Lifestyle School Podcast

Episode 56: Estrogen Dominance

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In this episode, we break down what estrogen dominance actually is, why it’s so common today, and what truly helps—without fear-based food rules or extreme detoxes.

We talk about estrogen dominance as a signaling and balance issue, not just “high estrogen,” and explore how metabolism, insulin resistance, and environmental exposures play a much bigger role than most people realize.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What estrogen dominance really means (and why labs often miss it)

  • The role progesterone plays in balancing estrogen

  • The three main drivers of estrogen dominance:

    • Low progesterone

    • Poor estrogen clearance

    • Environmental estrogen exposure

    • The difference between phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens

    • Why whole-food phytoestrogens (including traditional soy) aren’t the problem

    • How ultra-processed foods and chemicals drive estrogenic load

    • How estrogen dominance affects men as well as women

    • The powerful connection between insulin resistance and estrogen dominance

    • The highest-impact lifestyle and nutrition shifts that actually matter

      • Key takeaway

      Estrogen dominance isn’t a failure or something to fear.
      It’s a signal that your body needs better metabolic support, improved clearance, and a lower environmental burden.

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      Lifestyle School PodcastBy Hope Plack