Are your hormones trying to tell you something—and are you actually listening?
Dr. Chiti Parikh, an integrative medicine specialist and Executive Director of Integrative Health and Wellbeing at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, returns to Inside the Wellspace with Cathy O’Brien for a grounded and eye-opening conversation about the real forces driving your hormonal health. From the gut-hormone connection to the hidden impact of xenoestrogens in our environment, they explore how hormones influence everything from energy and mood to digestion and fertility.
They dive into why women experience major hormonal shifts every decade, how pregnancy and postpartum reshape the body’s chemistry, and why tracking your cycle can be one of the most powerful tools for reclaiming your health. Dr. Parikh challenges the idea that hormonal imbalances should be “fixed” with a one-size-fits-all solution like birth control—and instead, look at the root causes.
Through the lens of Ayurveda, environmental medicine, and gut health, Dr. Parikh offers practical, science-backed tools to support hormonal balance at every life stage. Whether you’re navigating PMS, post-birth depletion, or perimenopause—you’ll walk away feeling more in tune with your body and more empowered to support it.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to Hormones and Health
03:01 The Role of Hormones in Women's Health
05:51 Understanding Hormonal Cycles
08:59 Hormonal Life Events and Their Impact
11:50 The Importance of Embracing Hormonal Changes
15:06 Birth Control vs. Hormone Replacement Therapy
17:52 The Gut-Hormone Connection
20:49 Environmental Toxins and Hormonal Health
23:43 The Impact of Xenoestrogens
26:54 Dietary Diversity and Hormonal Balance
29:51 Ayurveda and Hormonal Health
32:39 The Importance of Tracking Hormonal Changes
35:43 Finding Balance in Hormonal Health
38:48 Empowerment Through Understanding Hormones
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