Nov. 13, 2025
Doctor Warns: Taking The Wrong Iron Is Why You're Still Sick
Dr. Pompa sits down with biochemist and health expert Dr. Libby (PHD) to talk about the hidden links between stress, emotions, and biochemistry, and how they quietly shape our hormones, energy, and mood.
With over 20 years in clinical practice, Dr. Libby reveals how the body’s survival instincts hijack hormone balance, why so many women are unknowingly iron deficient, and how beliefs like “I’m not enough” can manifest as fatigue or anxiety. She breaks down why chasing biohacks without fixing the basics like sleep, nutrition, and emotional awareness only deepens imbalance.
This conversation is a guide to reclaiming vitality by healing both chemistry and consciousness.
*Chapters*
0:00 — Intro
0:02:57 — How Dr. Libby became a biochemist
0:05:06 — How stress and emotions disrupt hormones
0:14:27 — Men vs women: different stress wiring
0:17:05 — Childhood wounds and long-term health
0:27:45 — How chronic stress shuts down sex hormones
0:36:03 — Perimenopause, iron deficiency, and women’s health
0:46:40 — Old-school iron vs ferritin iron (what actually works)
0:57:58 — Real-life hormone struggles: stiffness, sluggishness, and recovery
1:04:00 — Final advice: restoring energy and balancing hormones
Dr Libby is one of Australasia’s foremost nutritional biochemists and the founder and formulator of the food-sourced supplement company Bio Blends. After 14 years at university and graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours, and a PhD in Biochemistry, she has gained extensive experience in clinical practice seeing patients one-on-one, and at world-renowned health retreats over the last 25 years. The number one best-selling author of 14 books, Dr Libby is also a respected international speaker, where she brings to life the three pillars of her work, biochemistry, nutrition and emotions/mindset. An authoritative and trusted voice in nutrition and wellness, Dr Libby is frequently featured in major print publications, podcasts and appears regularly on breakfast radio and television.
*Socials:*
https://instagram.com/DrLibby/
https://www.facebook.com/DrLibbyLive
@drlibby6300
*Links*
Book: Fix Iron First: the One Thing That Changes Everything
https://amzn.to/49d4TQx
Book: Rushing Women’s Syndrome
https://amzn.to/4p1S5RA
Bio Blends Iconic Iron
https://www.bioblends.com/products/iconic-iron?srsltid=AfmBOooQpkAaQZxabA0rih1Ht5hjLjZGrRl3KKeYHBaoceIoUydae6US
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BEFORE YOU EMBARK ON ANY DIET OR NUTRITIONAL PLAN YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH YOUR PERSONAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.
YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT DISREGARD, AVOID OR DELAY OBTAINING MEDICAL OR HEALTH RELATED ADVICE FROM YOUR HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONAL BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU MAY HAVE READ HERE. THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
With over 20 years in clinical practice, Dr. Libby reveals how the body’s survival instincts hijack hormone balance, why so many women are unknowingly iron deficient, and how beliefs like “I’m not enough” can manifest as fatigue or anxiety. She breaks down why chasing biohacks without fixing the basics like sleep, nutrition, and emotional awareness only deepens imbalance.
This conversation is a guide to reclaiming vitality by healing both chemistry and consciousness.
*Chapters*
0:00 — Intro
0:02:57 — How Dr. Libby became a biochemist
0:05:06 — How stress and emotions disrupt hormones
0:14:27 — Men vs women: different stress wiring
0:17:05 — Childhood wounds and long-term health
0:27:45 — How chronic stress shuts down sex hormones
0:36:03 — Perimenopause, iron deficiency, and women’s health
0:46:40 — Old-school iron vs ferritin iron (what actually works)
0:57:58 — Real-life hormone struggles: stiffness, sluggishness, and recovery
1:04:00 — Final advice: restoring energy and balancing hormones
Dr Libby is one of Australasia’s foremost nutritional biochemists and the founder and formulator of the food-sourced supplement company Bio Blends. After 14 years at university and graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours, and a PhD in Biochemistry, she has gained extensive experience in clinical practice seeing patients one-on-one, and at world-renowned health retreats over the last 25 years. The number one best-selling author of 14 books, Dr Libby is also a respected international speaker, where she brings to life the three pillars of her work, biochemistry, nutrition and emotions/mindset. An authoritative and trusted voice in nutrition and wellness, Dr Libby is frequently featured in major print publications, podcasts and appears regularly on breakfast radio and television.
*Socials:*
https://instagram.com/DrLibby/
https://www.facebook.com/DrLibbyLive
@drlibby6300
*Links*
Book: Fix Iron First: the One Thing That Changes Everything
https://amzn.to/49d4TQx
Book: Rushing Women’s Syndrome
https://amzn.to/4p1S5RA
Bio Blends Iconic Iron
https://www.bioblends.com/products/iconic-iron?srsltid=AfmBOooQpkAaQZxabA0rih1Ht5hjLjZGrRl3KKeYHBaoceIoUydae6US
*👉Dr. Daniel Pompa Social Media*
Instagram: http://bit.ly/2We1zLO
Facebook: http://bit.ly/2wEKGzu
Twitter: http://bit.ly/2HVr0hc
Website: http://bit.ly/2WehpGj
Store: http://bit.ly/2ETMglT
BEFORE YOU EMBARK ON ANY DIET OR NUTRITIONAL PLAN YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH YOUR PERSONAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.
YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT DISREGARD, AVOID OR DELAY OBTAINING MEDICAL OR HEALTH RELATED ADVICE FROM YOUR HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONAL BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU MAY HAVE READ HERE. THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.