The Rich Roll Podcast Women's Health Compilation: Leading Experts On All Things Estrogen, Menopause, Fertility, & The Diet That Changes Everything
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Sep 25, 2025 
Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a neuroscientist focused on women's brain health, reveals how estrogen impacts cognitive function and dementia risk. Dr. Neal Barnard discusses plant-based diets for hormonal balance and their role in alleviating menstrual pain. Dr. Robin Berzin highlights the need for personalized hormone therapy and recovery protocols for postpartum mothers. The conversation addresses the gaps in women's health research, dietary interventions, and the crucial timing for hormone replacement therapy to optimize metabolic and cognitive health.
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Estrogen Is A Brain Regulator
- Estrogen acts as the master regulator of women's brain health and affects cognition, blood flow, and neuroplasticity.
- Menopause is a neuroendocrine transition that changes the brain as much or more than the ovaries.
Test Hormones Early And Use Multi‑Modal Care
- Get baseline hormone testing around age 40 and re-test yearly or every two years to guide care and HRT decisions.
- Use targeted diet, supplements, strength training, and meditation alongside HRT to preserve muscle, bone, and brain health.
Boost Fiber To Improve Hormone Clearance
- Increase dietary fiber to reduce hormone recycling and support gut microbiome health.
- Higher fiber intake can lower unwanted hormone exposure and improve hormone regulation via short-chain fatty acids.
