The Hormone Expert: The Hidden "Gut Bacteria" Destroying Your Hormones!

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Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 4 June 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

You have been told that weight gain, crippling anxiety, and hot flashes are just a "normal" part of getting older. But what if your menopausal symptoms are actually a warning sign that your gut and liver are failing to detoxify your body? And what if the unresolved trauma from your childhood is physically aging your ovaries right now? In this episode, nurse practitioner and bestselling author Cynthia Thurlow exposes the clinical realities of perimenopause and menopause. We break down the "Estrobolome"—the hidden collection of gut bacteria responsible for removing estrogen from your body—and explain why common constipation is causing toxic hormones to recirculate and drive estrogen dominance. Cynthia also reveals why millions of women are prescribed synthetic thyroid medications (like Synthroid) that their bodies literally cannot use, and outlines the exact nutritional and supplemental protocols (including Creatine, Magnesium, and Myo-inositol) required to truly repair your endocrine system. Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5 Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website → http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe CONNECT WITH GUEST Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness X → https://x.com/_CynthiaThurlow Timestamps 0:00 — The Truth About Menopause Symptoms 5:30 — Why Progesterone Drops First (Anxiety & Sleep) 10:10 — The "Estrobolome" & Constipation Danger 16:53 — How Stress Destroys Your Digestion 27:30 — The Best Diet & Carb Ratio for Perimenopause 33:28 — Why Thyroid Meds (Synthroid) Fail Women 38:49 — Top Supplements: Creatine, Magnesium & Inositol 46:22 — The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 51:50 — How Childhood Trauma Ages Your Ovaries DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program. MB010IATX2G5DUE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:21.1	I think perimenopause is a litmus test of how well we take care of ourselves.
1:25.8	We take our hormones for granted until they start declining.
1:28.6	Women do really well in their teens, 20s, and 30s compensating.
1:32.4	They get into their 40s, and as their hormones are changing, as the neurotransmitters are changing,
1:37.2	it changes the way you perceive the world and yourself.
1:40.0	If we don't change our lifestyle in response to changes in our physiology, it's going to make it a whole lot harder to, you know, get through perimenopause and a menopause.
1:49.0	Many women that actually need progesterone replacement actually are being prescribed, anxiety meds and depressive meds.
1:57.0	I think a lot of what changes for women is their perception of self.
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