature Wellness: https://signaturewellness.org

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PODCAST

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]]>44221834-0f73-40b7-9ad4-fc2441ca53c2Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:00:00 -080023:06falsefull1331Where Did My Sex Drive Go?Where Did My Sex Drive Go?Why does your sex drive suddenly disappear? We explore how hormones, stress, thyroid health, medications, and vaginal changes can affect libido—and why testosterone isn’t always the whole answer.

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About the Hosts:

Dr. Deb Matthew, MD, often called “America’s Happy Hormones Doctor,” is a functional and integrative medicine physician, author, and founder of Signature Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work focuses on helping women better understand hormone changes, metabolic health, and the root causes behind symptoms that are too often dismissed as “normal.”

Nicole Bentivegna, NP-C, IFMCP, FAAMM, ABAAHP, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and integrative functional medicine. At Signature Wellness, she helps women understand how hormones, stress, metabolism, and other whole-body factors can influence how they feel every day.

Together on This is NOT Normal!, we have honest conversations about the symptoms women are often expected to accept and explore what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://drdeborahmatthew.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebmatthew

Signature Wellness: https://signaturewellness.org

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]]>Why does your sex drive suddenly disappear? We explore how hormones, stress, thyroid health, medications, and vaginal changes can affect libido—and why testosterone isn’t always the whole answer.

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About the Hosts:

Dr. Deb Matthew, MD, often called “America’s Happy Hormones Doctor,” is a functional and integrative medicine physician, author, and founder of Signature Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work focuses on helping women better understand hormone changes, metabolic health, and the root causes behind symptoms that are too often dismissed as “normal.”

Nicole Bentivegna, NP-C, IFMCP, FAAMM, ABAAHP, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and integrative functional medicine. At Signature Wellness, she helps women understand how hormones, stress, metabolism, and other whole-body factors can influence how they feel every day.

Together on This is NOT Normal!, we have honest conversations about the symptoms women are often expected to accept and explore what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://drdeborahmatthew.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebmatthew

Signature Wellness: https://signaturewellness.org

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PODCAST

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This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com

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]]>844f069d-3719-447d-8a48-191517dbc668Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -070018:59falsefull1221This Is NOT Normal!: Why We’re Starting This ConversationThis Is NOT Normal!: Why We’re Starting This ConversationIn our first episode, we share why we created This is NOT Normal!, how our own health struggles shaped our work, and why women deserve more than being told everything looks “normal.”

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About the Hosts:

Dr. Deb Matthew, MD, often called “America’s Happy Hormones Doctor,” is a functional and integrative medicine physician, author, and founder of Signature Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work focuses on helping women better understand hormone changes, metabolic health, and the root causes behind symptoms that are too often dismissed as “normal.”

Nicole Bentivegna, NP-C, IFMCP, FAAMM, ABAAHP, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and integrative functional medicine. At Signature Wellness, she helps women understand how hormones, stress, metabolism, and other whole-body factors can influence how they feel every day.

Together on This is NOT Normal!, we have honest conversations about the symptoms women are often expected to accept and explore what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://drdeborahmatthew.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebmatthew

Signature Wellness: https://signaturewellness.org

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]]>In our first episode, we share why we created This is NOT Normal!, how our own health struggles shaped our work, and why women deserve more than being told everything looks “normal.”

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About the Hosts:

Dr. Deb Matthew, MD, often called “America’s Happy Hormones Doctor,” is a functional and integrative medicine physician, author, and founder of Signature Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work focuses on helping women better understand hormone changes, metabolic health, and the root causes behind symptoms that are too often dismissed as “normal.”

Nicole Bentivegna, NP-C, IFMCP, FAAMM, ABAAHP, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and integrative functional medicine. At Signature Wellness, she helps women understand how hormones, stress, metabolism, and other whole-body factors can influence how they feel every day.

Together on This is NOT Normal!, we have honest conversations about the symptoms women are often expected to accept and explore what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://drdeborahmatthew.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebmatthew

Signature Wellness: https://signaturewellness.org

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PODCAST

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This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com

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]]>a9dd4898-e322-412a-bd9e-7b505a64c420Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -070021:35falsefull1111Welcome to This is NOT Normal! | TrailerWelcome to This is NOT Normal! | TrailerAre you feeling exhausted before the day even begins, struggling with brain fog, weight gain, or poor sleep—only to be told by your doctor that your labs are "normal" and that it's "just aging, stress, or menopause"?

What if how you're feeling isn't normal?

Hosted by Dr. Deb Matthew, MD—“America’s Happy Hormones Doctor,” functional medicine physician, author, and founder of Signature Wellness—and double board-certified Nurse Practitioner Nicole Bentivegna, NP-C, This is NOT Normal! dives deep into women’s health. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, they look beyond isolated lab results to explore the root causes behind symptoms that are too often dismissed.

Together, they have honest conversations about hormones, perimenopause, menopause, metabolism, gut health, nutrition, and stress management. You don't have to settle for feeling overwhelmed, foggy, and drained. Tune in to clear up the confusion, get real answers about your body, and reclaim your energy and confidence.

Follow This is NOT Normal! wherever you listen to podcasts—because you deserve to love the way you feel!

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]]>Are you feeling exhausted before the day even begins, struggling with brain fog, weight gain, or poor sleep—only to be told by your doctor that your labs are "normal" and that it's "just aging, stress, or menopause"?

What if how you're feeling isn't normal?

Hosted by Dr. Deb Matthew, MD—“America’s Happy Hormones Doctor,” functional medicine physician, author, and founder of Signature Wellness—and double board-certified Nurse Practitioner Nicole Bentivegna, NP-C, This is NOT Normal! dives deep into women’s health. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, they look beyond isolated lab results to explore the root causes behind symptoms that are too often dismissed.

Together, they have honest conversations about hormones, perimenopause, menopause, metabolism, gut health, nutrition, and stress management. You don't have to settle for feeling overwhelmed, foggy, and drained. Tune in to clear up the confusion, get real answers about your body, and reclaim your energy and confidence.

Follow This is NOT Normal! wherever you listen to podcasts—because you deserve to love the way you feel!

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