Is It Estrogen Dominance? Decoding Hormone Imbalances, Misleading Symptoms, and Steps to Healing from the Root
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You’ve Googled the symptoms and now you’re wondering—do I have estrogen dominance? In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most common (and misunderstood) hormone concerns. While symptoms like bloating, PMS, breast tenderness, heavy periods, and mood swings are often blamed on high estrogen, the truth is more nuanced. I break down what estrogen dominance actually means, why symptoms can be misleading, and how low progesterone or poor detox pathways can mimic them. I’ll share what I look for on a hormone test, how your liver and gut impact hormone clearance, and the key nutrients and lifestyle shifts that support hormone balance. If your symptoms have been dismissed and you’re ready for real answers, this episode is for you.
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Moments in this episode:
01:54 – What is estrogen dominance and why it's often misunderstood
04:56 – The role of estrogen in your body (beyond your period)
05:49 – How estrogen is detoxed: phase one and phase two
07:18 – Nutrients and genetics that impact estrogen clearance
08:09 – The gut’s role in estrogen detox
09:35 — What I’m looking for on a DUTCH hormone test (resource: functional lab testing)
12:13 – How I build a holistic health plan based on test results: from nutrition to lifestyle adjustments
13:53 – Targeted supplements + herbs for hormone balance and detox
14:38 – Real client case study: misdiagnosis, low hormones, poor detox, and healing
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