Coffee With Dr. Stewart

People use the word "dizzy" to describe a lot of different things. Dr. Kendal Stewart explains why it matters to tell apart lightheadedness, true vertigo, and imbalance, because each one points to a different system in the body.

In this episode, Courtney and Dr. Stewart cover how the inner ear finds your center 1,000 times a second, the difference between inner ear and brain-based vertigo, and how viral inflammation, migraine, and Meniere's disease can throw the system off. Dr. Stewart also talks about how genetics affect nerve healing, why energy and mitochondrial health shape balance as we age, and the story behind the Epley maneuver for positional vertigo.

His biggest takeaway: get stable before starting therapy, and see a provider who has real experience with dizziness.

In this episode, Dr. Stewart sits down with his daughter Courtney to break down PCOS — now being renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). Courtney shares her own journey with PCOS since age 13, and Dr. Stewart explains what's really happening at the cellular and genetic level behind the diagnosis. They dig into:

Why PCOS was renamed PMOS

How insulin resistance and autophagy genes drive ovarian dysfunction

Why testosterone becomes "dominant" — and why it's a conversion problem, not overproduction

Fertility, pregnancy, and gestational diabetes risks tied to insulin resistance

Why rates of PCOS/PMOS appear to be rising, including the role of environmental endocrine disruptors

Dr. Stewart also walks through treatment approaches, from supplement-based options like D-chiro-inositol and berberine, to GLP-1/GIP therapies like tirzepatide, including how it differs from semaglutide, proper dosing and maintenance, and why continuous glucose monitoring often gives a clearer picture than a single lab draw. He shares how these approaches are used to support:

Irregular, painful, or absent menstrual cycles

Weight gain that doesn't respond to diet and exercise

Chronic fatigue and brain fog

Fertility struggles and pregnancy risk

Acne and excess hair growth linked to testosterone dominance

This episode is for women managing PCOS or PMOS, caregivers, and anyone interested in functional medicine, hormone health, genetics, and personalized approaches to metabolic and reproductive wellness.

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In this episode, Dr. Stewart breaks down what peptides are, how they work in the body, and why they have become such a growing topic in medicine beyond GLP-1s and weight loss. He explains the role peptides can play in:

 

Immune support and inflammation control

Tissue repair and recovery

Brain and nervous system health

Hormone balance and fertility

Sleep-related recovery and energy production

 

Dr. Stewart also walks through several specific peptides, including thymosin alpha-1, thymosin beta-4, BPC-157, Dihexa, gonadorelin, oxytocin, and growth hormone-releasing peptides. He shares how these are used to support concerns such as:

 

Chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions

Brain fog, fatigue, and neurologic dysfunction

Tissue healing and injury recovery

Low testosterone and fertility challenges

Anxiety and mood regulation

 

This episode is for patients, caregivers, and anyone interested in peptide therapy, functional medicine, immune health, brain health, hormone support, and personalized approaches to recovery and wellness.

 

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In this episode on dementia and Alzheimer's, Dr. Stewart discusses:

How to identify risk, then mitigate it with lifestyle and nutritional changes

The role of genetics in Alzheimer’s and Dementia risk, including common susceptibility genes

Blood biomarkers associated with cognitive decline and dementia risk

The importance of identifying metabolic and inflammatory patterns early

Rather than viewing Alzheimer’s as an inevitable consequence of aging, this episode focuses on modifiable risk factors. Dr. Stewart outlines practical prevention strategies centered on:

• Metabolic health and blood sugar regulation
• Cardiovascular and vascular integrity
• Targeted nutritional support
• Inflammation and neuro-inflammation control
• Lifestyle factors such as sleep, exercise, and toxin exposure

This episode is designed for patients, caregivers, and individuals who want a clearer understanding of the science behind cognitive decline and what can be done proactively.

 

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Do you ever feel like your brain just will not turn on? Brain fog is one of the most common complaints people bring to the doctor, but most are told it’s just stress, poor sleep, or diet. In this episode, Dr. Kendal Stewart explains why that answer falls short and what is really happening when your brain loses clarity. You’ll learn about the role of inflammation, mitochondria, hormones, genetics, and gut health in brain fog, as well as why some people recover quickly while others stay stuck for years. Dr. Stewart also covers brain fog in long COVID, postpartum changes, and concussions, and why stimulants and symptom-based treatments often make things worse over time.

 

Learn more at DrKendalStewart.com