In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey with PCOS, multiple autoimmune conditions, and how functional testing—especially the DUTCH test—has changed everything for me and the women I work with.

For years, I pushed through health challenges: PCOS, Hashimoto’s, celiac, even mysterious skin flares from annuloma granulare. Add to that the exhaustion, thyroid struggles, ovarian cysts after childbirth, and the rollercoaster of perimenopause symptoms—and I know firsthand what it feels like when your body seems to betray you.

Like so many women, I was raised in the “no pain, no gain” culture. I kept going, even when I was so weak I couldn’t carry my baby in his car seat without stopping. Doctors gave me creams, steroids, and quick fixes, but nothing addressed the deeper issue: my body was desperately out of balance.

That’s when testing became my lifeline. Not just blood work, but the DUTCH test—a comprehensive hormone panel that shows exactly how your body is producing and processing hormones. With it, I learned how my cortisol, thyroid, estrogen, and progesterone were really functioning—and how to actually support them.

Here’s why this matters:

• Symptoms overlap. Fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, irregular cycles—it could be thyroid, adrenals, perimenopause, or PCOS. Without testing, it’s guesswork.

• Numbers don’t lie. The DUTCH test gives you black-and-white data that takes away the uncertainty.

• No one-size-fits-all fixes. The results guide a plan tailored to your unique body—nutrition, supplements, lifestyle, and sometimes simply rest.

I see this with clients all the time. So many women wait, punishing themselves, thinking they just need to “try harder.” But the truth is—you don’t need to push harder. You need the right information about your body so you can finally work with it instead of against it.

If you’ve ever wondered, Am I in perimenopause? Is this my thyroid? Do I have PCOS flares?, the DUTCH test is the place to start. It gives us the roadmap, so you stop guessing and start healing.

Don’t wait years like I did. Don’t wait until you’re completely burned out. Get answers now: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/

What actually causes endometriosis?

If you’ve been struggling with painful periods, fertility challenges, or symptoms that doctors brush off without testing your hormones, you are not alone. Endometriosis is one of the most under-researched and misunderstood conditions women face, even though it can be completely debilitating.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why research is so limited on endometriosis and how that impacts the care women receive.

• What we do know so far:

  • It’s estrogen-driven, and hormone processing plays a big role.

  • Genetics can increase your risk (especially if you’re a poor methylator or detoxer).

  • It’s often tied to your immune system and can behave like an autoimmune condition.

• How endometrial tissue behaves once it migrates outside the uterus—it can attach like scar tissue or a web, causing pain, inflammation, and even impacting organs like the bladder or bowel.

• Why your symptoms are unique: no two women experience endometriosis in the exact same way, which is why dismissive comments like “you can’t have it because you got pregnant” are just flat-out wrong.

I also share why the DUTCH Test is one of my favorite tools for uncovering the root hormone patterns behind endometriosis. Unlike standard bloodwork, it shows how your body is actually processing estrogen, cortisol, neurotransmitters, and more—giving us a real window into what’s going on and where to start.

Here’s the most important thing: you don’t have to guess anymore, and you don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready to finally get answers and a plan that’s personalized to you, I invite you to apply for my 1:1 VIP Program. In this high-level coaching program, we combine advanced testing like the DUTCH test with a comprehensive strategy tailored to your body—so you can finally start feeling like yourself again.

When your body functions better, you feel better.

Apply here: https://drbethwestie.com/jumpstart-program/

This episode might sound a little fiery because, honestly, I am fired up. I cannot tell you how many times I hear stories of women going through procedures, even surgeries, for hormone-related issues—and not a single hormone test has ever been run. That is bananas. Truly bananas.

Today, I’m walking you through the story of a client I’ll call Kathy. She’s in her early 30s and has been struggling with hormone issues for over a decade. She’s had multiple surgeries for endometriosis, gone through devastating life stress, and tried to do everything right—from eating clean to exercising, ditching toxic products, and living a “healthy” lifestyle. And yet, nobody ever thought to test her hormones. Not once.

When we finally ran her Dutch Test and GI Map, everything came into focus. Her body wasn’t crazy, broken, or betraying her—her test results told the real story. And when we layered in genetic testing, we found answers that explained why even her max effort couldn’t keep her body going during periods of intense stress. The relief she felt when she saw her results in black and white was huge. Numbers don’t lie, and finally, she had the validation that she wasn’t crazy.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why surgery without testing is such a huge disservice to women

• The difference between PCOS and endometriosis (and how they can overlap)

• Why urine testing (DUTCH) + gut testing give us a much deeper picture than blood work alone

• How genetics like MTHFR can change the way you handle stress, inflammation, and detoxification

• The importance of targeted, specific protocols—not just “eat healthy and exercise”

If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything right and still not getting answers, this episode will resonate with you. You are not crazy. You deserve real answers and solutions that actually match what’s happening in your body.

Want to learn more about testing and working together 1:1?

Apply here: https://drbethwestie.com/jumpstart-program/