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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with physician, anti-aging expert, and QVC’s #1 skincare founder Dr. Adrienne Denese for a deep dive into the biological roots of aging—and what women can actually do about it.
You’ll discover why cortisol is the true enemy of longevity, how estrogen dominance quietly wreaks havoc even after menopause, and why thyroid and progesterone are non-negotiable after 45. Dr. Denese shares the exact supplement and lifestyle strategies she personally uses to stay sharp, radiant, and resilient—from ditching seed oils to boosting metabolic health with targeted B vitamins.
This episode is a wake-up call for women navigating perimenopause, burnout, and chronic stress. It's packed with practical guidance on hormones, diet, EMF exposure, and the systemic gaps in modern medicine. If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel off, this conversation will help you finally connect the dots.
Major Themes & Concepts
✅ Cortisol as the root cause of aging, etc
✅ Estrogen dominance in postmenopausal women
✅ Thyroid support can dramatically improve weight, mood, and memory
✅ The hidden dangers of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and seed oils
✅ Why progesterone must be bioidentical—and paired with vitamin E
✅ How EMFs elevate cortisol and disrupt cellular calcium balance
✅ Leaky gut, serotonin, and the estrogen-cortisol feedback loop
✅ Thyroid, progesterone, pregnenolone, DHEA, B vitamins
✅ Why fasting raises cortisol—and what to do instead
✅ How to interpret “normal” labs with a critical eye
✅ Reducing systemic inflammation as the key to preventing disease
✅ The skincare-supplement connection to mitochondrial health and ATP
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – The Real Reason We Age
03:30 – Dr. Denese’s Journey
07:45 – Hormones 101
13:56 – Cortisol’s Cascade
21:45 – Pregnenolone and DHEA
27:24 – Hidden Stressors
30:27 – Food as Hormone Disruptor
38:10 – Low-Tech Healing Tools
45:32 – Supplement Protocols
1:06:08 – The Mitochondria Connection
Work with Kerstin
Resources & Recommendations
Partner Links & Discounts
Boost your wellness journey with tools Kerstin personally uses and recommends:
Connect with Dr. Adrienne Denese
More about Kerstin
Production, Distribution, and Marketing:
For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected].
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with physician, anti-aging expert, and QVC’s #1 skincare founder Dr. Adrienne Denese for a deep dive into the biological roots of aging—and what women can actually do about it.
You’ll discover why cortisol is the true enemy of longevity, how estrogen dominance quietly wreaks havoc even after menopause, and why thyroid and progesterone are non-negotiable after 45. Dr. Denese shares the exact supplement and lifestyle strategies she personally uses to stay sharp, radiant, and resilient—from ditching seed oils to boosting metabolic health with targeted B vitamins.
This episode is a wake-up call for women navigating perimenopause, burnout, and chronic stress. It's packed with practical guidance on hormones, diet, EMF exposure, and the systemic gaps in modern medicine. If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel off, this conversation will help you finally connect the dots.
Major Themes & Concepts
✅ Cortisol as the root cause of aging, etc
✅ Estrogen dominance in postmenopausal women
✅ Thyroid support can dramatically improve weight, mood, and memory
✅ The hidden dangers of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and seed oils
✅ Why progesterone must be bioidentical—and paired with vitamin E
✅ How EMFs elevate cortisol and disrupt cellular calcium balance
✅ Leaky gut, serotonin, and the estrogen-cortisol feedback loop
✅ Thyroid, progesterone, pregnenolone, DHEA, B vitamins
✅ Why fasting raises cortisol—and what to do instead
✅ How to interpret “normal” labs with a critical eye
✅ Reducing systemic inflammation as the key to preventing disease
✅ The skincare-supplement connection to mitochondrial health and ATP
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – The Real Reason We Age
03:30 – Dr. Denese’s Journey
07:45 – Hormones 101
13:56 – Cortisol’s Cascade
21:45 – Pregnenolone and DHEA
27:24 – Hidden Stressors
30:27 – Food as Hormone Disruptor
38:10 – Low-Tech Healing Tools
45:32 – Supplement Protocols
1:06:08 – The Mitochondria Connection
Work with Kerstin
Resources & Recommendations
Partner Links & Discounts
Boost your wellness journey with tools Kerstin personally uses and recommends:
Connect with Dr. Adrienne Denese
More about Kerstin
Production, Distribution, and Marketing:
For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected].
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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