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Hormones aren’t just about menopause, they’re a vital sign for your health at every age. In this episode, Dr. Taz shares her personal story of a hormone crash at 28 and reveals how gut health, nutrient quality, toxin exposure, and stress shape hormone balance from childhood through your 50s and beyond.

You’ll learn why teens are facing hormonal imbalances like PCOS, endometriosis, and anxiety at record rates, why birth control and IVF can be “band-aid” fixes, and how to create a lifelong plan for hormonal stability.

From the cortisol-androgen loop to fertility challenges, perimenopause transitions, and the risks of synthetic hormone treatments, this episode is your complete guide to a holistic approach to hormone health.

Dr. Taz shares:

• Why hormone imbalances are hitting teens harder than ever before

• How your gut microbiome shapes your hormone health for life

• The dangerous loop between cortisol, insulin, and androgens

• Why “band-aid” fixes like birth control, IVF, and HRT can backfire

• How to test your hormones at any age (without spending a fortune)

• The critical steps to take in your 20s, 30s, and 40s to protect your future health

• Why hormone shifts affect men just as much as women

Whether you’re a parent concerned about your teen, in your 20s and feeling burned out, struggling to conceive in your 30s, or navigating the hormonal shifts of midlife, this episode will give you the holistic roadmap you need to thrive.

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Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)

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Chapters

00:00 My Hormone Crash Story & Why Hormones Matter at Any Age

03:35 How Childhood Gut Health Shapes Hormones for Life

07:25 The Teenage Hormone Crisis

11:27 Birth Control Risks & The Band-Aid Problem

13:48 The Cortisol-Androgen Loop of Your 20s

17:56 Fertility Struggles and Hormone Shifts in Your 30s

21:11 The Perimenopause Transition — Why Early Prep Matters

24:58 The Menopause Conversation We’re Not Having

27:49 Testing, Toxins, and the Holistic Hormone Plan