{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dr. Libby Weaver on the Forgotten Supernutrient | SNH Podcast #159","description":"In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Libby Weaver joins Jodi Duval for an illuminating conversation about iron \u2014 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 \u201cnormal\u201d results. From hepcidin and hormone shifts to sport, anxiety, and pregnancy, this is the deep dive into iron you didn\u2019t know you needed. Join us as we explore: \u2022 What hepcidin is and why it\u2019s the key to iron absorption &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Why teenage girls and high-performing women are so often iron-deficient &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Iron infusions: when they\u2019re needed \u2014 and when they\u2019re not &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Testing errors, supplement types, and food-based solutions This episode is for you if: \u2022 You\u2019ve ever been told your iron is \u201cnormal\u201d but still feel exhausted &amp;nbsp; \u2022 You\u2019ve had recurring iron infusions or failed supplements &amp;nbsp; \u2022 You\u2019re a practitioner wanting clarity on dosing, testing, and absorption &amp;nbsp; \u2022 You want to support kids, teens, and athletes with better iron strategies  You can also find this episode on\u2026Youtube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/chuWc53iw2g Find more from Dr. Libby Weaver: &amp;nbsp; 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\/ Find more from Smarter Not Harder: &amp;nbsp; Website: https:\/\/troscriptions.com\/blogs\/podcast?utm_source=youtube&amp;amp;utm_medium=video&amp;amp;utm_campaign=snh_podcast_guest_episode_2025_10&amp;amp;utm_content=podcast_asset&amp;nbsp;  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/troscriptions  HOMeHOPe Virtual Symposium 2026: https:\/\/homehope.org\/homehope-virtual-symposium-2026   Get 10% Off your purchase of the Clinical Metabolomics module with code PODCAST10 at https:\/\/www.homehope.org  Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase with code POD10 at https:\/\/www.troscriptions.com  Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram. ","author_name":"Health Optimization Medicine Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/454677","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39810350\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197718350"}