Ep. 408 Hormone Myths: Progesterone & More Explained, Part 2 with Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson

We have Part 2 of our two-part series on progesterone with Dr. Lindsey Berkson today.

Dr. Berkson is one of my favorite hormone experts. She has a talent for breaking complex ideas down to make them easily understandable for clinicians and the general public. She is a peer-reviewed, published researcher, bestselling author, educator, leader in thought, nutritional gastroenterology, and hormones, and a formulator and inventor.

We continue our discussion today by diving into the disruptive effects of oral contraceptives on the endocrine system, looking at the impact of progesterone on thyroid health, leaky gut, and immune function during perimenopause and menopause. We explore the role of testosterone in gut health and lab ranges for breast protection, and we also discuss progesterone resistance and reactivity, and oxytocin. 

You will not want to miss this informative conversation with Dr. Lindsey Berkson. She will return to the show toward the end of this year for Part 3 of our discussion.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• The intricate link between progesterone and thyroid function
• How endocrine disruptors impact thyroid physiology
• Why iodine is essential for thyroid health and cancer prevention
• How progesterone relates to thyroid health
• Why progesterone and estrogen are crucial for maintaining gut integrity and preventing leaky gut
• How testosterone helps to prevent autoimmune diseases
• What are the ideal progesterone levels for women in perimenopause and menopause?
• The role oxytocin plays in women with progesterone resistance
• How to overcome progesterone resistance or reactivity 
• The interplay between progesterone and oxytocin and their roles in bonding and pregnancy

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