In this essential episode on stress and hormone imbalance, Dr. Alicia Newsome reveals the third major root cause of hormonal dysfunction that most doctors overlook—chronic stress and adrenal fatigue. She explains how stress affects hormones beyond just emotional pressure, breaking down the impact of relational stress, environmental toxins, physical demands, and constant overwhelm. Dr. Newsome demonstrates the critical cortisol-hormone connection, explaining how chronic stress triggers adrenal dysfunction and forces the body to prioritize cortisol production for survival over sex hormone balance. When women remain stuck in fight-or-flight mode (or fight-flight-freeze response), their bodies deprioritize reproductive hormones, leading to estrogen dominance, progesterone deficiency, irregular periods, weight gain, and chronic fatigue.

Dr. Newsome breaks down the sympathetic nervous system vs. parasympathetic nervous system, revealing why modern women stay trapped in survival mode and how this affects thyroid function, insulin sensitivity, and sex hormone production. She explains why traditional treatments like birth control pills fail to address adrenal fatigue and cortisol imbalance at the root level. The episode introduces Dr. Newsome's Hormone Compass program, a personalized functional medicine approach using comprehensive hormone testing to identify each woman's unique stressors and create sustainable strategies for hormone balance without pharmaceutical drugs or surgery.

Perfect for women experiencing chronic fatigue, adrenal exhaustion, anxiety, insomnia, unexplained weight gain, irregular or painful periods, PMS, mood swings, brain fog, low libido, or complete burnout.

Chapters: • 00:00:01 - Introduction: How Stress Destroys Hormone Balance • 00:01:37 - Cortisol Explained: The Master Stress Hormone • 00:03:38 - Adrenal Dysfunction and Sex Hormone Imbalance • 00:05:51 - Personalized Functional Medicine for Stress Management • 00:10:39 - The Hormone Compass Program: Comprehensive Testing and Treatment • 00:14:09 - Real Patient Experiences with Adrenal Recovery • 00:15:35 - Conclusion: Reclaiming Hormone Health Through Stress Management

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Keywords: stress, hormones, cortisol, hormone balance, adrenal dysfunction, personalized medicine, hormone compass program, emotional stress, environmental toxins, cortisol patterns