The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

From Fog to Focus: The Hormone Hierarchy with Dr. LeBlanc : 1105

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Nov 7, 2023

Dr. Francesca LeBlanc, a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist, dives into hormone imbalances and holistic healing. She shares her journey from struggling with brain fog and mood swings to mastering her health through natural medicine. The discussion includes the impact of diet on hormonal health, the effects of mold toxicity, and the importance of minerals like magnesium. Listeners will also learn about navigating stress, dietary choices for optimal well-being, and the significance of personalized approaches to achieving hormonal balance.

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INSIGHT

Hormonal Differences

Hormone levels differ between men and women, impacting mood, energy, and happiness.
Women experience hormonal cycles and life stage variations unlike men.

ANECDOTE

Dr. LeBlanc's Journey

Dr. LeBlanc's journey to wellness began with her own health struggles, including brain fog, mood swings, and insomnia.
She found little relief in traditional medicine, prompting her to explore holistic avenues.

INSIGHT

PCOS and Infertility

PCOS is a significant yet often overlooked factor in female infertility, frequently linked to insulin resistance.
Addressing underlying hormonal imbalances is crucial, rather than solely focusing on fertility treatments.

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Today, we talk about one of my favorite biohacking topics: hormones. Starting way back before I first had kids, I’ve studied hormones as they relate to fertility – leading to the first of just a few books over the years, The Better Baby Book. And it's been an area of passion ever since because hormones also control your mood and your energy levels and your happiness.

So I wanted to invite Dr. Francesca LeBlanc on the show – someone who has a very interesting blend of being a board certified chiropractor, a doctor of natural medicine, and a clinical nutritionist – to take us through the winding roads of food, lifestyle, and hormones in women. You could call this functional medicine, but Dr. Francesca LeBlanc has a unique spin on it.

For years in her 20s and 30s, she suffered from brain fog, mood swings, irregular cycles, insomnia, depression, and anxiety. She spun her wheels with the allopathic model before discovering that the root cause of her symptoms could be traced back to hormone imbalances.

Now, Dr. LeBlanc helps patients understand that it’s not all in their heads, and that they can live normal, symptom-free, joyful lives.

In this conversation, we dive into her holistic healing journey, and how pioneers in the health biohacking space – including myself – guided and inspired her to create the hormone hierarchy; linking hormones to other chemicals in the brain. We explore what diet and lifestyle changes to make that can significantly improve not only how you feel but how your body functions, identify common deficiencies and inhibitors to healthy hormones, and share tools for stress management.

(02:25) Painful Early Steps on Her Journey to Wellness

(06:51) Basics of Hormones & Pregnancy

(11:39) How Mold & Environmental Toxins Damage Hormones

(21:03) Foods That Keep Your Hormones Healthy

(27:06) The Hormone Hierarchy

(34:44) Most Common Metals Impacting Women’s Hormones

(40:33) Tools for Stress Management

(48:03) Exploring Various Gateways to Holistic Health Hacking

(58:32) Addressing Mineral Deficiencies

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