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Hormones Aren't Just Reproductive, They Are Your Body's Wifi w/ Dr. Lindsey Berkson

Hormones Aren't Just Reproductive, They Are Your Body's Wifi w/ Dr. Lindsey Berkson

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 When most people think about hormones, they think sex, reproduction, or maybe aging. But that's far too narrow. Hormones are the Wi-Fi of your body. They are the invisible signals that keep your brain sharp, your gut sealed, your heart protected, and your immune system resilient. When that Wi-Fi weakens, nothing else runs the way it should. That idea comes straight from Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson, a trailblazer in functional medicine who has spent decades translating complex hormone science into clear, practical insights. And it matters, because the story most of us have been told about hormones is flat-out wrong. Estrogen has been vilified, progesterone dismissed, and women told they've "missed their window" for therapy. But that narrative isn't based on science; it's fueled by fear, bias, and outdated education. The research actually shows that natural hormones protect against disease, support healing, and can transform quality of life well into a woman's seventies, eighties, and nineties. In this episode, we cut through the myths and confusion about hormones. We unpack why synthetic progestins are so harmful, how emotional arguments have overshadowed evidence, and what the science really tells us about hormone therapy at every stage of life. Things You'll Learn In This Episode -Hormones as the body's Wi-FiHormones don't just regulate reproduction; they run the signals for your brain, gut, immunity, and healing. What happens when that Wi-Fi goes offline? -The progesterone vs. progestin problemMost women are prescribed synthetic progestins, not real progesterone. What harm do these impostors cause, and why aren't patients told the difference? -Emotion vs. science in hormone debatesMuch of the fear surrounding hormones is emotional, rather than evidence-based. How does science actually stack up against the myths? -The myth of the "estrogen window"Is it really too late to start hormones after your 60s or 70s, or can thoughtful replacement transform health at any age? PS. If you enjoy the show, remember to leave a review on your favorite podcast app! Reviews help the podcast reach a wider audience and help more people. Guest Bio Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, CNS, DACBN, ACN, is known as a thought leader in functional medicine. With an emphasis on hormones, nutrition, and digestion, Dr. Berkson has been a distinguished scholar at an estrogen think tank from Tulane University. She is a best-selling author of 22 books, such as the first gut/body/mind/nutrition book (Healthy Digestion the Natural Way, Wiley, 1998) and the breakthrough book on endocrine-disrupting compounds (Hormone Deception, McGraw-Hill, 2000). Berkson has taught relicensing seminars to professionals (MDs, pharmacists, chiropractors, NDs, acupuncturists, nutritionists) as well as symposiums for the lay public for almost four decades. Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson specializes in complex cases, high-risk hormonal patients, and severe gastroenterologic cases, trying to avoid surgery. Berkson knows how to connect the dots of cutting-edge research and has a large background of personal clinical experience with success in difficult cases to pull from. Dr. Berkson is an agile thinker with lots of clinical, academic, and scientific background and has been in practice as a nutritionist since the mid-1970s and as an integrative nutritional, gastrointestinal, and endocrine specialist since the early 1980s. Berkson consults all over the world. She works remotely as a consultant and can also work with your own doctors and become part of your personalized healthcare team. Visit https://drlindseyberkson.com/ to learn more, or subscribe to her Substack https://drlindseyberkson.substack.com/. About Your Host Steve Hoffart is an award-winning pharmacist, entrepreneur, speaker, and podcaster. As the visionary founder of Magnolia Pharmacy, Steve saw a need for a more personal pharmacy that could make a bigger impact. Today, Steve and his team of experts deliver on that promise, working with patients and their physicians to solve medication problems and offer personalized solutions to achieve better health and wellness. As host of The Trusted Pharmacist podcast and through his combined reach of over 250,000 on social media, Steve shares actionable advice on nutrition, supplements, and wellness strategies while advocating for meaningful change in healthcare. Follow the Trusted Pharmacist on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app so you get the latest episodes! If the show has been helpful, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts —or simply tell a friend about the show. Each time you share the show, you are potentially changing someone's life!
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