The Hidden Hormone Disruptors Affecting Women at Every Age - Dr. Lindsey Berkson (Episode 132)

Hormone health has become more confusing than ever. Women are doing everything they can to eat well, exercise, and support their bodies through perimenopause and menopause, yet many still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight changes, inflammation, and symptoms that never seem to improve. So what are we overlooking?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lindsey Berkson to explore why hormone health has become more complicated and why looking only at hormone levels may leave important questions unanswered. We get into the broader forces shaping how hormones behave, the reason some women respond differently to the same plan, and what may need to be considered before assuming the answer is simply more testing, more supplements, or a higher dose.

Dr. Lindsey Berkson is a nutritionist, functional medicine clinician, hormone researcher, bestselling author of more than 20 books, and a pioneer in women's hormone health. For decades, she has educated both healthcare professionals and patients on bioidentical hormones, endocrine disruption, environmental medicine, and healthy aging, helping reshape the conversation around women's health.

What's Discussed

02:11 Why hormones act as the body's communication system and influence nearly every tissue in the body

16:19 How endocrine-disrupting chemicals can interfere with healthy hormone function

19:41 Why hormone changes are becoming more common in younger women

31:23 The role water quality and everyday environmental exposures play in hormone health

42:10 Dr. Berkson shares her personal breast cancer and hormone replacement journey

47:28 Why estrogen became one of the most misunderstood hormones in women's health

01:03:01 How to find knowledgeable hormone providers and become a stronger advocate for your own health

If you have ever wondered why supporting your hormones feels more complicated than it should, this conversation will help you better understand the bigger picture and the practical steps you can take to support your health.

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