Ep. 053 - Dr. Lindsey Berkson - Hormones, Libido, and Longevity

In this empowering, fascinating, and fun episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by internationally respected hormone expert, best-selling author, and educator Dr. Lindsey Berkson. With over four decades of experience in clinical practice, hormone research, and medical education, Dr. Berkson brings unmatched depth to the conversation about one of today’s most pressing and misunderstood health issues: hormone disruption.

 

Together, they unpack how declining hormones—especially estrogen, testosterone, and oxytocin—are impacting intimacy, energy, fertility, and long-term health. Drawing from her background as a Distinguished Hormone Scholar at the Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane/Xavier Universities, Dr. Berkson explains why libido is not just about desire—it’s a vital sign of overall health.

 

She also shares her personal journey as a DES-exposed daughter, cancer survivor, and thought leader in functional endocrinology, giving the episode rare perspective and actionable clarity.

 

Tune in, take notes, and begin rebuilding the biochemical foundation of your vitality.

 

Some of What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 

• How endocrine disruptors like plastics, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals interfere with hormone signaling
• The global rise in Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) and its role in locked-up hormones and low libido
• Why loss of oxytocin is contributing to anxiety, disconnection, and immune decline
• The impact of elevated SHBG, cytokines, and inflammation on fertility, mood, and aging
• The link between hormone disruption and early-onset estrogen-driven cancers
• How safe, bioidentical hormone therapy differs from conventional approaches—and why it matters
• Why “loss of libido” should be treated as a clinical warning sign, not dismissed as a lifestyle issue
• Foundational tools for supporting hormone health through detox, nutrient therapy, and intimacy
• The key lab markers most conventional providers overlook—and how to find a properly trained hormone specialist
• Why hormone health is central to brain protection, immune resilience, and emotional regulation

 

More from Dr. Berkson:

Dr. Berkson is the author of numerous books including Hormone Deception, Safe Hormones, Smart Women, and Sexy Brain. She holds patents in bioidentical hormone therapy, has collaborated on research in estrogen receptor science, and consults internationally on nutrition for hormone-driven cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, renal disorders, and more.

 

She teaches continuing education for medical professionals and is the founder of multiple educational platforms for both clinicians and the public.

 

Resources Mentioned:

 

• Six-Week Foundations of Healing Course:  https://www.nutritionaltherapy.com/foundations
• Website: www.drlindseyberkson.com
• Memberships: drlindseyberkson.com/membership
• Substack: drlindseyberkson.substack.com
• Everything Hormones CME Course: drlindseyberkson.com/everythinghormones
• Vilified to Vindicated Course (V2V): drlindseyberkson.com/v2v
• Nutritional Medicine by Dr. Alan Gaby: https://doctorgaby.com

 

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