In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Ivonne Boujaoude to explore the hidden connection between gut health and hormonal balance. Discover how constipation and microbiome imbalances can impact estrogen, progesterone, and overall hormone regulation in women.
You'll learn how the gut–hormone axis influences inflammation, metabolism, and digestive comfort, and why regular elimination is key for both energy and hormonal health.
Dr. Boujaoude shares practical strategies for supporting digestion, liver function, and microbiome diversity, helping you take actionable steps toward better hormone balance and overall wellness.
In This Episode:
00:00 Gut Microbes and Estrogen
00:26 Constipation Hormone Masterclass
01:16 Meet Dr Ivonne Boujaoude
06:31 Why Constipation Signals Imbalance
12:07 Hormones Across Life Stages
17:31 Gut Hormone Axis Explained
19:10 Thyroid Constipation Loop
20:17 Estrobolome and Beta Glucuronidase
22:23 Liver Methylation and Estrogen Clearance
27:26 Regularity Foundations That Work
32:23 Transit Time and Daily Rhythm
36:15 Stress Eating and Vagus Nerve
43:03 Personalized Next Steps and Root Causes
46:35 Common Cases in Her Clinic
49:12 Wrap Up and How to Get Help
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"Hormone balance is not just how much estrogen you make. It's also how well the body packages, processes, and gets rid of it."
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