Dr. Libby Weaver on the Forgotten Supernutrient | SNH Podcast #159

Dr. Libby Weaver on the Forgotten Supernutrient | SNH Podcast #159

Author: Health Optimization Medicine and Practice January 21, 2026 Duration: 48:52

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Libby Weaver joins Jodi Duval for an illuminating conversation about iron — the most overlooked yet essential nutrient for mood, cognition, metabolism, and long-term health. Together, they break down myths, lab test pitfalls, supplement confusion, and why so many women and children remain iron-deficient despite "normal" results.

From hepcidin and hormone shifts to sport, anxiety, and pregnancy, this is the deep dive into iron you didn't know you needed.

Join us as we explore:
• What hepcidin is and why it's the key to iron absorption  
• Why teenage girls and high-performing women are so often iron-deficient  
• Iron infusions: when they're needed — and when they're not  
• Testing errors, supplement types, and food-based solutions

This episode is for you if:
• You've ever been told your iron is "normal" but still feel exhausted  
• You've had recurring iron infusions or failed supplements  
• You're a practitioner wanting clarity on dosing, testing, and absorption  
• You want to support kids, teens, and athletes with better iron strategies

You can also find this episode on…
Youtube: https://youtu.be/chuWc53iw2g

Find more from Dr. Libby Weaver:  
Website: https://www.drlibby.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrLibby/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLibbyLive
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drlibby6300
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-libby-phd-3a497531/

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Dive deep into the conversations that move beyond conventional wellness advice with the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast. Here, the focus is on practical, accessible strategies for complex challenges in health, performance, and conscious living. This series is built on a foundational idea: finding simple, effective solutions-the one-cent answers-to life's most expensive and demanding questions. It’s a space where rigorous scientific inquiry meets tangible, clinical practice, all designed for those looking to elevate their daily function and long-term potential. Produced through a collaboration between Smarter Not Harder, Inc., the makers of Troscriptions, and Health Optimization Medicine & Practice (HOMeHOPe), each episode unfolds as an in-depth dialogue. You’ll hear experts unpack the nuances of decision-making, consciousness, and systemic health, translating dense research into actionable insights you can apply. The discussions avoid superficial tips, favoring instead a holistic exploration of what it means to truly optimize the human experience. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful, evidence-based journey toward becoming smarter, not harder, in your approach to your own well-being and capabilities.
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