Episode Details

In this episode, Melissa takes you on an eye-opening journey through the world of hormonal imbalances and their root causes. 🧬 From environmental toxins to gut issues and chronic stress, discover how interconnected your body’s systems are and why addressing these imbalances is key to optimal health. 🌱

🔥 Why You Need to Understand Cortisol's Role 🔥 Did you know chronic stress could be stealing your progesterone? 😱 Melissa dives deep into the “progesterone steal” and how elevated cortisol levels can wreak havoc on your hormone production, leading to estrogen dominance and thyroid problems. Understanding cortisol's impact is the first step toward reclaiming your hormone health! 🧘‍♀️

🌿 Holistic Strategies for Hormone Balance 🌙 Melissa shares proven lifestyle tips and supplement strategies to help you rebalance your hormones naturally. From improving sleep to using adaptogenic herbs and reducing blue light exposure, these steps will empower you to tackle the root causes of imbalance, not just the symptoms. 🌿

💡 Key Takeaways & Action Steps 🚀 Melissa wraps up with a powerful reminder: Your body wants to be in balance and can heal when given the right environment and support. 🧘‍♂️ Is it time to run some lab tests so you can understand your hormones and cortisol levels? Book a call with Melissa:

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Episode Summary:

Overview of hormonal imbalances @ 0:13

Melissa discusses the top 10 root causes of hormonal imbalances, including environmental toxins, heavy metals, gut issues, liver dysfunction, cortisol effects, and more. She emphasizes the interconnected nature of the body's systems and how imbalances in one area can lead to issues in others.

Cortisol's impact on hormones @ 1:21

Melissa dives deeper into how chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can disrupt the body's hormone production, leading to issues like estrogen dominance, progesterone deficiency, and thyroid problems. She explains the "progesterone steal" phenomenon where the body prioritizes cortisol production over progesterone.

Interpreting lab test results @ 7:48

Melissa reviews a comprehensive lab test that measures hormones, cortisol, thyroid markers, insulin, and vitamin D. She walks through how to interpret the results and identify imbalances, emphasizing the importance of looking at the full picture rather than j