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Feb 14, 2025

Feeling exhausted and irritable? You're not alone—chronic stress might be the culprit! Discover how stress impacts estrogen dominance and hormonal imbalances. Learn about surprising stressors that disrupt your cycle and the role of environmental toxins. Delve into how magnesium can boost your metabolic health and energy production. Plus, get practical hacks to restore balance and thrive. It’s all about managing stress effectively and nurturing your body for better hormonal health!

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INSIGHT

Hormonal Harmony

The endocrine system functions like an orchestra, with each hormone playing a crucial role.
When one hormone is out of balance, it affects the entire system, similar to an instrument being off-key in an orchestra.

INSIGHT

Menstrual Cycle as a Health Indicator

The female body prioritizes reproductive health, making menstrual cycle issues a key indicator of overall health problems.
Stress is a significant factor affecting the reproductive system and menstrual cycle.

ANECDOTE

Dr. Marisa's Experience with Estrogen Dominance

Dr. Marisa shares her personal experience with estrogen dominance due to chronic stress as a workaholic.
This highlights the impact of lifestyle on hormone balance, especially progesterone levels.

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Have you ever felt like stress is running your life? That no matter what you do, you’re constantly exhausted, irritable, or dealing with hormonal symptoms like PMS, heavy periods, or brain fog? You’re not alone!

Chronic stress plays a huge role in hormonal imbalances—especially estrogen dominance. When your body is in survival mode, it prioritizes stress hormones like cortisol over reproductive hormones, leading to a cascade of issues that disrupt your menstrual cycle, energy levels, and overall well-being.

In this episode, I’m diving deep into how chronic stress impacts estrogen dominance, the sneaky stressors you may not even realize are affecting you, and ten simple hacks to restore balance and feel like yourself again.

Let’s break the cycle of stress and reclaim your health!

In this Episode

The surprising connection between stress and estrogen dominance
How chronic stress disrupts your thyroid, adrenals, and reproductive hormones
The sneaky stressors that may be messing with your cycle
Why progesterone levels plummet in perimenopause—and what to do about it
The role of xenoestrogens and environmental toxins in hormone imbalance
10 simple hacks to rebalance your hormones and support your body
How to send safety signals to your body and manage stress effectively

Quotes

"Your body is always doing its best to reach homeostasis, but chronic stress makes that nearly impossible. If we don’t address stress, we can’t fully heal our hormones."

"Most of us are leaning towards estrogen dominance by default—especially after 35. The key is to support progesterone and reduce stressors that tip the balance."

"Managing stress isn’t just about reducing overwhelm—it’s about telling your body it’s safe so that it can prioritize healing, digestion, and hormone balance."

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